2008 Mitusibishi Lancer Evolution MR Long Term Update 5

The Evo recently paid a visit to Todey Mitsubishi in Ventura for its 15,000-mile service, a $308.48 job that included a full inspection, tire rotation, engine air filter replacement, and Mobil 1 full-synthetic oil change. For context, the STI's 15K service, which checked the same boxes, ran $260.94 but did include standard, less expensive oil.

Speaking of petroleum products, the Evo is "hilariously thirsty," says Jurnecka. "Drive around with the trip computer on, and you can get real-time fuel economy along with a continuously adjusting average. Whenever the car is consuming less than 10 mpg, the readout goes blank, so as not to disturb the driver. It's roughly akin to a mother covering her child's eyes during a violent movie scene: The kid knows it's happening, he can hear it, he just can't see it."