saw a red Evo X GSR here in nyc, their price is 47,000 but talked them down to their msrp which was 37,000. They only have one in stock at the dealership in harlem

 

off topic, but what the hell was Subaru smikong when they designed the exterior of the new STI !!?? I saw one and it clearly has "looks only a mother can love." I think it is so bad I would think twice before being seen driving one!

 

^Hah, that's pretty funny. It sticks out like a sore thumb, that is, it literally looks like a sore thumb. Hehehe. Maybe it has something to do w/Subaru working w/Toyota?

 

well, both Mitsu and Sub wanted to appeal to a wider audience. the only thing is, Mitsu was the one who pulled it off. so now, not only enthusiasts, but perhaps more regular joes and janes will like the new Evo look and buy the car. with subaru, more joes/janes might find it appealing, but enthusiasts are puking at the very sight of the thing. it's a shame really, because that STI is an amazing machine.

the only big problem now is that the evo is noticeably more expensive. that means fewer younger/lower income people will own it. hopefully the thing will still sell and help Mitsu to get popularity. it'll most likely go down in price after the initial markup period.

 

getting a re design for the 2010 model.

 

I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head ... it is noticeably more expensive, which going into that price range, what's to keep the performance minded "sedan" person from getting a performance tuned BMW, or Audi? The EVO X imho has now left the market of younger cult classic enthusiasts.

As far as design, it comes with a better chassis, yadadadadada, but one unmistakable thing in the design is the front end geometry. They had to "flip" the motor to get all of the catalytic converter stuff all sorted out, put the intake on the front and make the exhaust exit out the back. Ouch ...

But again the biggest drawback is the price. I hope it works out.

~j.

 

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Actually, the biggest drawback of the evo x is probably the weight. I know I know, more airbags, more gadgets, and bigger in general. Just trying to make a point.

 

well for real track junkies it won't be that big of a problem because they usually rip everything out anyway, including sound deadening and most likely extra airbags. plus when you install a roll cage you gain weight anyway. also, think of it this way, if normally they add weight as they stiffen the car up for racing, they won't have to add as much here because the chassis is even stiffer this time. the great thing, it seems, from the people who drove it so far, the car is not any less nimble with the extra 150lbs.

oh yea, and i also like how the front bumper has a flexible black rubber lip on the bottom, so that you will not scrape the paint when hitting driveways. very nice and thoughtful touch i think.

 

News flash: Mitsubishi Evo was never targeted at younger cult classic enthuisiats, but was always targeted at the 30-60 year olds. In the US the young gravitated towards the Evo because of the price and their awareness of the car through play station...the rest of the world knew it was a serious performance car that most kids could not afford.

 

I know it's still early but what research has been done on the weight? Has anyone in the aftermarket removed the hood or other easily replaceable components to weigh them and estimate savings with CF? I know a few pounds have been shed with prototype exhausts.

 

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this kinda remind of the Evo 9 GSR SE