Would you buy another new Euro?

Well guy's, I'm down in Perth now, I ended up getting the missus a Toyota corolla accent sport sedan.

I was going to get a civic, but two things put me off. First of all, it ain't no euro. By that I mean they don't even compare. The interior seems very cheap and the dash seems very strange.

The second (and the biggest) point is that they say that no civic's in the country till march. Guess Honda just lost $24k.

I got the corolla because the missus is working in the city, that means dodgy car parks......, and it is pretty well equipped for a cheap run around car. It's got toyota vtec too! She is happy, although she wanted another Euro, but she didn't want to part with the $38k or so.

On another note, I test drove an Evo IX yesterday...... OMFG!!!!!! I must have this car. I knew it would be good, but not this good. My bro and I with the salesman took it for a good strap, I got to flog it down the highway - went from 80km/h to [yfin edit stupid speed - be careful] in about 3 seconds. The whold car feels tight. If you think the euro is sporty, think again!!!!! Yeah I know, they are built for a different reason, but hey, the evo is a damn nice car.

Went and drove a commodore SS as well (bro wants one) and they don't even compare to the Evo. Bro is looking at an Evo now! You can't beat technology!!!

Anyways, just waiting for the quotes to come back in, hopefully I will have one parked in my driveway.

sounds awesome Type R. Keep us all informed

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Originally Posted by Type R Positive

Well guy's, I'm down in Perth now, I ended up getting the missus a Toyota corolla accent sport sedan.

I was going to get a civic, but two things put me off. First of all, it ain't no euro. By that I mean they don't even compare. The interior seems very cheap and the dash seems very strange.

The second (and the biggest) point is that they say that no civic's in the country till march. Guess Honda just lost $24k.

I got the corolla because the missus is working in the city, that means dodgy car parks......, and it is pretty well equipped for a cheap run around car. It's got toyota vtec too! She is happy, although she wanted another Euro, but she didn't want to part with the $38k or so.

On another note, I test drove an Evo IX yesterday...... OMFG!!!!!! I must have this car. I knew it would be good, but not this good. My bro and I with the salesman took it for a good strap, I got to flog it down the highway - went from 80km/h to [yfin edit stupid speed - be careful] in about 3 seconds. The whold car feels tight. If you think the euro is sporty, think again!!!!! Yeah I know, they are built for a different reason, but hey, the evo is a damn nice car.

Went and drove a commodore SS as well (bro wants one) and they don't even compare to the Evo. Bro is looking at an Evo now! You can't beat technology!!!

Anyways, just waiting for the quotes to come back in, hopefully I will have one parked in my driveway.

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If you want performance, go for Evo9 of course. It's really addictive when turbo kicks in from low 3000rpm, rather than Euro's 6,250rpm VTEC kicks in. Evo9 offers you hardcore and attempting to always accelerate but will sacrifice smooth ride comfort. If you want comfort go for Euro. Though it's lot slower than Evo9, but it's still quick when VTEC kicks in :) Best of luck getting the car you want. Keep us informed :thumbsup:

The problem with the EVO is every thief and his dog will be eying ur car, plus insurance is a lot more

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Originally Posted by EuroDude

The problem with the EVO is every thief and his dog will be eying ur car, plus insurance is a lot more

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Not such an easy car to steal with the sat tracking standard. Insurance isn't too bad either - I was quoted $1200 for the Evo.

That depends on where the car was garaged, not all suburbs are the same. Where suburbs have high rate of criminal the insurance will be more expensive that the ones in low rate of criminal.

What was the excess on the evo?

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Originally Posted by blueoval

What was the excess on the evo?

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Standard AAMI excess of $500. What Euro76 says about suburb risk applies to all cars - so I don't see what that has to do with the Evo specifically. My Euro costs me $780 or so in insurance. So for the same location the Evo costs $1200. Not as much difference as some people assume turbo cars cost in insurance. The biggest downside I see with the Evo is fit and finish given its price. No cruise control is also unforgiveable Mistsubishi.

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Originally Posted by yfin

What Euro76 says about suburb risk applies to all cars - so I don't see what that has to do with the Evo specifically.

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Maybe yes maybe no, might think this may differ from one insurance company to others. Only my opinion though.

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Originally Posted by yfin

The biggest downside I see with the Evo is fit and finish given its price. No cruise control is also unforgiveable Mistsubishi.

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I would agree with the fit and finish, the subi STI's seem to be a lot nicer inside. I also believe the STI's have cruise control standard.

What I did like with the Mitsu is that 100km/h in 6th is at 2500rpm. Nice and economical.

i see the evo as basically a street legal rally car with a few creture comforts, the sti is more a street car with comfort with rally mechanicals. i think the evo would be fun for a weekender if you like a thrill and some track days, the subby alittle more of a everyday driver. the euro a pleasure to drive everyday, but i dont think match track work for the euro unless u put some money into it and then u would be losing the comforts that make it so good to drive everyday.

this weekend i drove my girls astra around as she had her parents dogs (i dont want hair in my euro) i used to think it a ok car to drive, but now after the euro its terrible. i guess you get used to things.

I love my 05 Milano Red Luxury and it gets plenty of attention with the black tints on red car so I don't think I will be getting rid of it any time soon however I did get the brochure book for the new Legend from my dealer out of curiousity, looks pretty nice, the car not the book ;)