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Those interior pics arent that bad IMO. Those seats look like the ones Im getting for my car...
US Lancer EVO 8
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You guys are spoiled. You got what you want and now you're complaining about the tail lights?
Get a LIFE! These cars are everything the EVO is about and more. Haven't you idiots been the same ones screaming and crying like babies because "THEY WOULDN'T BRING THE EVO OVER HERE!!!"? It's here now. Don't like it? Respect it. Don't want to? Race it. This car is worth what it sells for. Who cares how it looks? As long as it does what it's BUILT TO DO, then it's perfect in a car enthusiast's book. And if it looks good, then it's perfect in a poser's book.
I honestly hope that they NEVER bring the GT-R over here, that they quit thinking about bringing the STi Impreza and Legacy over here, and that we don't get any future EVOs. You people really tick me off in this vein.
Get a LIFE! These cars are everything the EVO is about and more. Haven't you idiots been the same ones screaming and crying like babies because "THEY WOULDN'T BRING THE EVO OVER HERE!!!"? It's here now. Don't like it? Respect it. Don't want to? Race it. This car is worth what it sells for. Who cares how it looks? As long as it does what it's BUILT TO DO, then it's perfect in a car enthusiast's book. And if it looks good, then it's perfect in a poser's book.
I honestly hope that they NEVER bring the GT-R over here, that they quit thinking about bringing the STi Impreza and Legacy over here, and that we don't get any future EVOs. You people really tick me off in this vein.
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In a car enthusiast's book, there is no perfect car
. I dont like the looks much as it looks a little watered down but it is growing on me 
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You'll probably find that any power discrepancy is due to the sludge you call petrol (well, gas). Still, you pay almost nothing for it...
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I was talking about the design...
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Nobody is complaining about the tailights. If its ugly, just buy the aftermaket/JDM version. 
And another thing, yes, everybody wants the EVO to be here in the US, but not like this! Its not what we expected: detuned, restyled, and reconfigured. Few years ago when the the Japanese supercars (RX-7, 3000GT, Supra, 300ZX) existed in the 90's, none of these cars were detuned, which makes this cars great. Then Subaru came up with the US spec WRX, which it is a wuss compared to the JDM-spec WRX, good thing that Subaru decided to ship in the WRX STi (300hp, thats better!) here in the US this coming season to respond the EVO 7.5 (and surely will kick its @$$). As what I said before, I rather get the JDM-spec EVO 8 at Evolution Imports, sure its pricy compared to the EVO 7.5, but with 6-speed, AYC, and two models to choose from (RS & GSR), you can't go wrong. (I personally like RS, because it has lightweight body, all the basics interior, no A/C, just the essentials.)
What I really like is the EVO 5, I saw it in person in the grey market car dealer back in the Philippines and it looked more ferosous than all the EVO's after that. Back there it selling at 2 Million Philippine Pesos (USD $37,800), after seeing the car, I was halucinating for hours dreaming about the car.
The Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5 GSR (The Best!)
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And another thing, yes, everybody wants the EVO to be here in the US, but not like this! Its not what we expected: detuned, restyled, and reconfigured. Few years ago when the the Japanese supercars (RX-7, 3000GT, Supra, 300ZX) existed in the 90's, none of these cars were detuned, which makes this cars great. Then Subaru came up with the US spec WRX, which it is a wuss compared to the JDM-spec WRX, good thing that Subaru decided to ship in the WRX STi (300hp, thats better!) here in the US this coming season to respond the EVO 7.5 (and surely will kick its @$$). As what I said before, I rather get the JDM-spec EVO 8 at Evolution Imports, sure its pricy compared to the EVO 7.5, but with 6-speed, AYC, and two models to choose from (RS & GSR), you can't go wrong. (I personally like RS, because it has lightweight body, all the basics interior, no A/C, just the essentials.)
What I really like is the EVO 5, I saw it in person in the grey market car dealer back in the Philippines and it looked more ferosous than all the EVO's after that. Back there it selling at 2 Million Philippine Pesos (USD $37,800), after seeing the car, I was halucinating for hours dreaming about the car.
The Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5 GSR (The Best!)
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Yeah, the EVO five is sick looking . Yeah, I am glad the US is getting an EVO but not like that. It grows on me though...
. Yeah, I am glad the US is getting an EVO but not like that. It grows on me though...Originally posted by The Vanishing Boy
Nobody is complaining about the tailights. If its ugly, just buy the aftermaket/JDM version.
And another thing, yes, everybody wants the EVO to be here in the US, but not like this! Its not what we expected: detuned,
IT HAS FIVE LESS HORSEPOWER. You cannot feel a five-horsepower difference in either direction.
