what do you all recommend? buying used or new? ...or the new evo x?

 

The new evo x is a manumatic. Also, it won't have near the aftermarket support out the door that the Evo did.

Buy new if you can afford it and want stability control. Buy 06+ if you can't afford new and want stability control.

If you don't want stability control, drive AP1 and AP2, see which you like better, and buy the cleanest car you can. These cars are pretty problem free, so not too much to worry about.

 

1. is the hardtop worth it?

seems kinda lame to buy a hardtop for a convertible car...which i think is one of its biggest appeal factors? ...i just wish it was a retractable hardtop. lol.

2. also...whats wrong with manumatic? the new evo seemed pretty impressive. i never liked evos before...but, this was different.

3. and how many of you all bought used and any issues?

 

1. If you track the car, yes.

2. Nothing, if you spend lots of time on the track. For a predominantly street driven car, I prefer a manual. Also, who knows how strong the DSG gearbox in the X will be. It's entirely possible that it won't be able to hold torque very well at higher than stock levels, and it'd be more difficult to build up than a manual for putting down power. That said, it could also be bullet proof, who knows.

3. I bought CPO. I'm confident the dealer didn't inspect the car, and I would advise against paying MORE for a CPO car. That said, I got a killer deal on a car with next to no miles.

 

Depends where you live and if the car is a daily driver. In the southeast we get lots of "surprise" days of nice weather in the middle of winter, so having a hardtop would mean missing many of the best days to own a convertable. In other areas the weather is more predictable...

 

Well said.

I'll just add that if you buy a used car, it's better to by a car that has complete service records.