When Did you get your first evo??
Sep 3, 2009 | 06:41 AM
#16
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I was 22 when I got mine. Turning 25 this weekend hoping for an insurance drop lol. I don't know if I would start with an evo though... Its like riding the biggest roller coaster at the park first thing, the rest of your driving life is going to be a disappointment lol. I'd say tool around in a base lancer for a couple years and then upgrade. Just to really appreciate it, that's my .02
Sep 3, 2009 | 06:42 AM
#17
I am 31 and bought my 06 evo about 6 months ago with no mods but a cf hood. I've spent a few grand in performance goodies and a tune. It is a very addicting hobby!!! Good luck and be safe.
Sep 3, 2009 | 08:43 AM
#21
Insurance is gonna be a *****...but since you are getting a salvage then you wont be financing it so you could probably skip the comprehensive and save yourself some good money there, not to mention your old man is a mechanic/body man? I bought my 2003 AS w/ 16k milesfrom a salvage yard in 2005 for 12k. paid about 6k to fix it up and have been loving it ever since. Word to the wise the glass is expensive and can be hard to get...Mitsubishi uses special lightweight glass on the car. Try your best to find used parts on the internet. As for cost of ownership you gotta be ready to shell out ~600 a year on tires, 200 on Brake pads, I do about $200 worth of oil changes a year (My DD), and still have some money set aside just incase. Spend some time reading around this forum to get a good idea of what you may be getting yourself into.
Sep 3, 2009 | 10:00 AM
#24
You'll crash it, kill yourself, and drive up the rest of our insurance premiums. I really do recommend you get a lesser car for your first one and wait until you're a bit more mature for an Evo so you don't become another statistic.
Sep 3, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Sep 3, 2009 | 10:23 AM
#28
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Mr. Roarke We Are On The Same Boat... iM Turning 16 Next Year... I Already And I Already Hav My Mindset On getting a evo... Or a m3 But Okay.. But HOld up ur iN CaNADA... I Thought Evo's Aren't Welcome there lol... Btw Insurance for a Evo to start with isn't cheap then Add That Your a First Time driver... woah.
Sep 3, 2009 | 11:09 AM
#30
oh and i know you are very young so your insurace will be high. i dont think being an evo makes it alot. I aoid more for my vw gti when i was younger for the same coverage. Now im 27, never had a ticket and i pay $103/month for full coverage. I asked my friend who sells insurance ( no i dont get mine from her) and she said being awd makes it cheaper. Its true, i called about an audi before and they gave me the rate, then they said wait is it the quattro i replied yes and the rate went down big time.
Last edited by scumrat; Sep 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM.