$10k in GSX or $10k down on 06 Evo MR?

[Sayajin]

Hey guys. Well I have come to a serious crossroads and I decided I would turn to the people who should probably know best. I currently have $10k laying around for me to drop into my car and I am trying to decide if it would be best for me to put that $10k into my already modded GSX (see profile for list of mods) or put the $10k as a down payment on a 2006 Evo MR. *edit* Also let me say first and foremost that I have no problems at all with my GSX except of course for the fact its a DSM so it breaks once a week. So its not like im replacing a problem. *edit*

The main thing is that it is going to be one car or the other. The reason is because if I buy the EVO I am of course going to Mod the hell out of it, and I cant afford to seriously mod 2 cars. So if I buy the EVO the GSX is sold or of course I just keep the GSX, screw the EVO, and drop $10k into it.

I would really like to know what you guys think would be best. Let me give a quick synopsis of my thought pattern. I dont care about the 06 being new and my DSM being old. Hell everything on the DSM is new or would be new anyway (engine, tranny, etc.) However the EVO MR is a DAMN base model car, its not made for luxury or convenience only performance. And of course since I plan to MOD the hell out of either car, im most interested in performance. I do however need to be able to drive the vehicle on a day to day basis. Of course I have a DD, but I want to be able to drive my MOD car anytime I want as well. I am the type to like to get the most performance wise out of my car. I mod them as much as I can as hard as I can as long as I can still drive them regularly. I dont care about how one may look cooler then the other. I realize that of course the EVO MR is a far superior vehicle stock, but how about putting an extra $10k into my already modded GSX (see profile for mods) with that in mind is it that much of a difference even if I were to of course mod my EVO MR as well? I dont care about a car payment. I can afford it easily. One of the main things that just popped into my head is emissions. I live in GA where there are of course emissions. My GSX is ODB I and passes easily even heavily modded, my EVO MR would be ODB II. Would emissions then become a problem for me? Of course I have no problem paying a "tip" to the inspector to "help" my EVO MR pass. Oh and I plan to keep either car I decide to go with until the end of time.

Oh well, guys what do you think? $10k down payment on an 06 EVO MR or $10k into my already modded GSX? Also please actually view the mods in my profile that I already have as they are important factors. Thanks a lot guys. Also please put your reasons for voting the way you do.





-Sayajin

 

[Sayajin]

Hey guys. First let me say once again that this money was specifically saved and set aside for use on a vehicle. As far as investments, even though you can always have more, I have quite a few already. Stocks, Bonds, CD's, Roth IRA, 401K, AND Real Estate. The $10k is money that I have saved in an account specifically for car use.

Also Defiant, the reason that I said I was planning on keeping the car until the end of time was to keep the deprecation question from rising. I am a car salesman, sell cars for a living. It always made no sense to me when someone worried about the deprecation of a new car unless they KNOW they are going to trade it in. I mean a car is NOT an investment and should NOT be looked at as one. Doing so would be like buying a big screen TV and thinking it has investment purposes. A cars only purpose is the pleasure of the owner. UNLESS its a hold over car that you know you are going to trade in on something else. Now before someone starts a flame war, that is NOT what is intended. I KNOW some people buy CERTAIN cars as investments. However that is not the majority of cars. Also I am stating MY OPINION on the subject based on my experience working in the industry.

Thx for the continued input! Keep it coming.


-Sayajin

 

[Anonymity]

ive seen good things come of a 10k gsx. the evo is a great car and the 06 is mean looking ,but the payments and insurance are gonna get you in the end.

 

[ColdAudio]

spend it on the gsx, you will have one hell of alot faster car than the evo... then you can go out and show some evo's how to lose!

 

[wannabeedsm]

I say keep what u have....

yes the Evo's new and yes just saying the word Evo makes u say NICE.....

but think of it, u have 10k now. u put that ON the EVo, u still have to make payments on it and you want to modd it (if u have the money for it f it).
but then u have the GSX.

u r already almost there and probably wont even have to drop no more then 5k into it.

I would finish witht the GXS, get it in the high 4-500hp range...fresh paint job and call it a day. (thats just me)

put i've been looking at the evo's myself but i know i couldnt afford one, i dont even have my TSI running yet.....

what ever u choose good luck

 

[SBstar]

Alright guys I was just thinking about how fast 5k's would go. Something like this
turbo $1000 (you're going to get a good one aren't you)
FMIC $1000
dsmlink $600
Injectors $400
intake $100
Boost controller $400 (you're going to get electronic you have 5 g's remember)
Cams $600
radiator $400 (just a nice insurance piece.)
Shep tranny rebuild $900
Wait a second I already went over my limit. So its not that hard to spend money fast. Of course my prices might not be 100% accurate but you get the point. I could probably spend 10k's on my car pretty quick.

