Quote :

" But car mielage, and maybe more importantly miles/year will definitely affect your individual car's depreciation rate and resale value. "

This only applies if lower mileage cars are available at the same cost.

Hence, Market Value.

Sir.

10/1/2007 2:15:49 PM

niggers please

10/1/2007 3:00:15 PM

why are we arguing how much a used evo is worth? Its worth driving it and thats all that concerns me atm.

10/1/2007 3:05:52 PM

^^^agreed. for depreciation of a given MODEL.

Soundboy just wanted to know about the rate of how quickly HIS dollars are disappearing. HIS car "depreciates" (loses its value) per unit mileage because it becomes less desirable than other instances of the same model and year.

10/1/2007 3:16:43 PM

What that is is awesome.

What that isn't is my point.

10/1/2007 3:31:34 PM

i was just thinking the motor was close to bomb proof, as far as depriciation. i wasnt worried about the miles. just knowing the mods you can throw at those motors and the power you can make. i like them

10/1/2007 4:34:37 PM

^^I know. your point is pretty tightly stated:

Quote :

"Depreciation is dependent on market value. Not mileage."

I put "depreciation" in quotes to separate it from how you meant it. My coke can "depreciates" after I open it, but coke as a quantity to be imbibed, even in an open can, is no less desirable to the market. I think you've conveyed your point.

[Edited on October 1, 2007 at 4:35 PM. Reason : 2nd "^"]

10/1/2007 4:35:02 PM

I don't know about you but to me an open can of coke is worthless if I wasn't the one who opened it to drink it. And even if i did, after sitting out for an hour or so its worthless.

point: bad analogy.

10/1/2007 4:45:10 PM

heaven forbid you adopt the reasonable interpretation that doesn't cause confusion.

I suppose you could assume that the person opening the coke is osama bin laden in a middle eastern cave and that he also shit in it before mailing it to you. OR, you could take the "anyman" interpretation that I left wide the fuck open for your enjoyment.

For the sake of your stifling stupidity, here:

1. how often have you attempted to drink a can of coke that hasn't been opened?
(~how many used cars have you driven with zero miles on the clock?)
and

2. whether or not I pop open MY coke has nothing to do with whether you'll start to prefer coke in unpopped cans. my coke's being opened has nothing to do with the attractiveness of popped cans of coke.
(~whether or not I have 50k on my 2004 car has nothing to do with whether you'll start to buy used cars of the same model with zero miles on the clock. my car's 50k has nothing to do with the attractiveness of other used cars on the market with unknown nonzero mileage.)


retard writing an essay:doesn't see the point of an eraser
::
golovko on TWW:doesn't see the point of ever conceding an err

Proof: the lack of concession in the following post. A real man can say oops.

10/1/2007 5:24:31 PM

this is where you say oops...my bad because...

You open a can of coke it goes flat after sitting out in open air for an hour or so. Does it taste just as good now? NO...so who's going to pay anything let alone take it for free? No one.

as I said, bad analogy....you are comparing a perishable item to a non-perishable item. GG

a better analogy would be...

You buy a rolex for $10,000 and keep it in tip top shape, no scratches etc...you can turn around and sell it for a decent amount because its still a desirable item to a certain crowd.

Much like an Evo is a desirable item to certain car lovers (and no its nothing like a rolex, not even in the same class). As long as the evo is in good shape, well taken care of, you can still turn around and sell it for a decent price.


point: you're a fucking idiot.

[Edited on October 1, 2007 at 5:31 PM. Reason : .]

10/1/2007 5:30:05 PM

oops.

[Edited on October 1, 2007 at 5:57 PM. Reason : .]

10/1/2007 5:33:09 PM

Quote :

" I put "depreciation" in quotes to separate it from how you meant it. My coke can "depreciates" after I open it, but coke as a quantity to be imbibed, even in an open can, is no less desirable to the market. I think you've conveyed your point. "

I don't need you to toss a Fox News style analogy to prove that I'm right, nig. I know that I'm right.

