Going from my saleen to an evo... any suggestions? I am really debating between 05 and 06.... is the IX really worht 7 k exra when I could get an 8 with mods and low miles for much less?

 

The IX's are turning out to be very nice, and super easy to tune. Great HP numbers coming out of little mods. The '05 VIII's are great, but I always like to start modding on a new car. Buying a modded Evo is a crap shoot. ....Depends what kind of deal you can get on an VIII, and how much you have to spend. If I was looking to buy an Evo right now, I would spend the extra on an IX.

 

Bottom line... driving a mid 11 sec car right now and want a mid 11 sec car... Now I hear you can get into 11's in a 9 for about 1500-2k.... so that put it at about 40k otd... which is about 6 k more than I have to spend

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=204222

check out those prices, $28,999 + TTL for a normal 9, $31,299 w/ SSL. should put you well below your $40k mark

 

Plus you will be saving on gas!
The IX's seems to be making more power up front with initial mods. The ECU flashes seemt o cost more as it is new and there is no extended harness yet so putting in a piggy back means splicing into your harness.

 

its hard to go wrong with any of these options. just try to get the best dea posible for the car, miles and the parts included.

i wish i hadnt sold my 05, or my 03

 

Evo IX is the way to go. It will be a mid 11 second car with basic bolt ons. Search user name: Most-Wanted and check out what he has done. The IX's are monsters, and definatly worth spending more money.

 

the 9s make power easier and have more potential imo. 9 ftw