Just picked up a 2013 Evo GSR this week, and I quickly fell in love with it.
I grew up driving AE86 coups and a 87 MR-2, and my most recent ride was a FR-S (Toyota Family).
The problem was the FR-S was actually setting off my anxiety due to it's claustrophobic cabin. So much so that I had a vomit bucket that saw frequent use.
( I also needed a car that could fit 4 people reliably without my car crying desperately. I.E, you try fitting 4 big boys and a Jamie in an 86 and take off from a stop in China Town in SF. The moment I clutched-in for 2nd, I swear the damn car was about to roll backwards. )

Then I sat in my Evo 10, and I felt relaxed. I was worried that the clutch would be too picky, and the Brembos would be too grabby, and they weren't.
Everything felt right. The car feels tame, controlled and stable.
The only time the car shocked me was the next day when I shifted from 1st to 2nd at the same pacing I would on the FRS, and the boost kicked in. I absolutely loved it. I'm still getting used to the strange balance of casual and rally-roots feel with the controls, but this was really the right choice for me.

The ultimate goal for this car is to just be my daily driver that makes me happy. As counter-intuitive as it is, I didn't pick the evo to drive around quickly.
Knowing what it's capable of is enough for me.

The only 2 non-essential mods I'm thinking of is a Greddy BoV (I need that flutter in my life) and the HKS Hi-Power Exhuast (this is what both of my 86's had, and I like how it sounds on the Evo X)
Boost Gauges and controller of course, but I don't know too much about turbos, so I'll take my time looking into what to get to keep my car healthy.


Hope to learn from you guys... ...even though Initial D light-weight painted Evo drivers as the bad guys for me when I was growing up lmfao.
Guess I'm one too now.



Here she is!



Who ever the previous owner was, must have been a cool person. This was the plate left in the trunk

(Quickly, if this is in the wrong spot, I'm sorry, but I followed a link here so I hope this is the right place)

 

Great to have you join us on the EvOM boards. Make yourself at home & post up often

Great looking X for sure. Super clean looking

Thanks for sharing your story & great to hear you have found a quick car that suits your needs

Joe