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    Back when I was 18 (2002) my buddy had a Tarmac black VIIi that I was absolutely in love with. To the point where I would fill his tank and we would just go rip around for hours. He was making so wing to the effect of 500 hp and at 18 it was the most amazing thing.

    first car was a 1991 Eagle Talon Tsi Awd. Mitsubishi for life (plus by Subaru and the lsb m3 I just sold last year)

    had ad the mod bug forever. 4g63 platform had me hooked early

    Tough to say, probably another m3 or Sti. I've owned both and Still love both

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?
    - I wanted something that doesn't stand out as much as I am moving out of Southern California. Many people go from evos to GTRs. So I thought I would take the step backwards but still keeping the gtr.
    2 - What was your first car?
    - Lexus ISF. Beautiful car that handled great. But very limited on modifications that could be done.
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo?
    - wanted something a little more fun to drive as well as something that is relatively easy to mod.
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?
    - as I'm moving to Canada probably would have gotten a r34 GTR. But as I'm not sure how long I would be there I wanted something I could drive around in the states as wel.
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    1. When I first laid eyes on a 8 on the streets. I was beyond amazed as a teen and I kept telling myself I'd have one.
    2. 99 Civic Si
    3. Had a G35 for a few years and some buyers remorse. Kept considering trading it in for a evo. Then one day a semi truck hits me on the freeway and totaled the g35. So I figured it was a sign from some higher power to finally buy an evo.
    4. E90 M3 I love 4drs

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?
    I fell in love with the look and plus it was four doors , AWD , and those recaro seats stole me
    2 - What was your first car?
    I was given a new 2008 altima coupe when i was a junior in high school i thought i was fast haha

    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo?
    i went to SCM with intentions of buying an evo, i did not qualify as a first time buyer in an evo; so i got a 2011 ralliart. had it for a year then woke up one morning and said it was time i got an evo. made my way back to SCM and sam was able to hook me up :) i couldnt believe it haha
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?
    i would most likely be driving a lifted ford , if not something german.

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo? Because the evo is a great platform to build up from
    2 - What was your first car? 93 Firebird Formula V8 LT1
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? I had a crappy SRT4 which had tons of problems and I was tired of paying for problems on a car I don't enjoy
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead? I would probably own a C6 Zo6 instead of the evo
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    1 - Why did you get the Evo? my brother bought a IX, i drove it fell in love got myself a X 2 years later (once i could afford it)
    2 - What was your first car? 97 Honda Prelude (love of my life )
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? drove the car for 3 years used it abused it but maintained it like no other. learned how to drive the car and control it like a dream. bought the evo once i felt i could take care of a more powerful car without ruining it.
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead? i would probably a 2008 wagon STI. not a fan of how they respond to mods but i just love the look of that certain STI. maybe one day i'll own one of those as well lol.

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    I got my evo because my buddy got a subbie so I wanted something better

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    I like to change my answer to #4: its would be a tesla P85s

    if you have not driven one go put yourself on the test drive list, not only are the test drive ladys hot but the car is nice too.

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    4 doors and a turbo.

    done and done!

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    To compete with my lil bros 2014 STI :)

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    1 - saw an evo 8 during highschool, they were really cool looking and styling wise in my opinion ahead of its time. I told myself that i will own an evo someday.
    2 - a mountain bike lol
    3- my boy race kicked in and i chose the evo over a kia optima.
    4 - s2000, they have ridiculous oversteer and i like that.

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    Since high school I always wanted to own a 3000GT VR4 or a Toyota Supra TT. Well I tried for a supra and couldn't get the loan and couldn't afford a VR4 at the time so ended up with a 3000GT NA, but wrecked it after 6mths! Then, I bought a VR4 and the motor went after 6mths. It took a year and a half and rebuilt the motor, but I could never get it to run right. So after a $12K loss I sold the car and decided to buy new right when the 03 evo was coming out.

    The rally car was my dream import to own, but never thought it would ever make it to the US so I had to have it! Oh in RR or course! I have had 03 AS evo 8 (went to the exwife), 06 AS evo 9 (bought for parts and sold), 03 RR evo 8 now completely built (owned since new in 05). I just got it running recently and never look back! I hope this new build and power lasts for along time because I love my evo!

