SCI magazine Review
Evo 9 fanboys, how many more articles do you need to read before you accept the fact that the X is the all around better car. I mean look, the 9 is badass, but it's ugly, in a boy racer kind of way (so is my sti, so take no offense), and has no level of refinement. The new car may be heavier because of the chassis and beefier AWD system, but isn't that a worthwhile tradeoff for the improved handling performance, more "sports car" looks, and higher overall level of build quality and refinement?
Quite obvious he had no idea what he was doing .. which is really a waste to send someone as narrow minded as him to drive the car .. With S Sport mode, it will not hold gears if you're in AUTO mode .. that mode was designed for use with the paddleshift much like a NLTS everytime .. except NO HUMAN can shift at 8ms ..
Probably an obvious technology idiot .. since AFS has been around for a while .. especially in VWs, Audi, Mercedes etcetc ..
AFS = Adaptive Front Lighting System.. It changes the headlight beams to look in direction of turns .. Obviously nothing works for him ..
Probably an obvious technology idiot .. since AFS has been around for a while .. especially in VWs, Audi, Mercedes etcetc ..
AFS = Adaptive Front Lighting System.. It changes the headlight beams to look in direction of turns .. Obviously nothing works for him ..
Quite obvious he had no idea what he was doing .. which is really a waste to send someone as narrow minded as him to drive the car .. With S Sport mode, it will not hold gears if you're in AUTO mode .. that mode was designed for use with the paddleshift much like a NLTS everytime .. except NO HUMAN can shift at 8ms ..
Probably an obvious technology idiot .. since AFS has been around for a while .. especially in VWs, Audi, Mercedes etcetc ..
AFS = Adaptive Front Lighting System.. It changes the headlight beams to look in direction of turns .. Obviously nothing works for him ..
Probably an obvious technology idiot .. since AFS has been around for a while .. especially in VWs, Audi, Mercedes etcetc ..
AFS = Adaptive Front Lighting System.. It changes the headlight beams to look in direction of turns .. Obviously nothing works for him ..
I'd have to say though that it is good to hear that there is at least one editor out there that likes the 5 speed over the SST. Most of the articles that i've read on the X have been technical in nature, this one was far more subjective - sort-of refreshing to hear an enthusiasts opinion.
Sweet, I didn't know AFS was on the X. Thats pretty cool. Although, not to beat up on the guy's ignorance, he did state that none of the other Mitsu. reps understood what AFS does...I think that is way more disturbing.
I'd have to say though that it is good to hear that there is at least one editor out there that likes the 5 speed over the SST. Most of the articles that i've read on the X have been technical in nature, this one was far more subjective - sort-of refreshing to hear an enthusiasts opinion.
I'd have to say though that it is good to hear that there is at least one editor out there that likes the 5 speed over the SST. Most of the articles that i've read on the X have been technical in nature, this one was far more subjective - sort-of refreshing to hear an enthusiasts opinion.
..An Evo 5speed has nothing to be tested .. it has always been a given that the manual will perform .. It is the other things that everyone else is interested in .. the AWC, the SST, the AFS (
) etc .. as all these are new technologies that is supposed to make a good car better .. 
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Evo 9 fanboys, how many more articles do you need to read before you accept the fact that the X is the all around better car. I mean look, the 9 is badass, but it's ugly, in a boy racer kind of way (so is my sti, so take no offense), and has no level of refinement. The new car may be heavier because of the chassis and beefier AWD system, but isn't that a worthwhile tradeoff for the improved handling performance, more "sports car" looks, and higher overall level of build quality and refinement?
It X looks like a whale in comparison to the IX...which is what I don't like about it. Lines are better, yes. Roofline certainly does flow better, but the proportions make it look like the fat pig that it is.
Evo 9 fanboys, how many more articles do you need to read before you accept the fact that the X is the all around better car. I mean look, the 9 is badass, but it's ugly, in a boy racer kind of way (so is my sti, so take no offense), and has no level of refinement. The new car may be heavier because of the chassis and beefier AWD system, but isn't that a worthwhile tradeoff for the improved handling performance, more "sports car" looks, and higher overall level of build quality and refinement?
When I can live with ugly, don't care about refinements and 3540lbs is too much....no, I can't live with it.
Some will, no doubt. Best wishes, and as nice as the car is-its not for me.
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well, until you really get official reviews, nothing really means much.
When the IX first came out, I remember alot of ppl talking junk and saying they'd rather have the VIII and such.
I should be getting my X GSR in a week or so (Singapore) but over here, its advertised at 280BHP? I'll try a review on it as time comes
When the IX first came out, I remember alot of ppl talking junk and saying they'd rather have the VIII and such.
I should be getting my X GSR in a week or so (Singapore) but over here, its advertised at 280BHP? I'll try a review on it as time comes
well, until you really get official reviews, nothing really means much.
When the IX first came out, I remember alot of ppl talking junk and saying they'd rather have the VIII and such.
I should be getting my X GSR in a week or so (Singapore) but over here, its advertised at 280BHP? I'll try a review on it as time comes
When the IX first came out, I remember alot of ppl talking junk and saying they'd rather have the VIII and such.
I should be getting my X GSR in a week or so (Singapore) but over here, its advertised at 280BHP? I'll try a review on it as time comes