Ash_EP3
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You'll probably think Im a right piece for putting this topic on here, but from a young persons perspective is having a really fast ride all there is to it?
I have been thinking about all of the ups/downs and the downs most def out weigh the ups..... for example
Evo 8 vs Golf GTI (just for example....  )
Evo 8 +
Insanely Quick (0-60 3.5 seconds???)
Top Speed .... Very Fast (not sure  )
Looks Nice
Evo 8 -
Drinks Petrol like S**T (unless you drive it slow... but whats the point? )
High Insurance
High Tax
Expensive on Parts etc etc....
In comparison to a VW Golf GTI (2000 model) which is slower & doesn't look as nice beats it in everything else?
I know a geezer who has just sold his EVO 8 for £13k and said he only gets 100 Miles on £30!!!!! 
What do you ppl think?
[Edited on 01-07-2007 by S214_UPP]
[Edited on 01-07-2007 by S214_UPP]
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Neshol
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Depends how much you're gonna drive it.......
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Adam_B
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he must drive like a right twat all the time to get 100 to £30, you can squeeze probably 240 out of lisas 7 on a full tank.
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Gareth
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Location: Derby, Drives: EVO VIII MR & pug 308
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You wouldnt get to 60 in an VIII in 3.5 More like 4.5 and you would have to launch perfect! But are you talking modified or standard?
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Robin
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Depends on your definition of 'worth it'
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AK
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if you cant afford it its not worth 'trying' to afford it. If you can, why not. What else are you supposed to spend money on.
100miles to 30 isnt bad :/
a full tank in the skline is say 60+ quid. thats around 240 miles i think
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Gareth
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Looks nice 
Nah
Looks stunning IMO 
I get better mpg than your m8 was he running 400+bhp?
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dan_c4rsa
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why talk about an evo.
young lads dreams =
lambo
ferrari
porsche gt3rs
i would have an evo....but only one like tommy makinen
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Colin
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Like AK said, why not if you can afford it.
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Gareth
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Because an evo is affordable the other 3 are not!
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dan_c4rsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Gareth John
Because an evo is affordable the other 3 are not!
you could win the lottery
how about one of them atoms then.......ooooh or a Skyline
tbh id prefer to have a reli nice looking small car, with a stupidly big engine.
i think it depends who you are.
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Gareth
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Nah its not going to happen 
The atom is nice but not my kind of car! Skyline i think an r34 is the only way forward after i sell the evo 
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dan_c4rsa
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GT R34
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John
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Do you mean GTR
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dan_c4rsa
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hhaha yeh thats the one
typo. i fooking love them.
always wanted a bright yellow one with blakc alloys and black rear lights
dont evn know if u can get black rear lights but it would look sick!
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nik
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If he sold an Evo 8 for 13k your mates a tool. I wouldn't listen to anything he says 
Yes quick cars are expensive to run but that's obvious right?
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--Dave--
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I'd say they were worth if you can afford them. As Nik said, you don't really go out and buy a fast car without thinking about the other costs involved do you.
I've just got the supra back after being without it for what seemed like ages. Was thinking of selling before, definitely not now 
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Adam_B
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There are also a few fast cars out there that are not actually that dear to run, epecially if youve been driving a while.
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--Dave--
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insurance on the Supra is £550 a year for me. Not a lot at all really.
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Adam_B
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My vx costs me about £1k to insure for a year FC, i have 6 points also. And it will do 30+ mpg if you need it to
[Edited on 02-07-2007 by Adam_B]
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--Dave--
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yes.. I reckon I could get something similar from the Supra (perhaps a bit less) if i didn't have such a heavy right foot... motorway driving is the worst where the first turbo is constantly in action, town driving if you're careful you can keep the revs around 2k and fuel consumption is actually pretty good.
Put some money away each month to cover the costs of an annual service, MOT and other things that might come up. It'll be easier on the wallet.
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Wrighty
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fast cars worth it? going fast never gets boring
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AdZ9
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Dave how old are you again, and how much did you pay for your supra? One of my fav cars ever, and was looking at getting one, but the only ones worth getting are the twin turbos aren't they?
Oh also how many yrs ncb you got?
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Stu
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I spend thousands and its worth every penny!!! Cant put a price on a smile!!!
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DAZ1985
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I'd rather be seen in an evo than a golf
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