If you're one of the many looking forward to the EVO and other Japanese sports cars, I seriously hope that those vehicles NEVER get to this country. It has a new grille? Boo-hoo. Re-configured? That doesn't even make any sense. EVO people act like that any car from Japan is God and once it comes to America, it's crap - it's the same as a teenage crush: once the item is viewed as attainable, it loses its mysteriousness. This next sentence proves my point.
So then don't buy it or complain about it.
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Well take a look at Evolutionimports.com, They have the REAL EVO's (and some Civic Type-R) straight from Japan here in the US. And I don't disrespect the EVO 7.5, in fact, what pissed me off are the changes within the car, not the car itself. Why do they have to change, when it is already perfect?
I'm not complaining about it, I'm just comparing between the two WRX's from Japan and the US. The USDM WRX has a class of its own and it will never be compared to the EVO 7.5, that job belongs to the upcoming WRX STi.
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Eww, it's ugly. Better looking than an M5 though.
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As most of you may know. The latest issues of C&D and R&T have Evo's in them.
0-60 of 5.1 is considered extremely fast IMO. Not as fast as JDM Evo's but it certainly blows away everything in its price range here in NorthAm.
Lateral G's are 0.97 which is very impressive.
They seem to think its very fast.
BTW: In another part of the mag, they tested the 350Z against a Z06, 911 Carrera and M3. The Z06 got the fastest lap time. Then the 350Z came in 2nd, with the M3 right behind it, and the Porsche behind the M3 in last.
They said the lap times were based on the ease of driving each car fast. Of course they had the most trouble with the Porsche. But they say, that anyone can get in a 350Z and drive like a pro.
0-60 of 5.1 is considered extremely fast IMO. Not as fast as JDM Evo's but it certainly blows away everything in its price range here in NorthAm.
Lateral G's are 0.97 which is very impressive.
They seem to think its very fast.
BTW: In another part of the mag, they tested the 350Z against a Z06, 911 Carrera and M3. The Z06 got the fastest lap time. Then the 350Z came in 2nd, with the M3 right behind it, and the Porsche behind the M3 in last.
They said the lap times were based on the ease of driving each car fast. Of course they had the most trouble with the Porsche. But they say, that anyone can get in a 350Z and drive like a pro.
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i have that issue as well. the article was written to see how a $30k car could compete with a real performance car. i was surprised by how well the 350z compared to the other cars, but if it relied too much on "ease of dirving fast", I could see the M3 being much faster. Unless I could afford a GT3, I wouldnt consider a porsche. And even though the Z06 is much faster, for $50k I would definately get an M3 instead. Just look at the interior of the car, compared to the others. Im sure the M3 provides for a much better drving experience, and thats what its all about. Unless I was competing, I could care less if the M3 was 4 seconds back from the Z06.
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They say that the 350Z has better grip and is very stable. The M3 is apparently lacking grip and isnt as tossable.
The Z06 is easy to drive if you can handle power.
The Carrera has a steep learning curve. So my guess is that the people testing dont really know how to make a Porsche go fast.
I dont think this test is trying to say that 911's and M3's are overpriced peices of crap that cant handle. I think theyre just saying that the 350Z is one helluva car, that handles as well as cars that cost 3 times its price.
I personally love the 350Z, but I have my suspicions that the car mags want it to succeed so badly that they are going to have one if every issue. There are 3 seperate articles about it in CandD, which are all positive.
It would certainly help the car market from an enthusiasts standpoint if cars like these could stick around and remain competitive. Seeing 350Z's around more certainly beats seeing a Chevy Lumina on every corner.
The Z06 is easy to drive if you can handle power.
The Carrera has a steep learning curve. So my guess is that the people testing dont really know how to make a Porsche go fast.
I dont think this test is trying to say that 911's and M3's are overpriced peices of crap that cant handle. I think theyre just saying that the 350Z is one helluva car, that handles as well as cars that cost 3 times its price.
I personally love the 350Z, but I have my suspicions that the car mags want it to succeed so badly that they are going to have one if every issue. There are 3 seperate articles about it in CandD, which are all positive.
It would certainly help the car market from an enthusiasts standpoint if cars like these could stick around and remain competitive. Seeing 350Z's around more certainly beats seeing a Chevy Lumina on every corner.
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Well Id say that test is pretty accurate but that Porche could have done just a little better. Our car club is going to VIR in a two months or so. I will bring up the topic and see what results we get as there are alot of different cars (some really expensive ) so we will see if that test is really accurate ...
) so we will see if that test is really accurate ...- 51
Im a huge fan of the evo. I love the evo 7 the most. I met some guys who race the EVO 7 for the US rally competitions. it is Rod Millen Motorsports. His son does the4 racing, Rhys Millen. they even have the POS american lancer (120 hp ff) but they say they are number one in their league.
