let me be the first


GET BOTH you neeeeeeed them.

 

If GT500 is your dream car, then get that.

 

This guy lives in Florida so he really doesn't have to worry that much about the elements.

 

The Mustang sounds better. It's faster. It has massive gobs of low-end torque the Evo doesn't. It feels physically larger and more ponderous. The weight difference is obvious. Relative to ordinary cars, it handles on rails. Relative to the Evo, it might as well be a pickup truck. It has a live rear axle that's a reasonable facsimile of IRS until the road becomes rough. Then it feels like a wagon.

To me, if you're going to buy a Mustang, the best choice is a GT with the Bullitt package. It has the best interior, the best exterior, the best suspension tuning, it weighs far less than the supercharged models, and it sounds glorious. And it's not as if 320 HP isn't enough to light up the tires.

Then you can add the supercharger yourself for $6000 later. Not only would it cost less than the GT500 package, the Kenne Belle units are of the same type you'd get on a Ford GT or a Mercedes SLR-McLaren. Lots of high end, lots of low end, and far more efficient than the Roots design Ford used in the GT500.

The point is, $45K is a lot for a Mustang. As an inexpensive V8 ponycar, the Mustang is brilliant, but there's only so much it can be polished before the value equation disappears. $45K is Corvette money. It's 335i with an ECU modification money. And of course, Evo money with the same ECU changes and $5000 in the trunk.

Test-drive them all.

 

i will never ever choose ford over an evo! period.
if you do good luck!
gas prices.
uncomfortable passengers.
lacking cornering speed.
think about it. completely different cars.

 

Wow didn't know they were that close in price only 4 grand difference. Hmmm, for 4 grand you could make the evo mr close or match a gt500 in acceleration, not highway pulls though. But you will get a car that hangs a hell of alot better in the twisty stuff. Plus you get much better recaro seats and a cleaner looking interior and sweet shifting sst tranny.

The gt500 is very nose heavy also due to the iron block and supercharger, thing handles like a pig. If you want a mustang that's fast and handles well, I would look into a roush gt. Look up the top gear video where they test them head to head.

 

save yourself the trouble and get a Geo Metro it might not be fast or cool but its a GEO!

 

evo the mustang is bad *** but for the money its not worth it.

 

A friend I work with owns a GT500. Its nice but not for me. In the rain though I will take my Evo. The Shelby looks a lot faster than it is.

 

Consider warranty when making a selection! Mitsubishi sucks at standing up for their products... at least here in Puerto Rico! Some examples: Brembos peeling, 4th gear grind at 12K miles, corrosion spots under spoiler, transfers, etc. Good luck with he dealers to get them replaced/corrected!

My IX was my last Evo... by the way... they are not selling well here!

If you are going to drop 40K or more consider that as part of your investment!

Just my 0.02!

 

Well...

You are asking on an EVO forum so is that an indication of your decision?

Only you can answer that question! It depends on so many factors.

1) Is it gonna be your only car? IE DD/ Weekend special/ Track car/ Auto X/ Drag racer.
2) How much money are you willing to spend?
3) Why not both cars?
4) Do you really want other people to make decisions regarding the expenditure of your money for you?


-Nate

 

2nd... Mitsu does not stand by there warranties and will try at all costs to VOID it if you own an EVO.

The IX doesn't sell well here because most people are asking ridiculous prices for their cars.

Statistacly cars are never good investments...

-Nate