I'm new to the forums and joined because I was told they are a good place to find used cars, I'm looking at an evo 8 or a 9, and know that mivec and the turbo is the biggest difference, is there anything that could push me more towards one vs the other? I want something mostly for the weekends so I don't care about economy or stiffness in the suspension

 

Besides what you have mentioned, The Evo IX came with 10 more horsepower from the factory (285). The steering wheel's 3 alloy 'spokes' are now black, The seating material on the IX has been updated, no more blue inserts. And of course the front bumper...

 

Is one easier to work on than another? I know they both have the 4g63

 

drive both, pick one. if both stock your butt wont be able to tell much difference.

 

Evo 8 if you want fully built.
Evo 9 if you're going for a semi built daily

 

'Tis true! But finding them in "stock" condition is not easy.

 

I'd say evo IX

 

They're the same car except for MIVEC (variable intake valve timing), and the 2005 8 has ACD like the 9.

 

Is there any way I can find stockish forms of either in the for sale section, I've found several but they already have mods on them.

 

Wait for a stockish one to come up for sale...

 

Obviously I'm bias, but I prefer the front bumper and interior enough on the IX that I wouldn't want an 8 (if I had the choice).

 

Thanks for the help everybody. I prefer the 9 looks wise, but all I find is the Mr, and I want the 5 speed. I just wasn't sure if mivec and the ACD is worth it at higher power levels

 

i thought i read that the VIII and IX have different front diffs? not sure, though. i've never owned an VIII

 

I'd say Evo 8. It's a lot easier to make it an Evo 9 than if you got an Evo 9 and wanted other parts. I've seen people make Evo 8's practically Evo 9's lol

 

um. wut?