I like the ix as well but I had an 03 VIII and upgraded(not really) to an 05 VIII MR so I figure its time to skip a generation and go with the X. If only I had the cash for the new skyline but with kids, a wife and a mortgage it aint gonna happen plus I need 4 doors.

 

UMMM, the body for your EVO is a regular lancer body, just with more braces and welds.

On this topic, I'm on both sides of the fence. I believe that the EVO always evolves and that the X will be better. But then again, the IX body and motor are so great, and there is a possiblitly that the X might not be better.

Anyways, this is how I am dealing with the problem. I went and got a IX and I'm gonna wait for the second production year of the X and if it is the ****, then I will buy one, but Im keepin the IX, too.

 

^^ Dont blame ya. Im keeping my 03 as well. I know the IX's better than the VIII but I love this car cant part with it.

 

I thought about letting my evo go, but right now I just can't do it. Especially if they're gonna become a rarity. I mean the 8's and 9's are so sexy and they're gonna ruin it. So I wanna keep the sexy one.

 

Where in NJ does the buyer live; if you don't mind me asking.

I saw two silver Evo's this afternoon in the my area (Matawan area).

Could this be the new owner of your car?


Hang in there.

I'm sure there will be many other cars between now and when the Evo X is released that will tempt you.

 

Those are common platforms because they are the same companies. toyota owns lexus, as does honda->acura, It's just a marketing issue, where those names acura and lexus don't exsist anywhere but the US. sharing platforms is like ford sharing with mazda and haundi using mitsu stuff, the parent company chrysler owns the whole or parts of mercedes, jeep, dodge, eagle, ect and thus shares platforms.

like the old days 2g eclipse none turbo had the dodge neon 420A engine,

 

It was an out of state buyer and I am sure I will be tempted but this time I am going to hold out and wait till the 08 models come out.

 

ugggghhh i know how you feel i sold my baby but at least im not in a 3 lol just playin man

 

I feel your pain, I just sold my 05 MR as well

but I got even less, school is a pain, and not working = no EVO

......soon though, smiles will be on my face when I'm taking on ramps at 70mph

 

For the O.P.. If you already sold your car, you must not have been happy with it? Maybe an evo is not for you.. Just a thought. I would have waited til the car actually came out before ditching my evo. (If I even wanted a X)

 

No, the OTS was right... it's one year. The Evo X is slated for a 2007 fall release.
You are surely misinformed. Platform sharing has been going on for years and years to come, as it's very cost-worthy.

Honda > Acura
Toyota > Lexus > Scion
Mazda > Ford > Volvo
Nissan > Infiniti > Renault
Chrsyler > Mercedes
BMW > Mini
Mitsubishi > Hyundai > Dodge
VW > Audi > Lambo

and the list goes on, so it's nothing new and I suggest you stop crying. Far as engine wise, mitsubishi will be using and engineering there own world engine for the Evo X in japan. Dodge, nor Hyundai will be using the 4B11 engine in there car, as the Evo X will still use a 2.0L engine, dodge and hyundai smallest engine will be 2.4L's. So how do you figure you choose the last best evo before the american market killed? American market killed? The car isn't even out yet and it's killed? Sounds like you have no proof to your claim, so it's pretty much BS to me. I understand this is your opinion, but its very vague and skewed.
Lexus is in Japan, and Acura is in China.

 

At the moment the Evo isnt for me, however in a year or two the X will be right for me...just a thought!