either way with being in college can u really afford an evo? did u calculate the cost of gas, oil and fluid changes, how bout related maintenance items, possibly a new clutch, timing belt, etc... make sure you can afford this stuff first. An evo is a great car but if you can only afford the payment, insurance and gas then i would look for something else cause a timing belt and new clutch isnt cheap specially if you cant do the work yourself...

 

Well, the car will be paid for in full, no payments will be needed. I got an inheritance from a dead relative. I have replaced the clutch and retimed my 91 tsi. I am pretty sure i would be capable of doing this in the Evo myself. I understand the fluids can be expensive but I think it can be afforded.

 

None. Best would be something that's very reliable, easy to maintain, park, and fuel, and inexpensive to insure.

 

^ this... almost all my money went to my evo while in college, save your money and wait until you graduate... i hated eating easy mac and cereal 6x a week because of evo expenses

 

Well I also have a full scholarship due to medical reasons, I was eligible and I have no major expenses. But I see the point. I appreciate the advice

 

if you can afford it by all means get the car you want! thats what i did, it wasnt as easy as i thought though lol... if your up to it, go for it!

 

It's all about what you want. I was willing to put up with the maintenance, gas cosumption and insurance prices before I bought my Evo. The fun I've had with my Evos has been worth putting up with the bs.

 

Sometimes buying a higher mileage EVO is a good thing!! I know that my evo with 105k miles is probably in better condition body and motor wise than some 50-60k mile cars!! Also, you know all of the maintenance has been done up to that point If the transmission or transfer case hasn't been replaced at 80-100k miles, it won't be needing to be replaced. It would have broken a long time ago. Also, a 40-50k mile evo could have gone through A LOT of racing. My evo, with 105k miles is still on the original factory clutch.

 

Find one with not many mods. too many mods can mean little mistakes you dont know about!!

 

Guys he has a DSM, I'm sure he knows how to do maintenance. Good luck on finding the EVO you want. I wouldn't worry to much about higher mileage EVO's. I've got 185K on my DSM, and it's a 7 bolt, and hasn't been rebuilt it's still boosting strong.

 

We are probably going to be selling our 2004 Evo this spring. We have had it for a year and a half. Brought it up North from Atlanta in Sept. 2009. Has about 50,000 miles on it currently. Had the transmission rebuilt 1 year ago and an Exedy stage 1 clutch put in at that time. Does need a transfer case rebuild at the moment, its whining. Should have the transfer case rebuilt/replaced in the next month. Other than Tien lowering springs, pretty much stock. Looking to get about $18-$19k after the transfer case is fixed. Clean title, not salvage.

So, if you can scrape up another $3-4k, I know you can get the car that your looking for.

 

all i know is dont get a vw i hate my audi

 

Just keep looking eventually u will find one

 

Thanks man, I will probably get one, and im up for it, I believe!

 

My Tsi has about 165k, and rebuilt by previous owner, but I did the 60k, tranny, and clutch. Glad to hear yours is still runnin good!