I bought an EVO8
Dec 15, 2003, 10:24 AM
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I bought an EVO8
I bought an Evo8. Silver with carbon fiber wing and sunroof.
My other cars....
Audi 200TQ 20v
Porsche 911 targa '74
Porsche 914-6 2.2 MFI
Porsche 914-4 track prepared
'61 Chevy Impala 4 door - 46,000 miles
'03 Acura 3.2 CL - Wife's Car
'86 Firero 2M6 - Wife's car
'96 Chevy 2500hd tow vehicle
I don't get it.
All of the research I've done on the EVO said it was a great car. In going back, it was the EVO7 that was reviewed....
I decided to replace the Audi 200TQ with 220,000 miles. It's stock with the execption of a TAP chip and wastgate spring. But it was costing me $3,000 per year in maintenance.
The local dealer was selling Evo's for full sticker - no bumps... But there was a waiting list. I wanted a silver or blue car.
I live on a dirt road (1 mile each way) which is pretty rough/nasty for a few weeks of the year. I was wanting more of a rally car....
After 4 months of the dealer calling and saying they had black, red or yellow car. they stopped calling me.
On a trip back to Nebraska, I found a Silver one sitting on the showroom floor!!! I had to have it. Took it for a 5 mile test drive and I thought I wanted it.
So, I bought it and drove home to Michigan with it.
It's got 1700 miles on it now. And I've got several beefs with it.
Are all Evos the same?
It's got more rattles than my 200TQ with 200k miles on it and nowhere near the creature comforts.
There is a "oh boy" torque surge between 3,500 and 5,000 rpm if you are in the right gear and right speed, but it seems to fall flat at 5,000 rpm on.
Given what brakes are installed (real) on the car, I'm expecting to outbrake all of my curent cars.... It does'nt
It snowed 1" yesterday and the Evo scares me. Just touch the brakes and the ABS is chattering but still stops slower than my 200TQ with bald tires. Hop on the throttle and the Evo's *** end tries to pass itself. The book recommeds snow tires, but is that patching a flaw? My 200TQ is way better with bald tires and it has 235hp along with bun warmers.
Maybe I should have gotten a S4?
Anyone want an EVO8 with 2,000 miles?
Sorry about the ranting and raving, but it would be cheaper to spend the cost of the snow tires on the Evo and drive the Audi for the winter. Which is not what I wanted to do.
My other cars....
Audi 200TQ 20v
Porsche 911 targa '74
Porsche 914-6 2.2 MFI
Porsche 914-4 track prepared
'61 Chevy Impala 4 door - 46,000 miles
'03 Acura 3.2 CL - Wife's Car
'86 Firero 2M6 - Wife's car
'96 Chevy 2500hd tow vehicle
I don't get it. All of the research I've done on the EVO said it was a great car. In going back, it was the EVO7 that was reviewed....
I decided to replace the Audi 200TQ with 220,000 miles. It's stock with the execption of a TAP chip and wastgate spring. But it was costing me $3,000 per year in maintenance.
The local dealer was selling Evo's for full sticker - no bumps... But there was a waiting list. I wanted a silver or blue car.
I live on a dirt road (1 mile each way) which is pretty rough/nasty for a few weeks of the year. I was wanting more of a rally car....
After 4 months of the dealer calling and saying they had black, red or yellow car. they stopped calling me.
On a trip back to Nebraska, I found a Silver one sitting on the showroom floor!!! I had to have it. Took it for a 5 mile test drive and I thought I wanted it.
So, I bought it and drove home to Michigan with it.
It's got 1700 miles on it now. And I've got several beefs with it.
Are all Evos the same?
It's got more rattles than my 200TQ with 200k miles on it and nowhere near the creature comforts.
There is a "oh boy" torque surge between 3,500 and 5,000 rpm if you are in the right gear and right speed, but it seems to fall flat at 5,000 rpm on.
Given what brakes are installed (real) on the car, I'm expecting to outbrake all of my curent cars.... It does'nt
It snowed 1" yesterday and the Evo scares me. Just touch the brakes and the ABS is chattering but still stops slower than my 200TQ with bald tires. Hop on the throttle and the Evo's *** end tries to pass itself. The book recommeds snow tires, but is that patching a flaw? My 200TQ is way better with bald tires and it has 235hp along with bun warmers.
Maybe I should have gotten a S4?
Anyone want an EVO8 with 2,000 miles?
Sorry about the ranting and raving, but it would be cheaper to spend the cost of the snow tires on the Evo and drive the Audi for the winter. Which is not what I wanted to do.
Dec 15, 2003, 10:30 AM
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well for creature comforts it is hard to beat and s4.
