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What other cars are comparable to the Evo IX's overall performance?

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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Question What other cars are comparable to the Evo IX's overall performance?

Hey everyone...

I was doing some thinking. We all know that the Evolution 9 is a beast of a car, especially with modding. I had one for awhile and am ready to move on to another car. I cannot figure out what car will be able to replace it to its standards though. I have a simple question that I cannot find the answer to:

Are there any cars out there in general that can compete with a modded (or stock I guess ) IX in acceleration and handling (especially acceleration)?

Obviously there are cars that can, but I am talking within its price range. Thousands more is still acceptable, but Im not talking about tens and tens of thousands more. I just can't figure out anything that is comparable that I like.

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PS - I was thinking about a WRX/STi but it isnt as much as a beast of a car. I was also thinking about an Elise but the thing just doesnt have any ***** in a straight line. Nothing has convinced me yet. Need more ideas...
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Nothing Dollar for Dollar can compete with the EVO IMO.. On the street atleast!!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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The STi is right there as the differences are very minor and the BMW 135 is close and easily modable.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Audi s4
BMW 335i/xi
lotus exige
STi
BMW m3 e46

Accel...
03/04 SVT cobra(mustang)
any LSx body car
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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C5 Z06 will kill a stock Evo on the drag strip or on a road course. A C6 will do the same. Stock-for-stock, the recent Mustang Mach 1 or any other LSx-powered car will post comparable 1/4-mile times. The Terminator Cobras would be a bit faster with far greater mod potential.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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thats a 70 thousand dollar car^^^
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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C5 Z06 will kill a stock Evo on the drag strip or on a road course. .
but it cost twice as much so it kinda defeats the purpose
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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but it cost twice as much so it kinda defeats the purpose
What are you talking about? You're thinking of a C6 Z06. A C5 Z06 can be had in good condition with reasonable mileage in the low $30s. The C5 is the previous generation of Corvette.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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What are you talking about? You're thinking of a C6 Z06. A C5 Z06 can be had in good condition with reasonable mileage in the low $30s. The C5 is the previous generation of Corvette.
This is true. Keep it coming guys!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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ooops,i miss read your post....yeah a c5Zo6 or even an FRC can be a monster,but it wont hang with the evo on a road corse


im thinking about selling my evo for a 99 FRC, LSX FTW!!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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If you want a more street friendly ride go with the STI. With mild mods they put down good power and won't break the bank. Plus you'll be keeping your AWD, and lose a little turbo-lag. Otherwise why fix what ain't broke ? Of course I should be the last one to talk about trading up cars ... I've done it enough myself.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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If you want to step up your game..RS4 same awd pull, more creature comforts.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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well...if money isnt that bigg of an issue......theres always the R35....
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an evo 8
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Screw it, get another Evo. LOL.
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