$10k in GSX or $10k down on 06 Evo MR?
Originally Posted by Spec'd
Get the Evo... You know you want too. 
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From: Frederick, MD
I would get the Evo but not a MR. I came from a nicely modded 12 sec gsx and I really wish I would have kept it and still been able to get the evo.. but it was one or the other. Evo won.
In your situation you could look at getting a Evo and getting the gsx as a project car... or find a 2g and do a motor swap as you already have the top and bottom stage 3 from BR.
In your situation you could look at getting a Evo and getting the gsx as a project car... or find a 2g and do a motor swap as you already have the top and bottom stage 3 from BR.
If I got an evo it would be a used 03 - especially if I was going to mod it
Originally Posted by Sayajin
Hey guys. Well I have come to a serious crossroads and I decided I would turn to the people who should probably know best. First let me say I know this is an EVO board so the answer will probably be slightly biased, but please try to be semi objective. Thanks.
I currently have $10k laying around for me to drop into my car and I am trying to decide if it would be best for me to put that $10k into my already modded 1990 Exlipse GSX (see bottom for list of mods) or put the $10k as a down payment on a 2006 Evo MR. Also let me say first and foremost that I have no problems at all with my GSX except of course for the fact its a DSM so it breaks once a week. So its not like im replacing a problem.
The main thing is that it is going to be one car or the other. The reason is because if I buy the EVO I am of course going to Mod the hell out of it, and I cant afford to seriously mod 2 cars. So if I buy the EVO the GSX is sold or of course I just keep the GSX, screw the EVO, and drop $10k into it.
I would really like to know what you guys think would be best. Let me give a quick synopsis of my thought pattern. I dont care about the 06 being new and my DSM being old. Hell everything on the DSM is new or would be new anyway (engine, tranny, etc.) However the EVO MR is a DAMN base model car, its not made for luxury or convenience only performance. And of course since I plan to MOD the hell out of either car, im most interested in performance. I do however need to be able to drive the vehicle on a day to day basis. Of course I have a DD, but I want to be able to drive my MOD car anytime I want as well. I am the type to like to get the most performance wise out of my car. I mod them as much as I can as hard as I can as long as I can still drive them regularly. I dont care about how one may look cooler then the other. I realize that of course the EVO MR is a far superior vehicle stock, but how about putting an extra $10k into my already modded GSX (see bottom for mods) with that in mind is it that much of a difference even if I were to of course mod my EVO MR as well? I dont care about a car payment. I can afford it easily. One of the main things that just popped into my head is emissions. I live in GA where there are of course emissions. My GSX is ODB I and passes easily even heavily modded, my EVO MR would be ODB II. Would emissions then become a problem for me? Of course I have no problem paying a "tip" to the inspector to "help" my EVO MR pass. Oh and I plan to keep either car I decide to go with until the end of time.
Oh well, guys what do you think? $10k down payment on an 06 EVO MR or $10k into my already modded GSX? Also please actually view the mods below that I already have as they are important factors. Thanks a lot guys. Also please put your reasons for voting the way you do.
List of Mods in 90 Eclipse GSX:
Bolt-On Mods
SAFC, MMCD Datalogger on a Palm VX, 3" Buschur Exhaust with Apex N1 can and 2.5" downpipe
Engine Internals
Buschur stage 3 shortblock, Buscher Stage 3 Head, JE pistons, Eagle rods and ARP fasteners throughout including head studs, Prothane motor mounts
Suspension Mods
Suspension Techniques 1.3" lowering springs, Koni yellow adjustable struts, GAB Sport 8-way adjustable rear shocks. Greddy strut tower bar, Buschur rear strut bar
-Sayajin
I currently have $10k laying around for me to drop into my car and I am trying to decide if it would be best for me to put that $10k into my already modded 1990 Exlipse GSX (see bottom for list of mods) or put the $10k as a down payment on a 2006 Evo MR. Also let me say first and foremost that I have no problems at all with my GSX except of course for the fact its a DSM so it breaks once a week. So its not like im replacing a problem.
The main thing is that it is going to be one car or the other. The reason is because if I buy the EVO I am of course going to Mod the hell out of it, and I cant afford to seriously mod 2 cars. So if I buy the EVO the GSX is sold or of course I just keep the GSX, screw the EVO, and drop $10k into it.
