Buying my first Evo! Which Gen?
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Buying my first Evo! Which Gen?
Hi! I'm new in this community, I'm about to import an evo, which generation do you think I should buy? I won't be doing too much modding, probably just intercooler and exhaust for now, I want to daily it. Which Generation of Evo would be a good First Evo?
I have driven a manual, my first car was a miata, I've always been interested in getting an Evo!
I have driven a manual, my first car was a miata, I've always been interested in getting an Evo!
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Hi! I'm new in this community, I'm about to import an evo, which generation do you think I should buy? I won't be doing too much modding, probably just intercooler and exhaust for now, I want to daily it. Which Generation of Evo would be a good First Evo?
I have driven a manual, my first car was a miata, I've always been interested in getting an Evo!
I have driven a manual, my first car was a miata, I've always been interested in getting an Evo!
I don't like how the Evo X looks, it's heavier and it has ACD and AYC.
In my opinion the best is the Evo 8 models that are 5 speed, have Anti lock brakes, NO ACD transfercase and have power windows. (so no RS or MR unless MR was converted to non ACD and 5 speed) .
i have owned both Evo 8 and 9 . The 9 seats are much better but it has ACD. Eventually the ACD pump can or will fail , especially if you drive in snow/salted streets. You don't really need or feel difference for daily driver or most of the racing done.
Yes, the interior is cheap. But you can always modify that. Get double din display radio, AC relocation , wrap interior plastic, etc...
I highly recommend getting an Evo from non Salted roads states . Although you will be daily drive it and I'm not sure if your location uses road salt but starting with non rusted underbody is always better! Body work and rust repair is extremely labor intensive and most expensive .
In my opinion the best is the Evo 8 models that are 5 speed, have Anti lock brakes, NO ACD transfercase and have power windows. (so no RS or MR unless MR was converted to non ACD and 5 speed) .
i have owned both Evo 8 and 9 . The 9 seats are much better but it has ACD. Eventually the ACD pump can or will fail , especially if you drive in snow/salted streets. You don't really need or feel difference for daily driver or most of the racing done.
Yes, the interior is cheap. But you can always modify that. Get double din display radio, AC relocation , wrap interior plastic, etc...
I highly recommend getting an Evo from non Salted roads states . Although you will be daily drive it and I'm not sure if your location uses road salt but starting with non rusted underbody is always better! Body work and rust repair is extremely labor intensive and most expensive .
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I don't like how the Evo X looks, it's heavier and it has ACD and AYC.
In my opinion the best is the Evo 8 models that are 5 speed, have Anti lock brakes, NO ACD transfercase and have power windows. (so no RS or MR unless MR was converted to non ACD and 5 speed) .
i have owned both Evo 8 and 9 . The 9 seats are much better but it has ACD. Eventually the ACD pump can or will fail , especially if you drive in snow/salted streets. You don't really need or feel difference for daily driver or most of the racing done.
Yes, the interior is cheap. But you can always modify that. Get double din display radio, AC relocation , wrap interior plastic, etc...
I highly recommend getting an Evo from non Salted roads states . Although you will be daily drive it and I'm not sure if your location uses road salt but starting with non rusted underbody is always better! Body work and rust repair is extremely labor intensive and most expensive .
In my opinion the best is the Evo 8 models that are 5 speed, have Anti lock brakes, NO ACD transfercase and have power windows. (so no RS or MR unless MR was converted to non ACD and 5 speed) .
i have owned both Evo 8 and 9 . The 9 seats are much better but it has ACD. Eventually the ACD pump can or will fail , especially if you drive in snow/salted streets. You don't really need or feel difference for daily driver or most of the racing done.
Yes, the interior is cheap. But you can always modify that. Get double din display radio, AC relocation , wrap interior plastic, etc...
I highly recommend getting an Evo from non Salted roads states . Although you will be daily drive it and I'm not sure if your location uses road salt but starting with non rusted underbody is always better! Body work and rust repair is extremely labor intensive and most expensive .
Hello & welcome aboard. Great to have you join us on the boards
Heres a good thread that you may find helpful
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
Joe
Heres a good thread that you may find helpful
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
Joe
From what I know the Evo 8-9 are very reliable cars. Like all cars less is more. I would edge over to the 8 being more reliable as it has one less part, such as no ACD pump to break .
This Evo 8 has 430,000 miles and still going strong.
This Evo 8 has 430,000 miles and still going strong.
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How many times was that engine rebuilt? That can't have 400k+ miles on it...wow!
From what I know the Evo 8-9 are very reliable cars. Like all cars less is more. I would edge over to the 8 being more reliable as it has one less part, such as no ACD pump to break .
This Evo 8 has 430,000 miles and still going strong.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be_O3ddD2mQ/?hl=en
This Evo 8 has 430,000 miles and still going strong.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Be_O3ddD2mQ/?hl=en
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Daily driver and not too much modding? Evo X for sure. I have a Evo 8 and I have found better quality in the interior on Fisher Price toys, I. am. not. joking. The 4G63 is definitely showing its age especially now. Evo X is much more refined and while the interior is still crap, its leagues ahead of the 8 or 9's.
I don't like how the Evo X looks, it's heavier and it has ACD and AYC.
In my opinion the best is the Evo 8 models that are 5 speed, have Anti lock brakes, NO ACD transfercase and have power windows. (so no RS or MR unless MR was converted to non ACD and 5 speed) .
i have owned both Evo 8 and 9 . The 9 seats are much better but it has ACD. Eventually the ACD pump can or will fail , especially if you drive in snow/salted streets. You don't really need or feel difference for daily driver or most of the racing done.
Yes, the interior is cheap. But you can always modify that. Get double din display radio, AC relocation , wrap interior plastic, etc...
I highly recommend getting an Evo from non Salted roads states . Although you will be daily drive it and I'm not sure if your location uses road salt but starting with non rusted underbody is always better! Body work and rust repair is extremely labor intensive and most expensive .
In my opinion the best is the Evo 8 models that are 5 speed, have Anti lock brakes, NO ACD transfercase and have power windows. (so no RS or MR unless MR was converted to non ACD and 5 speed) .
i have owned both Evo 8 and 9 . The 9 seats are much better but it has ACD. Eventually the ACD pump can or will fail , especially if you drive in snow/salted streets. You don't really need or feel difference for daily driver or most of the racing done.
Yes, the interior is cheap. But you can always modify that. Get double din display radio, AC relocation , wrap interior plastic, etc...
I highly recommend getting an Evo from non Salted roads states . Although you will be daily drive it and I'm not sure if your location uses road salt but starting with non rusted underbody is always better! Body work and rust repair is extremely labor intensive and most expensive .
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