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    Why did you get the Evo?

    I'm sure people have at one point discussed this, whether among themselves, or at meets. So let's hear it -

    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?

    I'll start...

    1 - I wanted it because growing up I had seen it so many times that I swore to myself that one day I would try and buy one. It just looked mean and intimidatig, and was one hell of a WRC car.
    2 - Mitsubishi 3000GT.
    3 - I think a good number of Evo owners that knew this car growing up at least has seen it in WRC, Sega Rally and of course, as Jackie Chan's steed in a few of his movies. I am no different. So after seeing the 3000GT as his hero car in "Thunderbolt", I saw the Evo III there as well. Then the Evo IV in "Who Am I?". From there, I saw it subsequently in WRC stages on tv and of course as one of the option cars in Sega Rally Championship.
    4 - If it didn't exist today, I probably would be driving an STi, just because of the influence of media and gaming. It's an okay substitute for a world without an Evo. But if someone did come up with a car that would be the Evo I'd still trade the STi in a heartbeat.

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    1 - always wanted one when they came out in the US. Never thought if actually get one.
    2 - 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
    3 - the eclipse was too slow, heavy and I started getting buyers remorse. Went to the dealership and traded her in for one.
    4 - my second choice. Mk4 Supra.

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    3 - "Learned to tune" on the 3G with EcuFlash. Always loved the Mitsu attitude, and after test driving the X, I knew I wanted it. MOD's always fun too.
    4 - I would have a Ducati 848 Evo. And $40k in my bank account instead of spending every dollar I make on the car Or if I was richer, a GTR.

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    3. One of the guys I went to high school with had one and gave me a ride. I was sold after that and had to own one. Now ive owned a 8, 9, and now a x. Evo life haha
    4. Probably be in a sti... lol

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    3) learned to drive stick in my Prancer and my first car right out of high school


    There was a mitsu dealership near by my high school and every morning I would catch the bus in front of the dealership. Running late for school like always I promised my self to buy a fast car so I can arrive to my places on time and comfortable in the Recaro seats


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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. Ever since the NFS and F&F days I've wanted one.
    2. Civic EX Coupe.
    3. Got a job that made it financially possible.
    4. Realistically, an STI.

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    1- best car for the money
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    4- range rover sport its like a big evo lol

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    1. Fell in love with the evo since i was grew interest in cars. my Family is into cars, and the evo stood out to me since i was a kid.
    2. My first car was a 94 mustang, which was my dad's first car (although 1971) given to me as tradition.
    3. I saved up for 7 years (since sophmore year of HS) til i purchased it in 2011.
    4. Realistically, I'd probably own an S13 coupe. and if i couldnt get that, an FC. Unrealistically, the datsun 510 or the 280z love those cars.

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo? Back 2007, when I finish to repair my 3G enough to drive to events and starting to get in the scene. I decided to go to the Mitsubishi Owners day. I saw the car in video games, but I never thought about getting an Evo or the AWD stuff. After saw a lot of evos in the parking lot, I felt in love with the car. I saw a few evos in the dyno too; t was a new world for me. Walked in the parking lot and I saw one a WW VIII RS on sale for 10k. I got shocked... I jumped into a goal that one day I'll get one.
    2 - What was your first car? Nissan Sentra SE Manual (a gift from my father)
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? So it took me almost 4 years to save to get one. It was something that marked my life... own your dream car..
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead? Not sure at all. I would get a 350z or S2K. Something fun to drive in a track of course.

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    3. Went from a gti to an a4.. thought i wanted luxury.. I was completely wrong. It was so boring to drive! Ended up trading it in for my evo after a year.. I realized I needed something that wasn't going to put me to sleep every time I drove it. Performance options are definitely one of the things at the top of my list.
    4. That's a tough one.. So many choices.. Probably an A5, 335i, or an STI.. or anything manual, fun, and not fwd lol
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    1 - Why did you get the Evo? Because Paul Walker made the Evo look sexy.
    2 - What was your first car? 1992 240sx Fast Back
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? First purchased an SRT 4(neon), was made fun off so moved on to an Evo 9
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead? 94+ Supra or NSX

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    1-Why did you get the Evo Growing up I always been a fan of imports and cars that looks aggressive the model I have it's a bit different and I always wanted something edgy luxurious and sport and with torque.
    2 - What was your first car? My first car was a White 1999 Honda Civic Type R Hatch
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? The Evo cough my eye especially the model I own since I like Hatchbacks and since the color was a igloo white and over all the power and handling
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead? 2012 Lexus LFA

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macky View Post
    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 had always been interested in the Evo ever since first seeing it on Who Am I, even though at that point it wasn't even close to being sold in the U.S. When I was getting closer to being in a position to get a replacement car, I wanted something that was pretty good all around while being sporty and not just a typical car that everyone has. The Evo was really impressive in that regard, as was the STi.
    2. My first car was a black 1995 Honda Accord EX coupe with the 2.2-liter F22 motor. I got bit by the modding bug (just a little bit, considering I was on a high school/college budget) and did a few things here and there -- carbon fiber hood, intake and exhaust, Skunk2 coilovers, 18" Racing Hart wheels, etc.
    3. I always wanted something faster and more capable, particularly in stock form. While modding was fun and interesting, I felt like I had outgrown it and was tired of fix-it tickets (and also worrying about getting them too, every time a cop drove by) and the headache of going through smog checks. The Evo was just a great car that fit the bill to me.
    4. If the Evo didn't exist when I bought mine, I'd have ended up with a new 2005 WRX or STI, if I could have found one at that time when I was purchasing a car. Before I got my first Evo in February 2006, I wanted a CGM WRX/STI, but by that point, there were very few new 2005s still on dealer lots (and none within a reasonable distance that were what I wanted), and I didn't want to go with a used car but definitely did not like the new 2006s.

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    1 - I bought me Evo because I wanted a four door car that had decent power and handled well
    2 - My first car was a 1990 Honda Civic EX
    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo? Well I have always wanted a car that can handle really well. After my first car I got into the muscle scene (Mustang GT). I was all about muscle until I drove my buddies EVO 8. I just loved the way it drove. Damn thing would handle nice.
    4 - I probably would have went with a 03-04 Cobra or maybe a fox body stang with a 03-04 cobra motor in it.

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    1 - Why did you get the Evo?
    Because I like the performance aspect of the car while it maintains everyday drivability.

    2 - What was your first car?
    No, it was my second car.

    3 - And how did it lead up to getting the Evo?
    Got a better job and found a good deal on a Evo X MR that I could not pass.

    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?
    Probabily a Lexus 350 or maybe in the future an IS-F

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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 always been of fan of 4-cylinder turboed cars with good handling and after riding around in a couple of my buddies evos and seeing a lot at meets i decided it was the car i wanted.
    2 - My first car was actually a 2002 Subaru impreza wrx lol. I loved it. Spent a lot of money on it and made it how i wanted but then the darkside attracted me and now im a proud evo owner who isnt ashamed of owning a Subie :)
    3 - I wanted something a little bigger and quicker that could put out more power more easily so i went with the X.
    4 - A newer model STI hatchback. I love the look of the new hatches

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jdjones24 View Post
    4 - If the Evo didn't exist today and all the others did, what car (realistically) would you own instead?
    Probabily a Lexus 350 or maybe in the future an IS-F
    Good call -- I totally forgot that at the time, I was also considering an IS350 in 2006, but it was just more than what I was planning on spending at that time.

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