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04 Evo 8 with 2k miles, should i keep it under the cover or drive it ?

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Old Mar 16, 2010, 09:34 AM
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well
its such a waste
i admit that its valuable and probably one of the few that have such low mileage
but
its not like you are a car collector
you are pretty rich yourself judging from the car you have
might as well just enjoy the process
life is short, enjoy while you can
Old Mar 16, 2010, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JJsEvo8
Do the following:

1. Take lots of pics
2. Drive your car somewhere fun. Take more pics.
3. Sell Car
4. Put said pictures on your work PCs desktop / screensaver
5. Invest $$ into something useful

If you don't drive it, whats the point?
+1
I drive the crap out of all of my cars and motorcycles!!
They have wheels and an engine use them
Old Mar 16, 2010, 09:53 AM
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I'll drive it for you...
Old Mar 16, 2010, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Remixx02
I'll drive it for you...
Nice reply!!!
Old Mar 16, 2010, 02:26 PM
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Thank you everyone for all your reply's

But make the story short, i am not driving this one, i have drove and rocked all my previous cars and project cars that i have owed and time came that i have decided to purchase this brand new evo and just leave it there. And for all of you who keep saying to drive it, i am in a look out for a used evo that i would like to use daily and enjoy it.
Take care everyone, will hopefully have some pics up soon.
Im out.
Old Mar 16, 2010, 02:46 PM
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^ Don't drive it. Take good care of it. The Evo has a hardcore reputation in motorsports. It's been completely dominant in time attack, and the fastest Tuskuba lap time is held by an Evo.

Don't forget, not too many were made.

When we are old men, the last few Evos are going to be worth a lot of money.
Old Mar 16, 2010, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nightwalker
When we are old men, the last few Evos are going to be worth a lot of money.
You're probably right. OTOH, from a purely monetary perspective, selling the car and investing the proceeds, compounding interest over the next 40 years, would yield a more appreciable result.

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Old Mar 16, 2010, 02:58 PM
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I would say, drive it once a week .. keep it in good condition. Out of your "other" cars, which do you drive most often? Is it more awesome than the evo?

I would have to drive the Evo everyday .. if i didnt have an Evo, that drive to work every morning would be even worse .. I could be in the worst mood possible and see my evo or sit in it and it all goes away .. the car makes the day.
Old Mar 16, 2010, 03:15 PM
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Okay- I also bought my evo new in 05, I said to myself I will never mod her, only drive her on rare occasions etc. I kept my promise for 4 whole years, she was actually boring me and I was actually thinking of selling her several times. Then on her 4th aniversary I changed my mind and started the mod process. Till this day I regret not modding her from day one, I just can't believe how fast and good she drives compared to stock, four ****ing years stock and I regret it 100%.
Do yourself a favor and just do some minor mods, nothing major maybe around 350whp range. At this level your evo will be in supercar performance mode.
Your evo is not special, if it had 0 miles then yes don't do anything, but your evo is considered used and with low miles.
Go and do some small mods, you will thank everyone after.
My 2 abe's

gl whatever u do
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keep it if you have money for a good dalily driver
Old Mar 16, 2010, 05:18 PM
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i woulnt drive it..keep it til you can, one day its gona be worth alot of money
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Originally Posted by 04Evo851374
Thank you everyone for all your reply's

But make the story short, i am not driving this one, i have drove and rocked all my previous cars and project cars that i have owed and time came that i have decided to purchase this brand new evo and just leave it there. And for all of you who keep saying to drive it, i am in a look out for a used evo that i would like to use daily and enjoy it.
Take care everyone, will hopefully have some pics up soon.
Im out.
LOL ur afraid to drive it, or ur daddy wont let you?
Old Mar 16, 2010, 05:30 PM
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Don't drive it and sell it to me in 10 years. Seriously though, I think preserving the car is an excellent idea. Who knows when you'll want a low mileage Evo VIII.
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Originally Posted by evoIXcencal83
OMFG please take that body kit off your car! That thing has to be the tackiest, most out of place, RICE'd out POS ever! Ive provided a pic for reference in the the process of de-RICEing your Evo...no need for thanks, ill do it as a community service to you and all fellow Evo owners

Dido- I don't get it, but different stroakes for different...yeah
Old Mar 18, 2010, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by justa4banger
i woulnt drive it..keep it til you can, one day its gona be worth alot of money
Um...how about NO??

Lets take another example. Integra Type R...yes it has held SOME value, but nowhere near the 28k price tag that it started at. But just that BS plain jane Evo 8?? You're high if you really think that it will be worth "a lot of money" lol


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