evolurk

Hey there. I am new and have recently taken an interest in the EVO's but am not sure if I should go through with it. I currently have a 2004 A4 3.0 ultrasport with coilovers and 19s. I like it a bunch but the EVO is starting to look good to me .

Maybe you guys can help me out by filling me in on the warranty terms they include from new and what's a better model dollard for dollar 2003 to 2005 ?
Also what kind of fuel economy should I expect ?

Thanks and happy motoring - I am off to go post in the marketplace forums lol

slicedbreadno2

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Either year is fine IMO. Just get the one that looks less abused, less mods, and the less miles.

grillpt

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Fuel economy really depends on what your driving style and commute is like. I usually get around 18mpg, basically all city.

Go drive one and see if it's for you, they're not for everyone...

evolness

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I agree depends on how you drive your car. If you stay off boost.. I think the fuel economy is decent 19/26 or better

evolved83

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if you have to chose from a 2003, 2004 or a 2005, go with the 05. I agree with grillpt and evolness on the fuel mileage, it really depends on your driving habit, but around 18-19 city and 25-26 highway.

also realize that these cars cost more money to maintain than the average car.

SneezyIX

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the 2006 is better and ggas wise they are all the same

Shacochis06

get a IX it well last longer than a 03

white8

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If your already worried about the factory warranty you miser as well start looking for a different car.

soundline

I'm kinda in the same position. The current car I have is about maxed out as far as what I want to do to it. It's nice, but eh. It's good to see the gas mileage isn't that much worse than my civic and I've test driven an VIII and a IX and loved them both.

Is there anything I should look for specifically when buying a used evo? What are the expensive maintenance costs associated with?

evolurk

brakes clutch and tires from what I hear so far

grillpt

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Where did you ever come up with that?