4 door vehicles that can match the EVOs all around performance???
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At the price of the EVO I don't think there are too many options that compare to it. STi comes close but at an autox course STi are just not as fast as EVOs. Of course this is stock vs stock. Now if you move on to more expensive vehicles there are of course there are some real beast out there. M5 would be about the only 4-door sedan that truly have great all around performance. AMGs are somewhat too luxury and weights way too much. But finally when you start to look at track / autox performance it's hard to beat an EVO. This is one reason I am planning on buying an EVO9. I am getting tired of EVO killing me in STU...
By the way, I don't see anyone mention suspension upgrades. I know HP is important but I believe suspension is what makes the car fun. No offense to anyone but I truly believe autox and track force you to pay attention to all aspect of the car instead just HP. I think in order for a car to be a true performance car it needs to have the whole package. EVO does have a very good package especially at around 30k.
By the way, I don't see anyone mention suspension upgrades. I know HP is important but I believe suspension is what makes the car fun. No offense to anyone but I truly believe autox and track force you to pay attention to all aspect of the car instead just HP. I think in order for a car to be a true performance car it needs to have the whole package. EVO does have a very good package especially at around 30k.
Last edited by Seamore; Jun 23, 2005 at 08:44 AM.
Want 4 doors,, get the new charger with the Hemi,,, 345hp 375 tq... now or the srt-8 version. You can get alot of American Hp these days,,, also consider what these Hp numbers would cost you in a Merc, BMW, Audi,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
The point is you can go down to the dealer and buy one like that off the showroom floor right now, today here in the USA... You are certainly correct about the FQs and modded Evos, but good luck buying one here or getting any work done on it. That's my definition of "stock". In fact, the "stock" Lancer Evolution (according to your definition) isn't "stock", either!
Originally Posted by _007
Let me explain something to everyone. I am not trying to be a smart a$$ but I don't see how AMG, S60R, BMW M Power, V and all that $****.... How you guys view it stock. There is nothing stock about these cars. All and every car that is made by those companies are after market things but with warranty. Like the FQ-400. I hate it when people say, yeahhh I got a stock AMG... what the hell man, AMG is aside from Mercedes, they are a performance shop and they get speciall tuning. Look at this I spent $30K on my car and $2000 in parts. Last time I was at the track I ran 11.9 and my car is a freaking beast on the track not to mention on the Highway. I don't have any problems with any of the car mentioned here.
I believe a fare comparisson would be the FQ Evos Try matching anything agaisnt those sweet cars... But once again we are very blessed to be driving EVOs, the only car in the world that is so cheap and with the right tuning can school any car in the world. We didn't have to sell our life, underware, the shirts of our back to get a super car.
I believe a fare comparisson would be the FQ Evos
Try matching anything agaisnt those sweet cars... But once again we are very blessed to be driving EVOs, the only car in the world that is so cheap and with the right tuning can school any car in the world. We didn't have to sell our life, underware, the shirts of our back to get a super car.
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Originally Posted by _007
A 4 door Rocket..... How is that.... Well maybe if the rocket get some upgrades it might keep up to the Evo otherwise, EVO is King!!!
I cant believe this is the way you guys think.......... Ignorance?? maybe?
How about the basically stock 300C SRT8 that beat out AMS's 2.3L GT35R evo in the one lap of america? Finished 6th overall and decimated everything in its class...
I say SRT-8 for sure.
I say SRT-8 for sure.
Last edited by Mercenary3; Jun 26, 2005 at 09:43 AM.
Originally Posted by Mercenary3
How about the basically bone stock 300C SRT8 that beat out AMS's 2.3L GT35R evo in the one lap of america? Finished 6th overall and decimated everything in its class...
I say SRT-8 for sure.
I say SRT-8 for sure.
Sold my M3 for EVO
I just sold an 01 M3 vert for $38000. I then bought an 03 EVO for $23000. I now have $4000 to upgrade my kitchen (makes CinC Demi happy), $4000 to upgrade/tune the EVO and have $150 extra per month to help pay for private school for my daughter. I also have 2 more doors. So I have picked up over a second 0-60 time and been socially responsible to boot. So I think the EVO is an unbeatable deal.
BTW I was looking at an 01-02 Audi S4 but could not find a good one. Also they take more money just to keep up with a stock EVO. Nicer interior though IMHO.
BTW I was looking at an 01-02 Audi S4 but could not find a good one. Also they take more money just to keep up with a stock EVO. Nicer interior though IMHO.
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Originally Posted by Gmanigio
How about an Audi S4, looks soo much better than an evo. Luxary, speed, brakes, power, suspension, and a hefty price tag, but u get what you pay for.
If you wanted the 2.7T, you'd be best to tear down the motor, bore it out to 2.8L, install some forged pistons and rods, upgrade the turbos to Euro spec K04's, and do a complete Euro Spec RS4 turbo and manifold swap. But that upgrade alone can cost upwards of $12k, ontop of the original sticker price of the S4.
Not the best out there, and still cant perform and handle as well as the Evo.
So, IMO there really isnt much out there that can outperform the Evo. Thats why Im thinking of switching from my European roots to a Japanese make.