 

[jkrause]

its like he has an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other

 

[jkrause]

screw the MR .my friend has one and i beat him all the time in my car. he gets so mad cuz for the first two years of his payments he is just paying back interest
but you sound like the money part isnt a big deal so.

KEEP THE F'N ECLIPSE!!!!

 

[Sayajin]

Alright guys I was just thinking about how fast 5k's would go. I could probably spend 10k's on my car pretty quick.

Yea Im forced to agree. Spending $10k on a GSX that the only mods already on it are a FULLY built motor is NOT a hard thing to do. I mean just the stuff u said is a start. Were talking a 600WHP goal here. $10k is JUST a start.

screw the MR .my friend has one and i beat him all the time in my car. he gets so mad cuz for the first two years of his payments he is just paying back interest
but you sound like the money part isnt a big deal so.

Really? w/ the mods listed in your profile you are easily beating your friends MR? I assume you are running low 12s mid 11s in the 1/4mi or so? Also I assume your friends MR is stock? The reason I am asking is that is DEFINETLY important info as far as im concerned. Someone who has actually gone head to head with an MR in their GSX and has first hand experience.


Btw... insurance is a BIT*H! The stupid insurance payment in more than the CAR! . Oh well, doesnt bother me any. Yea... the monthly payments and insurance arent a real big factor for me.... although I suppose you could say thats an extra $1k a month or so for the GSX!

Keep it coming! Thx.


-Sayajin

 

[xarnyz]

What do you think would make you feel more cool: Skillyfully defeating a gunman with a toothpick, or just shooting them with a gun? It all depends on what you want out of your car. Some people want to just look good to the general public, those get an evo. Some people want to make the people who bought the evo(and other expensive cars) look bad. They stick with the gsx. Anyway, you sound pretty loaded, and it sounds like performance is a big thing for you. You might want to know if you should go for the evo as a better long term modding goal.

A while back I bought a mazda6 v6 with the full intention of modding it out. Yeah I know it sucks. Anyway, I feel so guilty whenever I touch the car I feel like I'm digging myself into a hole. Some parts just don't fit right, I have the stock parts sitting somewhere in a box for smog purposes and whatnot. Anyway I just bought a gsx instead and now my mazda is my DD. In my life, I've actually never seen a crazy dsm pull. All this time I thought they were just 4 bangers. A lot of people I talk to still have trouble believing the evo is 300 hp and 4 cyl. When my car hits that mark it will be cool to see some reactions.

ask yourself. Which will you feel more comfy going more extreme with? GSX or EVO? Yeah, I bet it'd be fun to rip out the evo's interior to shave off some weight. And the whole fun warrantee thing. It all depends on how far you want to mod I guess. If you got the evo as a DD you couldn't stop yourself from modding it? Pretend its an investment until its too obvious its not. Sounds like time is a major factor.

 

[punishercb]

To be honest, I'm wondering why you're asking us. After all is said and done, you're going to be driving the car. Do what YOU want to do. It doesn't matter what "person X" says. He's not going to be driving it, and most importantly dropping 10k for it. The most we can do is tell you what WE like.

To get back to the subject though(and to my personal opinion.), I would probably go with the evo. It's just more up to date and is probably not going to break as often. Although either cars are going to break when major modding is done, the evo will have less wear. Plus, the mr has a six speed tranny! I'd love to have that. Plus the evo looks MUCH better then the 1G dsm. (sorry everyone, just being honest.) Hopefully this info helped, just remember that you are the one buying a car or modding one. We're only giving our opinions.

good luck

 

[SBstar]

Well personally I think I would stick with the GSX or wait for the Evo X around a year after its release (you have to give them at least a year with a new platform to work out some of the bugs trust me my uncle worked for Chrysler which if you didn't know owns Mitsubishi not that they have anything to do with the Evo but you know what I mean). So do you want to wait that long or start modding your gsx now. Because the Evo IX is great and all but I would like to see the next Evo in a 2 door form.

 

[DGajre777]

To be honest, I'm wondering why you're asking us. After all is said and done, you're going to be driving the car. Do what YOU want to do. It doesn't matter what "person X" says. He's not going to be driving it, and most importantly dropping 10k for it. The most we can do is tell you what WE like.

