Mitsubishi Evo X

[original PM]

My Dad's just traded in his evo VI (Tommi Makinnen edt) for a X not actually got it yet but by all accounts it has slightly softer suspension then previous versions and does not need servicing every 5k ( every year or 10k I believe he said)

also has flappy paddle gearbox sat nav etc etc etc

any way can update you when he gets it!

[PAH]

It's certainly the best looking Evo so far. It reminds me of an Alpha Romeo at the rear.

[gingerjedi]

MMM depends if you want to spend £4000 extra on a car that has a dull VW badge, smaller engine, bland looks awful seats and even the center arm rest is an optional extra...!! VW just take the P***

I love watching the sad faces of GTI drivers in my ST rear view mirror

Brilliant car. looks great, sounds great, awsome performance... Nuff said

Ahh but they love seeing the look on your face in 3 years time when you come to trade it.

BTW I could open my mates MK1 Escort with a 5p piece.

[badger7579]

Ahh but they love seeing the look on your face in 3 years time when you come to trade it.

BTW I could open my mates MK1 Escort with a 5p piece.

Residuals... Ah the old favorite. You buy these cars to have fun not to worry about what It'll be worth in 3 years time

Focus reduces 9k in 3 years
Golf reduces approx 10k

Do your research

BTW MK1 escort 20 - 25 years ago.... things have moved on a bit

[PAH]

things have moved on a bit

Indeed. It's easier for the scrotes to burgle your house for the car keys, or hijack you at the lights than to steal most modern cars with typical security.

As for depreciation, my biggest loss was 11k on a Lotus over 7 months. I should have stuck to my pledge never to spend more than 10 grand on a car, that I had before I started contracting. Had some good times in those 7 months (track days etc) so it wasn't a complete waste.

[gingerjedi]

Residuals... Ah the old favorite. You buy these cars to have fun not to worry about what It'll be worth in 3 years time

Focus reduces 9k in 3 years
Golf reduces approx 10k

Do your research

BTW MK1 escort 20 - 25 years ago.... things have moved on a bit

I wasn't suggesting you could open a Focus with a 5p!!! I was referring to another post a few behind yours.

I take your point on residuals, I don’t know why I mention it as I always buy 1-2 years old, the magazines always seem to harp on about it though.

As for GTI v ST I don't think there's an awful lot in it performance wise, it depends if you want to stand out from the crowd or not.

[original PM]

residuals ha!

my dad got offered 8.5 k for his EVO VI (Y plate with about 35,000 careful (ish) miles on clock) lost about 25k in 7 years happy he was not


chuckle!!!!

[Churchill]

MMM depends if you want to spend £4000 extra on a car that has a dull VW badge, smaller engine, bland looks awful seats and even the center arm rest is an optional extra...!! VW just take the P***

I love watching the sad faces of GTI drivers in my ST rear view mirror

Brilliant car. looks great, sounds great, awsome performance... Nuff said

I can't see the faces of most people I overtake.

Rearward vision is crap in an R8!

[gingerjedi]

I can't see the faces of most people I overtake.

Rearward vision is crap in an R8!

It’s probably just as well you can't see the hand signals then.