i did a quick simple calculation..
for my E10, full tank of 97 will cost me RM135 roughly.
full tank for town + highway use with normal boost will last for about 320-350km max.
normal use now, full tank will last 3 days, 4 days max. for 4 weeks, that's 7 times full tank = RM945, lets make it Rm1000 for daily normal use (bear in mind, this is not commuting since i dont need to commute)
Lets say that i use my evo for half a time which will cost me RM500, i still have RM500 to spend on monthly commitment + fuel for small car (i.e viva).
i know this is not actually a detailed and complete calculation, but you get the idea. Brand new 1.0 Auto viva, will cost you around RM36-38K. Put some downpayment, and for monthly payments will be around RM300-400 for 5years.
I'll opt for 2nd car use, less stress on ur beloved car and cheap on prices. Who needs a 5 seats turbocharged 300++hp stuck in the traffic jam when most of the time you'll be driving alone or maybe 2.
I know this wont apply to Pangyau, cos i know him personally (kids,long distance commute etc), but for those who lives in KL or anywhere that always stuck in traffic jam..think bout it.
Better still, get a 2nd hand kancil or kelisa..save or hold on few of your mods on your car and get another beater for daily use.
i did my decision, and i ll keep on using my beater maybe until the 97 price go down to a reasonable price (i.e below RM2.50)