I would really like to know what you guys think would be best. Let me give a quick synopsis of my thought pattern. I dont care about the 06 being new and my DSM being old. Hell everything on the DSM is new or would be new anyway (engine, tranny, etc.) However the EVO MR is a DAMN base model car, its not made for luxury or convenience only performance. And of course since I plan to MOD the hell out of either car, im most interested in performance. I do however need to be able to drive the vehicle on a day to day basis. Of course I have a DD, but I want to be able to drive my MOD car anytime I want as well. I am the type to like to get the most performance wise out of my car. I mod them as much as I can as hard as I can as long as I can still drive them regularly. I dont care about how one may look cooler then the other. I realize that of course the EVO MR is a far superior vehicle stock, but how about putting an extra $10k into my already modded GSX (see bottom for mods) with that in mind is it that much of a difference even if I were to of course mod my EVO MR as well? I dont care about a car payment. I can afford it easily. One of the main things that just popped into my head is emissions. I live in GA where there are of course emissions. My GSX is ODB I and passes easily even heavily modded, my EVO MR would be ODB II. Would emissions then become a problem for me? Of course I have no problem paying a "tip" to the inspector to "help" my EVO MR pass. Oh and I plan to keep either car I decide to go with until the end of time.
Oh well, guys what do you think? $10k down payment on an 06 EVO MR or $10k into my already modded GSX? Also please actually view the mods below that I already have as they are important factors. Thanks a lot guys. Also please put your reasons for voting the way you do.
List of Mods in 90 Eclipse GSX:
Bolt-On Mods
SAFC, MMCD Datalogger on a Palm VX, 3" Buschur Exhaust with Apex N1 can and 2.5" downpipe
Engine Internals
Buschur stage 3 shortblock, Buscher Stage 3 Head, JE pistons, Eagle rods and ARP fasteners throughout including head studs, Prothane motor mounts
Suspension Mods
Suspension Techniques 1.3" lowering springs, Koni yellow adjustable struts, GAB Sport 8-way adjustable rear shocks. Greddy strut tower bar, Buschur rear strut bar
-Sayajin
Originally Posted by Kevine326
I would get the Evo but not a MR. I came from a nicely modded 12 sec gsx and I really wish I would have kept it and still been able to get the evo.. but it was one or the other. Evo won.
In your situation you could look at getting a Evo and getting the gsx as a project car... or find a 2g and do a motor swap as you already have the top and bottom stage 3 from BR.
In your situation you could look at getting a Evo and getting the gsx as a project car... or find a 2g and do a motor swap as you already have the top and bottom stage 3 from BR.
Yeah, I agree, the regular EVOIX could be a serious option specially if you have $10k to put down..
Originally Posted by 1NastyEvo
I'd go with the IX. It's a brand new car. Or save it and buy a house.
EDIT: Nevermind, missed the part where you said you got investments and such already. Im gonna leave the above up though because I tend to see alot of 25 year olds living at home just so they can drive a nice car. Just seems stupid.
Last edited by 04tarmacEVO; Jul 13, 2005 at 08:24 PM.
Originally Posted by fromWRXtoEVO
HAHAHAHA you are funny... Don't get him started, he is just looking for opinions, let him think a bit, I don't want him to go bankrupcy for a car, maybe I am wrong and he has all the it takes to go and get a 06 MR.
get the right car, the first time, rather than settling for 2nd best.
If it must be a EVO MR go for it, but my 36K would be in a Black/Black 03/04 Z06. Drop another 6K for heads/cam/vararam/tune/ installed and you have a 190mph, high 10/ low 11 second, .98g + g pulling, 125mph+ trapping bad *** car.........................all on 93 octane.
Oh, and I'd change out those horrid looking stock seats for something else. To finish out on a EVO note I would buy a used 03' and mod it way before I would buy a MR....all IMO of course.
Oh, and I'd change out those horrid looking stock seats for something else. To finish out on a EVO note I would buy a used 03' and mod it way before I would buy a MR....all IMO of course.
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From: Frederick, MD
Originally Posted by elhalisf
stay away from any old dsm, no matter how much money a seller has in it.
Originally Posted by fromWRXtoEVO
I dream that I would have a 2g GSX modded and my MR as well, so far the 2 g has to wait, but if I would have the money right now I would definately use the 2g Plattform over the 1g. The second gen just looks so sweet, that style never gets old.
Yeah, I agree, the regular EVOIX could be a serious option specially if you have $10k to put down..
Yeah, I agree, the regular EVOIX could be a serious option specially if you have $10k to put down..
2g eclipses's look like little spaceships and I like how it feels like it wraps around you inside.
Well I'm trying to figure out if you just want something new to mod or if you are just trying to figure out what to do next in your modding life! I mean by far and not a biased opinion cause I don't have one and wish I could afford one, but the EVO is a better car. Also, if money is not a problem ($10K) and you say the car payment is no problem and can be made easily, then by all means get the EVO! It's up to you though! Just hold off until you lean in a definite direction though!
