Feeling devilish and a need for one of the "last" of the Evos...

Heavy Fuji · 03-25-2007, 01:15 AM

In the schizophrenic, spastic way I've been purchasing cars in recent years, I find myself once again with a case of New Car Fever and back to square one, hankering for an Evo IX. I know, I know... the X will be smoother, faster, "better"-- and more expensive. I just see the IX as a "pure" machine and the last of a line (though I have no false preconceptions of collectibility). Not to mention I should wait to see how the '08 WRX will look and perform.

I know I'm not alone, outta the closet and back me up...

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rice h8r · 03-25-2007, 01:20 AM

get it used once the X comes out?

shockey` · 03-25-2007, 01:31 AM

theres 3 regular evo9's(white,silver,black) and 1 graphite gray MR @ south park mitsubishi in bethel park, PA.

BlackBeastie · 03-25-2007, 01:32 AM

That X does look purty.

Heavy Fuji · 03-25-2007, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shockey`

theres 3 regular evo9's(white,silver,black) and 1 graphite gray MR @ south park mitsubishi in bethel park, PA.

Hmmm, that's not far from me... I wonder if they'll deal. As for buying a used Evo, that'd be like buying a used diaper... or condom...

SKSTI · 03-25-2007, 01:45 AM

Save your money. You can buy lots of porn with it.

RA29 · 03-25-2007, 01:47 AM

Buy an Evo 6!
It's the last "pure" homologated Evos unlike those diluted Evo7,8,9s...

Heavy Fuji · 03-25-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RA29

Buy an Evo 6!
It's the last "pure" homologated Evos unlike those diluted Evo7,8,9s...

Eh? Where? (pink???)

Oh, and I see Mitsu is selling MIVEC crate engines fairly cheap as well. Good insurance...

Kostamojen · 03-25-2007, 02:33 AM

Buy an old car instead and try to fix it up. Takes longer and doesnt cost as much.

Chewyguru · 03-25-2007, 02:40 AM

Get a Skyline.

WRXedUSA · 03-25-2007, 02:50 AM

The evo9 is the evo to have.

Sorry.

-chet

i_c_the_light · 03-25-2007, 03:31 AM

I want to get a II. Worst part they're expensive as **** because of import laws banning the importation of cars older than MY96.

INFIDEL · 03-25-2007, 03:50 AM

I have a completely stock and unmodded evo 9. I love it, driving it makes me ejaculate.

Heavy Fuji · 03-25-2007, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INFIDEL

I have a completely stock and unmodded evo 9. I love it, driving it makes me ejaculate.

Hmmm... haven't ejaulated behind the wheel since that episode with a 360 Challenge Stradale... Not that the WRX has been dull. Just contemplating getting a IX has made me all tingly...

Chet-- thanks for fanning the flames!

BritneySpears · 03-25-2007, 11:13 AM

i think i just blew the motor in my 35r sti....and the first thought i had was
i want an IX now.

durran

StopSweatinMe · 03-25-2007, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavy Fuji

In the schizophrenic, spastic way I've been purchasing cars in recent years, I find myself once again with a case of New Car Fever and back to square one, hankering for an Evo IX. I know, I know... the X will be smoother, faster, "better"-- and more expensive. I just see the IX as a "pure" machine and the last of a line (though I have no false preconceptions of collectibility). Not to mention I should wait to see how the '08 WRX will look and perform.

I know I'm not alone, outta the closet and back me up...

I love the Evo IX. A pure drivers car.

~300whp with simple reflash/intake/exhaust

Harv_ · 03-25-2007, 11:36 AM

I think I drove the original 8. Did they make the ride less punishing in the 9 like they did with the MR?

Turbopit · 03-25-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKSTI

Save your money. You can buy lots of porn with it.

People still pay for porn?

WRX Shenanigans · 03-25-2007, 12:18 PM

The Evo IX is the hottness...

Evo X = no 4g63

, looks good, but I'd skip it considering they got rid of the engine that makes an evo an evo

Jtree · 03-25-2007, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX Shenanigans

The Evo IX is the hottness...

Evo X = no 4g63

, looks good, but I'd skip it considering they got rid of the engine that makes an evo an evo

do you feel the same about the US STi being a 2.5 instead of the 2.0 it used to be?

micah · 03-25-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRX Shenanigans

Evo X = no 4g63

, looks good, but I'd skip it considering they got rid of the engine that makes an evo an evo

15 years is a pretty good run for an engine. They can't use it forever, imo.

Harv_ · 03-25-2007, 12:37 PM

It would be one thing if they flipped a bitch and changed it from a turbo four to a six cylinder like they did with the Eclipse, but basically it's another turbo four, who cares if it isn't the exact same engine?

WRX Shenanigans · 03-25-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtree

do you feel the same about the US STi being a 2.5 instead of the 2.0 it used to be?

