I disagree. It is a high performance consumer vehicle, with Mitsubishi's mind of expanding and broadening the market for more consumers, and they themselves have stated that they want to draw in consumers from higher up vehicle brands. Therefore, issues like rattling etc is completely relevant.

Not everyone's car is as sick as yours Rob =]
Yea consumers can autocross, they can track etc.. it doesn't mean some don't drive it often or daily, and want to live with the car as well. I do agree though, given Mitsubishi's track record, that if you want a car with better overall quality, the Evo is probably not the car for you.

 

I would still get one just to daily drive.

 

Whatever you want to call it, I've seen similar reports and they've helped me make my decision. I'm getting an VIII which, after two other owners and 43K miles, has an interior which looks brand new, very few rattles if any, and has been perfectly maintained in every way.

Getting an 05 SSL GSR; picking it up this week. I would've gotten a IX but they're priced higher and I plan on a turbo upgrade at some point anyway, so the extra cost can't be justified.

 

Got that right

 

Perhaps because the less vocal majority here isn't having any problems with their X.

 

well , i agree with you in this one. I do see your point and i think is legit. I do think my wife audi A6 rattles too . Just for the record...
Thanks for the compliment though.

this is for others:
I'm only saying is , looking for rattles and so, in the car what clearly made for other ideas then DD. IS just a bit too much.
WHen you walk in the dealer you should know what you get into.
And not blame the car , because your poor choice you made when you got it.

For that money what the EVo cost you can have a world most quiet car/BUICK/
Sure you will be left on the track to breath other cars dust...
But look at the bright side, will be painless since there will be a very quiet race for you without any rattle, fact you can hear your own breathing when you inhale other car dust on the track...

Its your choice.

 

Some of the finest performance cars, perhaps, but guess what? My S2000 didn't rattle, creak, or groan. It didn't have interior pieces fall off. It didn't have any issue with fit and finish inside.

Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys seem to be able to live without rattles, buzzes, and poor fitment for a long time. There's no reason other manufacturers (exotic or not) can't do the same thing.

Heck, a Nissan Versa doesn't buzz and rattle.

The difference is in the details. As "hardcore" as an Evo X is, it's no more hardcore than an S2000. The proper use of clips, adjusting design fits (reduced contact between parts that are probably going to buzz or move), and general part rigidity (or lack thereof, where suitable) all play a part.

That's half the reason I'm finding it hard to replace my S2000 with anything. For similar money, I can't find much that is as solidly built and reliable. I have to pay a lot more to get a car that will last as long and still offer the same grins and performance on a day-to-day basis without killing me on fit/finish and general "minor details" that get tiresome.

 

http://s2000.com/forums/new-s2000-co...or-rattle.html

"The S2000's cabin is small in every conceivable direction. Pop the top and you trade one problem for another; the metal roof catches rattle incessantly, just inches behind your head."

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/honda-s2000/

ETC.

I would not open Evo X vs other car thread in here. If you want it there is another thread already.

Rob

 

Coming from an S2000 I personally think the car is a rip off in today's car market. You get very little car for the money reliable or not, it really depends how much one values fun.

Rather than getting any that are 06+ and paying $20+K for what is realistically a 10 year old Honda I'd find a ancient AP1 and get 90% of the car for 1/4 the price. You can then buy the fancy center console/door cards/etc from the AP2 LoL.

And to the guy above those are 2 pretty horrible examples you linked. But then again after owning one I completely agree with the 2nd review link.

 

I agree the evo X may not be the best Quality, but i'm with robevo. You dont buy a evo by accident. You dont go in the dealer for a lancer and roll out with a Evo. I live in an apartment I can only have one car at this point. my MR has a decent interior, Is pretty fast(tuned), handles awesome, I track it every so often, put kid in back, Drive 4 adults to dinner. I paid 34,000 0% , please tell me what I could have that would cover my needs. I have not kept a car over 50,000 in 15 years so I'll let the next guy worry about the rattles

 

Wow, your S2000 was rattle free...Guess what, so is my X. Does that mean that every X is rattle free, or that every S2000 is? No, just the same as our 911 turbo has tons of rattles around the center console and my buddy's 911 doesn't. There are always going to be inconsistencies from one car to the next, even when they are the same model, because manufacturing tolerances will always vary slightly.

It's the same reason why you can take two identical cars and put them on the dyno only to find that one makes 20 whp more than the other with the same mods. One engine's happy, while the other knocks like crazy with the same tune. The point that I'm trying to make is that I think your experience is a little narrow scoped to be making such broad, conclusive statements. Next time, try to step outside of your own personal experiences to take other people's into account, or at the very least, do some research on the subject first.

 

Amen!!!

 

The latches are not locked or closed when the top is down. Of course they would potentially rattle. That said, mine never did so maybe he was doing something wrong.

Not sure what you wanted to point out in the second link but it doesn't talk about rattles or buzzes. The S2000 holds up very well over time in terms of interior fit.

It isn't a perfect car by any means but it does not generally have the issues this thread discusses.

 

Sure, but I'm hearing about it regularly. This isn't the first I've heard and it won't be the last.

What I can look at is the general trend. The general trend with Evos, including this one, is that it isn't really screwed together that well inside.

Seat belt guides coming out of seats, rattles, buzzes, etc, etc.

Narrow scoped? I'm seeing quite a few comments about rattles and buzzes and rubbing sounds for different reasons. I know the internet is going to have more comments about problems than good things, in general, and so I weight that into my research.

That's why I'm here - to do research. The fact that you're so quick to dismiss this guy's information and experience seems to indicate that you're as narrowminded as you accuse me of being.

However, this car has been out in Lancer form for quite a while. The interior parts should have been sorted by now. They don't appear to be and it makes me pretty leery.

No need to get all huffy. I'm just stating that it's possible to build a performance car without the niggling issues. Doesn't mean I don't still think the Evo X is a fantastic car that does almost everything well.

 

Hondas rattle, most cars do and pretty well all cars with firm, performance suspension will over time. It's just a grass is greener thing. Although I must say that the premium brands such as Audi and Lexus in particular seem to maintain a very quiet cabin over the years.