Thanks for the insight. Just to reiterate, my post was moved into the Motorsports board by a moderator. While this car will be raced (Not too competitively) I didn't mean seem like it was the only purpose. It will be a daily driver on nice days and a grocery getting/mountain carver on weekends.

Haha I drove a S2000 a few times during a Acura/Honda High Performance course where we did a lot of autocross. I spun out real quick the first time but it felt AMAZING the whole day afterwards. I have thought about an S2000 but I have had 300+ whp for so damn long I'm not sure I can make the commitment to having so much less power.

Damn good find. Thanks for posting this.

I've looked at C5's a lot. They are such a great bargain nowadays it's crazy. Again the idea is that this car will be tracked but it will by no means be the primary function of it. I'm looking for a potential capable DD on nice days with the ability to be tracked. I'll keep C5's in mind.

Hehehe 330, 400 whp same thing right?

 

How does this look? Seems like a pretty clean evo that has been taken care of in a warm climate. http://tinyurl.com/padwqrc

 

Per Kelly B, that car is ranged in at 10K to 13K. Looks like the front fender liners are gone

 

That seems a lot for an 03 with 100k+ miles.

 

Evo's regularly go for more than KBB. With the minimal mods, as long as it was tuned by someone reputable, and it's in good shape, I'd offer 14-15, and maybe pay 16. Check for odd drivetrain noises and overly crunchy/notchy shifting..

 

+1

No kidding haha.


OP, to answer your question:

Judging by your work with your previous cars it looks like you will be able to drive, maintain, and successfully modify an evo. So yes, it looks like the right car for you. Congrats on the new job.

Don't be surprised if you sell all your other cars to pour parts into the evo. It's an addition.

-pal215

 

Hahaha Brother I wish KBB was accurate for Evos. Literally I'm having troubles even finding a running Evo for less than 13K. I'll ask the owner about the Fender Liners. It also looks like he repainted the hood black which I think is really distasteful but luckily that can be easily changed.

I've been keeping an eye out for Evo's for years and honestly it seems they are holding their value EXTREMELY well nowadays. The prices have been pretty much stagnant from the last few years. Great for resale, bad for new time buyers haha. Thanks for the heads up on the things to check for. I'll be looking out for things like that. Honestly I wouldn't be too surprised if these things eventually start appreciating in value.

Hahaha thanks man. Everybody has been really cool and nice so far except that one guy so it's all good. Thanks for the kind words, I'm starting to think an Evo is going to be a great fit. Lol trust me, I am bringing the mod bug over from the GTI. I can foresee this being a expensive adventure but I'm okay with that.

 

you. have. no. idea.

"responds well to just a few, basic bolt-ons".....

$12k later...

 

LOL, if only...

 

i'm in denial and would cry if i actually added it all up.

 

lololol It's so true. I'm gonna screen shot this and save it in some folder that I can look back and see how true it was.

DON'T EVER DO IT hahaha. I'm starting the part-out of my car and I made a quick write-up of all the mods, prices, and what I can expect to sell them for and HOLY ****. I could have bought two of my cars with the money I spent on mods.


haha Right? That seems like nothing in the grand scheme of things