The evo is what it is, a rally bred sports car for under (or around) 30K.
Snow reviews that i have seen are lack luster without different tires as the stock advans are a tad agressive and more for the summer months.
A few mods (reflash or piggy back) will fix the post 5000 rpm problem and give the car more life.
Welcome to the forum and enjoy.
The evo is what it is, a rally bred sports car for under (or around) 30K.
Snow reviews that i have seen are lack luster without different tires as the stock advans are a tad agressive and more for the summer months.
A few mods (reflash or piggy back) will fix the post 5000 rpm problem and give the car more life.
Welcome to the forum and enjoy.
Dec 15, 2003, 10:31 AM
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Screw the Jeep, they are crap.
And I work under the shadow of Daimler/Chrysler in Auburn Hills.
I have an Audi 200 TQ that I was going to replace.
I thought the Evo was a Rally car.
And I work under the shadow of Daimler/Chrysler in Auburn Hills.
I have an Audi 200 TQ that I was going to replace.
I thought the Evo was a Rally car.
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You NEED some snow tires. You should know that living in Michigan. I live in NE Vermont and we got dumped on big time last night for the second time this winter. The car is absolutely wonderfull in snow with some good winter tires.
One note, stock tire size is a bit wide for deap powder. If you drive on roads that are plowed less frequently you will find yourself "floating" quite a bit. At slow speeds this leads to bucking as the car climbs on top of the snow and then sinks back in.
One note, stock tire size is a bit wide for deap powder. If you drive on roads that are plowed less frequently you will find yourself "floating" quite a bit. At slow speeds this leads to bucking as the car climbs on top of the snow and then sinks back in.
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There is a "oh boy" torque surge between 3,500 and 5,000 rpm if you are in the right gear and right speed, but it seems to fall flat at 5,000 rpm on.
All of the research I've done on the EVO said it was a great car. In going back, it was the EVO7 that was reviewed....
Sounds like you should have done more homework.
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Re: I bought an EVO8
Originally posted by MI_Evo8
[B]I bought an Evo8. Silver with carbon fiber wing and sunroof.
Given what brakes are installed (real) on the car, I'm expecting to outbrake all of my curent cars.... It does'nt
It snowed 1" yesterday and the Evo scares me. Just touch the brakes and the ABS is chattering but still stops slower than my 200TQ with bald tires. Hop on the throttle and the Evo's *** end tries to pass itself. The book recommeds snow tires, but is that patching a flaw? My 200TQ is way better with bald tires and it has 235hp along with bun warmers.
[B]I bought an Evo8. Silver with carbon fiber wing and sunroof.
Given what brakes are installed (real) on the car, I'm expecting to outbrake all of my curent cars.... It does'nt
It snowed 1" yesterday and the Evo scares me. Just touch the brakes and the ABS is chattering but still stops slower than my 200TQ with bald tires. Hop on the throttle and the Evo's *** end tries to pass itself. The book recommeds snow tires, but is that patching a flaw? My 200TQ is way better with bald tires and it has 235hp along with bun warmers.
Dec 15, 2003, 11:23 AM
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You definitely should have got an A4. This is obviously not the right car for you. Probably best to offload it as soon as possible before you put too many miles on it and go for something that will make you happy.
Dec 15, 2003, 04:47 PM
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Re: I bought an EVO8
Sell your evo and keep the 914, the EVO is for someone who wants a REAL car, not a 20 years old POS 914. I don't care if it weights 1800 and has a 50/50 it's still a POS. Also change the tires for the snow. lol 
Also maybe a car that is not 20 years old is not for you. Also you are right about the evo dies after 5,000rpm do a turboback and that will fix the problem. Spend 3k and get 350whp or about 420 crank. Then tell me what you like better the 20 year old poses or the evo...
Also maybe a car that is not 20 years old is not for you. Also you are right about the evo dies after 5,000rpm do a turboback and that will fix the problem. Spend 3k and get 350whp or about 420 crank. Then tell me what you like better the 20 year old poses or the evo...
Originally posted by MI_Evo8
I bought an Evo8. Silver with carbon fiber wing and sunroof.
My other cars....
Audi 200TQ 20v
Porsche 911 targa '74
Porsche 914-6 2.2 MFI
Porsche 914-4 track prepared
'61 Chevy Impala 4 door - 46,000 miles
'03 Acura 3.2 CL - Wife's Car
'86 Firero 2M6 - Wife's car
'96 Chevy 2500hd tow vehicle
I don't get it.
All of the research I've done on the EVO said it was a great car. In going back, it was the EVO7 that was reviewed....
