Lancer Evolution Wagon [MERGED]
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From: Switzerland
It is sad that the wagon does not come to the us! here in europe nearly everbody buys a wagon it's very practical! and as long as there are sportwagons like audi's volvo's and so on there is no reason to buy a huge SUV or something like that!
you americans should drive more wagons it's the best way to combine a lifestyle car with a sportive handling!
you americans should drive more wagons it's the best way to combine a lifestyle car with a sportive handling!
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Yucaipa, CA (So. Ca.)
Originally Posted by swissEVO
It is sad that the wagon does not come to the us! here in europe nearly everbody buys a wagon it's very practical! and as long as there are sportwagons like audi's volvo's and so on there is no reason to buy a huge SUV or something like that!
you americans should drive more wagons it's the best way to combine a lifestyle car with a sportive handling!
you americans should drive more wagons it's the best way to combine a lifestyle car with a sportive handling!
-Joe
Wow, that thing changes my whole thinking about station wagons. I would definately trade in my wife's Endeavor for that, no question about it
Last edited by evo8dad; Nov 16, 2005 at 08:14 AM.
Originally Posted by RaX
Edmunds drives the Lancer Evolution IX Wagon - with video 
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107292
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107292
Originally Posted by edmunds article
Throw it into a corner and the wagon turns in fast as the extra pounds weigh down the rear tires to maximize traction and get the tail around, while the front-mounted helical LSD and ACD keep the nose in check. At the limits of adhesion, however, either understeer or oversteer are there for the taking.
With no AYC to get in the way of a good slide, and the extra rear weight making it easier to feel rear-end breakaway, this wagon can be chucked into prolonged power slides all day long. Or as long as the 17-inch Yokohama Advans rubber lasts. And unlike the sedan version, which "floats" its rear inside tire in tight, fast corners, you can actually feel all four tires in contact with the road, even in the quick corners.
With no AYC to get in the way of a good slide, and the extra rear weight making it easier to feel rear-end breakaway, this wagon can be chucked into prolonged power slides all day long. Or as long as the 17-inch Yokohama Advans rubber lasts. And unlike the sedan version, which "floats" its rear inside tire in tight, fast corners, you can actually feel all four tires in contact with the road, even in the quick corners.
I just heard about the wagon on television...I can't remember on what show but they will not make it to the United States...only 500-600 will be in production in Japan...it will be a very rare automobile for sure