and all I can say is everyone on this forum is so insanely lucky to be driving these cars everyday.
I felt so in touch with the road, the steering response is rediculous compared to my 2006 A4 with $2000 coilovers... In the Audi my steering is so numb.
I do feel like it's lacking good interior materials, but I'm just nitpicking. Coming from german interior to jap is gonna be tough.
The Evo is truly amazing... I've definitely made my mind up.

Selling the A4 and going with the Evo!

Now to decide to get an 08 or lease a 2011...

Relatively pointless thread, I'll admit. But just reminding you guys of how lucky you are to drive these things everyday!

 

Yes, the Evo X is an amazing car. You are making the right decision. Best wishes on finding either a clean used Evo X or leasing a new one.

 

thank you man, never had a new car... thinking of going that route.

 

Lease a 2011, then buy it after a month since you love it so much.

 

I came from the luxury world as well, but believe me, the fun of the Evo out weighs it by far... Besides, you can always do custom things to your liking. I am happier everyday for deciding to get the Evo. It's an excellent choice.

 

Why lease? You wont be able to mod it and if you do you will have to part it out when the lease is up. If you plan on buying after the lease why not just buy now and save a load of money?

 

if you lease you can initially free up disposible income as you are only paying on the depreciation and not the total of the whole car so your monthly is less, however, please note that the "Residual Value" (what car is worth at end of lease) is very low (EVO) compared to cars like BMWs etc. so your paying more in depreciation. It will still be less monthly for the lease but then once the lease is up and you decide to buy the car your going to pay an even higher payment then you would on a finance from the start..unless you want to drag the term to 7-8 years all together which isnt recommended. If you want some extra cash in the beginning of your financing then lease..if you dont want to pay a bigger payment in the end but dont need extra cash initially then finance.

5 Year Finance to Own vs 4 Year Lease (to own)
Overall you will pay more in lease if you decide to buy in the end (if you spread the interest term longer), however, no matter if you finance or lease the payments are going towards the depreciation of the car either way...either way the bank owns the car during the term of the finance. Think of the lease as a balloon payment (if your buying after lease) your payment is lower in the beginning but will grow at the end if you want to have the car payed for in the same amount of time.

It is a decision you should make based on your financial situation. An example would be: I'm going to lease @ $400 p/mo for 4 years (4000 down) so I have more disposable income I can use towards credit card dept for the next 4 years while I lease...then after 4 years I can buy the (residual value of the) car at a 800 monthly car payment for 2 years because I have no credit debt left and can afford a high mo/payment now. Or finance and pay $600 p/mo for 6 years.

(please note that this would need a larger down payment on a lease then is recommended but I am basing this on the fact of 100% purchasing the car after lease end. A higher downpayment on a lease is a cap cost reduction which will lower the monthly lease payment...think of it as just paying your monthly lease payments early...eventually you WILL have to pay that money no matter what.)

This is a very basic example of the logic.

 

i have been looking at and drove an 08 evo $28800 with little warranty left, though car seems stock, salesman aboard, could not PUSH the car, looking at new with full warranty and 0% interest 3 yrs is making me think TOO MUCH. even getting a home equity loan if you have a house is a good option where interest is tax deductable, many banks are not interested where $$$ goes. i did that several times in the past

 

Glad you enjoyed the Evo, no matter which you get you'll like it! I'd personally opt for a 2010 if you go used, coming from a luxury car you'll appreciate the interior improvements over the 2008.