I Autocrossed My Evolution VIII For the First Time in Five Years - and Won!

[@3rdGenGuy]

#1st is pretty good. my goal is just NOT to be last in the Novice class lol

[@EvolutionAutocrosser]

Thank you. I was surprised I didn't forget how to drive. As for novice class, as long as you stay on course and run faster than half throttle, you probably won't be in last place.

[@gwjs414]

Is it very expensive to maintain an Evo?

[@EvolutionAutocrosser]

Stock Evos arent too bad. That said they do require more maintenance than your average car. If you drive hard you'll need new tires every year. If you have a manual, the clutch will wear out every few years. You might have a turbo bearing wear out at 80k miles. Once you start modding and upgrading, things will wear out and break faster like rear differential and transmission which can be rebuilt. Eventually the engine will go. Mine blew up at 120k miles. In total I've probably spent around $20,000 maintaining and repairing the car over the 11 years that I've owned it. I guess that averages out to around $150 a month.