..what is it specifically that costs so much?

 

got mine done for 100, syn oil change, syn oil filter, new fluuid for manual tranny, 24k mile, 100 bucks ez luber.

 

100 bucks? What kinda oil and tranny fluid did they use?

 

well if it's fluid changes like that...i'm not too worried...i like to do everything myself, besides actually cracking open the motor that is...so what else makes this so high in cost for maintenance?

 

Im new to Evos also, but from what i hear its pretty expensive. The secondary O2 sensor from the dealership costs 300 dollars or so. Also just to make sure everythings running it top shape its better to change the tranny fluid every 15k where in a normally car that wouldnt be done til at minimum 30k. Also spark plugs from Mitsu cost around 64 dollars. Its just stuff like that. Thats just the tip of the ice burg im sure.

 

insurance rates and hikes if you get ticketed

 

lol True! Good student discount kicks @$$! I only pay 180 a month for full coverage... Hell yea... lol

 

i don't get whats so expensive about evo maintenance either. I mean i've been putting Mobil 1 full syn. in all my previous cars so other than that...i'm not sure what everyone complains about lol

 

clutchs...brakes...basically most parts that need to be replaced ("wear-and-tear items") are more expensive then a honda. therefore, its "high" maintenance.

 

no different then my STi...which wasn't so high. What i consider high maintenance is replacing tires every 10k miles

 

You gotta pay to play. If you don't like it there are plenty of civics and corolla's out there that are cheap and slow..

 

Well, I did the 30,000 service this summer - changed all the fluids. I figure I spent close to a 100 bux - in other words two tanks of gas at the price it was a month ago.

 

hey now...i own a civic...no need to bash.

 

Was this service done by Mitsu, someone else, or yourself? Jus wondering cause im a little over 35k and i need to change my trans and diff fluid.

 

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