Any second thoughts by Evo X owners?
Talk about bringing this thread back from the dead, its a year old, lol.
But to answer, I miss my 8 some, but overall I am very happy. My car is on the dyno now getting tuned, so maybe once I get it back the part of me that misses my 8 will forget somewhat.
I think down the road I will pick up an 8 as a project car though, maybe a nine if they are cheap by then and build a track car out of it, however the 10 is great.
But to answer, I miss my 8 some, but overall I am very happy. My car is on the dyno now getting tuned, so maybe once I get it back the part of me that misses my 8 will forget somewhat.
I think down the road I will pick up an 8 as a project car though, maybe a nine if they are cheap by then and build a track car out of it, however the 10 is great.
Overall i'm pretty happy with the car, its been back to the dealer 3 times, and im still under 1000 miles.(999 right now). i've done some light modding so far with very good results, i also ordered my tbe today so we will see. i am very difficult to please with cars, i've had about 50 cars and im only 29...
I have second thoughts only because I didn't know I was going to find a reliable DD for $1200 during the winter. I couldn't bear to take the X out in the snow / gravel, especially with how delicate the paint is. I bought it because I live in Idaho and AWD is a must in the mountains. Now that I don't use it in the winter, I would honestly have gone with a used Z06 for the summer. I have a 4runner for trips, a bronco for winter, and the Z06 is a little more fun on the autocross front (IMO).
As far as the car goes, I have no doubts. It's everything I wanted at the time, and who knew circumstances would change. Right now, I'm just waiting for the snow to melt so I can bring it back out of the garage and get the accessport hooked up.
As far as the car goes, I have no doubts. It's everything I wanted at the time, and who knew circumstances would change. Right now, I'm just waiting for the snow to melt so I can bring it back out of the garage and get the accessport hooked up.
trannyOverall i'm pretty happy with the car, its been back to the dealer 3 times, and im still under 1000 miles.(999 right now). i've done some light modding so far with very good results, i also ordered my tbe today so we will see. i am very difficult to please with cars, i've had about 50 cars and im only 29...
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Me, I'm happy with my 2/3 Aero (no side skirts) and don't want any dang Nav. I bailed on my Sirius. Same ol. I never get lost, and if I do with the Evo, I got a phone and head. The wireless bluetooth thing I GOTTA do.
But on the topic, I have second thoughts. Really actually good ones. I was vying this buy against a Subie. Looking at both versions. I'd gone away from 2dr fun cars and Evo and the WRX and (for a short time only based on looks) its big bro STI. The Subies had quite a few things going for them. WRX was pretty cheap, compared to Evo, and was pretty drivable and fun. BUT..... it had understeer. BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. STI was pretty expensive too, had a bit of that understeer too unless you got wild, and was (DANG) ugly. BZZZZZZZZZZZ it came down to the buzzer. My wife was not gonna let me drop a big savings downpayment for this in two months I figured.
Second thougths: WOW! Who cares that the Evo has only RF and Ricaro going for the interior of the car. Two good things to say about it, not bad. I can ignore all the other cheap aspects (if I wear shades and don't count on the crappy sun visor) that show Mitsu cheapened the interior. But the second thoughts on the handling, zip and fun-factor are SO much in line with "Yeah, you made the right call. 8 months and still a grin that will not go away." I get chances to talk about my car from someone at work who heard about some time-trials at a test-and-tune... Stand back, I LOVE 2nd thoughts. They are great ones. First thoughts were of high expections.
When 2nd thoughts exceed extremely high expectations, I think I call it a success.
P.S. Had it for 8 months now. Plenty of time to have second thoughts, esp since I paid mostly cash for this that could have gone elsewhere. Heart goes 'thump thump' still. She completes me.
But on the topic, I have second thoughts. Really actually good ones. I was vying this buy against a Subie. Looking at both versions. I'd gone away from 2dr fun cars and Evo and the WRX and (for a short time only based on looks) its big bro STI. The Subies had quite a few things going for them. WRX was pretty cheap, compared to Evo, and was pretty drivable and fun. BUT..... it had understeer. BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. STI was pretty expensive too, had a bit of that understeer too unless you got wild, and was (DANG) ugly. BZZZZZZZZZZZ it came down to the buzzer. My wife was not gonna let me drop a big savings downpayment for this in two months I figured.
Second thougths: WOW! Who cares that the Evo has only RF and Ricaro going for the interior of the car. Two good things to say about it, not bad. I can ignore all the other cheap aspects (if I wear shades and don't count on the crappy sun visor) that show Mitsu cheapened the interior. But the second thoughts on the handling, zip and fun-factor are SO much in line with "Yeah, you made the right call. 8 months and still a grin that will not go away." I get chances to talk about my car from someone at work who heard about some time-trials at a test-and-tune... Stand back, I LOVE 2nd thoughts. They are great ones. First thoughts were of high expections.
When 2nd thoughts exceed extremely high expectations, I think I call it a success.
P.S. Had it for 8 months now. Plenty of time to have second thoughts, esp since I paid mostly cash for this that could have gone elsewhere. Heart goes 'thump thump' still. She completes me.
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Bought my car in Dec. had it for almost 2 weeks and when back to Iraq. For the time that I had it before I left it was great.
Get back home next month and I'm going to drive the hell out of it.
Get back home next month and I'm going to drive the hell out of it.
No, parents are far from rich, i have a very good job and do well for myself. I've always found so sort of addiction to cars. I've been working since i was 14 bought my first car when i was 15 cleaned it up sold it, and bought another. Buying cars driving them for a little and selling for a profit is kinda my hobby.
