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Sideways&Smiling · 01-31-2016, 02:41 PM

I'd definitely buy an Evo IX if I found one for a good price. Unfortunately, everyone wants Evo X money for their Evo IXs... I guess due to rarity and the IX being the preferred track car due to being lighter & sharper?

cdrazic93 · 01-31-2016, 04:07 PM

only the nestalgic ones. Like the Evo VI.

quiksiv · 01-31-2016, 04:33 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but i thought the Evo X had less power then its predssesor

akyp · 01-31-2016, 08:56 PM

The Evo is great but the Galant VR-4 is also worth remembering:

The 'base' VR-M still looks better than a lot of the new sedans sold today:

reni · 01-31-2016, 11:46 PM

I would totally buy an Mitsubishi if I could find an unmolested Evo IX.

So in other words, no.

Jegan_V · 02-01-2016, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by quiksiv

Correct me if I'm wrong but i thought the Evo X had less power then its predssesor

No that wouldn't be correct with regards to power. The Evo X had slightly more power than the IX, the trouble was it gained more than 300 lbs and a slight improvement on power won't overcome that weight gain. So instead the IX was faster by virtue of its light weight and more hardcore setup. If you're wondering why the weight gain, its mostly due to safety. Mitsubishi also attempted to make the Evo X more daily driver friendly, something the old Evos did poorly at due to their very harsh ride quality.

Irace86 · 02-01-2016, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LOLS2K

'02 Lancer OZ Rally and great handling do not belong in the same description.

It does have great handling compared to the cars in its class. We aren't comparing Mitsubishi Lancers to a Ferrari Italias, are we? The Lancer chassis, while not as wide as the Evo, shares a similar level of stiffness, and the steering is also very direct like the Evo. While the car is no comparison to others outside its class, compare it to a similarly equipped Civic, Focus or Corolla and you will find it much more enjoyable to drive in the curves. And considering the fact that this is a brz/frs/gt86 forum, I'm sure that is a sentiment you can agree with.

Irace86 · 02-01-2016, 03:00 AM

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ees2aZcDUn8"]Evo vs Lamborghini Part 1 - Top Gear - BBC - YouTube[/ame]

had to post it

Dave-ROR · 02-01-2016, 12:01 PM

No modern Mitsubishi for me. I loved my Starquest but I wouldn't touch a new one.

Mostly because they now make nothing I'd want.

STV3 · 02-01-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by akyp

The Evo is great but the Galant VR-4 is also worth remembering:

The 'base' VR-M still looks better than a lot of the new sedans sold today:

Man I wish this generation of the galant VR-4 made it to the states. I would love to own one.

What a great looking sedan that car was.

LOLS2K · 02-01-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Irace86

It does have great handling compared to the cars in its class. We aren't comparing Mitsubishi Lancers to a Ferrari Italias, are we? The Lancer chassis, while not as wide as the Evo, shares a similar level of stiffness, and the steering is also very direct like the Evo. While the car is no comparison to others outside its class, compare it to a similarly equipped Civic, Focus or Corolla and you will find it much more enjoyable to drive in the curves. And considering the fact that this is a brz/frs/gt86 forum, I'm sure that is a sentiment you can agree with.

Not comparing the OZ to Italias at all. It's just not a "great" handling car. I drove dozens of OZ in my day, and they are shitboxes. 04-04 Ralliart is a much better package.

Irace86 · 02-01-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Not comparing the OZ to Italias at all. It's just not a "great" handling car. I drove dozens of OZ in my day, and they are shitboxes. 04-04 Ralliart is a much better package.

Hmm that is not a common sentiment in professional reviews or in comments from others here who posted about the same car. I'll consider your opinion on handling a few standard deviations outside of the norm.

fumanchu1 · 02-01-2016, 02:56 PM

I would buy one of these

LOLS2K · 02-01-2016, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irace86

Hmm that is not a common sentiment in professional reviews or in comments from others here who posted about the same car. I'll consider your opinion on handling a few standard deviations outside of the norm.

No worries, it is only my personal opinion on the car which means nothing. I may have sold you some parts for your Lancer in the past. I helped many make their OZ Lancer's handle even greater.

01-31-2016, 04:07 PM	#44
cdrazic93 Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: a car Location: Probably at school Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 3,184 Thanked 2,512 Times in 1,502 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	only the nestalgic ones. Like the Evo VI. __________________ "Ah! What music! They could have never imagined, those pioneers who invented the automobile, that it would posses us like this, our imaginations, our dreams. Men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!"-Lord Hesketh

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	No modern Mitsubishi for me. I loved my Starquest but I wouldn't touch a new one. Mostly because they now make nothing I'd want. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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Sideways&Smiling Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: AP2 S2000, S14 240sx Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 967 Thanks: 446 Thanked 484 Times in 288 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd definitely buy an Evo IX if I found one for a good price. Unfortunately, everyone wants Evo X money for their Evo IXs... I guess due to rarity and the IX being the preferred track car due to being lighter & sharper?

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akyp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 86 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 303 Thanks: 560 Thanked 116 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The Evo is great but the Galant VR-4 is also worth remembering: The 'base' VR-M still looks better than a lot of the new sedans sold today:

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