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Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
For me, I think if one is able to afford some of these JDM true performance cars, the owner should not skimp on mod parts and use imitation/replica parts instead. It ruins the overall feel of the car. You have original parts from Japan (despite being stock parts) and you removed them to replace it with some Taiwan/Thailand replica parts?
Original CE9A Evo 3 or Evo 2 can cost as much as Evo 7 on the market now. If you want to count by money per value ratio, Evo 7 is still a better buy. However, I will still respect anyone that pays 60k for Evo 3. Great car indeed.
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
I know why I would NOT want to get an E7, I'm not bothered to drive a weekend car, I want a weapon that I drive daily, which means it has to be automatic.
Why would you NOT want to get a E7?
I know why I would NOT want to get an E7, I'm not bothered to drive a weekend car, I want a weapon that I drive daily, which means it has to be automatic.
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
Izso mentioned that he might get as a 2nd car, so probably not as the main daily car.
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
I know. Exactly why he should get it. I'm trying to help him validate the fact that he needs the e7
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
Top up a little, maybe better get this one:
http://www.mudah.my/2004+Mitsubishi+Evo+8+original+2+0+M+-56666596.htm
Top up a little, maybe better get this one:
http://www.mudah.my/2004+Mitsubishi+Evo+8+original+2+0+M+-56666596.htm
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
The roads I travel daily to work are fuss free and highways anyway. So ok la.
EHHH?? YOU HAVE MY NUMBER LA WOIIII.. I PMed you last time about the firestorm mahhhh. Wait I go spam your whatsapp now.perhaps i should shut up in order to get your number
I will be driving this daily. Weekend would be the boring automatic family saloon.
The roads I travel daily to work are fuss free and highways anyway. So ok la.
E8? Why E8 over the E7?
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
Why E8:
- E8 has 6 speed so should give better gearing and marginally better FC at highway cruising speed. I think you won't need the strength of the 5 speeders coz you won't bee modding it too much anyway for a daily driver right?
- Improvement in engine internals and better torque.
- Improvement in AYC to S-AYC (Super AYC) to give better handling.
- For the front body parts (bumper/headlights/fenders/hoods), it's easier to find than the E7 because 8 & 9 are interchangeable while 7 is different by itself. (unless you go for those already converted from 7 to 8/9). So for example if you buy E7 with still original face design then got accident and cracked your bumper or one of your headlights, or bend you hood, then more difficult to find the parts. However if you have E8, you can replace those with E8 or E9 parts. The front face design also was supposed to give better cooling efficiency.
For more details, you can read it here:
http://www.lancerregister.com/downloads/MLR Evo Buyers Guide v1_00.pdf
Then for the example above, it's a newer car by 3 yrs (2004 vs 2001) so theoretically should be in better condition (of course subject to detail inspection) while the price is one of the lowest I've seen for an E8 (I've only seen once last year offering of a white E8 for 75k which was gone in less than a month).
You're the man, a daily driven Evo! If I were to have one, I will also drive it daily!...
I will be driving this daily. Weekend would be the boring automatic family saloon.
The roads I travel daily to work are fuss free and highways anyway. So ok la.
E8? Why E8 over the E7?
Why E8:
- E8 has 6 speed so should give better gearing and marginally better FC at highway cruising speed. I think you won't need the strength of the 5 speeders coz you won't bee modding it too much anyway for a daily driver right?
- Improvement in engine internals and better torque.
- Improvement in AYC to S-AYC (Super AYC) to give better handling.
- For the front body parts (bumper/headlights/fenders/hoods), it's easier to find than the E7 because 8 & 9 are interchangeable while 7 is different by itself. (unless you go for those already converted from 7 to 8/9). So for example if you buy E7 with still original face design then got accident and cracked your bumper or one of your headlights, or bend you hood, then more difficult to find the parts. However if you have E8, you can replace those with E8 or E9 parts. The front face design also was supposed to give better cooling efficiency.
For more details, you can read it here:
http://www.lancerregister.com/downloads/MLR Evo Buyers Guide v1_00.pdf
Then for the example above, it's a newer car by 3 yrs (2004 vs 2001) so theoretically should be in better condition (of course subject to detail inspection) while the price is one of the lowest I've seen for an E8 (I've only seen once last year offering of a white E8 for 75k which was gone in less than a month).
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
Make himself feel better?.....lolIt seems from the questions, Izso try to list why he shouldn't buy Evo
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Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
Evo 8 hands down.You're the man, a daily driven Evo! If I were to have one, I will also drive it daily!
Why E8:
- E8 has 6 speed so should give better gearing and marginally better FC at highway cruising speed. I think you won't need the strength of the 5 speeders coz you won't bee modding it too much anyway for a daily driver right?
