Talk me out of buying an EVO VIII - Toyota Yaris Forums

BailOut · 06-24-2009, 10:13 AM

While I understand the fun factor of an Evo the thought of running around at 17 MPG with gasoline at $3/gallon certainly steals a lot of that fun away. Combine that with the high insurance rates and low reliability and that car is indeed a money pit.

Tamago · 06-24-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

While I understand the fun factor of an Evo the thought of running around at 17 MPG with gasoline above $3/gallon certainly steals a lot of that fun away. Combine that with the high insurance rates and low reliability and that car is indeed a money pit.

low reliability and low gas mileage relate to driver.. it's possible to get 26mpg in an evo without breaking it ;)

buddyjim · 06-24-2009, 10:17 AM

Dont buy it... really, dont.

Sorry, I know it was only a half hearted attempt but I havent slept in 30+ hours.

ddongbap · 06-25-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

low reliability and low gas mileage relate to driver.. it's possible to get 26mpg in an evo without breaking it ;)

With volumetric efficiency, and having a light foot, my friend can pull 300miles out of 1 tank. Tank is only 12 gallons.

Well, thats around 26mpg. But thats when you're hitting the light.

So yea, don't let the turbo and high hp/liter fool you.

staticorex · 06-24-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

While I understand the fun factor of an Evo the thought of running around at 17 MPG with gasoline at $3/gallon certainly steals a lot of that fun away. Combine that with the high insurance rates and low reliability and that car is indeed a money pit.

Really? It costs me around $800 more per year to drive my 460hp GTO than my Yaris. And the insurance is cheaper for the GTO too somehow. I see your point but it doesn't really cost that much to have a lot more power and comfort.

Just ran the numbers and it spent $747 more to drive the Pontiac instead of the Yaris last year. Worth it imo.

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buddyjim View User's Garage Drives: '09 5dr LB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 28	Dont buy it... really, dont. Sorry, I know it was only a half hearted attempt but I havent slept in 30+ hours.