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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Should I buy new?

Hi guys I'm new to this site. I am wondering if I should spend a little extra money to buy a new EVO or would it be fine to buy an used one? The thing I'm worrying about is the fact that EVO is a sports car and people might have abused it. Thanks guys. and umm sorry about my grammar lol. just moved here not too long ago.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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get a new one if your gonna keep it stock so then you are absolutely positive that it was broken in properly
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Buy my used car. Then "then you are absolutely positive that it was broken in properly" :P
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So you gotta ask yourself is that extra $10,000 or so worth your peace of mind.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Buying Used evos has that one risk, but if you gonna go used get it from someone on this site. I don't Know Ec0ikon so i can't say if he did or didn't abuse his car. but someone here knows.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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If you can afford it, buying a new evo will be the best thing to do. Otherwise head the Sgt's advise about buying from someone on this site.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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i just bought an 03 evo with 19k miles for 22k. its runs and looks mint. to me a new car is not with that extra 10k
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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check my sig it your interested in buying a well taken care of car and it was "properly" broken in too.......if other people are gonna plug there cars I might as well too...lol

In all seriousness if you want a new one buy a new one, if youd be happy w/ a well taken care of modded or stock used one then by all means go that route. In the end its all preference and how much money you have or are willing to spend. Personally half the fun is building up the car, thats why I started all over w/ a IX.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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If you buy from someone on this site you can always check there posts and see what kind of problems/questions they have had in the past.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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Buying new vs. used is a matter of opinion. They both have their pros and cons. Buying new you have the piece of mind that it hasn't been abused and still falls under warranty, but at the same time you are paying more. Buying used is saving you money, but you don't know if the car has been flogged and might end up costing you more money just to have it fixed. Just do a Cost Benefit Analysis (yes, I am a business grad) and your homework on your cars you are looking at and you should come to a decision that will satisfy you. I hope this helps.
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