I'm really damn confused on why buying a lancer and paying several thousand dollars and lots and lots of time to get it running a bit slower than any gt that's available.

could someone please explain this to me? am I missing some vital stat?

I can understand rice-ing it out, but proformance? why not just go buy stuff that you can actually get all the parts for already and not bother with getting that extra 4 horsepower out of a 500$ exhaust or 299$ for a core (with exchange) for a few more horsepower.

or even worse 3200-3800$ for a turbo... plus install and time waiting.

and no matter what... ITS NOT AN EVO.
it won't be an evo.

sorry end of rant.

 

well personally I cant afford an EVO, and I couldnt afford insurance on a EVO even if I got one miraculously... plus some people just like working on thier car, I know i do... even if its just cleaning stuff or painting things here and there, its just fun.

do you mean a car that already has this stuff on it? again... we arent all independently wealthy.

or if you mean get a car that has the same parts available for cheaper (aka CIVIC) then shame. shame on you.

 

So...you're ranting because...people are modding there cars? Your sig seems to contradict that fact...

 

you sound just like the reviewers of the car.....it's just not an EVO....of course it's not...it's a Lancer. And don't you own one too?

 

Good point pjal. Also I agree with bcustom I won't be able to afford an EVO, but hey, I'm happy with my Lancer and enjoy working on it. I may not have the money to do everything I want, but I'm saving for stuff.

 

... and at least the majority of the mods i've done are functional for at least a little. Your ranting about people modding thier cars yet you have underbody neons? tsk tsk get that rafter out of your eye before you point out the straw in mine (sorry it just fit )

[EDIT]: ::hand flame suit:: here, your gonna need this

 

You can't reeeeally argue his neons since according to him, rice'ing out the car is OK. He's curious as to why people put the pseudo-low buck mods on. Man...we're pretty well restrained here. I can't even imagine asking that question about a Civic DX at ClubSi...

 

I like the Lancer. Yea it's slow but its a fun car. I like working on it. Just like Bcustom152 said.

 

Just to make you mad.

I don't think the vast majority of us here are trying to build evos. You can understand ricing, but not tuning? I just don't think you're giving the car, the tuners, or the aftermarket enough credit.

EDIT: This thread probably isn't going to last very long (it's going well so far at least) so if you guys wanna discuss then discuss. Don't let it get out of hand.

 

believe me, i had some other words for him but i've had my hand smacked for that befo so i'll keep it to myself

[EDIT]: oh yea and about your registry entry... modding a 120hp econobox is not gonna get you girlies

 

BS Jr. High girls will get in any car that is loud and has neons!!!!!!

 

Oh right i forgot.

P.S. - it also helps if you have candy

 

Insurance, low base price, not many cars wit aftermarket availabilty like you seek can seat 4 so comfortably and stylishly, it's different..I could continue with reasons to answer "Why a lancer?" Seems like you're just pissed that it's a struggle to mod this car and it's not as easy as a Civic, that's exactly why I got it. You should've asked this question before you got the car.

 

RobertK asks why a Lancer? Well, I just like them.