One thing to consider is where to get your car serviced.Evo's are great no question but in some parts of the country there are no dealerships.I am not saying to take your car to the dealership all the time but for basic stuff servicing recalls etc,this is an important issue to people who value their time and I'm sure everyone does.Subaru is incredibly popular so there are alot of dealerships there are also alot of tuners because of this they cater to WRX and Sti guys.Tuners for evo's are alot more rare a few famous tuners in Norcal where I live they have STOPPED tuning evo's,because the market just isn't there.So you should consider this because the Evo is a high performance car and you want to keep it running well.

 

It took me a year to build my car. Order a part. Wait a week. Find another part I need. Wait another week.There was no way to get any parts in a reasonable amount of time. That has been my biggest complaint about working on it.

 

You only live one. Get the Evo. Don't let times go by. There's no other car like it.

 

Thanks to everyone for their feedback! I see people on both sides of the fence here, but in the end you're right. You only live once . My wife drives an SUV and plans to go full size for her next car, so we can use that for long trips. I would only use the evo for driving kids around town. Lots of back roads on the way to work. Can't wait!

 

It is a practical car, i have a family of 5 that can fit in the evo x. I do wish the gas tank was larger and the rear seats folded down but i can live with that.

 

I have a 3yr and 6mo old.
double stroller in evo x trunk. Soft bags/backpacks are a must to fill the holes.




Might be tight with SSS stock sub in this area.

 

40 years old. Married with 2 kids. One's four and the other is eight months. I've had my ralliart for just over 4 years and just traded it in on my Evo a few weeks ago. Loosing the rear fold down seat was not an issue sense I have two cars seats there 24/7 anyways. The trunk space Is small but manageable. Owning the Evolution is the best purchase I have ever made. It brings a smile to my face and keeps me entertained. If you can afford the car then get it. Family comes first. My wife drives an Outlander and when we as a family do anything together we would rarely take my car anyway. I think that's how it is for most family's..... Get the car and enjoy it.

 

Chris Rock said it best....."you can drive a car with your feet if you want to, that doesn't make it a good idea."

 

Lmfao,too true

 

awesome car, not that many out there compared to subi's and very practical. I drive mine year round and have not had any maintenance issues in 45K miles with the MR. Since they don't make them anymore I doubt there will be much depreciation going on..

 

This is not a hardcore race ready car... jesus give me a break.
This is a mildly tuned lancer with possibilities- no where close to a dedicated track or race car.
Now my TTRS that is on another level...

 

 

Lol I guess- still calling the EVO a 'hardcore race ready car' is pretty funny. Other than needing another 100 whp/TQ, stiffer suspension, better tires, lighter wheels.. I guess you are right.


Maybe you just exaggerated or misspoke.. cheers!

 

just in short:i

help to understand your car, which clearly you have no idea what you are driving. Those things you mentioned, doesn't make a race car, not even close. Maybe in your mind.

First and fore most, you should understand what it does mean "race car".
Just going around tracks with a hooked up car, it doesn't mean you have a race car.

Race cars are inspected and build by "rules" cars.
Not every car made equal. Some is slower then others out of box. (like your TT RS is faster then a base X, but that doesn't mean by far the X is not build for racing, in fact the X base is faster then the standard/base TT. Equal comparison would be the FQ 360 or FQ400 to the TT RS for speed) Even though the TT RS is a true touring race car, and on track I think should be always faster then a X, it doesn't rules out the X being build as a hard core race car.
Example in rally, what Evolution X build for, the TT will never be as fast as the X rally car. Different cars different purposes, but both build in racing in mind.

Many times cars build and engineered for racing. Best proof is for that the homologation document of the car. Look it up if you don't know what is that.


But I help you with a first step.
-lesson one,
- any car build to be homologated , means it does meet the FIA racing standards = approved for Pro racing. Not only for rally, Any FIA ruled and sanctioned racing event.
Hence the car build for Pro racing.

so here is the "mildly tuned lancer" FIA approved homologation document for the Lancer Evolution X.

Start with this to learn about your car:
http://www.ralliart.com/content/dam/...ancerEvo10.pdf

then here is your audi TT Cup car homologation document ( I am not sure the TT RS is actually approved and homologated for racing, if not then your TT RS is actually further a way from being a race car then the Evo):
http://www.audi-motorsport.com/conte...Cup_150429.pdf

 

hmm. you got a lot of time on your hands.
anyway, thanks for the reply. have a great day!