Now for a little inside info. . . a friend of mine who teaches at art center knows the designer of the Evo 8 personally. And the designer (in japan of course) is not satisfied with the design himself. I would rather they brought over the Evo 7. But I will get the Evo 8 ina couple years after I get out of college.
I got a chance to see the evo 8 at the LA auto show. I have to say that the interior is less than attractive compared to the WRX. My friend bought a WRX last November.
also don't compare the WRX with the Evo 8. they were never meant to compete directly with each other in terms of performnance and price range. You need to compare it to the WRX STI. Which is in a similar price range with the Evo8.
About the chassis i heard that the chassis is based on the Lacer sedan here in the states. so parts for the Evo 8 can be transfered over to the Lancer chassis. Look even the Engine of the Evo is transposed like an FF car. it is do able.
Now for a little inside info. . . a friend of mine who teaches at art center knows the designer of the Evo 8 personally. And the designer (in japan of course) is not satisfied with the design himself. I would rather they brought over the Evo 7. But I will get the Evo 8 ina couple years after I get out of college.
I got a chance to see the evo 8 at the LA auto show. I have to say that the interior is less than attractive compared to the WRX. My friend bought a WRX last November.
also don't compare the WRX with the Evo 8. they were never meant to compete directly with each other in terms of performnance and price range. You need to compare it to the WRX STI. Which is in a similar price range with the Evo8.
About the chassis i heard that the chassis is based on the Lacer sedan here in the states. so parts for the Evo 8 can be transfered over to the Lancer chassis. Look even the Engine of the Evo is transposed like an FF car. it is do able.
It's not like that at all. First off: Yes, the fact that the EVO is coming here at all is a great thing. Something is a whole lot better than nothing. But don't confuse this for Mitz going all-out for the US market. This a bone being thrown to us. Tasty, sure, but just scraps. It's not power alone that they left out. It's half the drivetrain (ACD, AYC, etc.).
I can understand a slightly different suspension setup, and even the offering of an automatic transmission (*shudder*), but this is a car boiled down to a price. They removed certain expensive components to make the car seem more attractive to potential WRX buyers. Believe you me, when or if the full-out EVO arrives, it will be well over $30,000...as it should be.
The EVO we are getting is a cheaper car. Which is nice. But it's not the full-out EVO.
This also brings me to the point that the base WRX (225HP) is and has been on sale in Japan for years, alongside the WRX STi (276HP). Subaru did not just throw us a bone by giving us the "watered down" WRX because the WRX came as is: nothing was left out. They simply didn't bring the WRX STi along with it. Similarly, the 350Z is 100% of the Fairlady Z in Japan. Nothing missing there.... But what Mitsubishi did was create a new car specifically for the US market, something that could compete economically, rather than just be a better car.
So is the US getting jacked? Yes and no. Yes, we get something at a reasonable price. No, we are getting "special" treatment.
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I agree, a Lancer is better than no Lancer and I am grateful for that but com'on, the lancer we already have (FF) is total crap. Just a little know fact:
"over 80% of people in Germany dont know what a Lancer EVO is"
So if you live in Germany you dont have to worry about your EVO getting stolen. Only 40 EVO 7's were imported to Germany, most of them going to be rally cars. A CAR Maagazine editor was driving around Germany in a STOCK EVO 7 when the police pulled him over and asked for Homogulation (sp) papers for the Aftermarket parts. He explained that all the parts where factory stock including the wing. Good thing the factory car manual has loads of pictures and drawings
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"over 80% of people in Germany dont know what a Lancer EVO is"
So if you live in Germany you dont have to worry about your EVO getting stolen. Only 40 EVO 7's were imported to Germany, most of them going to be rally cars. A CAR Maagazine editor was driving around Germany in a STOCK EVO 7 when the police pulled him over and asked for Homogulation (sp) papers for the Aftermarket parts. He explained that all the parts where factory stock including the wing. Good thing the factory car manual has loads of pictures and drawings
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The cheaper EVO is the EVO VIII RS: plain (no luxury features, but it has all the essentials like body kits, etc.); no A/C; it has ONLY power steering; steel rims; and basically one color (white). The EVO 7.5 (aka. USDM EVO VIII) is a "mid-level" between the EVO VII RS and the EVO VIII GSR. As what I have shown the pics before, theres a mix between the two EVO's conjoined into one, so its not EVO VII nor an EVO VIII, its just a EVO 7.5.
If I'll choose between the two (USDM WRX STi & USDM EVO 7.5), I'm still rooting with the WRX STi.
If I'll choose between the two (USDM WRX STi & USDM EVO 7.5), I'm still rooting with the WRX STi.
