Well HIIC here’s my EVO review…
08-11-2005, 06:40 AM
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Just for 'food for thought', I stopped by the local Mitsu dealer to see if I could take a testdrive. They don't have any. I'd have to put $10k down for them to bring one down.
I looked online at the dealers up in Indy and they only have brand new. I stopped at one of the larger dealers up there the other day, after they were closed, just so I could look around. They didn't have any on the lot that I could see. This was a very large inventory dealer, too.
Hmmmm
I looked online at the dealers up in Indy and they only have brand new. I stopped at one of the larger dealers up there the other day, after they were closed, just so I could look around. They didn't have any on the lot that I could see. This was a very large inventory dealer, too.
Hmmmm
08-14-2005, 09:45 PM
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good article between the evo models and cool little vid!
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0503_evos/
http://www.motortrend.com/av/112_0503_the3evos_video/
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_0503_evos/
http://www.motortrend.com/av/112_0503_the3evos_video/
08-14-2005, 10:22 PM
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Very good read.
If I were to go that route, I was initially leaning towards the RS and in effect still do. I am discouraged by the lack of ABS, wing, and lighter wheels but that doesn't mean that I'd default to the more expensive versions.
I'd have to price a brake system swap, a wing, and wheels first.
If I were to go that route, I was initially leaning towards the RS and in effect still do. I am discouraged by the lack of ABS, wing, and lighter wheels but that doesn't mean that I'd default to the more expensive versions.
I'd have to price a brake system swap, a wing, and wheels first.
08-20-2005, 12:28 AM
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I loved the STI, i have driven if for an extended period of time on several occassions. I thought it was the car for me. I have an SRT-4 and was looking for some AWD fun to share with my FWD pissed off SRT-4. About a month ago i bought an EVO 8 for various reasons. I loved the handling. I do wish for more power on the free way though. I have run my SRT-4 on EVO on the track and the SRT just has more top end and pulls strong on the EVO. The STI would have more top end, though but i bought the EVO for the totality of the driving experience. The total experience of the EVO is just more intoxicating. I don't like the low rent interior but everything else is just perfect. The car has balance, steering, braking, low lag, grip and too much more. I feel it just what a person wants. I already have awesome torque in my SRT and now i needed balance
08-20-2005, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Nolimit
damn Dan and Ed!!! Sweet! 
let me take one for a test drive! how about at an autoX??
i still love my G better.
congrats to both of you though!
let me take one for a test drive! how about at an autoX??
i still love my G better.
congrats to both of you though!
08-20-2005, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by X-Factor
greg r u serious? they wouldnt let an OFFICER test drive? thats retarded, especially with teh PROMISE of a sale...somethin dont feel right....
Officers, especially LT's don't make THAT much. Officer pay is all hype. Yes it's more than enlisted but still nothing to brag about.
08-20-2005, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gpatmac
Hey fartknocker! Where you been hiding?
but I've got some good training in I guess, ... the latest school was the EOD TALON robot maintenance course.
How's life for you Pat? what's your current "car" situation? any new ones?
08-20-2005, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nolimit
damn Dan and Ed!!! Sweet!
let me take one for a test drive! how about at an autoX??
i still love my G better.
congrats to both of you though!
let me take one for a test drive! how about at an autoX??
i still love my G better.
congrats to both of you though!
Oh snap!!!
what's up dude???
08-20-2005, 12:25 PM
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there is a decent article on the MR in sport compact car... i kinda feel that it was unfairly placed in a category of cars in a much lower class. but then again they had an STi totally tuned wrong for wet weather-
if you haven't read it- it's a good read.
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
if you haven't read it- it's a good read.
aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
08-20-2005, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mach5WRX
Oh snap!!!
what's up dude???
what's up dude???
does anybody play xbox live anymore? i haven't touched my xbox in forever, but since forza came out, i want to play again.
anyway, you guys suck! i'm going to go ttry and test drive an Evo today!
08-20-2005, 05:29 PM
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I'll eventualy get an Evo, as a second car and will wait to se if if they actually start to come w/ more grunt like the STI. I've driven both on the track and the STI is still more fun to power around. The one thing my STI needs is a 11:1 rack and it's all good!
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