Talk me out of buying an EVO VIII - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

PETERPOOP · 06-25-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

btw my buddy just bought this car today. i just drove it.

i cannot talk you out of purchasing an evo. try to make it an MR please :)

it was that good huh?

yarisugi · 06-25-2009, 03:29 AM

Remember that house you wanted sometime in the near future?...

PETERPOOP · 06-25-2009, 04:01 AM

haha, true! ahhh

ddongbap · 06-25-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

low reliability and low gas mileage relate to driver.. it's possible to get 26mpg in an evo without breaking it ;)

With volumetric efficiency, and having a light foot, my friend can pull 300miles out of 1 tank. Tank is only 12 gallons.

Well, thats around 26mpg. But thats when you're hitting the light.

So yea, don't let the turbo and high hp/liter fool you.

Tamago · 06-25-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

it was that good huh?

spine-tingling good.

PETERPOOP · 06-25-2009, 02:32 PM

I'm lookin at a 2006 EVO IX with 15k miles now......

escotric · 06-25-2009, 03:18 PM

Honestly, with a budget of $18,500 and looking to purchase an EVO VIII. I would consider buying a BMW M3. With research and network you could possibly get an M3 for $18k flat.

gs430?

PETERPOOP · 06-25-2009, 03:20 PM

i prefer the evo. thanks though

Tamago · 06-25-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escotric

Honestly, with a budget of $18,500 and looking to purchase an EVO VIII. I would consider buying a BMW M3. With research and network you could possibly get an M3 for $18k flat.

gs430?

stay away from an $18,000 M3. it's gonna be your worst nightmare.

vten · 06-25-2009, 03:48 PM

ok, here's my .02 cents ...

evo vs m3 for $18K...I'll take the evo any day...eventhough you have to fix the brakes, clutch or something minor ... , but an m3 without the extended warranty is a nightmare, I don't know if you guys familiar with an out of warranty euro car ....you'll wish you never bought the car .

I have a w211 E55 AMG, service A would cost you around $500 and the B one would around $1K , Im talking stealership price ...and if ever my brakes fail ...$2K would go buh bye easy....and did I mentioned the cost of header back exhaust for the car ??? $8k .

off course the maintenance cost would be lower if you hire a back yard mechanics, but would you let your " close to 6 digit car" being hauled by a dirty mech ??

I maybe gone overboard ....anyway that's my .02cents ....Buy the evo instead

Darb · 06-25-2009, 03:52 PM

Talk you out of an EVO VIII?

Alright.

PETERPOOP · 06-25-2009, 04:39 PM

sorry darb, i don't want an automatic. :P

Darb · 06-25-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

sorry darb, i don't want an automatic. :P

But it's super auto!

I dunno, I like the flappy paddles.

Mouse · 06-25-2009, 05:58 PM

Are you gonna keep your yaris?

marcus · 06-25-2009, 06:08 PM

i was just on the lancer meet last night with 4 evo is there..one red one has one sick wheel offset on it..damn..gorgeous car.

PETERPOOP · 06-25-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

Are you gonna keep your yaris?

yes

rob323 · 06-25-2009, 08:38 PM

Do some more research on Evo's.
Brembos only fade when tracked.
You need access to a workshop with the right tools to flush the gearbox and diff oils.
And an 8MR is a much better package than an 8, but I would still grab an 8 if the price was right (but then I would still take a 6.5 over any other model anyday, I'm weird like that).

PETERPOOP · 06-25-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob323

Do some more research on Evo's.
Brembos only fade when tracked.
You need access to a workshop with the right tools to flush the gearbox and diff oils.
And an 8MR is a much better package than an 8, but I would still grab an 8 if the price was right (but then I would still take a 6.5 over any other model anyday, I'm weird like that).

Actually the guys on evolutionm.net said that fading calipers are a common thing and happen to most/all EVOs, when raced/tracked or not.

06-25-2009, 03:18 PM	#43
escotric Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa Posts: 55	OoOoOo Honestly, with a budget of $18,500 and looking to purchase an EVO VIII. I would consider buying a BMW M3. With research and network you could possibly get an M3 for $18k flat. gs430?

06-25-2009, 03:52 PM	#47
Darb Bear Traffic Controller Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,833	Talk you out of an EVO VIII? Alright. __________________ Darryl Kids Playing Chase On Freeways Get Smashed.

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06-25-2009, 04:01 AM	#39
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	haha, true! ahhh

06-25-2009, 02:32 PM	#42
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	I'm lookin at a 2006 EVO IX with 15k miles now......

06-25-2009, 03:20 PM	#44
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	i prefer the evo. thanks though

06-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#46
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	ok, here's my .02 cents ... evo vs m3 for $18K...I'll take the evo any day...eventhough you have to fix the brakes, clutch or something minor ... , but an m3 without the extended warranty is a nightmare, I don't know if you guys familiar with an out of warranty euro car ....you'll wish you never bought the car . I have a w211 E55 AMG, service A would cost you around $500 and the B one would around $1K , Im talking stealership price ...and if ever my brakes fail ...$2K would go buh bye easy....and did I mentioned the cost of header back exhaust for the car ??? $8k . off course the maintenance cost would be lower if you hire a back yard mechanics, but would you let your " close to 6 digit car" being hauled by a dirty mech ?? I maybe gone overboard ....anyway that's my .02cents ....Buy the evo instead

06-25-2009, 04:39 PM	#48
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	sorry darb, i don't want an automatic. :P

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06-25-2009, 06:08 PM	#51
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06-25-2009, 08:38 PM	#53
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	Do some more research on Evo's. Brembos only fade when tracked. You need access to a workshop with the right tools to flush the gearbox and diff oils. And an 8MR is a much better package than an 8, but I would still grab an 8 if the price was right (but then I would still take a 6.5 over any other model anyday, I'm weird like that).