Silva,

You can do a few upgrades on a IX, but not many. You won't be able to get heated seats, or remote start, or rain sensing wipers . . . but through the aftermarket you CAN get Defi gauges (that have the startup sequence), a double-din touchscreen headunit with Navi and Bluetooth connectivity, in-cabin adjustable coilovers (Tein w/ EDFC, or Tanabe's w/ TEAS), leather trim or real carbon fiber dash trim, and (I believe) even cruise control. But, as previously stated --- the car wasn't built with luxury in mind, so you'll still have a slightly noisy cabin, a stiff ride, and plenty of attention from fart-can honda wanna-be's.

I'd still recommend an Evo, though. These cars are a BLAST. Seriously.

 

suggestions would be SSL package (Sun Sound and Leather), orbital double din kit w/ navigation (if you can find one) and... well thats about it

if not go get an S4, 335xi or any other number of more luxurious/less performance AWD cars out there

 

STi's have a more luxury filling if you haven't already drove one..

 

Get a X they heard all the complaints and turned it into an imitation bmw.

 

get the lexus. an evo just isnt for you.

 

You are so right on that. I guess I would have to go with the Lexus and maybe save enough to purchase a MR down the road as 2nd ride.

Thanks everyone for your insight, greatly appreciated

 

i think of the evo as a 15 k car with a 15 k drivetrain and nothing else and if you wan luxury dont get the evo but if you want great handling and great power and dont care about the inside then evo is perfect

 

Interesting, why can't you install a remote start on the evo? I know you can install a aftermarket engine push button start but i dont know if you can install a remote keyless entry (unlocks when your near the car and allows you to start ignition)...If I have the skills to do it, I would. I be the first to have in cabin tech on par with the lexus ( just close enough ) :P

 

STi's arent bad, I'm just not digging the exterior looks...BTW i read somewhere that the 2006 evo has keyless entry, is this true?

 

you bought the wrong car bro... lol.. The EVO is an econo car built for rallying purposes. The reason why we(consumers) even have a crack at owning one... is that these rally cars need to be production cars to be legitimate entries.
Now, trying to mod the interior to mimic a Lexus? never gonna happen. Lexus/BMW/MB spend alot of money on their cabins to be where they are... its not a quick "fix" Its got fail written all over it... like the Hondas w/ the Louis Vutton headliners and leather interior. Fancy? NOT...

The X is alot closer to what you need... Luxury and Performance? there is a list of other cars that belong in that category. The EVO is definately not included.

Take the EVO for what it is. Raw performance rally car. W/ all its noises, squeaks, and imperfections... but the drivetrain is what this car is all about.

Luxury was never Mitsubishi's goal w/ the EVO... sorry dood...

 

I've never even heard of half of the stuff you mentioned. Get the Lexus!

The STI does have better climate control than the Evo but it's not luxury either.

 

in the evo u sacifice luxury for power and in the lexus u sacrifice power for luxury

 

Just buy an Audi or BMW if you want luxury with some performance sprinkled in.

 

by keyless entry u mean the little remote thing that unlocks all the doors for you then yes

 

You are wrong about the remote start. I have had it for 3 months and it works fantastic.