I'm a young guy, in college, and DO NOT have the money for the newer models of these cars, which is why I'm going used.





Car #1:





2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution


86,235 miles


certified pre-owned from dealer


$14,465





Car #2:





2005 Nissan 350z Performance


56,000 miles


Certified pre-owned


$14,250





I currently drive a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer gts that I got for a steal from a dealer. It has 32,000 miles on it and according to kelleys blue book, is worth around $15,8-900 with all its options. I've always wanted an Evo, but the 350z has a lot less miles on it. Still it wouldnt be an EVO. My question to you guys is, would either of you, in my position, make the choice to go with the evolution? The 86,000 number scares me though. I don't know what to do.



Help?

Neither is a very practical college car, and the 350z is not very good for a MN as you're only going to want to drive it in summer months.  I like them both, but Id be looking at something more practical for now if I were you... then again, I dont know your situation or what you're after.  The evo would probably be a better fit. 86k isnt all that many miles, but it's getting closer to some major maintenance that the 350 isnt.

You should probably just stick with what you have.  I know that's not the answer you want to hear but it is probably the smarter choice overall.  If your current car is reliable and not giving you any maintenance issues you're better off with either one of those two.  Reason being the job market sucks.  I have been out of college for 1.5 years and there are a good number of my friends who are working part time jobs that don't pay much more than what they made in college

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my vote will always be the Evo

Stick with what you have.  I would also call your insurance agent before making the jump to figure out how much your rates are going to go up.

Another vote to keep what you have.  Your current car is barely even broken in yet, and  the insurance on an EVO for a guy under 25 is probably ridiculous.

They will not give you even close to what you are thinking for trade in.  Sorry bud, KBB is not reality.  If they sold it to you for a steal, then they can get new ones cheaper than that all day long....

Keep the car you have now....until the wheel fall off.

When you graduate and get a good job.  Buy the fun car you want, and keep the current car for bad weather driving.

This... I'm 29 and insurance rates for a "hot hatchback" (Mazdaspeed 3, WRX, EVO, etc) are stupid high compared to other vehicles.

this. You said it yourself, you dont have much money, you have a car now, you know the history of the car. Why buy someone elses headache?