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Mcthings · 07-15-07, 05:01

if you are going to get the lancer, get the Evo

HeavyB · 07-15-07, 05:13

The new Lancers are very sporty looking IMHO. I have yet to see a new Evo yet.

Cheers,
HeavyB

series1 · 07-15-07, 06:19

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Originally Posted by Mcthings

if you are going to get the lancer, get the Evo

I will check into it once I head to a dealership tommorow.

series1 · 07-16-07, 02:04

Well just got back from the dealership and test drove the Lancer with the CVT transmission. Rode smooth (all new cars do) and the handling was really good. Behind the wheel I felt like I was behind a sports car with cool gauges and the navigation was pretty cool too because no other car in my family has had one. They didn't have any Evo's so no update with that but considering the fact that it is pretty much 10k more for a turbo I may just invest 10k in it IF I get it and do more. The guy that was helpin me out said that the new Evo aka the Prototype X will be out in about 10 months. Still waiting for my friend or cousing to help teach me to drive stick on their cars for a day but mainly if I get this car then thats where I will be doing most of the learning

TH0001 · 07-16-07, 04:18

Get the Viper IMO. Get what you want, just make sure that is what you want first. You only live once, if you understand the shortcommings of a Viper (poorly made, horrible gas mileage, sounds like a truck, crappy interior) and you look at the pluses (awesome power, great looks, look at me styling, rare) and you decide you want it, go for it. Remember those models do not have ABS (I think), and you are not getting any where in the snow with it.

I'm not jealous, angry, ect.... Hell I think its awesome that an 18 year old would have that opportunity. Also, don't worry about some jerk keying it, if you don't by the car for that fear, then those jerks won. By the car, if some asshat keys it, then bash his head in for days.

When I was 18 I got a new (then '98) Z/28. I used some graduation money from my relatives to boost the power and it dynoed at 375 hp at the rear wheels which is 415-425 at the crank and would run 12.4's on drag radials, which is right where your car would be. I never did anything stupid on the street, so if you keep a good head on your shoulders and drive smart (age is a number, maturity is a state of mind) you will be fine.

You obviously need to be responsible with that power

Accumulator · 07-16-07, 04:22

Series1- Sounds like you're on the right track now

I'd go for the Evo as opposed to modding the regular Lancer, less chance that things won't turn out right. I bet the dealer can find an Evo if they really want to, or maybe you can find one on your own.

You oughta get a good book on driving before you start learning the stick. Bondurant's book is very good (its title is something like Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving). I learend from High Performance Driving by a guy named Peterson, must've read it a dozen times before I ever touched a stick, and it was time *VERY* well spent. You need to understand the principles behind "matching the spread", "heel & toe", and "double clutching" before you try to do them.

TortoiseAWD · 07-17-07, 07:39

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

I'd go for the Evo as opposed to modding the regular Lancer, less chance that things won't turn out right.

QFT

Turbocharging a naturally aspirated car (and doing it well) is no small feat. Starting with a turbo platform and adding power is always a much easier route. Do check out the Evo, as well as the STi . . . both start around 300 hp, and both can be upgraded to 400+ relatively easily when you feel like your skills are ready for more power.

Tort

HollaGeo · 07-17-07, 05:22

Pathological lying is a disorder. You can seek professional help.

azenthusiast · 07-17-07, 09:58

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Originally Posted by HollaGeo

Pathological lying is a disorder. You can seek professional help.

Is this spam or an attack on the OP? I'm just curious.

series1 · 07-18-07, 08:30

Yeah I am waiting until the new Evo X is gonna come out to check it out. One guy said it will be out in the next ten months and another guys said in decemeber but I will keep my eyes open. I'll be sure to check out the sti as well.

TortoiseAWD · 07-18-07, 08:30

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Originally Posted by azenthusiast

Is this spam or an attack on the OP? I'm just curious.

The latter would be my guess (given HollaGeo's post history) . . . and it's not appropriate.

Tort
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Accumulator · 07-18-07, 10:30

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Originally Posted by series1

Yeah I am waiting until the new Evo X is gonna come out to check it out. One guy said it will be out in the next ten months and another guys said in decemeber but I will keep my eyes open. I'll be sure to check out the sti as well.

Heh heh, props to you if you can delay gratification that long

In the meantime, get some driving schools under your belt (you won't believe how much fun they are

).