I've got the oppurtunity to go to one of the 3 Japanese US Air Force bases for my follow-on assignment after Honduras and I've been looking at the EVO models on some Japanese websites. They seem to be priced right around the same as in the US, saw a couple IX's for $33k US, most of the VIII's were around $25k, and the VII's were around $14-$20k.

I've heard that the JDM models have different headlights, tails, and AYC. But what other differences are there? Perhaps someone has a site that explains differences? I've been searching and I can't find much info, just on USDM models.

Thanks!
Jason

 

i would get an r34 if i were going to be living in japan

http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news....subishi/1.html

 

Well, I don't want to take out a huge loan. Even the 99 GT-R's run around $35k minimum, depending where you look. Now an R34 GT-T (single turbo, RWD, no widebody) can be had for around $15k, most of them I've seen and been in are used for drift cars.

Thanks for the link, checking it out now!

 

Ok no R-34 for you .. but how about S15 .. used is only around 13k to 20k ... 6 speed twin turbo FR .... sure you going to drift like a dog =)




or ..... well lots of choices you got in Japan ....







Evoegg - I want GT-R but I got an Evo8

 

You are mostly right, the S15 SpecR has a single T28 turbo, other than that you are right on. They are great cars, I've driven a few, but I'm very partial to AWD, and even more partial to DSM's (and EVO's).

The EVO VII is looking like a good option right now, but I'm not gonna get ahead of myself. I've still got a little over a year until I get there.

 

how about R33 ??














Evoegg - I want GT-R but I got an Evo8

 

Shiiiit .. did I say twin turbo ?? man my bad coz my friend has it with HKS custom twin turbo kit ... heheheee.... well Used EvoVII isnt too expensive in Japan right ??
















Evoegg - I want GT-R but I got an Evo8

 

Yeah, the R33 GT-R is an option, can be had for less than $20k no problem, about the same price as the EVO VII.

I like playing in the mud and snow, and the EVO's just seem to be a little bit better for all-weather conditions. Especially if I end up living in northern Japan, snows alot. I haven't driven an R34 or R33, but I've driven a few R32's and they just don't inspire the same confidence that the EVO does in adverse weather. Perhaps it's how the torque is distributed

Oh, and also I'm pretty sure I want a 4 door, I'm getting older (26), probably gonna end up married soon enough, and a 4 door would be a better bet. I've been driving DSM's forever, and I'm ready to move on to a bigger car. Also, I would get a Skyline if I wanted to make some monster power and modify the hell out the car, which I really don't. I'll be perfectly happy with ~350hp, which is just a couple simple bolt-ons away for either car.

 

well Evo 7 is good ..... I think since you are going to become a family man.. Evo is better than GT-R =) coz GT-R is kinda scary when you hit the gas too hard .. well sure it is fine for you but its going to be scary for your family =) I used to drive R32 and R33 when I used to work as car dealer .............. and believe me .. once you got GT-R .. you will sure going to mod them with every penny in your pocket.. =)









Good luck my friend .. and let us know more about hows your life in Japan.



Evoegg - I want GT-R but I got an Evo8

 

agh r-34.. you only live once...

 

you speak the truth. I want one so bad.....but I don't know if I can justify the purchase. Depending how much the price on R34 GT-R's drops in the next 18months I probably could afford one. I would have to get between $15k-$20k on a loan though.....I've got pretty good credit and USAA offers good rates on loans, so I might be able to pull it off. We'll see, if the insurance cost isn't any different than the Evo, I might just do it.