Best year for an evo?
Apr 5, 2010, 09:52 PM
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Hi all, i'm currently in the market for an Evo and would like any advice on these vehicles i live in Australia, any info would be greatly appreciated. Currently looking for VII,VIII or IX. Preferably MR models but, would also consider FQ340,360.
Have always been a fan of the Evo but haven't kept uptodate with stats, pros or cons. Are the FQ's available in Oz ?
What typical traps should i be looking for when purchasing ?
More than likely buying something pretty stock but, if highly modified what should i be looking out for, to give me a clear indication on what to for eg. tick in good or bad box ? Would be much appreciated for any info you could pass on or suggest to me....
Yours Thankfully
Bailey.
Have always been a fan of the Evo but haven't kept uptodate with stats, pros or cons. Are the FQ's available in Oz ?
What typical traps should i be looking for when purchasing ?
More than likely buying something pretty stock but, if highly modified what should i be looking out for, to give me a clear indication on what to for eg. tick in good or bad box ? Would be much appreciated for any info you could pass on or suggest to me....
Yours Thankfully
Bailey.
Apr 6, 2010, 10:11 AM
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I am dealing with a similar issue as the OP. I read a number of different opinions and everyone seems to be suggesting the IX. Everyone seems to be in agreement , spend more money, you get a better EVO (excluding the X).
But there are few posts explaining the driveability differences between the two (probably because few people own a VIII and a IX).
Is the mid range torque difference so big that you have to downshift in the VIII to pass ? If you floor from a say 40mph roll in 3ed will the IX pull a good car length or two?
But there are few posts explaining the driveability differences between the two (probably because few people own a VIII and a IX).
Is the mid range torque difference so big that you have to downshift in the VIII to pass ? If you floor from a say 40mph roll in 3ed will the IX pull a good car length or two?
2) Both the VIII and the IX have horrible horrible turbo lag stock. The X isn't much better. To answer your question in short: Yes, you do, quite a lot until the car gets more modified. I remember going from 5th to 4th on the freeway tons of time. Boy do I not miss that at all.
And to the OP: Get a IX or X. You can more than likely find a gently used (or even new, with good deals) X for the same price as a decent shape IX. And no matter what anyone tells you, in the long run, you'll be happier.
Apr 6, 2010, 11:08 AM
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it's between an 05 or 06. whenever you do find the perfect one, consider getting a pre-purchase inspection. it'll help you make a better decision. companies like aim mobile inspections and carchex offer this service at a reasonable price. hope that helps!
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