is this a good deal?
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is this a good deal?
Hey everyone, I'm new here and am looking for some advice/tips from you all. On Craigslist, this guy is selling a 2005 Evo 8 GSR with 54,000 miles for $19,500. Does this sound like a good deal? I'm going to call the guy up tomorrow.
Also, This dealership around my area is selling a 2004 evo 8 with 25,000 for $25,000. How does this sound to all of you?
I do not know how to use stick shift on a car since I have always driven automatic, however, I do ride a 07 ninja zx6r. Is driving stick shift the same for a car as it is for a bike? Also, would the EVO be too much power for someone like me who is inexperienced with cars, especially turbocharged cars? I'm 22 yrs old and will be getting a full time soon once I graduate.
I have been researching for EVOs' and I heard the 9s are the best. I'm unsure of what year EVO will suit me best. I don't plan on going all out and do a lot of upgrades but rather small upgrades, keeping it mostly stock and simple. So with that said, what year EVO and with how many millage approx. should I purchased? Also, I am a beginner when it comes to cars. I really have my heart set on a EVO and will definitely purchase one.
Since I'm a newbie here, I apologize if I'm asking stupid questions. thanks!!
Also, This dealership around my area is selling a 2004 evo 8 with 25,000 for $25,000. How does this sound to all of you?
I do not know how to use stick shift on a car since I have always driven automatic, however, I do ride a 07 ninja zx6r. Is driving stick shift the same for a car as it is for a bike? Also, would the EVO be too much power for someone like me who is inexperienced with cars, especially turbocharged cars? I'm 22 yrs old and will be getting a full time soon once I graduate.
I have been researching for EVOs' and I heard the 9s are the best. I'm unsure of what year EVO will suit me best. I don't plan on going all out and do a lot of upgrades but rather small upgrades, keeping it mostly stock and simple. So with that said, what year EVO and with how many millage approx. should I purchased? Also, I am a beginner when it comes to cars. I really have my heart set on a EVO and will definitely purchase one.
Since I'm a newbie here, I apologize if I'm asking stupid questions. thanks!!
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you should be able to handle it, im 18 and i have an evo 9 gsr, as long as your not stupid about it and take time to no the car, you'll be fine, and ive been riding quads sinch i was 6 and riding a quad and shifting since i was 8 and it took me like 10 min to get the hang of it in my ranger, then i got one of these. lol, its nto hard at all just dont drop the clutch like you can on you bike. evo 9s they say are the best because of the front bumper, mivec, bigger turbo, better interior, but if your going to race, and put a bigger turbo on it then just buy an 8. the 25,000 seems ok, try to look around more, dont just find one or two and say buy it.
The best place to start out would be to start asking your self serious questions:
Start with rational financial decisions:
The transition from college to real life can be a huge financial challenge, all of our dream jobs do not always pay what we have dreamed of.
(the number one reason people are financially in trouble is due to the cars they drive) so think about car purchases long and hard!
Next, think about what you want out of the car, if you aren't into cars and don't like modding them. A used evo could turn out to be a maintenence nighmare. For some the car requires little extra attention, however some used ones require constant tweaking.
Basically start with your own thoughts and ideas and then go from there. Asking people on here for there opinions will probably lead you down a path you never intending to go down. Just my two cents I hate to see someone have a bad exerience right out of the gate!
Start with rational financial decisions:
The transition from college to real life can be a huge financial challenge, all of our dream jobs do not always pay what we have dreamed of.
(the number one reason people are financially in trouble is due to the cars they drive) so think about car purchases long and hard!
Next, think about what you want out of the car, if you aren't into cars and don't like modding them. A used evo could turn out to be a maintenence nighmare. For some the car requires little extra attention, however some used ones require constant tweaking.
Basically start with your own thoughts and ideas and then go from there. Asking people on here for there opinions will probably lead you down a path you never intending to go down. Just my two cents I hate to see someone have a bad exerience right out of the gate!
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The best place to start out would be to start asking your self serious questions:
Start with rational financial decisions:
The transition from college to real life can be a huge financial challenge, all of our dream jobs do not always pay what we have dreamed of.
(the number one reason people are financially in trouble is due to the cars they drive) so think about car purchases long and hard!
Next, think about what you want out of the car, if you aren't into cars and don't like modding them. A used evo could turn out to be a maintenence nighmare. For some the car requires little extra attention, however some used ones require constant tweaking.
Basically start with your own thoughts and ideas and then go from there. Asking people on here for there opinions will probably lead you down a path you never intending to go down. Just my two cents I hate to see someone have a bad exerience right out of the gate!
Start with rational financial decisions:
The transition from college to real life can be a huge financial challenge, all of our dream jobs do not always pay what we have dreamed of.
(the number one reason people are financially in trouble is due to the cars they drive) so think about car purchases long and hard!
Next, think about what you want out of the car, if you aren't into cars and don't like modding them. A used evo could turn out to be a maintenence nighmare. For some the car requires little extra attention, however some used ones require constant tweaking.
Basically start with your own thoughts and ideas and then go from there. Asking people on here for there opinions will probably lead you down a path you never intending to go down. Just my two cents I hate to see someone have a bad exerience right out of the gate!