Purchase Question: Evo8 or Evo9
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+1 that is totally ridiculous to say that.
yes, the IX responds even better to mods than a VIII does. but if you're planning on getting involved in the full evo experience (i.e. working on it... a lot) then it makes no difference.
anyone will tell you it's IX (mivec + better turbo) > '05 VIII (10.5 hotside) > '04/'03
and for the record, i wanted black/black too and searched for 5 months before finding my black '05 w/ delicious black leather interior. i'm perfectly happy.
yes, the IX responds even better to mods than a VIII does. but if you're planning on getting involved in the full evo experience (i.e. working on it... a lot) then it makes no difference.
anyone will tell you it's IX (mivec + better turbo) > '05 VIII (10.5 hotside) > '04/'03
and for the record, i wanted black/black too and searched for 5 months before finding my black '05 w/ delicious black leather interior. i'm perfectly happy.
Which is where this post began.
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Ohio with gas as it may be right now is just not an open option unless its a Dealer which would be willing to ship the car here.
What were you using to search for the cars?
Just did a national car finder lookup for Black MR and 1 dealership in NV has 3 apparently (which is skeptical) to say the least. Nothing east of NV though.
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I think the answer is simple - how bad do you want it NOW?
If you do - just get an 8 locally or get a 9 from a different state/area.
If you can wait, do that, i guess, but there's always something better that can come along, as goes the argument, so you can get stuck waiting forever. Just get an Evo already!
If you do - just get an 8 locally or get a 9 from a different state/area.
If you can wait, do that, i guess, but there's always something better that can come along, as goes the argument, so you can get stuck waiting forever. Just get an Evo already!
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I think the answer is simple - how bad do you want it NOW?
If you do - just get an 8 locally or get a 9 from a different state/area.
If you can wait, do that, i guess, but there's always something better that can come along, as goes the argument, so you can get stuck waiting forever. Just get an Evo already!
If you do - just get an 8 locally or get a 9 from a different state/area.
If you can wait, do that, i guess, but there's always something better that can come along, as goes the argument, so you can get stuck waiting forever. Just get an Evo already!
I was considering buying a new Mazdaspeed3 (i know i know) but then it just started hitting me what am I thinking for the same price i can get an Evo and be much much happier. Problem is finding said Evo
The 05 Evo8 RS is the best in my book...
Get an IX - it's newer, has MIVEC and has a IX front bumper which most VIII owner's who want to be IX's change out anyways...
Most VIII's ive seen are poorly taken care of- have peeling brembo brakes and higher mileage than a mint IX.
Save for a black IX.
That's what I did. I searched for MONTHS but found by low mileage stock baby just north of me in black and its a IX
Most VIII's ive seen are poorly taken care of- have peeling brembo brakes and higher mileage than a mint IX.
Save for a black IX.
That's what I did. I searched for MONTHS but found by low mileage stock baby just north of me in black and its a IX
evo 8/9 interiors are 98% the same. not sure what you mean by "drive" but if you mean handling they're the same unless you have an MR (bilsteins)
hahaha...even though it may appear so...the 2% in differences between the 8 and the 9 is well worth the change...The seats alone in the 9s makes up a big change in the car...unless one has the SSL package on the 8 which then will be the same as the SSL on the 9...the 9 also have a carbon insert on the dash...which makes it tons better vs. the lack of in the 8...and the difference in steering wheel...so in a way the 2% goes a long way...
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hahaha...even though it may appear so...the 2% in differences between the 8 and the 9 is well worth the change...The seats alone in the 9s makes up a big change in the car...unless one has the SSL package on the 8 which then will be the same as the SSL on the 9...the 9 also have a carbon insert on the dash...which makes it tons better vs. the lack of in the 8...and the difference in steering wheel...so in a way the 2% goes a long way...
I know this is in cali, fly then drive home or have it shipped.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...=343670&page=2
Here is one in NJ on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m150255447356&
Another in westchester pa:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m250256096858&
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...=343670&page=2
Here is one in NJ on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m150255447356&
Another in westchester pa:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m250256096858&
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I know this is in cali, fly then drive home or have it shipped.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...=343670&page=2
Here is one in NJ on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m150255447356&
Another in westchester pa:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m250256096858&
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...=343670&page=2
Here is one in NJ on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m150255447356&
Another in westchester pa:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...m250256096858&
Hrmmm the one in West Chester is intriguing. I might have to call them. I don't want a car with 20,000 miles with mods thats not a good sign to me. The one with just intake is intriguing though (I don't normally trust ebay but it looks legit).
hahaha...even though it may appear so...the 2% in differences between the 8 and the 9 is well worth the change...The seats alone in the 9s makes up a big change in the car...unless one has the SSL package on the 8 which then will be the same as the SSL on the 9...the 9 also have a carbon insert on the dash...which makes it tons better vs. the lack of in the 8...and the difference in steering wheel...so in a way the 2% goes a long way...
no right to complain about interior differences when you can swap out the stuff easily... only selling points in the IX to me are mivec and the turbo... everything else is just extra.