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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 07:52 AM
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My Evo's Replaccement - MP4-12C

It's been a blast with you all over the last 17 years but it is time to move on. I sold my 2005 Evo 8 yesterday at 252k miles, and have already put 3k on its replacement, a McLaren MP4-12C. The 12C is perfect for my next adventures - seeing more of the US on road trips. Here are a few pictures of the beast.











































I will miss you all......



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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 08:11 AM
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Yawn.
https://motoiq.com/Hypercar-Hyper120...Laren-MP4-12C/
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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 08:36 AM
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That's a flex. Congratulations!

If only the carbon fiber wing looked as good and had as good of a clearcoat as your McLaren's carbon fiber.
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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 09:40 AM
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Looks like a good choice to drive around the country.
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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 02:08 PM
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How many of those miles did you put on the evo !?
That is something else (the Mclaren and the Evo mileage)...
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaraxle
How many of those miles did you put on the evo !?
That is something else (the Mclaren and the Evo mileage)...
All the miles on the Evo were driven by me!
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 07:31 AM
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congrats!! i have done couple of x country with my Elise and loved it

be safe and enjoy
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 06:26 PM
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Wow, what a replacement! Looks killer. Have fun on your new journey!
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 06:59 PM
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Fun but I would have just got another low mileage evo 9 haha
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 03:30 PM
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Damnnnn did you win the lottery before or after selling it!!!!
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 07:43 PM
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Damnnnn did you win the lottery before or after selling it!!!!
It's a sub $125k car. Someone with a good 6 figure income and a plan can afford it.
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LetsGetThisDone
It's a sub $125k car. Someone with a good 6 figure income and a plan can afford it.
I stand corrected....I must have been sucked in by the pictures and didn't pay attention to title.
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 09:08 PM
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Im curious about the reliability and what the aftermarket has figured out for fixing known issues. Thats always been the worry on that platform.
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 10:55 PM
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Im curious about the reliability and what the aftermarket has figured out for fixing known issues. Thats always been the worry on that platform.
I was reading the wiki page for this engine. Seems like a custom Nissan based V8 that has been twin turboed utilizing MHI turbos. Yea I am not sure about other things but its fun to learn about it.
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Old Feb 28, 2023 | 05:16 AM
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Congrats on both the sale & replacement!! MP4 looks mint!
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