Originally Posted by gsrdc2

too much to list. 14k 3 months after i bought it and still have about 12k i wanna put into the motor drivetrain and suspension

Originally Posted by EvoForumUser12

I've dumped around $18K (parts & labor) into my MR - trying to turn it into the car I thought it would be in the first place. A complete waste of money really. Now I'm seriously thinking about trading it in for a Focus ST.

Originally Posted by Maz

How was it a waste of money? And just out of curiosity what did you expect? What was the Evo lacking? and why would you choose the ST?

I'm just curious cuz having spent that much money on your car there's no way it can't be amazing. And I'm sure you wouldn't have spent that much money if you didn't think it was worth while right?

Just wondering not trying to sound like a douche at all.

Originally Posted by EvoForumUser12

I've dumped around $18K (parts & labor) into my MR - trying to turn it into the car I thought it would be in the first place. A complete waste of money really. Now I'm seriously thinking about trading it in for a Focus ST.

Originally Posted by ILuvJDM

haha just when I thought I had seen it all; someone actually wants to go from an Evo to a Focus...

edit: just saw he has an Evo X, that's probably true then. Get an Evo IX and that won't be the case

Originally Posted by mct9891

lol but seriously though, really? You could've said it's got an interior that's made to compete with a model t, or that it's got more squeaks and rattles than a city bus... But saying it doesn't drive well or you're not "connected to the drive" is just ridiculous. Especially comparing it to a fwd turbo'd focus.

Originally Posted by evofan_08

Z06's have snap over steer that'll kill ya though, in my Evo I'm fully confident flooring it safely zo6 I'd be nervous. I'd go gtr over the vette, and still may get one after the Evo is paid off.



If there is no danger there is no fun. lol. Just kidding. You are right, the Z is a handful but if you are a good driver there is an awful lot of reward driving it. I messed with one of a winding road and he was glued to my bumper. I couldn't shake him no matter what I tried. lol Anyone that says the newer Vettes and particularly the Z06 and ZR1 can't handle simply doesn't know what they are talking about.

Originally Posted by evofan_08

I Met my fiancé at the spa since she realized she forgot her wallet at home, anyways while she was finishing up the question arose... How much have I spent on my Evo thus far and what could I have done with the cash. I was astonished at the amount, I've spent having such a stock looking car going on only 5 years

Here's my break down give or take what I couldn't remember, what's yours?

Money spent
Two exedy stage two clutches $ 1200
Clutch install $1200
Exedy Twin disk clutch $800
Clutch install $500
Evo IX cmc $500
Two stock tires $ 800
Ets 02 down pipe $350
Ams test pipe $ 300
Greddy T-ic cat back $ 795
Tein monoflex $ 1800
Coil install $300
Tt intake forge bov/install $600
Ams uic pipe $ 300
Mbc $ 90
Ti strut tower nuts $60
tune $450
tune $300
Cobb ap $300
Arc shift knob $250 w/shipping
t1r boot $40
Leather interior $1200 shipped/installed
Tints $ 300
Tint removal $100
Sss head lights $ 300
Ralliart tails $150
Do luck Trunk $900 shipped
Tein rubber silencers 4 $40 shipped
Deductible for two fender benders$2000
Defi boost gauge $250
Ams light weight battery $200
Total $16,375
Could have added to my $5k down and got a gtr or added to current house savings fund >;|