2010 EVOX MR Touring with tons of MODS but
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2010 EVOX MR Touring with tons of MODS but
So, I have went a few rounds with my 2010 EVO X MR Touring since I bought it in October of 2010. It's had 2 sleeved and built motors, its got AMS, Cobb, Dodson, and MAP3 parts with a FP Black Turbo that moves it out and definitely brings a smile to my face. Over all its been a super fun car that I am kinda mildly happy with. My first AWD car and I went with the MR version cause everyone likes to hate on the SST clutch but seriously 500whp is completely fine for a daily driver in the Northern Virginia Area plus I don't have to sit in traffic day in and day out and work on my leg fitness with a stage 3 clutch.
Here's my "but" though - I'm kinda over it. The last engine replacement lasted for a year (something to do with the timing chain tensors failing). So I have an EVO X in the garage and I don't have the heart to put a 3rd motor into it.
I think I would rather let it go.
In order to get it back to the way I want it, to fit all the other mods done to it, the block and heads would cost $15k (not including install). That's more then what I would sell the car; in its current non-running state.
It's either sell it or rebuild and reassemble the engine myself and just keep it as a personal project car.
Anyone else been in this position with their EVO before?
Here's my "but" though - I'm kinda over it. The last engine replacement lasted for a year (something to do with the timing chain tensors failing). So I have an EVO X in the garage and I don't have the heart to put a 3rd motor into it.
I think I would rather let it go.
In order to get it back to the way I want it, to fit all the other mods done to it, the block and heads would cost $15k (not including install). That's more then what I would sell the car; in its current non-running state.
It's either sell it or rebuild and reassemble the engine myself and just keep it as a personal project car.
Anyone else been in this position with their EVO before?
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So, I have went a few rounds with my 2010 EVO X MR Touring since I bought it in October of 2010. It's had 2 sleeved and built motors, its got AMS, Cobb, Dodson, and MAP3 parts with a FP Black Turbo that moves it out and definitely brings a smile to my face. Over all its been a super fun car that I am kinda mildly happy with. My first AWD car and I went with the MR version cause everyone likes to hate on the SST clutch but seriously 500whp is completely fine for a daily driver in the Northern Virginia Area plus I don't have to sit in traffic day in and day out and work on my leg fitness with a stage 3 clutch.
Here's my "but" though - I'm kinda over it. The last engine replacement lasted for a year (something to do with the timing chain tensors failing). So I have an EVO X in the garage and I don't have the heart to put a 3rd motor into it.
I think I would rather let it go.
In order to get it back to the way I want it, to fit all the other mods done to it, the block and heads would cost $15k (not including install). That's more then what I would sell the car; in its current non-running state.
It's either sell it or rebuild and reassemble the engine myself and just keep it as a personal project car.
Anyone else been in this position with their EVO before?
Here's my "but" though - I'm kinda over it. The last engine replacement lasted for a year (something to do with the timing chain tensors failing). So I have an EVO X in the garage and I don't have the heart to put a 3rd motor into it.
I think I would rather let it go.
In order to get it back to the way I want it, to fit all the other mods done to it, the block and heads would cost $15k (not including install). That's more then what I would sell the car; in its current non-running state.
It's either sell it or rebuild and reassemble the engine myself and just keep it as a personal project car.
Anyone else been in this position with their EVO before?
I regret trading my 2003 track edition in (for 7or 8k) when I got the Evo, mostly because it was already paid off. In hindsight, for 7k I should have just kept it. Because of that, I don't believe I will ever get rid of the X. It's paid off, don't have any space/parking issues, and they are not making any more of them. If it comes down to space and you can only have space for 1 fun/sports car, do what you have to do and get something newer. Engineering has came a long way since then, and its pretty easy to make more power than the Evo on a lot of these current platforms.You have this car because its fun, so if it's turned into more of a chore, change things up and grab something else.
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Do you ever miss your Z, and how much did you let it go for when you parted ways with it?
I regret trading my 2003 track edition in (for 7or 8k) when I got the Evo, mostly because it was already paid off. In hindsight, for 7k I should have just kept it. Because of that, I don't believe I will ever get rid of the X. It's paid off, don't have any space/parking issues, and they are not making any more of them. If it comes down to space and you can only have space for 1 fun/sports car, do what you have to do and get something newer. Engineering has came a long way since then, and its pretty easy to make more power than the Evo on a lot of these current platforms.You have this car because its fun, so if it's turned into more of a chore, change things up and grab something else.
I regret trading my 2003 track edition in (for 7or 8k) when I got the Evo, mostly because it was already paid off. In hindsight, for 7k I should have just kept it. Because of that, I don't believe I will ever get rid of the X. It's paid off, don't have any space/parking issues, and they are not making any more of them. If it comes down to space and you can only have space for 1 fun/sports car, do what you have to do and get something newer. Engineering has came a long way since then, and its pretty easy to make more power than the Evo on a lot of these current platforms.You have this car because its fun, so if it's turned into more of a chore, change things up and grab something else.
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What's your space situation like? Do you have room for another fun car? I'd keep it around and grab something RWD, unless you were planning on upgrading the Evo to a GTR or an AMG c43.
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If it was me, it would depend on what car I want to replace EVO X with. Even considering 15K+ to fix your EVO, if you still like the platform, that is still cheaper than getting a new car with the same fun power. I was considering replacing my EVO at one point or another, one option would be a Porsche Cayman S. Considering that Cayman S is now 70K+....well I'll just keep my EVO for now. Anything else would just feel slow by comparison. WRX is all over the place.
If you like a muscle car, Mustang GT/350 is a good candidate, but every time I get into a Mustang I feel like I am in a boat. LOL.
I also live in Northern VA, if you need help with anything "EVO" just let me know.
If you like a muscle car, Mustang GT/350 is a good candidate, but every time I get into a Mustang I feel like I am in a boat. LOL.
I also live in Northern VA, if you need help with anything "EVO" just let me know.