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?
    I was overly obsessed with the car ever since middle school id draw them scream out "evo!" when i saw one
    never thought i'd ever actually own one.

    2 - What was your first car?
    1995 completely stock Mustang GT 5.0 that my dad built still car only has about 85k miles on it.

    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo?
    I saved money for the down payment and my dad co-signed for the car.
    He wasn't happy but everyone tells me they couldn't see me driving anything other than my evo

    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?
    red or black 1995 bmw m3 at the time now i dunno what car i'd get..

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    I got a evolution cuz I was stupid!!! Biggest shitbuckets after Hondas and subies
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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?
    2 - What was your first car?
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo?
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?

    1. I remember reading about the Evo VI in SCC back in about 2000 or 2001 and was amazed at what it was doing. A few friends had WRX's back in '02. When it was announced the Evo was coming, i was psyched. Then my buddy traded his WRX in for one in June 03. I got to spend a lot of time with that car- modding and driving. As amazed as i was reading about it, it blew my mind in person. Great times with that car. The hook was set.

    2. 1989 Cadillac Brougham w/ D'Elegance pkg. It had ~22k miles when i bought it in 2002. My geriatric neighbor basically stopped driving it a few years earlier after his son convinced him to buy an e39 5 Series. As a result, it didn't run all that well. Clean looking car though. I sold it about 2 months later.

    3. I bought a Galant VR4 back in 2007. I could not afford an Evo at the time. The gvr4 had a 4g63t and AWD, was within my price range and is a very stealthy car. I had a lot of fun and did a lot of learning with that car. Last year around this time i got another ticket on my 600RR. I didn't have many opportunities to ride that bike, and i decided to sell the bike and the gvr4 and buy the evo that i had always wanted. I know that i made the right choice. When i move out of traffic-fest socal i will have another bike, and hopefully one day another gvr4.

    4. If the evo did not exist....tricky question. I bought the Galant VR4 because of it's lineage with the Evo. I'd like to think i would have gone to the 4g63 side anyway. If not, most likely a GC chassis Impreza w/ EJ20/25T. It's weird to think about it cause i just don't like Subarus. Better yet, R32 GTRs are legal for import now, and my parents live out of state so i might be able to get around CA smog BS. That'd be my choice.

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?
    Wanted a decently priced tuner car that I could make stupid fast.
    2 - What was your first car?
    Mazda 3
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo?
    Nothing really, went through a lot of other cars in between
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?
    Probably an STI

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?

    2 - What was your first car?

    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo?

    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?


    1. I've wanted an evo since I got my first car ( to be stated in Q.2 ) It was just so gorgeous looking from the factory, and track worthy right out the show room. To find out all that fun and power could come from an engine the size of a soda bottle boggled my mind. The perfect performance minded car IMO

    2. 2003 mitsubishi lancer OZ lancer ( blew all my money trying to make this car beautiful ) in the end it was my pride and joy and even made some evo guys turn their heads. Hahah, all I wanted was to be in their car though. 10 years later I was financially ready for my taste.

    3. Purchasing car after car each more powerful and expensive than the last. FWD, RWD...tried it all except AWD.

    4. Probably an e46 m3, 370z, or an STI

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?It was one of the more obtainable cars in my list of "cars to own" i still haven't really owned my dream evo yet.. a JDM EVO 7. I also religiously used this car in every racing game i played.
    2 - What was your first car? 2006 EVO IX MR.. bought it on my own. first car in my last months of senior year in hs.
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? I already got it.. lol
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead? I would have probably bought '97 Spec 3000GT VR4.
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    1 - Why did you get the Evo? the evo has been one of my dream/ultimate cars since i was about 16 and told myself this year was the year i got myself one
    2 - What was your first car? 89 civic hatchback
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? knew i was getting an evo this year and my homie happened to come upon a BBY at his small dealership, so i got it
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead? WRX/STi, BMW, Audi A4/S4, RSX (again), TSX, TL, too many to list

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