How old were you when you bought your first evo
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From: Calgary
This sounds directly aimed at the post I just made... 
Why are you concerned about other people's decisions?
For the record, I paid for mine in cash, I don't deal drugs, I do go to school, and I work my butt off to support myself. I've never missed a utility bill payment, and I live quite comfortably still...
Why are you concerned about other people's decisions?
For the record, I paid for mine in cash, I don't deal drugs, I do go to school, and I work my butt off to support myself. I've never missed a utility bill payment, and I live quite comfortably still...
In your case, sorry about your parents that is an awful thing.
However, I am not concerned about anyones decisions/choices, other than my own. I just shared my opinion that living poorly just to save for a car is a poor choice. What you do with your own money/credit is your choice.
If driving an evo brings joy in your life, hey man, have at her. Life is too short anyway. I get my fix from lots of sports/activities, and the evo would be a great way of getting there.
21- Got a used evo ix with 57k miles about 3 months ago. Graduated college and found a job that pays well enough for me to afford it. Loving it so far.
For all you other young guys (21 and under) how are so many of you affording evos?! Even the ones that said they bought it themselves, did you work 2 part times just to afford one or are your parents rich and you get a buttload of money on your birthday? I could only dream of owning one in hs or even in college.
For all you other young guys (21 and under) how are so many of you affording evos?! Even the ones that said they bought it themselves, did you work 2 part times just to afford one or are your parents rich and you get a buttload of money on your birthday? I could only dream of owning one in hs or even in college.
I was 17 when I bought my IX GSR brand new back in 2007 i financed it for 60 months. then i traded it for a new car when i was 20. Currently 22 still evoless for now i am pretty sure this summer i should have my new evo 
My comment was not meant at anyone specifically. Its just a general observation that I have found when these "when did you get your evo" threads pop up.
In your case, sorry about your parents that is an awful thing.
However, I am not concerned about anyones decisions/choices, other than my own. I just shared my opinion that living poorly just to save for a car is a poor choice. What you do with your own money/credit is your choice.
If driving an evo brings joy in your life, hey man, have at her. Life is too short anyway. I get my fix from lots of sports/activities, and the evo would be a great way of getting there.
In your case, sorry about your parents that is an awful thing.
However, I am not concerned about anyones decisions/choices, other than my own. I just shared my opinion that living poorly just to save for a car is a poor choice. What you do with your own money/credit is your choice.
If driving an evo brings joy in your life, hey man, have at her. Life is too short anyway. I get my fix from lots of sports/activities, and the evo would be a great way of getting there.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Missoula, MT
Notice when you get someone who is < 21 years old posting, the first thing they say is how their mom/dad didn't buy it for them. For the majority that is false. I have worked throughout the majority of high school and university. I have never been in a position to afford such a car and I am quite a frugal person. Unless you: 1. deal drugs 2. don't go to school 3. are the entreprenurial type, I just do not see it. Especially given the current state of the economy.
Keep in mind, being able to "afford" such a car means different things to different people. Taking out a loan for a used performance car is not "affording" the car. To me that is buying it cash, being able to pay for operating/maintanance expenses, and have around $5000 saved up if the motor/tranny/LSDs/tcase lets go. Cause face it, these things happen with these cars.
Compromising your financial position or health to be able to drive this kind of car is the definition of stupidity if you ask me. There are a lot of other things in life that will make you happier than a car.
Keep in mind, being able to "afford" such a car means different things to different people. Taking out a loan for a used performance car is not "affording" the car. To me that is buying it cash, being able to pay for operating/maintanance expenses, and have around $5000 saved up if the motor/tranny/LSDs/tcase lets go. Cause face it, these things happen with these cars.
Compromising your financial position or health to be able to drive this kind of car is the definition of stupidity if you ask me. There are a lot of other things in life that will make you happier than a car.
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