Evo VIII owners...
like everybody else said it is like night and day. NA front wheel drive vs. turbo awd. one of my friends had an 03 sentra spec v and don't get me wrong that thing rolled out for what it was. massive amounts of torque too. but IMHO i would sell the sentra and buy an evo. believe me it is worth every penny. i still get the biggest ****eatin' grin everytime i crack into it. just my 2 cents.
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I put 38,000 miles on an 01 Z06 and recently traded it in on a Nissan Titan (I need a tow vehicle for my race car) - I kept our 05 Evo for a variety of reasons, like it's new and under warranty, but I really like driving the Evo as well - preference: Tie
I also have a 99 Viper GTS which is not nearly as good as a daily driver as the Evo, but I would definitely keep the Viper over the Evo - preference: Viper
My 95 Z28 has evolved into a race car and it's not street legal anymore so it's hard to make a direct comparison. The Camaro has been cheap, fast, and reliable - preference: probably the Evo
I owned an E36 M3 for two years - preference: Evo
I also had a 93 RX7TT - preference: Evo
Jim
I also have a 99 Viper GTS which is not nearly as good as a daily driver as the Evo, but I would definitely keep the Viper over the Evo - preference: Viper
My 95 Z28 has evolved into a race car and it's not street legal anymore so it's hard to make a direct comparison. The Camaro has been cheap, fast, and reliable - preference: probably the Evo
I owned an E36 M3 for two years - preference: Evo
I also had a 93 RX7TT - preference: Evo
Jim
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Man, all I can say is that you will fall absolutely in love with the Evo. This car is amazing when it comes to fun, bar none!!!!!!!!!! If you do buy one you will never look back, trust me! 
As soon as you drive one you will know what all of us mean. This is an awesome car. Its kind of the godfather of the imports in my opinion. It has its issues but nothihng more then what you would encounter throwing a turbo on any other car. Just drive one and get it.
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by scorke
Where bouts in jersey are you from, I live in warren if you ever want to meet up or have any questions.
Scorke
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I came from a vtec prelude and its like when you hit vtec but 10x harder 
. You get better traction, better acceleration, better handling, more useable power, more room, etc etc... The only down part that some people might see is gas mileage and the stiffness of the ride, but for me its only the gas mileage.
. You get better traction, better acceleration, better handling, more useable power, more room, etc etc... The only down part that some people might see is gas mileage and the stiffness of the ride, but for me its only the gas mileage.
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From: Colorado Springs
Originally Posted by 04EVO
These cars are simply amazing, most cars that can cause this much excitement cost a lot more. I have a 92 talon turbo and it can't even touch the evo.
The ride can be rough on bumpy roads but you'll get use to it. I also dont like how fast I put miles on it either but thats just because I can't stop driving it.
The ride can be rough on bumpy roads but you'll get use to it. I also dont like how fast I put miles on it either but thats just because I can't stop driving it.
I am curious about the specifics of your claim of 92 turbo talon < Evo. Not that I am disagreeing with you as I have not driven an Evo yet. I am curious about the specifics. Is it the sensitivity of the steering wheel? Weight distribution? It can't be power since the engines are basicly the same. Are you comparing stock to stock? Have you upgraded your suspension components in either car?
Sorry to ask so many questions, but I am considering "upgrading" my talon to an evo. (my talon has upgraded everything and stroked to 2.4L)
strike
Originally Posted by FWDninja
Compared to your previous cars or other cars you've driven...how do you like your Evo?
Originally Posted by FWDninja
How would you rate the aftermarket for the Evo VIII on a scale from 1 - 10? (10 the best)
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Any major things you dislike about the car?
Originally Posted by FWDninja
BTW, I drive a Nissan Spec-V SE-R ... I was going to drop a turbo in it but seems like too much of a hassle to pay 4 grand for it
sell it and upgrade to a real car
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by FWDninja
Hey guys - many of you probably don't know me - I'm a noob here...but I'm just trying to get some information because I am probably going to eventually become an evo owner and I want to know...
Compared to your previous cars or other cars you've driven...how do you like your Evo?
How would you rate the aftermarket for the Evo VIII on a scale from 1 - 10? (10 the best)
Any major things you dislike about the car?
BTW, I drive a Nissan Spec-V SE-R ... I was going to drop a turbo in it but seems like too much of a hassle to pay 4 grand for it
Compared to your previous cars or other cars you've driven...how do you like your Evo?
How would you rate the aftermarket for the Evo VIII on a scale from 1 - 10? (10 the best)
Any major things you dislike about the car?
BTW, I drive a Nissan Spec-V SE-R ... I was going to drop a turbo in it but seems like too much of a hassle to pay 4 grand for it
That $4 grand you wanted to spend on your Spec-V, that could get you a **** load of mods on the EVO.
Let's see what $4 grand gets you...
3"turboback exhaust=$600
3"intake pipe=$120
Walboro 255 fuel pump=$100
MBC=$50
Autometer BG=$60
Autometer EGT=$150
SAFCII=$300
Greddy Type S BOV= $150
ACT 2600=$600
Fidanza flywheel=$300
Total=$2,430 and counting. This setup will get you atleast 280-310 AWHP.
Catch my drift...