Wow, sad statements indeed. Chalk up another one to peer pressure.

I guess I should count myself as being lucky, since I outgrew that kind of thought process in high school...

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Just a fact of the world we live in, it's not who you are it is who you are perceived to be.

Assume that you are 30 something or perhaps 40 something, hell even late 20 something. You have a corporate job, business admin, programmer, salesmen whatever. You pull up to a business function or pick up clients. What you drive says a world about who you are. What people will see with an Evo (admitedly wrong) is a suped up (they won't know riced) 4 banger with a giant wing on it. If you are in your 30s or later you just commited careeracide. If you are picking up clients you could well have lost your company business. Pull up in almost anything else, RX-8, 350z, IS 250 and no one will bat an eye.

 

That is why I would never choose to be in a career where I would potentially have to kowtow to other people's opinions and also why I don't deal with people who would judge a book by its cover, so-to-speak. I don't take that kind of ish from anyone, not my peers, not my boss ... no-one, period. I guess in that sense my car does say a lot about me, because when it comes rumbling up the street it says loud and clear, "here I am, and I don't care what you think..."

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I think that is incredibly superficial. You purchase a car because you want to impress people, please grow up. If you are good at your job, people will respect you regardless what car you drive and what you wear.

I am happy with my car. I think it looks good but I did not buy it to impress other people.

 

I have to tell but however old you are you need to grow up. I am a very successful Sales rep with the one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the US and I have never had a problem with driving my Evo. It takes more than what you drive to define a person or his career. You sell yourself no matter what the job or product and if you can do that you can drive up in a Hyundai and it wont matter. This is a lesson I will hope you will one day learn. On a side note everyone that has ever gone for a ride in my Evo who was unsure of how it looked has been blown away with it capabilities.

 

the evo X will have no frontmount IC?

 

LOL.. best post of the thread!! defends both gens and says it all.

 

That may well be the case but most 1st impressions are lasting. I didn't say I agree with it just believe its the way a large portion of America thinks.

A good salesmen can sell anything and I'm sure after meeting you your clients could care less about what you drive. However if we clone you and put you in a BMW 330 and then you in your Evo, my money is on the clone with the 330 who will sell more at the end of the month.

It's like going to an interview with a polo or in a suit. Sometimes its just the credentials that matters but if everything is more or less equal they are taking the guy in the suit.

Just my opinion, and we know how the quote goes.

 

They should leave that soft ride to a certain evo trim or rely on the ralliart editions of the galant or lancer to increase the power and keep the already existant quieter and softer ride. But of course, the name EVO sells moreso than ralliart, and the 4 wheel drive platform is already there, so why don't they make the mr that cushy ride and keep the barebones rs and straight x for the niche market. That way everyone wins. If you wanna brag on your barebones RS that you plan to mod out, you would have the ability without people thinking you have the soft suspension and shift paddles of the MR. And if you want to impress people with the power in your quiet, sophisticated ride, you wear the MR badge.

 

Certainly, perception is a big part of how people will interact - and you'll find all kinds of prejudices and tastes in this wonderful world.

Luckily there is much more to perception than your car. I know for a fact the examples given don't bear much resemblance to reality; I am in my 30s and have owned Evos since I was 25; I'm in software and I have only ever moved up and worked on what are considered the best projects.

In my experience enthusiam, be it for your car or work or whatever are much more influential and "contageous" than a glance at someone's car. The only "negaitve" I have ever had from a car is that a customer joked they might be paying too much. On the other hand I have forged many friendships over common passions. And as you seem to be overly worried about Evos and image: yes, that includes for example invitations to Ferrari track days.

As to the Evo X; initially I really disliked the pictures of the "orange" concept. Seeing the Video of the Concept X it is growing on me and I quite like it. Certainly more than enough to get it as long as it stays a true driver's car. And I think it will; the only slight worry I have is in regards to the steering feel. Personally, I'll take mine in manual; simply because I enjoy it more.

I've gone through this "I don't like the new version" since the Evo V; every generation there seems to be this big uproar with people claiming that the last generation looked the best and the new one looks horrible. Funny thing to me is that 2 years earlier that was the same argument against it. Either tastes change or there is always a new crowd that takes over... I have no idea... all I'm sure of is that this won't be the last time this happens

Here is to Evos, may they evolve for the better forever

Andi

 

I purchase my car for me. I just said for many what you wear, drive, etc makes an impression. Does it make it right? Of course not.

Case in point, two guys say young black males age 20 go into a dept. store. One is dressed like a hood and the other is in double-breasted. Who do you think security is going to look at first? For all they know the guy sporting the Fubu has major cash and is the best guy in the world. Do you think thats what they think? No they go by his appearance and their experience.

Perhaps I should have said It's who you are perceived to be until proven otherwise.

 

You seem to think that people think the same about the Evo as a stickered up Civic they don't at least the people in my world not sure where your at. You seem to use your analogy as the Evo and BMW 330, both ar 30k cars. Which to most people look similar in styling except for the rear spoiler which some of us don't have! Now if I had an Evo with a body kit and stickers I could see more your way. I don't. It's one thing if I was in a lesser car but I see no point in arguing with your minimalistic views as you are a one of those shallow people who no amount of time will change. Best of luck in your superficial life and I do hope you don't ever get an Evo since it's not nice enough for you, and what would people think of you if they saw you in it, that leaves others the chance to buy the one you where going to get who will enjoy it for it's all over appeal not just looks. Plain and simple it's a Rally car it's not a luxo sedan...

 

I certainly understand where you are coming from Design1stCode2nd but a well known truth in many profressions is that fewer companies are looking for the square guy who's out to look the part of his 60 year old boss due to underlying insecurities that if he does not his career is over. Many are looking for those that are bringing a more unique personality to the table.
I have a 330 and an EVO, and own two successful family practices and every "professional" from sales to MD like my 330, but all want to ride/drive my EVO.

That's what separates us from the rest of the car owners-- we are unique. But to buy the new X at $40K....I'll just trade in my 330 for a new one.

P.S. No offense meant to those of you 60 and over. If you are on this forum you have already seperated yourself from your same aged peers and age doesn't matter.

 

I agree, leave something for the enthusiast and also put one out for the Sissy Boy that buys one just so he can say he owns an EVO.

 

I'll try one more time to clarify. The written world is open to so much interpretation.

The original comment was something along the lines of "I'm glad I left all that behind in high school" Speaking of superficiality. All I was trying to convey is that this extends well past highschool. I don't give a flying F*** what anyone thinks about me and or what I drive, wear whatever. My sole point is that the "Clothes make the man" is not something only teenagers are consumed with. I did in no way imply that I was consumed with it.

Lastly, the more I've looked at the Evo IX and WRX STi the more I'm begining to like them, I still prefer the styling of the Concept X or Sportback but from the reviews I've read the Evo and STi are wonderful performers. If I was concerned soley with looks and prestige I'd have a 325xi, IS 250, RX-8 or similar in my driveway right now. I want a really good performing car for my next vehicle. I've never had one before and figure it's about time I remedy that situation. Having said that I am a graphic/web designer so I deal in visuals, have been for 15 years so I tend to like a pretty package.

Perhaps one more analogy if a tad off-color: Pamela Anderson, has the looks and the motor. Would you ever experience the motor if it was wrapped in Ruth Westheimers skin? I think not.