I'm merely pointing out that your well intentioned, yet utterly vapid posting is not needed.

10/1/2007 5:35:29 PM

oops

10/1/2007 6:01:07 PM

Its ok, you drive an inferior auto.

All is forgiven.

10/1/2007 6:04:14 PM

oops. oops.

[Edited on October 1, 2007 at 6:08 PM. Reason : .]

10/1/2007 6:07:57 PM

Well, most of you do not drive the automobile perfection, the very epitome of engineering and manufacturing, the culmination of all that is good about cars, the BMW 335i.
Ahmet

10/1/2007 6:15:19 PM

um yeah no....its a great car and all...but there are far better cars that I would give the "automobile perfection, the very epitome of engineering and manufacturing, the culmination of all that is good about cars" award to...besides...in what category? hardly luxury OR performance.

10/1/2007 6:39:15 PM

I believe he was "KIDDING"

10/1/2007 6:44:46 PM

so i will just wait til one of you fags buys another make/model of car... and then goes on and brags about that and such.

you fagg0ts are hopeless.

thats why you need a honda.

pure powR and pRice

[Edited on October 1, 2007 at 7:05 PM. Reason : ]

10/1/2007 7:04:54 PM

everyone knows that whatever car we drive is THE SHIT! My Jeep Cherokee was the best car ever made until it blew up

10/1/2007 7:07:10 PM

They should make a 2 door evo

10/1/2007 7:16:08 PM

^^haha. heck yeah that jeep was top notch

^ they do, its called.... Le' Civic'

10/1/2007 7:41:10 PM

^it only depreciated in value after your brother ate the steering wheel. lol

10/1/2007 7:42:32 PM

wow, this turned into a seriously retarded thread. coke analogies? osama drinking coke in caves? wtf?

[Edited on October 1, 2007 at 7:50 PM. Reason : .]

10/1/2007 7:49:33 PM

seriously retarded users make seriously retarded posts.

10/1/2007 8:46:13 PM

Mark

335i destroys our car in every category except traction.

Pains me to say that, but its so.

10/1/2007 10:13:43 PM

Quote :

"They should make a 2 door evo"

Ew.

Actually there's a really nice 2 door evo concept car out there but i couldn't track it down.


anyways for the 3rd time - ALE HOUSE - NOON - NEXT SUNDAY - EVO MEET - SI/NO?

10/1/2007 10:14:53 PM

COME TO THE TRACK YOU RICERS!
Ahmet -->representing even at Hype-R track events...

PS: WTF is that green thing, a mirage with Evo bits?

10/1/2007 10:20:00 PM

^^that green one is bad...somewhere in 700s.

these guys did 1000 awhp. thats 500awhp/L

http://honda-portal.com/honda-videos.php?video_id=331

it is quite insane.

10/1/2007 11:33:44 PM

that green one is badass

10/1/2007 11:47:38 PM

Quote :

"Mark 335i destroys our car in every category except traction. Pains me to say that, but its so."

except I wasn't referring to 'our' car at all. The Evo is by no means the best car on the road in any category. Except potentially mod-ing?

10/1/2007 11:57:23 PM

evo is quicker to 60mph and 1/4, has more traction and brakes in shorter distance

10/2/2007 12:01:54 AM

but you aren't comfortable doing any of those

10/2/2007 12:03:28 AM

Do you any of you evo guys have an 8/9/MR blow off valve? It would be a great upgrade for the stock one on my 3000GT VR-4. If they don't recirculate, it would be great if there was an adapter too.

[Edited on October 2, 2007 at 12:14 AM. Reason : ]

10/2/2007 12:11:45 AM

I don't think a car exists < 45k that really matches a 335i to be honest.

-300 hp / 300 tq - easily moddable
-most refined chassis in a car in that price range
-excellent handling
-solid interior
-An engine that doesn't sound like its on the verge of exploding.

