Cheaper: WRX, SRT-4, Ralliart Lancer
Similar: STI, 350z, S2000,
More Expensive: MR (when it comes out), M3, Vette, 911, Viper

 

here is my list:

cheaper---Integra type R. 9k redline, and i think is a very good handling FWD car
similar---S2K. again the high redline VTEC engine....plus the go cart like handling.
more---it would be a 360 modena...cause its a ferrari and what are the chances that an average person can afford one?

 

1. Cheaper

WRX

2. Similar price range

STi. GTI R32

3. More expensive.

911 Carrera turbo.


notice: all 4wd.

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I agree ^^^^^
Now that I've driven 4wd I can't see myself going back to front or rear wheel drive. There's no comparison.

 

Cheaper: new: WRX -> fun plus AWD.
SRT-4 -> fun
used: 99 GSX, Audi S4 -> AWD b!tch

Similar: R32, STI, G35, 350Z, Forester 2.5 XT
R32-> easier car to live with then Evo, but not as fast.
STI -> The next best thing
G35 -> Sexy
350Z-> Hot
Forester -> If I had a family and still wanted to go fast.

More: Mercedes E55 (pure luxury and it runs 12s bone stock)

 

i guess no one likes camaros or firebirds here lol, u can get z28/ss camaros fr like 7-8grand now and they run high 13's or so stock.

and what about a Miata with either an engine swap or turbo. those handle amazingly well and they look really nice. i think i'd take one over an s2k.

more expensive: McLaren F-1 (no contest...u know u would take it to) realisticly a Z06/Viper

cheaper: miata, srt-4, ralliart lancer, 95-98 cavalier z24(they are decently fast wiht the 2.4 twin cam dohc, i got smoked by one, 2-3 car lengths by 40 mph) and a 90-99 eclipse GSX/GS-T, u know they can be fast...we all do.

same price the sti, yadda yadda.

 

Cheaper: Supra drift car with 3S-GTE

Similar price: Custom Infinity G35 coupe with RB26DETT and ATTESA 4WD

More Expensive: Mercedes-Benz CLK GT-R

And yes, before anyone says it, I know I'm crazy.

 

Cheaper: RSX-S -> Definately a sexy *** car with little money.
240SX -> Drifter
WRX
300zx

Same: WRX STI
S2k
G35 - 350z - RX8

More: NISSAN SKYLINE R34 GTR
SUPRA TT
BMW m5 m3
SL55 AMG
NSX

ALLOUT : Carrera GT
F1
360 Modena
Lambo

CARS = my opinion

 

I'm floored no one has said Z06 yet. Nothing even comes close to the performance for the money. You have to compare it to $75k-$150k cars for the performance to be even. The M3, while an AWESOME car, when compared to the Z06 strictly in perfomance - even handling - isn't even *close*. Not even in the same ballpark.

Cheaper: Probably an SRT-4 or WRX.

Same price: STi

More Expensive: Z06, M3, Viper SRT-10, 911 TT, 360 Modena.

 

Cheaper: 1st gen DSM with MODS!
Similar: 2nd gen DSM with more MODS!
Expensive : a first or second gen DSM ROCKET!

hahaha on a serious note id say:

WRX

G35/350Z or IS 300 maybe STi


Viper, basically every high performance car with an unlimited budget!

 

Cheaper - Audi S4 2.7T used, awd, 5.5sec 0-60, luxury, pantie dropper.

Same - 350Z - RWD, 5.5sec 0-60, sporty styling, Z heritage, pantie dropper.

more - Lotus Elise, S2000, S4 V8, M3, 911 Turbo, Lambo Gallardo -why not LOL

 

The original poster was looking for alternatives to the Evo, and stated in his 3rd post that he does not want a 2 seater. The Z06 is an awesome car, it just doesn't fit the criteria the original poster was asking for.

All the ridiculous suggestions here completely ignore that he is cross comparing an Evo. If he had $175,000 for a 360 Modena, I don't think he'd be considering an Evo for his only car. Even the (used) M5 I suggested was a big stretch, but it's bar none the best saloon normal money can buy.

 

good point.

I don't want a two seater as a daily driver; it just doesn't seem too practical or cost efficient.

so WSB, can I also have your input on your choice of alternatives?

 

Cheaper: I have to go with a Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Edition.... you just have to love the heritage there. Fast little car that handles as well, or maybe better than anything else out there.

Same Price Range: This may not count (as it is 5,000 more on the sticker) Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... don't hate... in a straight line that car is just mean... and you have to love the sound of the car. 390 Horses, and suede leather inserts on the seats... sweet ride...

More Expensive: Seriously?? Do you want a real answer?? If I had to spend more money!.... This is what I would do.... 2-3 CARS!! ... I would never give up my EVO entirely... so I would get my EVO, and then I would get myself an old '71 Monte Carlo SS and restore it to the utmost. Good Ol' American Muscle to go along with my rice ... and if I still needed to spend more! Toyota Prius... because you know I would spend way too much in gas already on the two above.

Sorry... I couldn't bring myself to say something truly ridiculous on this last one like... an Enzo... or McLaren... let's dream, but be realistic

Cheers

 

Fun thread

Cheaper: SRT-4 ... just a great bang for the buck(I had a neon for years, and it was great) or WRX Wagon (love wagons styling, and always prefer AWD)

Same: Golf R-32... I had a golf way back, always a VW fan, first car was a 64 squareback.....and its a REALLY NICE CAR.... or STI. Much respect for STis. 300HP is always ok.

More expensive: 993 (911) C4S, midnight blue, black leather. Or 2006 C4S because looks like they are doing the smaller headlights again like the 993. When my wife divorces me and runs off with some rich, handsome movie star, I am gonna ask her to buy me one of these as a parting gift.

If I get rich, I will keep the Evo and drive the hell out of (as I do) on dirt, snow, gravel and tarmac, and get a C4S for when I feel like pretending I have class and style. And the ol' trusty forester and datsun truck will stay... I like them also..... Just want to add the C4S to the flock.