To get back to the subject though(and to my personal opinion.), I would probably go with the evo. It's just more up to date and is probably not going to break as often. Although either cars are going to break when major modding is done, the evo will have less wear. Plus, the mr has a six speed tranny! I'd love to have that. Plus the evo looks MUCH better then the 1G dsm. (sorry everyone, just being honest.) Hopefully this info helped, just remember that you are the one buying a car or modding one. We're only giving our opinions.

good luck

I agree! It's your money, you will be paying for the insurance and making car payments so get what you want. It doesn't matter what we want and tell you. Make your own decisions based on what you like, unless you like to make decisions based on what other people like and see as being 'cool' Test drive the EVO MR. If you like it, buy it. If you don't, keep the GSX. It's that simple!

 

[styx]

i say they are both POS's put a down payment on a 350z

 

[SBstar]

350Z's are slow, you need to put some money into them to make them fast. Evo's come ready to stomp on vettes and mustangs stock.

 

[styx]

350Z's are slow, you need to put some money into them to make them fast. Evo's come ready to stomp on vettes and mustangs stock.

but they won't out handle a 350z thats based off a skyline suspension, you ever drive one, i drove a g35 and at 150 i felt like i could fall asleep it handled so easily and confidently

 

[DGajre777]

i say they are both POS's put a down payment on a 350z

A 350z Most people with go with high performance > good handling. Why would you want to fall asleep while driving a sports car? That just proves how damn boring it is to drive it.

 

[this_tsi_8urV8]

ANY EVO can AND WILL outhandle any Nissan any time of the year. Well, atleast out of the factory. Look at the numbers the Evo's pull out on tracks, slaloms, etc and the 350/G35 can only dream of pulling out numbers like the Evo.

 

[TDX]

I went through the same dilema a few weeks back. To make this short, I ended up staying with my GSX.

-Patrick

 

[fiveSFE]

but they won't out handle a 350z thats based off a skyline suspension, you ever drive one, i drove a g35 and at 150 i felt like i could fall asleep it handled so easily and confidently

have u ever driving an EVo? i havnt had the chance to, but ive driven a few wrx's and they handle very very well, i would be surprized if the 350z can keep up wit the mr.

has anyone seen the evo mr on Top Gear wehre they put it up against the lambo? befroe i saw this vid i would say stick wit the eclipse, but the mr stays on the lambo the whole time

i would go wit the mr, all around its a better car, it looks better and is fast as hell already otu of the box

 

[brute]

im not going to repeat all of the reasons stated in all the posts before mine. im just going to say, keep your GSX !

 

[gsxeclipsed]

EVO..... for sure

agreed

 

[SSpyder]

Just get the New Car, theres nothing better than a new EVO

 

[knighteclipse1]

but they won't out handle a 350z thats based off a skyline suspension, you ever drive one, i drove a g35 and at 150 i felt like i could fall asleep it handled so easily and confidently

oh yeah, this from a guy who just spent 15g on a wiring harness... . Please...if he wanted a 350z he wouldn't be asking the question in the first place...he asked our opinions on two cars...lets just have the decency to keep it at that. If you like 350's so much...why spend all that money on your car? for that matter...why even be a member at all???

 

[TDX]

Just get the New Car, theres nothing better than a new EVO

^That's just the point though, there will always be something better every year. Just because you have an exotic or a domestic or import it doesn't mean you will be happy or have respect from everyone. You will never be able to keep everyone happy because different people have different opinions. 10K is alot of money to spend on a car if you really look at it especialy for something you will want to drive everyday. I mean if you have a car already why not just save your hard earned cash for something that will benifit you later on... e.g. house downpayment... college... or just have a good savings fallback. In the matter of cars, its the person that makes the car special not how expensive or lucrative it is... just my .02

-Patrick

 

[DGajre777]

^That's just the point though, there will always be something better every year. Just because you have an exotic or a domestic or import it doesn't mean you will be happy or have respect from everyone. You will never be able to keep everyone happy because different people have different opinions. 10K is alot of money to spend on a car if you really look at it especialy for something you will want to drive everyday. I mean if you have a car already why not just save your hard earned cash for something that will benifit you later on... e.g. house downpayment... college... or just have a good savings fallback. In the matter of cars, its the person that makes the car special not how expensive or lucrative it is... just my .02

-Patrick

I agree