As for acceleration times: Evo acceleration times include AWD launches which naturally give an edge but I'll be damned if the 335i doesn't try half as hard to get moving.

I can't wait till the M3 hits the streets.

10/2/2007 12:47:57 AM

i find it hard to believe that the 335i is a better machine than an Evo if you consider nothing besides how good of a balls-out, no-holds-barred performance platform each car is.

if you want something more well rounded, it's not really a contest.

10/2/2007 12:51:58 AM

^^I wasn't factoring in Price range for either car. Just saying...as nice of a car as the 335i is...its still not the best of the best. It is something, however, I'd love to drive.

10/2/2007 12:56:52 AM

Duke.

6 cylinder inline six twin turbo.

It doesn't way THAT much more either.

I mean yea, if you wanted to have a pure, stripped track car then the Evo is a lot closer to the mark but balls out power wise I think the N54 powerplant is way more a driver's motor.

I'd love to have an opportunity to drive a 335i on track right after my evo.

10/2/2007 1:30:27 AM

well, it goes a little deeper than just power to weight ratio

although the IX is SO tuneable, that i feel like it could pretty easily keep pace in that department.

10/2/2007 1:35:45 AM

http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=295337

Quote :

"UPDATED AGAIN... Meet at Carolina ALE house in CARY, NC at 12 noon OCT/7th. We will meet for lunch and for drinky drinks. Then proceed to cruise cary and whever else the hell we want to. Maybe even down US1 to drive the curves of harris lake. Sup guys... me and the roomate with the STi planned this to go down with some of our local muscle car buddies about 2 months ago.. and needles to say i was in the process of building my car and the roomies was wrecked.... NOW it is time to do it forreal... we are Planning on doing it a week or two weeks from this sunday. Everbody from F-nam of course will meet up with all us local Fuquay guys here in FV and will cruise to Garner or Raleigh to meet everybody else. We really havent decided what we were gonna do besides cruise capital blvd. and of course GET SOME COLD BEER at carolina ale house. then procceed down to Harris lake road for a good little twisty ride. Any other opinions would be great but we really wanna mix it up on this one Cars wont be just Subies and Evos for once we are looking at having these so far... Just locals The roomy 3076 STi-425whp Full-race 3037 Integra(Possibly done) The Return of LOS haha Trans Am-355 fully built Z-28-355whp360ft/lb (really strong) N/ACobra-gorgeous car Civic hatch K20turbo 400whp SRT-4 Zo6 TT-518whp and some other nice domestics... "

anyone?

10/2/2007 8:29:28 AM

^my buddy justin made that post. ill be up there

10/2/2007 9:32:46 AM

I'm not coming.

10/2/2007 11:11:25 AM

Quote :

"It doesn't way THAT much more either."

Both weigh too much!!

Did you guys seriously argue for an entire page about how mileage effects the value of a mitsubishi?

Ill give you a hint, its a fucking rice boy car, mileage effects it a fucking lot. You can twist your definitions from ECON101 all you want.


[Edited on October 2, 2007 at 6:52 PM. Reason : .same with any import sports car]

10/2/2007 6:46:25 PM

if you can pay $35k for the car, you can afford 18/24 of premium. it really isn't that bad considering anyone driving a truck even with a small V8 is spending way more money.

10/2/2007 7:07:59 PM

Quote :

"same with any import sports car"

FIXED

10/2/2007 7:08:05 PM

please quote entire posts and bold what you modify so we don't have to search for context

10/2/2007 7:17:57 PM

^^^ haha, my fuel needle was BELOW the empty mark by like 205-210 miles on this last tank!

10/2/2007 7:30:53 PM

How much do they hold?

10/2/2007 7:35:33 PM

14 gallons with reserve i think it is

10/2/2007 7:37:17 PM

damn I'm glad to be getting closer to 27 on the highway now.. and 450ish out of a tank ...not bad for a lincoln V8

10/2/2007 7:38:30 PM