Hey guys, like the title says, i've been in the market for an Evo X for the last few weeks. Currently, i rock a tastefully modded 05 mazda rx8 (which I absolutely love) but i think it's now time for a change. I have yet to test drive the Evo X, and i'll get around to doing that soon. Let me know what I should expect going from a smooth rotary powered rx8 to the ferociously fast evo (the rx8 is my first car). Thanks in advance guys

ps. Don't flame me, i did do a search..... [=

 

You will love the X The RX8 cant touch the X in terms of performance and gas mileage. I would love to say more but the evo just blows the RX8 away, all their is to say.

 

thanks for that!

I did read in some places that the paint quality on the evo is subpar. Like the paint start to chip after just a few waxes? Is this a myth or is it common?

 

Its not going to chip or be damaged unless you come in contact with rocks. I had some minor pepper like chips on the back doors from rocks, the tires pick up alot of stuff. I recommend front Ralliarmor flaps. I use front and back but you only really need the fronts.

Most all paint isnt what it used to be.

 

i havent had any scratches on my PB X MR, no offense but you will feel an imidiate difference when you switch over to the X. you will love it

 

none taken. i know the rx8 isn't the fastest thing on the road, i bought it because i love the styling and it's unique rotary engine. The evo X just looks so damn mean.. I'm torn between the gunmetal gray and the white.

 

where on long island are you located? maybe i can point you in the direction of a good dealer. Also the X is pretty sweet. I had an 06 STI before this and they both have their goods and bads but I love the car choice I made and would not regret it.

 

I'm in hicksville. I'll have to sell my rx8 before anything happens.. When do you evo guys have meets in long island? I'd love to drop by sometime to take a look at one

 

Good luck getting a ww one! You'll need it!

 

I agree with the comment about the Rally Armor Mudflaps. I got a set within the first 1k miles I put on the car and haven't had any paint chipping issues on the side/rear of my car. The front is another story, but that is to be expected with any car when you drive on major highways

Overall it's a great car. It's fun to drive, gets a lot of looks, and from my experience is rock solid. I have almost 7k miles on it since early March when I got it and haven't had any problems. You won't be disappointed.

 

It's a great car. It won't feel a lot faster than the RX-8 because it's heavier, but it is faster. On top of that, the Evo X can gain up to 70 whp from a $350 dyno tune with no aftermarket mods installed.

Plus the Evo community is really awesome (way better than the Mazdaspeed and SRT community from my experiences).

Make sure you don't pay too much for it. Right now with the ridiculous Mitsu incentives you should be able to steal one from a Dealership. I got my Graphite Gray GSR for $27kish with 2.9% interest and that's not even a great deal compared to what others have received.

 

thanks for the tip guys! my mind has been made up.. I definitely want to get a White evo X GSR, second choice would be gunmetal gray x gsr.

 

well i hate to be the bearer (sp?) of bad news... but trying to get a white 08 Evo X is like me trying to lose weight... It aint gonna happen! hahaha j/k, the white have been out of stock since forever ago. Unless you go with an 2010 Evo X of course...but you would then end up paying more and losing out on the good deals that they have for the 08s.

Also...the Rx8 are good cars, but like what everyone else has said, driving an X is amazing compared to the Rx8...especially the AYC and S-AWC.

Congrats in advance, and the grey one is definately not a bad choice. Oh yeah.. post pics too!

 

You will have an easier time finding the grey....I'm not sure if there are any white cars available (if only a few that are new) in the country. If you do find one it will most likely be hard to negotiate the price. I would hurry as the 2010's will not be nearly as a good of a deal.

 

great, thanks so much guys! i got a few offers for my rx8, so i'm just waiting for the right price and buyer to come along