- Improvement in engine internals and better torque.
- Improvement in AYC to S-AYC (Super AYC) to give better handling.
- For the front body parts (bumper/headlights/fenders/hoods), it's easier to find than the E7 because 8 & 9 are interchangeable while 7 is different by itself. (unless you go for those already converted from 7 to 8/9). So for example if you buy E7 with still original face design then got accident and cracked your bumper or one of your headlights, or bend you hood, then more difficult to find the parts. However if you have E8, you can replace those with E8 or E9 parts. The front face design also was supposed to give better cooling efficiency.
For more details, you can read it here:
http://www.lancerregister.com/downloads/MLR Evo Buyers Guide v1_00.pdf
Then for the example above, it's a newer car by 3 yrs (2004 vs 2001) so theoretically should be in better condition (of course subject to detail inspection) while the price is one of the lowest I've seen for an E8 (I've only seen once last year offering of a white E8 for 75k which was gone in less than a month).
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
We need to encourage him!It seems from the questions, Izso try to list why he shouldn't buy Evo
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
Nice thread,
If anyone of you could remember, last 2 years i did similar thread like this, WTA buying an EVO 8. If you have the guts, sweat, blood and reverse money to spend on a car like this, please go ahead and make your desire come true. You don't have many years to satisfy your desire. If you procrastinate, you will realize its too late before you realize it. For me, i currently building my future home and working towards restoring my E46ci with better engines (2.5 litre?), gearbox and suspension to continue its service. As for my Lancer GT, might swap in a 2.4 litre with CVT shitbox to continue its job as my daily beater.
I will spend another 2 years to make myself more financial stable and finally get myself an EVO, i don't really mind which version is it, but 8 is my best choice :).
Thanks,
Ken
Nice thread,
If anyone of you could remember, last 2 years i did similar thread like this, WTA buying an EVO 8. If you have the guts, sweat, blood and reverse money to spend on a car like this, please go ahead and make your desire come true. You don't have many years to satisfy your desire. If you procrastinate, you will realize its too late before you realize it. For me, i currently building my future home and working towards restoring my E46ci with better engines (2.5 litre?), gearbox and suspension to continue its service. As for my Lancer GT, might swap in a 2.4 litre with CVT shitbox to continue its job as my daily beater.
I will spend another 2 years to make myself more financial stable and finally get myself an EVO, i don't really mind which version is it, but 8 is my best choice :).
Thanks,
Ken
Re: (Hypothetical) Wanna buy an Evo
I guess the only other car that I'm realistically considering is the BRZ or cars of similar nature. 2-doors with space to consider like the MX5 ND model. Otherwise it's an Evo. Not really much of a scooby fan
no bro.. I'm mid-life already. So I wanna buy what I need to satisfy my younger self whilst being reasonable with my older self. I've given up on the S660 already as my older self has hammered me for being stupid for considering a super impractical car.It seems from the questions, Izso try to list why he shouldn't buy Evo
I guess the only other car that I'm realistically considering is the BRZ or cars of similar nature. 2-doors with space to consider like the MX5 ND model. Otherwise it's an Evo. Not really much of a scooby fan
Oh damn. Bro... you really hit the nail! I need to get that dream car then. Haha! but you have an awesome car already - that E46ci is a pretty car!
Chun.. E8 then. But for me to keep it stock is not really practical. I won't mod too much on power but I won't keep it stock. No way. HAahYou're the man, a daily driven Evo! If I were to have one, I will also drive it daily!
Why E8:
- E8 has 6 speed so should give better gearing and marginally better FC at highway cruising speed. I think you won't need the strength of the 5 speeders coz you won't bee modding it too much anyway for a daily driver right?
- Improvement in engine internals and better torque.
- Improvement in AYC to S-AYC (Super AYC) to give better handling.
- For the front body parts (bumper/headlights/fenders/hoods), it's easier to find than the E7 because 8 & 9 are interchangeable while 7 is different by itself. (unless you go for those already converted from 7 to 8/9). So for example if you buy E7 with still original face design then got accident and cracked your bumper or one of your headlights, or bend you hood, then more difficult to find the parts. However if you have E8, you can replace those with E8 or E9 parts. The front face design also was supposed to give better cooling efficiency.
For more details, you can read it here:
http://www.lancerregister.com/downloads/MLR Evo Buyers Guide v1_00.pdf
Then for the example above, it's a newer car by 3 yrs (2004 vs 2001) so theoretically should be in better condition (of course subject to detail inspection) while the price is one of the lowest I've seen for an E8 (I've only seen once last year offering of a white E8 for 75k which was gone in less than a month).
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