$4000 dollar question
Oct 29, 2006, 10:48 PM
#1
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: District 9
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
$4000 dollar question
I dunno (or I don't care) if this has been asked already before so I'll ask again (in case it was asked already)
If you got $4000 to spend, what would u do to it (in terms of car related spending)
Would you:
1) Spend performance parts for it? (If I go this route, does that mean say bye-bye to warranty? Hope not)
2) Put it in payments of the car? (it wont lower my monthly payments but it will lower the payments overall)
3) Trade the 8 and get a 9 with the $4000?
Let's see (or hear) some opinions, shall we?
If you got $4000 to spend, what would u do to it (in terms of car related spending)
Would you:
1) Spend performance parts for it? (If I go this route, does that mean say bye-bye to warranty? Hope not)
2) Put it in payments of the car? (it wont lower my monthly payments but it will lower the payments overall)
3) Trade the 8 and get a 9 with the $4000?
Let's see (or hear) some opinions, shall we?
Oct 29, 2006, 10:52 PM
#3
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: District 9
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by AZ EVO IX MR
get the ix
Oct 29, 2006, 11:07 PM
#5
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: District 9
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by chaotichoax
clearly the best option is put it towards the current overall payment
Oct 29, 2006, 11:12 PM
#6
Evolving Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: OC, So Cal
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Screw the payment. If you are clear of debt have some fun! And if you are in debt whats a few more grand?
Yeah, with this thinking you can tell where I am in the debt catagory. But still....
I would get wheels, coilovers, full exhaust, intake, boost controller, re-flash, maybe alky kit, cams (if you have an 8), lower intercooler pipe, gauges, maybe a new stereo, roll cage and harnesses, new seats.
Sh*t, I'll help you spend your money. I love doing that. My dad just got an IX and I have helped him catch up to me in the mod catagory.
Yeah, with this thinking you can tell where I am in the debt catagory. But still....
I would get wheels, coilovers, full exhaust, intake, boost controller, re-flash, maybe alky kit, cams (if you have an 8), lower intercooler pipe, gauges, maybe a new stereo, roll cage and harnesses, new seats.
Sh*t, I'll help you spend your money. I love doing that. My dad just got an IX and I have helped him catch up to me in the mod catagory.
Oct 29, 2006, 11:18 PM
#7
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: District 9
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by icedomin8r
Screw the payment. If you are clear of debt have some fun! And if you are in debt whats a few more grand?
Yeah, with this thinking you can tell where I am in the debt category. But still....
I would get wheels, coilovers, full exhaust, intake, boost controller, re-flash, maybe alky kit, cams (if you have an 8), lower intercooler pipe, gauges, maybe a new stereo, roll cage and harnesses, new seats.
Sh*t, I'll help you spend your money. I love doing that. My dad just got an IX and I have helped him catch up to me in the mod catagory.
Yeah, with this thinking you can tell where I am in the debt category. But still....
I would get wheels, coilovers, full exhaust, intake, boost controller, re-flash, maybe alky kit, cams (if you have an 8), lower intercooler pipe, gauges, maybe a new stereo, roll cage and harnesses, new seats.
Sh*t, I'll help you spend your money. I love doing that. My dad just got an IX and I have helped him catch up to me in the mod catagory.
Plus, those mods are over $4k
Trending Topics
Oct 29, 2006, 11:25 PM
#8
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Berea
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
all those mods are wayyyyy over 4k, especially if not doing the work youself, not to include a tune. what are your goals with the car? you COULD lower the monthly payments if you could re-fi and put the 4 down...
Oct 29, 2006, 11:30 PM
#9
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: District 9
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Evo8zip
all those mods are wayyyyy over 4k, especially if not doing the work youself, not to include a tune. what are your goals with the car? you COULD lower the monthly payments if you could re-fi and put the 4 down...
Oct 29, 2006, 11:37 PM
#11
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Berea
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
depends on the parts and what kind of deals you can get...have to figure in a tune and labor also unless doing it yourself. cams = ~300, turbo im not sure. you're gonna need a fuel pump also. and with a bigger turbo some bigger injectors so theres another 300 or so. dyno tune from Al on Buschurs dyno was 350.
Oct 29, 2006, 11:37 PM
#12
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: District 9
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Evo8zip
depends on the parts and what kind of deals you can get...have to figure in a tune and labor also unless doing it yourself. cams = ~300, turbo im not sure. you're gonna need a fuel pump also. and with a bigger turbo some bigger injectors so theres another 300 or so. dyno tune from Al on Buschurs dyno was 350.
Originally Posted by TogueMonster
cams cam gears exhaust downpipe MBC LICP intake hardpipe coilovers tune, do not dynoflash.
(That is, if i decide to go the performance route)
Oct 29, 2006, 11:44 PM
#13
Evolved Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by EVO8URV8
I dunno (or I don't care) if this has been asked already before so I'll ask again (in case it was asked already)
If you got $4000 to spend, what would u do to it (in terms of car related spending)
Would you:
1) Spend performance parts for it? (If I go this route, does that mean say bye-bye to warranty? Hope not)
2) Put it in payments of the car? (it wont lower my monthly payments but it will lower the payments overall)
3) Trade the 8 and get a 9 with the $4000?
Let's see (or hear) some opinions, shall we?
If you got $4000 to spend, what would u do to it (in terms of car related spending)
Would you:
1) Spend performance parts for it? (If I go this route, does that mean say bye-bye to warranty? Hope not)
2) Put it in payments of the car? (it wont lower my monthly payments but it will lower the payments overall)
3) Trade the 8 and get a 9 with the $4000?
Let's see (or hear) some opinions, shall we?
2. This will not lower your monthly payments unless you refinance.
3. You will come out upside down on your payments by upgrading to a IX unless you have a 2003 model, which is at least halfway paid off.
I would check to see what the APR would be on a refinance, or save your $4000 and put it towards a downpayment on a home if you don't already have your own.
Oct 29, 2006, 11:45 PM
#14
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Berea
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
no prob 
as far as not going with dynoflashing, would you like to elaborate on that one TM?? my car is tuned by Al. a very good friend of mine's VIII MR is tuned by Al and his IX has a mail in flash...and we are very happy with the results. NOT saying he is the best, but i AM happy with it.
edit: this is not to get into an argument. im asking you to give what information you have so the OP can be well informed before spending his money
as far as not going with dynoflashing, would you like to elaborate on that one TM?? my car is tuned by Al. a very good friend of mine's VIII MR is tuned by Al and his IX has a mail in flash...and we are very happy with the results. NOT saying he is the best, but i AM happy with it.edit: this is not to get into an argument. im asking you to give what information you have so the OP can be well informed before spending his money
Oct 29, 2006, 11:51 PM
#15
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: District 9
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Sinister Subaru
1. No performance parts. Mitsubishi is stingy regarding the warranty as is.
2. This will not lower your monthly payments unless you refinance.
3. You will come out upside down on your payments by upgrading to a IX unless you have a 2003 model, which is at least halfway paid off.
I would check to see what the APR would be on a refinance, or save your $4000 and put it towards a downpayment on a home if you don't already have your own.
2. This will not lower your monthly payments unless you refinance.
3. You will come out upside down on your payments by upgrading to a IX unless you have a 2003 model, which is at least halfway paid off.
I would check to see what the APR would be on a refinance, or save your $4000 and put it towards a downpayment on a home if you don't already have your own.