Lancer Evolution IX, SE, 9.5 Editions: Photos, News, Reviews, etc...[MERGED]
May 20, 2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MTMS4
Dunno what the State taxes are in Texas, but here in NY with 8.25% tax I'm looking at nearly $40k out-the-door on the IX MR; that's assuming they don't mark-up.
If you're gonna finance $$30-32k, or similar, your payments are going to be astronomical (MMNA probably won't be offering 0% interest on the Evo).
If you're gonna finance $$30-32k, or similar, your payments are going to be astronomical (MMNA probably won't be offering 0% interest on the Evo).
May 20, 2005, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MTMS4
New Porsches have free scheduled maintenance, so it didn't cost me anything apart from additional oil/filter changes (Boxster and 996 C4).. The one I remember most fondly was an '89 911 coupe.....no power steering, no ABS and a shifter like a tractor. I think they only had something like 230 hp, but it felt and sounded much faster. That thing was truly well built. With the two used ones I owned (the other was a 944 turbo) I never kept them long enough to be outside of the warranty period.....a smart move.
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to own a Porsche and now I've satisfied that lust. I think the Evo now is what the Porsche "Club Sports" used to be; almost a race car built for the street and track.
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to own a Porsche and now I've satisfied that lust. I think the Evo now is what the Porsche "Club Sports" used to be; almost a race car built for the street and track.
But with 400 hp in it I had a few clutch and tranny repairs bills. The engine, however, never gave a single problem.
I'll try to keep the Evo 9 stock for as long as I can.
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May 20, 2005, 03:52 PM
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Stock? That was my intention too, but I'm weakening rapidly.
I think I'll give it 6 months to make sure I've got a good 'un (and use the warranty to its fullest extent) and then I'll do some minor mods. I'm only looking for around 275 to 300 reliable whp; that's easily enough to satisfy me for a daily driver. Problem is, what parts & tuner to opt for....there's a mind-boggling array. Research and anticipation is half the fun though
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I think I'll give it 6 months to make sure I've got a good 'un (and use the warranty to its fullest extent) and then I'll do some minor mods. I'm only looking for around 275 to 300 reliable whp; that's easily enough to satisfy me for a daily driver. Problem is, what parts & tuner to opt for....there's a mind-boggling array. Research and anticipation is half the fun though
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May 21, 2005, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MTMS4
Stock? That was my intention too, but I'm weakening rapidly.
I think I'll give it 6 months to make sure I've got a good 'un (and use the warranty to its fullest extent) and then I'll do some minor mods. I'm only looking for around 275 to 300 reliable whp; that's easily enough to satisfy me for a daily driver. Problem is, what parts & tuner to opt for....there's a mind-boggling array. Research and anticipation is half the fun though .
I think I'll give it 6 months to make sure I've got a good 'un (and use the warranty to its fullest extent) and then I'll do some minor mods. I'm only looking for around 275 to 300 reliable whp; that's easily enough to satisfy me for a daily driver. Problem is, what parts & tuner to opt for....there's a mind-boggling array. Research and anticipation is half the fun though
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I think we are of the same mind on that one. It's just too hard to resist...and given my track record.
I'm already eyeing the AMS set up:
May 22, 2005, 09:37 AM
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Price drop on instock VIII's after IX is released at dealers?
I cant really see dealers selling too many VIII's right now with the IX comming so soon. I am hoping to get a deal on an 05 left in stock. For me I was gonna buy an 05 in December but life happened and I had to wait. The IX is nice but if I can get an 05 at a good deal I will be more than happy.
What do U guys think?
What do U guys think?
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