In the Evo market

[Wolf13]

I think when the caddy dies I'm picking up an evo. Reason being is the backseat for the kids and the fun factor. I get that with the Jeep but 16mpg to and from work is rough

So I've been doing research but would love to hear some opinions. The newer ones appear to be heavier but with better creature comforts. The 1st gen is faster but still up there in fan Boi price.

Thought about a high mileage one and new buschur engine.

Thoughts?

[SloRice]

Evo 8 and 9 have 4g63's. pretty bulletproof engine.
Evo X have 4b11t. Aluminum engine that seems to hold power ok.

8&9 are very raw and performance oriented. X are a little more subdued.

Personally, I don't think I could have daily driven my 8 even in a tamed down version.

Link to the high mileage one.

[sxShep]

I'd recommend the Mazdaspeed 3, but I'd be lying if I said I don't occasionally find myself wanting to sell it for an Evo or STI.

[Wolf13]

Like this one. Pick it up and tow it right to buschur. This one wont be around when I'm ready but this is the idea I had in mind. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3541220362.html

Why no daily? Overall harshness of the car?

.Mazdaspeed 3, new focus st and potentially dart srt4 but yes, why not an evo??? My thoughts exactly.

[whitedime]

Originally Posted by Wolf13

Like this one. Pick it up and tow it right to buschur. This one wont be around when I'm ready but this is the idea I had in mind. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3541220362.html

Why no daily? Overall harshness of the car?

.Mazdaspeed 3, new focus st and potentially dart srt4 but yes, why not an evo??? My thoughts exactly.

That's Vic's car. He is a member on here.

[SloRice]

That car already sold. Vic posted a pic of it on the trailer on FB.

Yes, the overall harshness of the car is a bit much for DD'ing.

Having had an Evo, WRX and STI, I would recommend the WRX for DD'ing purposes.

[93 red ls]

If you are interested in new I have 3 evos in stock at kerry mistu in tri county

[Carbon01GT]

Originally Posted by SloRice

That car already sold. Vic posted a pic of it on the trailer on FB.

Yes, the overall harshness of the car is a bit much for DD'ing.

Having had an Evo, WRX and STI, I would recommend the WRX for DD'ing purposes.

I DD my 09 wrx. Absolutely zero complaints. I'll be selling it in a month or so...

Going with an sti, you get better brakes, seats, suspension, stronger transmission.....but they cost quite a bit more. Going over 300whp-ish on a 5mt gets into iffy territory. The 6 spd bas been known to hold 600whp (TiC's rayscar, for example). Either would make a good DD. I have 2011 STI suspension on the wrx, as well as an STI rear sway....rides great, and no complaints from my 6 week old daughter

[Wolf13]

No Subi. Sister-in-law has a WRX that she thinks is the shit and I want to walk it like it's no bodies business. I have with the Jeep after she opened her mouth and she came back with I don't have to shift and blah blah but wouldn't let her husband drive it in the next race.


Thinking ix MR with the 6 speed. Maybe just intake, exhaust (let it breath), prob an intercooler upgrade and tune and then leave it alone. So something not too hacked up which is my worry. There was a few nice options on evolutionM.net and even autotrader.

[Carbon01GT]

Originally Posted by Wolf13

No Subi. Sister-in-law has a WRX that she thinks is the shit and I want to walk it like it's no bodies business. I have with the Jeep after she opened her mouth and she came back with I don't have to shift and blah blah but wouldn't let her husband drive it in the next race.

Shouldn't she be in the kitchen makin sammiches instead of stracing?

[SloRice]

Well if you are set on an Evo, avoid the MR like the plague. The 6 speed is glass.

Beyond that, drive an 8/9 and a X to sed which one you like more.

[Wolf13]

Originally Posted by Carbon01GT

Shouldn't she be in the kitchen makin sammiches instead of stracing?

She sucks at that as well.

Originally Posted by SloRice

Well if you are set on an Evo, avoid the MR like the plague. The 6 speed is glass.

Beyond that, drive an 8/9 and a X to sed which one you like more.

And this is why experience is awesome and questions are a must. No 6 speed. Check.

When the time comes I'll see if I can hire you out as my Evo buying consultant.

[Carbon01GT]

Originally Posted by SloRice

Well if you are set on an Evo, avoid the MR like the plague. The 6 speed is glass.

Seems similar to the 5/6 speed in Subarus, but the opposite. 5 spd is glass. What kind of power levels will each hold somewhat reliably?

[SloRice]

5 speed....1000+whp
6 speed....47whp

[SloRice]

Drivetrain....
2003 - open diff in t-case
2004 - RS has limited slip diff, the rest are open diff
2005 - ACD with limited slip diff
2006 - ACD with limited slip diff

Engine.....
2003 & 2004 - 4g63 with 9.8 hotside turbo
2005 - 4g63 w/ 10.5 hotside turbo (little more power capability due to larger hotside)
2006 - 4g63 w/ 10.5 and MIVEC

Evo packages....
RS - basic track package - no power windows, door locks, radio, sound dampening, with or without wing
GSR - standard power stuff, can get all the SSL stuff individually on this package
SSL - sight, sound & leather package - HID's, upgraded Infinity sound system (TERRIBLE....had in my car), leather seats
MR - 6 speed, different wheels and suspension.
I could be wrong on this stuff, but that's what I kind of remember.

[Carbon01GT]

Originally Posted by SloRice

5 speed....1000+whp
6 speed....47whp

[apocalypse]

Tell Boggs that Andy H told him to get fucked. What do you do there?

If you are interested in new I have 3 evos in stock at kerry mistu in tri county

[srt21]

Originally Posted by SloRice

5 speed....1000+whp
6 speed....47whp

Lmao

[SloRice]

I may have exaggerated on the 6 speed power numbers.

[Carbon01GT]

That's what I figured. Should be good for 63whp, no?