For my second car, should I get a Mitsubishi Lancer or Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? (17 years old)?

Basically right now I have a 2002 Honda Civic EX which is my first car. I'm moving to Florida soon and my parents said to stick with the civic for a while and then I'l get something better when my mom's business picks up. I'll e working with her so I'll have money to save up. I was looking at 2007-2013 Mitsubishi Lancers, and my friend came over and told me not to get a "base model" evo and to actually get an Evo. I saw a couple going for 17k in Florida and told him I would save for it. I want to actually save for it, because my parents said they'd help me out in buying another car, but it would be quicker to get a regular Lancer (ES or GTS). I don't know what to choose because I want an Evo but wouldn't mind getting an regular Lancer.

P.S If I was to get a Lancer, I want it to be between 2007-2016, and if I was to get an Evo, it would have to be either an 8, 9, or 10.

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