Now your talking my language buddy!!!
The thing about the evo having a higher premium then the passat is 150+ more horses, more likely to lose control, more likely to hit other drivers, they could be in a Bugatti Veron....... some-one might pinch it.......
The reason why the Passat is cheaper is because you have to pay some-one to pinch it!!!
Listen to your partner, but make sure you park the evo some where safe, preferably indoors and start it every 2 to 3 days and don't rev it, just let it run for a half hour, also leave the hand brake down and never push the clutch in whilst the temperature is lower than half way.
Speak to you soon buddy.
El