Evo/350z/RX8/IS300/WRX?
Aug 15, 2003, 12:44 PM
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I wasn't saying one was better than the other, I was just giving an opinion to what I thought the design philosophy was for each car. I picked an Evo over those other cars because performance was my #1 priority. 
Aug 15, 2003, 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by ExoByte
Having power windows and door locks does not equal luxury items IMHO
Having power windows and door locks does not equal luxury items IMHO
Aug 15, 2003, 12:58 PM
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What are luxury items in your opinion. I am not trying to corner you, but honestly curious. I can't think of many items that are luxury items (at least in my opinion) that teh Evo doesn't have.
Aug 15, 2003, 01:10 PM
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Leather Seats, heated seats, power seats with memory, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, headlight sprayers, navigation system, premium audio system, wood dash/doors, rear heating ducts, automatic dimming mirror, tire pressure monitoring system.
Not to say I am missing any of these things in my Evo, but this is what I consider "luxury" and not "comfort and convenience" features.
Not to say I am missing any of these things in my Evo, but this is what I consider "luxury" and not "comfort and convenience" features.
Aug 15, 2003, 01:15 PM
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The only other cars I really considered were an A4 1.8T quattro (too soft) and a G35 coupe (couldn't find one set up the way I wanted).
The 350Z has a cool shape (kind of a neo-911), but the interior is SO BAD. Plus, that rear bar really kills any utility in the trunk.
Once I get back to Cali (some day), I will keep my Evo and plunk down the coin for an FX45 - the only SUV I would bother with.
For the money, I think the Evo is the best thing going, however get whatever makes you smile when you see it.
The 350Z has a cool shape (kind of a neo-911), but the interior is SO BAD. Plus, that rear bar really kills any utility in the trunk.
Once I get back to Cali (some day), I will keep my Evo and plunk down the coin for an FX45 - the only SUV I would bother with.
For the money, I think the Evo is the best thing going, however get whatever makes you smile when you see it.
Aug 15, 2003, 01:25 PM
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I originally went for the 350Z back in February, but the interior blew. Also the a-hole dealer wanted, are you ready for this?: $12,000 down, $860/month, and wanted to give me $20K for my year-and-a-half-old S2000. I laughed my *** off and walked out. Since then I will never go to another Nissan dealership (If the Skyline does make it America, I'll buy it through a broker). And to think I used to work for Nissan...
Aug 15, 2003, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by ExoByte
Leather Seats, heated seats, power seats with memory, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, headlight sprayers, navigation system, premium audio system, wood dash/doors, rear heating ducts, automatic dimming mirror, tire pressure monitoring system.
Not to say I am missing any of these things in my Evo, but this is what I consider "luxury" and not "comfort and convenience" features.
Leather Seats, heated seats, power seats with memory, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, headlight sprayers, navigation system, premium audio system, wood dash/doors, rear heating ducts, automatic dimming mirror, tire pressure monitoring system.
Not to say I am missing any of these things in my Evo, but this is what I consider "luxury" and not "comfort and convenience" features.
Aug 15, 2003, 01:27 PM
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Another point concerning the "image" aspects of the EVO, as more people are exposed tot he car, what it can do, it's utter uniqueness, the image will grow, much like the image of the original GTI did, although it was basically a very good handling box on wheels....
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Aug 15, 2003, 02:26 PM
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I think you are most likely going to get bias opinions due to the fact that 90% of the guys on this forum are pro-Evo, including me. I didn't read all of the threads, but I did read some and all of the ones I read said they would choose the EVO.
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Originally posted by ExoByte
Leather Seats, heated seats, power seats with memory, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, headlight sprayers, navigation system, premium audio system, wood dash/doors, rear heating ducts, automatic dimming mirror, tire pressure monitoring system.
Not to say I am missing any of these things in my Evo, but this is what I consider "luxury" and not "comfort and convenience" features.
Leather Seats, heated seats, power seats with memory, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, headlight sprayers, navigation system, premium audio system, wood dash/doors, rear heating ducts, automatic dimming mirror, tire pressure monitoring system.
Not to say I am missing any of these things in my Evo, but this is what I consider "luxury" and not "comfort and convenience" features.
Aug 15, 2003, 06:31 PM
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Originally posted by Chris in HB
Well, when I went to get my head shaved today, the whole barbershop cleared out to see it. I popped the hood so they could see all the RMR stuff.
Well, when I went to get my head shaved today, the whole barbershop cleared out to see it. I popped the hood so they could see all the RMR stuff.
Aug 15, 2003, 07:33 PM
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Before I test drove the Evo VIII I really didn't care for it. I really wanted to get the STI. But after test driving it i fell in love with! It was way more affordable than the STI. Since I've had my Evo I bet a 350Z, S2000, and three WRX's.
Aug 15, 2003, 07:41 PM
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It's funny when people ask for other people's opinion on what to buy.
From the list I would pick the Evo but in real life i took the V6 6-speed Accord. The reason is it's my only car, daily driver and I decided I wanted a bit more luxury and convinience than performance. I would probably get a Nissan or Infinity if I liked their interior. To me it's too edgy and I couldn't live with it. Same happened to Evo - interior. I absolutely love the exterior though.
Things I also took into account/calculation when buying my car was insurance cost and maintanance cost (fuel cost, oil changes tires, brakes etc).
All depends on the person and what he/she is looking for.
I still plan on getting the Evo as a 2nd car one day
From the list I would pick the Evo but in real life i took the V6 6-speed Accord. The reason is it's my only car, daily driver and I decided I wanted a bit more luxury and convinience than performance. I would probably get a Nissan or Infinity if I liked their interior. To me it's too edgy and I couldn't live with it. Same happened to Evo - interior. I absolutely love the exterior though.
Things I also took into account/calculation when buying my car was insurance cost and maintanance cost (fuel cost, oil changes tires, brakes etc).
All depends on the person and what he/she is looking for.
I still plan on getting the Evo as a 2nd car one day
Aug 15, 2003, 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by Chris in HB
I originally went for the 350Z back in February, but the interior blew. Also the a-hole dealer wanted, are you ready for this?: $12,000 down, $860/month, and wanted to give me $20K for my year-and-a-half-old S2000. I laughed my *** off and walked out. Since then I will never go to another Nissan dealership (If the Skyline does make it America, I'll buy it through a broker). And to think I used to work for Nissan...
I originally went for the 350Z back in February, but the interior blew. Also the a-hole dealer wanted, are you ready for this?: $12,000 down, $860/month, and wanted to give me $20K for my year-and-a-half-old S2000. I laughed my *** off and walked out. Since then I will never go to another Nissan dealership (If the Skyline does make it America, I'll buy it through a broker). And to think I used to work for Nissan...