Quitters- soon ghosts to us (selling/sold my DSM)

[tragdor]

The EVO is a much better car in terms of suspension and suspension design. It's not very easy to turn a 1g into a world class handler like the EVO can be (think VIII, IX). I bought my DSM because I couldn't afford an EVO. Of course I like it a lot but I'd like an EVO a lot more. As far as bang for the buck, you still can't beat a DSM. And I agree-the reliability issues come from people beating on their cars with no maintenance plans in place. Drive your car like a granny and you will be rewarded with really good mileage and most likely no mechanical issues! I don't blame anyone who gets out of the game on these though. I myself have spent so much money on my car and it has not come along very far. It is truly a project car.

 

[MY1GDSM]

People you do relize their are 15 year old Evos' right? Anyone not from the us is probly laughing right now....
Also, if your compairing the price of the cars: My 1g had a sticker price of 22k IIRC (I still have the original window sticker) an that was 20 years ago compared to a new Evo IX a few years ago it's really not that huge of a difference when you take into consideration everything inflation,market,advancement in technology,et cetera...

I understand the point trying to be made, by comparing them. But what everyone has to relized is are cars aren't cheap, people (are/can be) an with anything. If Everything is done right from the get go you (don't/won't) have problems regardless of platform Usaly... . Whether the get go is you or some previous owner.

Also people neglect new cars as well just be cause some guy buys an Evo doesn't mean he is going to maintain it better then I do my 20 year ol' Dsm.
Anyone who doubts this go Look though some NHTSA complaints sometime....

/Rant

On one last note: To all the quiters, I hope your selling them to real dsmers... .Not some of the dumb ass kids that you see getting on here these days...

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[JusMX141]

The EVO is a much better car in terms of picking up groceries and putting your child into the back seat. It's not very easy to turn a 1g into a 4-door sedan like the EVO

Fixed.

 

[tragdor]

^^! Fair enough!

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Fixed.

bravo

 

[Straycat]

My uncle works for mitsubishi and owns an EVO. I just dont like how I feel behind the wheel of it. I feel the same way I do when someone brings in a new jetta or focus to the shop. I'm not talking about how fast it is ect ect, just overall "feel"

I have owned many 300zx from 1990-1996. Hell I still have 2 of them a 90 2+2 with TT conversion and a 93 factory TT. They are nice cars. Reliable, great at highway speeds.

The odd thing is that I have had more fun driving my rinky dink 420a RS around town than i have almost any car. When I get in the driver's seat I feel like the car was tailored to me. And now that I am getting into the GST game,(as of thursday when I pick her up ) well, only way I can go is UP right? .

Drive what you wanna drive. #### it,. I dont evenknow why I am posting here, but I'm on codine cough syrup and kind of loopy thanks to an upper resiratory infection, so I'm friends with everyone right now....

 

[Bishikid]

OK so this isn't MY dsm but its a very clean one of a kind rare sight and I thought id help promote it only 35k!!!! take a look! WTF

1995 Eagle Talon TSi/AWD Turbo 5 Speed

 

[amacrugby]

had to sell my gs-t due to education being more important BUT i look forward to buying another DSM in the future

thanks for all the help on here guys! dsmtuners = greatest site ever

 

[Kingcof22]

come back soon

 

[Novec64]

I've spent a few years gathering parts and decided to add up how much money worth of stuff I had one day. I then realized I could get an Evo if I parted the DSM, sold my CRX, and sold our PT Cruiser (I know, but it came from my father-in-law and was great for a car seat.) So, 5 weeks later and this is in my driveway. Don't get me wrong I searched everywhere non-stop for a deal and I didn't sleep for 5 weeks. It has 113k miles on it, but it was only $11k with 1 owner. It's tuned by Buschur and has 272 cams, intake, exhaust, Robispec springs, a kevlar timing belt, and a low mileage ACT clutch/flywheel! I couldn't be happier for as clean as it is.

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I still have a bunch of stock parts, a clean shell, a stock 2g head, and a really nice freshly built short block that's still on the engine stand. Naturally you know what that left me thinking. I would love to see the car finished, but I think our project house may require too much of my cash to have a project car. Plus I doubt I would ever have the cash to build a garage, a DSM, and maintain an Evo. I'm sick of working on a concrete slab behind my mom's house with my engine/parts in her basement at 27 years old. It's been a ton of fun guys and I don't want to be gone for good, but it is what it is. I can't say thanks enough for everything I've learned here. I'll make sure to stop back and post any interesting stuff I find elsewhere. At least I have a 4G63T AWD family car. I can't wipe the grin off of my face every time I see it.

 

[Dhan]

GL, you'll be back though.

 

[Novec64]

GL, you'll be back though.

I dunno man. A sweet garage sounds way better right now and I'm sure I'll spend any extra cash I have on Evo parts. I have been considering hanging on to what I have left and keeping the Evo stock though........

 

[Bluefire16]

Well it was time for me to move on to another car for awhile, and just yesterday i parted with my beloved DSM.

Working my full time job, i needed a car with better mpg and more reliable. Its a sad day. I have purchased a 04 Saab 9-3 (yes its the 2.0 Turbo however) No where near is fun or fast as my DSM but i like it.

However...one day i will deff return to a DSM and the game.

 

[bradselph]

I give ya 3 months....

 

[Bluefire16]

Oh i already miss it and this car is "quick" but damn it feels slow compared to my dsm. 20g on 15psi was damn fun for the short time i had it.

 

[Bud92gsx]

I give it 6 months and youll be looking for another dsm to wrench on..

 

[DECODER22]

everyone goes back to a 4g63 there is nothing comparable but at least ## DD is turbo

 

[Clinical]

I left the DSM scene back in march for this

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I do miss the dsm scene, but not my DSM..
Would love to have another for a daily though but it isnt in the budget atm.

 

[Bluefire16]

I gotta say im loving my 9-3 more and more each day. Things runs and drives great, and gets WAY better gas mileage.

Looks sleak and sexy, cant wait for tints and new rims though. But still wish it had a little more guts like my 20g.

 

[yepes281]

You of all people, i cant believe it

 

[cantgo2fast]

But still wish it had a little more guts like my 20g.

That can be fixed

 

[BacknBlack92ESi]

Eh. It's been what...5-6 years for me. I just found other projects or fun cars to mess with. One day I'll get another 1G or 2G.

 

[DSMunknown]

Sold the 2G yesterday.

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BTW, I'm not going away. Looking around for a Colt/Mirage.

 

[jacobevan611]

Yeap. Sold it to a friend for 6k. I'm stoked I was able to get that much for it. Anyways, I got a 1999 bmw m3, 5 spd manual with 106k miles on the clock. Car is in mint condition. Rwd with limited slip is defiantly the way to go. So nice actually having power now! Car is Fern green and 2dr coupe. Only mod on it is Koni yellow shocks.

Pics will be up soon.

 

[nightmares GS-T]

Was your dsm a 420a?