I was more saying it is not that fast from a roll. I understand perfectly how a turbo works. I was just saying not everyone launches their cars all the time. From a roll on the highway an Evo in stock form is not impressive. But like myself, I am sure not everyone bought an Evo for straight line performance. Cornering is where the Evo shines. So as long as the OP is responsible and obeys the traffic laws I think he should be fine. Drive it, get some experience, and then push it a little when its appropriate. It really just boils down to how mature and responsible the OP is.
Insurance would also be a huge factor as you pointed out. I was just trying to make the point that the Evo is not that expensive to maintain and that in stock form it is not that fast. Id call a stock Evo quick, not fast and not slow.

 

The problem is "fast" is a completely relative term. It doesnt serve well in conversation about performance because of this. That is why I like to talk in terms of comparing one cars performance to another's.

 

Thank you to everyone for the info. Really appreciate it!!

 

I bought my 03 Evo when I was 18, I was young and made decent money at the time, but 550 a month and 330 a month for insurance that I was paying at the time really sucked. I am now 27, still have the same Evo never wrecked it, and still love it just as much as when I bought it!

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I did own 3 DSMs before the Evo so I definitely was not a 4g63 noob going into it.

 

My first car was a 1g awd dsm, it turned me into a mechanic. I recommend it.

 

This is the way to do it. 4th car, already have lots of experience with the platform. Responsible enough to hold down a job to afford it (not mommy and daddy). That would be an 18 year old i would trust with an evo.

 

If you really want a evo but don't know the car go buy a dsm learn there and then move up to a evo, insurance won't kill you and you will get valuable experience with the motors which you can use when you purchase a evo.

 

It depends, as others have said, on your level of commitment. I've owned a civic (automatic, so got bored and sold it), a Volvo (manual and turbo so >>> better than the Civic but expensive to maintain and the engine eventually grenaded) and after that bought my Evo II. I have to say that an Evo is a car that, if it's for you, grabs you buy the hair and drags you into ownership until you want to go along with it They aren't something to step into half-heartedly. If you feel as though you are able to take care of it to keep it ticking along and treat it as the unique thing that it isl, then give it a shot. Just don't forget the golden rule if buying a cheaper used one (or any used car): if you can't afford it new, you can't afford it second-hand :P

 

its not fast from a roll until you race a 05-06 evo and that acd kicks in with the rear diff at the same time and you see it go like a slingshot

 

You can not be serious, I really hope you are joking

 

03-04 arent good from a roll but 05-06 are decent, unless your not a fan of ACD and desable it. the slingshot thing was a joke man relax have a im not saying there the best but there ok

 

The ACD really only helps in situations where traction isn't optimal. On asphalt with decent tires, its really not doing anything.

 

My first car was a 1g AWD DSM when I was 16 (which I still own). I would drive the sh*t out of it and it was always messing up. It taught me a lot, how to work on the 4g63/engines, but most importantly how to respect your car. So when I got my evo at 19 I already knew not to make the same mistakes... So in my opinion an evo for a first car probably wouldn't be a great choice. I'd suggest a 1g or 2g awd dsm just to learn the basics, parts/upgrades are cheap and easy to find.... But in the end it's your choice only you know how responsible/mature you are. Gl with your choice but most importantly be safe.

 

Thank you, that is exactly why I made that comment.

 

I was hoping it was a joke, especially since you own an ACD equipped Evo. But even the 9's aren't impressive from a roll.