Hey guys. Well I have come to a serious crossroads and I decided I would turn to the people who should probably know best. First let me say I know this is an EVO board so the answer will probably be slightly biased, but please try to be semi objective. Thanks.
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 1990 Exlipse GSX (see bottom for list of mods) or put the $10k as a down payment on a 2006 Evo MR. 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.
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 bottom 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 below that I already have as they are important factors. Thanks a lot guys. Also please put your reasons for voting the way you do.
List of Mods in 90 Eclipse GSX:
Bolt-On Mods
SAFC, MMCD Datalogger on a Palm VX, 3" Buschur Exhaust with Apex N1 can and 2.5" downpipe
Engine Internals
Buschur stage 3 shortblock, Buscher Stage 3 Head, JE pistons, Eagle rods and ARP fasteners throughout including head studs, Prothane motor mounts
Suspension Mods
Suspension Techniques 1.3" lowering springs, Koni yellow adjustable struts, GAB Sport 8-way adjustable rear shocks. Greddy strut tower bar, Buschur rear strut bar
-Sayajin
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 1990 Exlipse GSX (see bottom for list of mods) or put the $10k as a down payment on a 2006 Evo MR. 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.
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 bottom 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 below that I already have as they are important factors. Thanks a lot guys. Also please put your reasons for voting the way you do.
List of Mods in 90 Eclipse GSX:
Bolt-On Mods
SAFC, MMCD Datalogger on a Palm VX, 3" Buschur Exhaust with Apex N1 can and 2.5" downpipe
Engine Internals
Buschur stage 3 shortblock, Buscher Stage 3 Head, JE pistons, Eagle rods and ARP fasteners throughout including head studs, Prothane motor mounts
Suspension Mods
Suspension Techniques 1.3" lowering springs, Koni yellow adjustable struts, GAB Sport 8-way adjustable rear shocks. Greddy strut tower bar, Buschur rear strut bar
-Sayajin