Good point

Counter point: Subaru's 2.5 was proven through the sti. They knew it would be good, not to mention that a .5L bump in displacement is rarely considered a bad thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by micah

15 years is a pretty good run for an engine. They can't use it forever, imo.

Agreed, but that doesn't negate the fact that for now, I'd rather buy proven perfermance. Until the new engine proves its worth (aka: ability to make sick power relatively easily), then I'll keep my bias with the 4g63.

The one big advantage of the new evo is in handling though, we finally get those japanese yaw control doo-hickeys

Heavy Fuji · 03-25-2007, 08:18 PM

[quote=

Agreed, but that doesn't negate the fact that for now, I'd rather buy proven perfermance. Until the new engine proves its worth (aka: ability to make sick power relatively easily), then I'll keep my bias with the 4g63.

[/QUOTE]

Exactly; I plan on keeping it stock so I expect a certain logevity.

Well, I'll post pics if it all comes together. It'll be a Kowalski-like blast from CA back to NY next week, minus the final act of course. Anybody in, say, Colorado willing to loan me their garage for an oil change?

express_wagon · 03-25-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavy Fuji

In the schizophrenic, spastic way I've been purchasing cars in recent years, I find myself once again with a case of New Car Fever and back to square one, hankering for an Evo IX. I know, I know... the X will be smoother, faster, "better"-- and more expensive. I just see the IX as a "pure" machine and the last of a line (though I have no false preconceptions of collectibility). Not to mention I should wait to see how the '08 WRX will look and perform.

I know I'm not alone, outta the closet and back me up...

You're not alone. They got a few MRs leftover in MA. Advertised around $32k with no trade or anything like that. I want one, alot.

03-25-2007, 01:15 AM	#1
Heavy Fuji Scooby Newbie Member#: 5536 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Fingerlakes Vehicle: '22 Elantra N Flaky Blue	Feeling devilish and a need for one of the "last" of the Evos... In the schizophrenic, spastic way I've been purchasing cars in recent years, I find myself once again with a case of New Car Fever and back to square one, hankering for an Evo IX. I know, I know... the X will be smoother, faster, "better"-- and more expensive. I just see the IX as a "pure" machine and the last of a line (though I have no false preconceptions of collectibility). Not to mention I should wait to see how the '08 WRX will look and perform. I know I'm not alone, outta the closet and back me up... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-25-2007, 01:20 AM	#2
rice h8r Scooby Guru Member#: 94524 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Eternity.	get it used once the X comes out?

03-25-2007, 01:31 AM	#3
shockey` Scooby Newbie Member#: 122966 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2007 WRX World Rally Blue	theres 3 regular evo9's(white,silver,black) and 1 graphite gray MR @ south park mitsubishi in bethel park, PA.

03-25-2007, 01:32 AM	#4
BlackBeastie Scooby Newbie Member#: 11846 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Adam Yauch Park	That X does look purty.

03-25-2007, 01:45 AM	#6
SKSTI Scooby Specialist Member#: 116311 Join Date: May 2006 Location: flame-dames	Save your money. You can buy lots of porn with it.

03-25-2007, 01:47 AM	#7
RA29 Scooby Specialist Member#: 30598 Join Date: Dec 2002 Vehicle: 2000 Lancer Evo 6 Hot Pink	Buy an Evo 6! It's the last "pure" homologated Evos unlike those diluted Evo7,8,9s...

03-25-2007, 02:33 AM	#9
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	Buy an old car instead and try to fix it up. Takes longer and doesnt cost as much.

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03-25-2007, 03:50 AM	#13
INFIDEL Scooby Newbie Member#: 84020 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vegas Vehicle: 07 BMW X5	I have a completely stock and unmodded evo 9. I love it, driving it makes me ejaculate.

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WRX Shenanigans Scooby Specialist Member#: 101378 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: VA Vehicle: 2022 Ioniq 5 SEL AWD Matte Baby	The Evo IX is the hottness... Evo X = no 4g63 , looks good, but I'd skip it considering they got rid of the engine that makes an evo an evo

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03-25-2007, 08:18 PM	#24
Heavy Fuji Scooby Newbie Member#: 5536 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Fingerlakes Vehicle: '22 Elantra N Flaky Blue	[quote= Agreed, but that doesn't negate the fact that for now, I'd rather buy proven perfermance. Until the new engine proves its worth (aka: ability to make sick power relatively easily), then I'll keep my bias with the 4g63. [/QUOTE] Exactly; I plan on keeping it stock so I expect a certain logevity. Well, I'll post pics if it all comes together. It'll be a Kowalski-like blast from CA back to NY next week, minus the final act of course. Anybody in, say, Colorado willing to loan me their garage for an oil change?