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Heavier isin't always worse (safety, interior, navigation, strenght), slower in the 1/4 yes not overall (some courses it beats the IX JDM spec and some courses it doesnt), less communicative meaning it will be more forgivable for mistakes you make giving you an edge over other drivers. At least thats what they say it's strenghts are in some of the reviews.
Before you X fanboys start ganging up on me, understand this: If only you guys could have the chance to own both a IX and a X. Drive one one day and the other the next day. Alternate daily for a good month. I'd love to hear what you guys would say after that experience.
Understand also that Mitsubishi reads these forums. They just might listen to our complaints and build the X that we want. I, for one, want an Evo Sportback RS version. The attached thumbnail is an image of the Concept Sportback.
There's one thing that I absolutely love about the X over the IX. That it's a safer car in a collision. The side impact protection specifically.
Understand also that Mitsubishi reads these forums. They just might listen to our complaints and build the X that we want. I, for one, want an Evo Sportback RS version. The attached thumbnail is an image of the Concept Sportback.
There's one thing that I absolutely love about the X over the IX. That it's a safer car in a collision. The side impact protection specifically.
Better side-impact protection is all I want for improved safety. I'm fine with my IX's front and back impact ratings. Think 997 GT3. Strong chassis that protects much better than the Evos of old, but still lightweight.
Last edited by EVO X Owner-2-B; Jan 11, 2008 at 08:38 AM.
I for one am glad to see the changes (minus the incredible weight gain). Unless I was driving my VIII on track or driving it in anger on the street I really didn't enjoy the experience. Stop and go traffic in this car gets old real quick. Maybe the X will address some of my complaints but I'm not sure yet because like everyone else on these freakin' boards, I haven't driven one yet!
Yes but the government isn't, hence the pedestrian frontal impact zone. And have you ever seen an Evo VIII-IX hit from the rear? They crumple like tinfoil.
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yeah i guess the evo will be safer and require less skill to drive and have more creature comforts but is that why anyone wants to buy an evo?....i mean if you want that there are alot better cars out there and they cost much less....like the honda accord or something....i mean ask yourself why did you buy an evo..cuz you wanted more performance, better handling, and a car that was more of a driver's car than your average car out there....right?....if not then there is no reason to buy an evo or any sports car for that matter...i mean that's why you buy a truck...to haul things around and such.....you buy an suv cuz you got lots of people to carry around and safety is a big priority cuz you have kids or whatever....i'm not saying these things aren't important cuz they are....but you don't buy an evo for safety, luxury, or things of this nature....you can find all of that in a better package such as a lexus, acura, or whatever
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Heavier isin't always worse (safety, interior, navigation, strenght), slower in the 1/4 yes not overall (some courses it beats the IX JDM spec and some courses it doesnt), less communicative meaning it will be more forgivable for mistakes you make giving you an edge over other drivers. At least thats what they say it's strenghts are in some of the reviews.
The X doesn't seem to know what it is, and tries to be everything at once. Is it a sophisticated performance vehicle for DD? Is it a hardcore rally car like its predecessors?
My question? Why should I buy a X? If I remember correctly, the jump from the VIII to the IX brought with it a bigger turbo and MIVEC. The jump to the X is giving us...a navigation system? A prettier interior? (we all know that's crucial when racing) A performance "increase" that's virtually negligible?
Why not just stick with the IX exactly? Or VIII for that matter?
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What's so hard to understand that pure sports cars don't sell anymore, even if they are great cars.
Look at what happened to the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, 3000GT, Firebird, Camaro, the list goes on and on. But I guess people would rather Mitsu kept up with the raw sports car feeling and had the line up be discontinued after the X.
Look at what happened to the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, 3000GT, Firebird, Camaro, the list goes on and on. But I guess people would rather Mitsu kept up with the raw sports car feeling and had the line up be discontinued after the X.
