Currenty own an 05 VIII, looking to add an X to my arsenal. Im not giving up my, not an option. I love the ct9a evos. Between the years, i know the small differences but mod for mod are they pretty much equal, handling as well?

 

I have no idea what you just said?

 

I like my VIII. wont get rid of it. want an x. what year has best mod potential. are theyre any handling differences between the 08-12

 

08-12 are virtually the same in that regard. Good call on keeping your VIII... I wish I kept mine years back.

 

Dude, do your research. And learn how to type.
This topic has been buttphucked with courtesy reach arounds like 57302729 times.

 

lol be nice man.....OP look for 2010+ b/c of timing chain and make sure relays are upgraded but other than that its all the same

 

I own a 05 and a 08. I owned the X first, great car, never gave me any issues, I have some bolts on, tbe, cai, cobb stage 2 flash. Car runs and drives great. My 05 evo is a much more raw car, it doesn't have as much creature comforts as the x does.

My wife likes to say that the X is more of a guys car, more rugged, more race car like, where the X is a easier ride. i wouldn't trade my X for the world, where as after owning my 8 I like it don't get me wrong, but I don't love it. Nice car, great curb appeal, but definitely a harsher car then my X. It depends on what you're looking for. Everyone's opinion on a car is going to be different, much of that is based on mods as well. You'll never get a 700hp X to ride like a Factory X.

 

I love my 8. It's a pure drivers car. Even though the X is supposedly far better than both 8/9 I won't get rid of it, I think the 8/9 look better aswell. How reliable do you find it, and do you feel the heaviness to it as opposed to your VIII

 

I'll be honest, I have driven both the 8 and the X very spiritedly, my 8 is lowered, and my X is stock ride height, I really don't notice a huge handling difference. Obviously I've never pushed both vehicles to the limits on a track, but my opinion is that the X has a far more superior awd system (I guess that's what millions of dollars in R&D get you). The power potential is there in the X as well, the Aluminum block 4b11 is just as good of a motor as the trusty old 4g63. I've owned many turbo eclipses in my time, all great cars (except for my 2nd spyder that had crankwalk).

I guess in the scheme of things, I would let my 8 go before I sold my X, but that's my opinion.`

 

Why/how is the awd superior. Is this based on what you've read or what you see when driving between the two and how so.

 

Oh god! It was only a matter of time before this happened...

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And an Evo generations argument commences.

Lame

How can anything on the Evo X be superior to the 8/9. Doesn't Everyone know gods gift to the automotive world!

 

Someones jumping the gun. This is a thread about me wanting an X....

 

Test drive an X and make your decision? I feel like a lot of people on here will be biased. I've driven an 8, 10, and own a 9. I like the 9 because it's mid road between the 8 and 10. Better interior/better engine than the 8 while still having that raw feeling you don't get in the 10. Just my opinion though.

 

Well like I said, its purely opinion. However I'm sure between 05 and 08 they have made many improvements to the awd system, whether they are computer tuning, or hardware modifications during production. I will say that My X feels more stable at high speeds and hard corners, however I also have variables, (type of tire, wheels width/offset, tire temperature, higher mileage on my 8, etc). However in the times I have spiritedly driven both cars, the X gives me a better sense of stability, it may be because I have a slightly wider aftermarket wheel on it with new tires, or it may be because the car is heavier than the 8 and wider.

All in all, I like both cars, but if I had to choose one over another after having driven the 8, and the X. I would have to choose an evo 9! I've always wanted a 9...

But all joking aside, both great cars, I wouldn't hesitate to own either again, both great machines that were produced. But comfort wise I like the X, performance wise I like the 8 or 9, granted my 8 is much more modified then the X.

 

Always wanted a 9, I may have to agree with you on this one. And I agree with the lack of rawness in the X. The 8/9 more definitely a driver's car, the X moved more towards drive quality and comfort vs. pure sports car, too many creature comforts.