Got to drive one of my childhood dream cars today
Posted by boturboegt@reddit | Autos | View on Reddit | 24 comments
1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 in Reins Blue. For a 25yr old car the chassis was super nimble and responsive, pretty decent power and the shifter feel was amazing. Lived up to built up expectations after all these years. :)
MilkyWaySamurai@reddit
Sexy
MathematicianOk7526@reddit
Hell yeah
Lello755066@reddit
Extremely good spec.
Imaginary_Job9041@reddit
DAMN SHE BANGING LIKE A MF YEAH
VanillaGorilla-420@reddit
Colin McRae Rally on PS1 circa 2000
boturboegt@reddit (OP)
More like tommi mackinen:)
VanillaGorilla-420@reddit
The days lad… in the red and white Evo
boturboegt@reddit (OP)
For sure. Used to watch wrc on speed vision back in the 90s :)
daver456@reddit
It was nimble and responsive BECAUSE it’s 25 years old, not in spite of it.
i_like_pretzels@reddit
Even as a Subaru owner, I’m happy for you.
Berry_Togard@reddit
As a Wrx owner for 17 years I’ve always loved the evos equally as much.
thelastlugnut@reddit
Even as an AMC Eagle owner, I’m happy for you.
FiddlerOnThePotato@reddit
When I was in my late teens/early 20s there was a pretty clean Eagle for sale in the Lowes parking lot in my hometown. Sadly it was $7500 and that was real car money and not old project car money for me at the time. I wish I coulda jumped on that. They're so fucking cool.
No-Recording384@reddit
So jealous, I love these. Prices over the last 10 years have gone crazy.
boturboegt@reddit (OP)
Yah for sure. They are going for $35k+ now for decent examples.
OD_Emperor@reddit
Oh my god
Specialist-Ad-5300@reddit
Such a beautiful car
Autobotnate@reddit
I hear they can be a little raw. Good overall experience tho?
coolsimon123@reddit
A little raw is an understatement, it is back to basics pure performance. Few electronic aids, lightweight with the handling of a literal go kart
boturboegt@reddit (OP)
Yes a little raw but it really works with the car. The interior is as basic as it gets with cheap plastics and a nice steering wheel and front seats.
twalker294@reddit
That's awesome. Glad it held up to your expectations. You know they say never meet your heroes. Good that you had a positive experience.
AK-JXRDY-7@reddit
Absolutely stunning. I know for a fact that despite their age, they still have a lot of pep, agility and boner-inducing sound.
devilpants@reddit
Paul walkers ghost says hi.
Justlurkin83@reddit
That particular one looks really nice too. Happy for you!