I decided to replace the Audi 200TQ with 220,000 miles. It's stock with the execption of a TAP chip and wastgate spring. But it was costing me $3,000 per year in maintenance.
The local dealer was selling Evo's for full sticker - no bumps... But there was a waiting list. I wanted a silver or blue car.
I live on a dirt road (1 mile each way) which is pretty rough/nasty for a few weeks of the year. I was wanting more of a rally car....
After 4 months of the dealer calling and saying they had black, red or yellow car. they stopped calling me.
On a trip back to Nebraska, I found a Silver one sitting on the showroom floor!!! I had to have it. Took it for a 5 mile test drive and I thought I wanted it.
So, I bought it and drove home to Michigan with it.
It's got 1700 miles on it now. And I've got several beefs with it.
Are all Evos the same?
It's got more rattles than my 200TQ with 200k miles on it and nowhere near the creature comforts.
There is a "oh boy" torque surge between 3,500 and 5,000 rpm if you are in the right gear and right speed, but it seems to fall flat at 5,000 rpm on.
Given what brakes are installed (real) on the car, I'm expecting to outbrake all of my curent cars.... It does'nt
It snowed 1" yesterday and the Evo scares me. Just touch the brakes and the ABS is chattering but still stops slower than my 200TQ with bald tires. Hop on the throttle and the Evo's *** end tries to pass itself. The book recommeds snow tires, but is that patching a flaw? My 200TQ is way better with bald tires and it has 235hp along with bun warmers.
Maybe I should have gotten a S4?
Anyone want an EVO8 with 2,000 miles?
Sorry about the ranting and raving, but it would be cheaper to spend the cost of the snow tires on the Evo and drive the Audi for the winter. Which is not what I wanted to do.
I bought an Evo8. Silver with carbon fiber wing and sunroof.
My other cars....
Audi 200TQ 20v
Porsche 911 targa '74
Porsche 914-6 2.2 MFI
Porsche 914-4 track prepared
'61 Chevy Impala 4 door - 46,000 miles
'03 Acura 3.2 CL - Wife's Car
'86 Firero 2M6 - Wife's car
'96 Chevy 2500hd tow vehicle
I don't get it. All of the research I've done on the EVO said it was a great car. In going back, it was the EVO7 that was reviewed....
I decided to replace the Audi 200TQ with 220,000 miles. It's stock with the execption of a TAP chip and wastgate spring. But it was costing me $3,000 per year in maintenance.
The local dealer was selling Evo's for full sticker - no bumps... But there was a waiting list. I wanted a silver or blue car.
I live on a dirt road (1 mile each way) which is pretty rough/nasty for a few weeks of the year. I was wanting more of a rally car....
After 4 months of the dealer calling and saying they had black, red or yellow car. they stopped calling me.
On a trip back to Nebraska, I found a Silver one sitting on the showroom floor!!! I had to have it. Took it for a 5 mile test drive and I thought I wanted it.
So, I bought it and drove home to Michigan with it.
It's got 1700 miles on it now. And I've got several beefs with it.
Are all Evos the same?
It's got more rattles than my 200TQ with 200k miles on it and nowhere near the creature comforts.
There is a "oh boy" torque surge between 3,500 and 5,000 rpm if you are in the right gear and right speed, but it seems to fall flat at 5,000 rpm on.
Given what brakes are installed (real) on the car, I'm expecting to outbrake all of my curent cars.... It does'nt
It snowed 1" yesterday and the Evo scares me. Just touch the brakes and the ABS is chattering but still stops slower than my 200TQ with bald tires. Hop on the throttle and the Evo's *** end tries to pass itself. The book recommeds snow tires, but is that patching a flaw? My 200TQ is way better with bald tires and it has 235hp along with bun warmers.
Maybe I should have gotten a S4?
Anyone want an EVO8 with 2,000 miles?
Sorry about the ranting and raving, but it would be cheaper to spend the cost of the snow tires on the Evo and drive the Audi for the winter. Which is not what I wanted to do.
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Re: I bought an EVO8
Originally posted by MI_Evo8
I bought an Evo8. Silver with carbon fiber wing and sunroof.
Maybe I should have gotten a S4?
Anyone want an EVO8 with 2,000 miles?
Sorry about the ranting and raving, but it would be cheaper to spend the cost of the snow tires on the Evo and drive the Audi for the winter. Which is not what I wanted to do.
I bought an Evo8. Silver with carbon fiber wing and sunroof.
Maybe I should have gotten a S4?
Anyone want an EVO8 with 2,000 miles?
Sorry about the ranting and raving, but it would be cheaper to spend the cost of the snow tires on the Evo and drive the Audi for the winter. Which is not what I wanted to do.