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more parts, cheaper parts, proven hp numbers. ect ect.

Not that i dont think the X's will eventually catch up on hp numbers, but there not there yet.

 

<grin> It's as if you're going through a checklist in a magazine. Drive a good example of both and see for yourself. If you prefer the X, great. Many of us don't and that notion is reflected in the market price of both cars.

[Edit:] I don't have time to go through all the gent's posts, but if you search for this user's posts on the X forum, he does a pretty good job of describing the difference after buying an example of both generations.

 

Obviously the previous Evos aren't going to blow the current ones out of the water in terms of straight-line acceleration, but they usually trap higher... so I'd assume that top gear acceleration is a little stronger too, which coincides with the "feel" of the 4G63's top end.

I don't own a X, but I had test driven one pretty hard (since I knew the sales person pretty well). It corners better, but while partially thanks to the Super-AYC, it also does have wider and taller wheels with thinner tires... and that often gets overlooked and definitely accounts for something. But despite that, it doesn't feel as nimble or as fun as the VIIIs and IXs, which were slightly smaller, slightly lighter and a bit more tossable, also thanks to its slightly quicker steering. Also, I've heard that the Super-AYC combined with hard driving will eat through the rear tires like there's no tomorrow. I remember Motor Trend or some other publication saying that on their long-term test car, they had to replace the rear tires in 9-10k miles, which is definitely not fun.

I've come pretty close to just buying a X on more than one occasion, but I'm glad that I made the decision to stick with my stock car.

 

Interesting stuff. So it sounds like if you want the more race-car feeling and are willing to sacrafice some luxury and years, your better with a 8 or 9. But if you daily drive it and would prefer for a 'nicer' car all around and don't care if you lose a little road connection and 'flickability' then an X might be better.

I think I'm just going to have to get a 9 and an X and just drive them both on and off now if only i had money for either.. ohh... I made myself sad..

 

More or less, yes. But the VIII/IX isn't a "bad" daily driver. I've been daily driving Evos for the past four years or so, and I don't really have any big complaints. Even without cruise control, I've driven a few hundred miles over several hours, and I was never really yearning for it (though of course it would've been nice).

While the X's interior is nicer, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a Momo steering wheel. It's not just the name either, as my steering wheel just feels better. The X's steering wheel just didn't really look sporty at all, plus the leather that is used to wrap it feels a bit slippy, which is a big deal to me since you hold the steering wheel every moment you drive. Plus I do love me some corners, if you know what I mean.

 

Great info guys. keep it coming.

 

IMO i think the 2006 IX was the best yr evo to date

 

thats how im feeling, Im really liking the evo 8 and 9. anyone wanna trade lol?