anyone use an evo for daily driving?
Jul 23, 2006, 06:21 PM
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I use my Evo as my daily. Wish I didn't have to, but I do. Not because it's a bad daily driver, but because it's such a nice car I wish I didn't have to use it for something as mundane as putzing back and forth to work.
Depending on where you live you might want an extra set of rims and some winter tires since the stock Advans are useless in snow. But other than that it makes a good daily. Plus when the boss pisses you off you can just go find some curvy back road and let that turbo rip!
Depending on where you live you might want an extra set of rims and some winter tires since the stock Advans are useless in snow. But other than that it makes a good daily. Plus when the boss pisses you off you can just go find some curvy back road and let that turbo rip!
Jul 23, 2006, 06:23 PM
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haha.. I am used to uncomfortable rides considering i almost put lowering springs on all my cars.. And i dont ese the sruise control barely even when i do have it beause i dont feel in conrtol of my car and knowing me i would probably fall asleep at the wheel and that wouldnt be good.. Insurance crazy high on these? I have a clean record
Jul 23, 2006, 06:27 PM
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daily driver here. these recaro leather seats are the most comfortable seats i ever had in a car. even my wifes benz cant compare. but like one guy said i hate havin to drive this nice azz car to and from work everyday, but im gettin a beater upper here soon for work............gas isnt that bad though if i can stay out of boost. i expected gas mileage to be bad though when buying it since it is a SPORTS RALLY CAR.
Jul 23, 2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by inco9nito99
I drive my IX RS as a daily driver with JIC FLT-A2's on a pretty stiff setup (spring rate/compression+rebound rates)...I enjoy every bit of it. Oh ps, get an ipod if you have an RS :P.
Jul 23, 2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by PA-silver03evo
I drive mine daily. 70 miles a day and I love it. I get great gas mileage since its all highway.
Jul 23, 2006, 06:31 PM
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Its great now that I have all season tires on it. The stock tires were terrible in the snow but now I get full use of the AWD.
Originally Posted by scott5
I am also from pa.. How does yours go in the pa winters?
Jul 23, 2006, 06:40 PM
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It is my only car. I moded for strong midrange. Tanabe 2.75" dp, Tomei 260 procams, white rabbit. I get 20 mpg street and 24 mpg hwy. The seats are the most comfortable I have ever ridden in over long distance and have driven over 500 miles in one day.
The only problem is parking where it won't get hurt. I have over 35k and no door dings.
The only problem is parking where it won't get hurt. I have over 35k and no door dings.
Jul 23, 2006, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bigric09
its not a daily driver for comfort... if you like have speed at your toes, the most amazing braking and handling capabilities for those times when you really need it, then get it, otherwise, find something a little more luxurious
I actually think that its quite comfortable for a dd. I took it on a loooong road trip, 2500 miles in 5 days and i was never sore or stiff. It's a lot more comfortable than my integra. It doesn't soak up the bumps like most cars, but you will LOVE on ramps, off ramps, rotarys, and anything with curves. I will agree that it's not a good stop and go traffic car.
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Jul 23, 2006, 07:26 PM
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mines not a daily driver.... if i could fit a sheet of dry wall or an **** load of tools it in it would be... needless to say it would and could make an amazing dd.