2008 Mitsubishi Evo

rickjkerstetter · 02-19-2008, 10:00 AM

So its finally in at my store, and it is TITS!. I would like to trade in my S for it, but still to expensive. Its a much more refined car than previous models. And now I have to stare at it all day thinking of ways (unsucessful) to buy it!

hajohehe · 02-19-2008, 10:04 AM

i test drove one. it wasn't that fun, but i guess it is very fast. s2000 > evo

gomarlins3 · 02-19-2008, 10:09 AM

They are VERY good looking IMO. If you want one, find a way!!

rickjkerstetter · 02-19-2008, 10:10 AM

Someone let you test drive one huh? Where at? Cause were not allowed to give test drives on Evo's. But were a smaller store. Anyone wanna buy my S for 20,000 so I can buy yhte Evo,,,lol

hajohehe · 02-19-2008, 10:25 AM

i test drove one at austin, tx dealer. i acted like i was going to buy one that day though

cbrguy7 · 02-19-2008, 11:18 AM

yeah if you bring your s in and say you have it paid off and were considering trading it in I'm pretty sure you could test drive one,
just dont fill out any papaer work before they take you out to look at them, I worked at a dealership you can tell them what you have and what you want, but dont let em run your credit before you go out(or if your like me there will be no test drives) lol
I'm still considering takin one out for a ride, I dont really like the new sti's...

sonic · 02-19-2008, 12:52 PM

You should be ashamed of yourself......... you can't put the top down on an evo. LOL The way I see it, (fast or not) anything with four doors is a grocery getter.

DJJSR · 02-19-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic

anything with four doors is a grocery getter.

Well said.

D1sclaimer · 02-19-2008, 03:19 PM

Aren't evos only like a 12.5 sec car with a stock turbo?

hammerhead300 · 02-19-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic

You should be ashamed of yourself......... you can't put the top down on an evo. LOL The way I see it, (fast or not) anything with four doors is a grocery getter.

Will all due respect to the EVO/WRX/Charger drivers out there, I gotta say good call on this one.

gomarlins3 · 02-19-2008, 04:55 PM

I disagree. I think the EVO/STI are great cars, are very fast, and handle wonderfully. In stock form they are very quick and a blast to drive. You don't need to have the top down to have a good time and just because it has four doors doesn't mean it can't be fun. The reverse would be to say that anything with two doors is a sports car and we know that isn't true.

S2K Reborn · 02-20-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

I disagree. I think the EVO/STI are great cars, are very fast, and handle wonderfully.

Im gunna have to agree with you. My buddy just got his '07 STi outta the shop a week ago. he's got a stage 2 kit + other mods in it now, and that sucker is insanely fast, but still controllable. when we were cruisin on the highway, we pulled next to a new Porsche GT3 and ran him. that GT3 didn't stand a chance. i wanna see a vid of an S do that.

sonic · 02-20-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by S2K Reborn

Im gunna have to agree with you. My buddy just got his '07 STi outta the shop a week ago. he's got a stage 2 kit + other mods in it now, and that sucker is insanely fast, but still controllable. when we were cruisin on the highway, we pulled next to a new Porsche GT3 and ran him. that GT3 didn't stand a chance. i wanna see a vid of an S do that.

I never said they were not fast or that s2000 were faster but with four doors you might be asked to go pick the kids up from school and on your way back pick up some groceries that's all.

DJJSR · 02-20-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

The reverse would be to say that anything with two doors is a sports car and we know that isn't true.

Jagg.......I think Go's 'dissin the Maverick.

Daddy Zach · 02-20-2008, 11:13 AM

I like the EVO/STI also
make a nice winter beater

Java Junky · 02-20-2008, 11:27 AM

Is it possible that some folks can still "rate" a car by whut it does against some stranger'z ride that might, 'r might not be stock, n' the driver who, might, 'r might not be any good n' might, 'r might not be even aware that you're there, let alone racin' 'im/'er on a highway?
That's like whut-iffin' in these posts'z ta whut'z gonna whup whut.
Do ya really wanna know whut'z quick n' whut'z left-overz? Huh? Dooya punk? ( . . oops. 'Sorry. When I'm tired Dirty Harry surfaces . . well, either him 'r Carol Channing.)
Take it to a track.
One'a the really older fellerz has a final line on'izz posts that's kind'a like "the flag talks n' B.S. walks." All the rest is jus' so much cheap talk, y'know?
Java

jagg · 02-20-2008, 11:28 AM

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Jagg.......I think Go's 'dissin the Maverick.

nah, I didn't take it that way......

Anybody who walks up on the Maverick, can automatically tell it's a racin' machine.....He must be talking about something else.

jagg

Java Junky · 02-20-2008, 11:38 AM

Yeah Brett, he wuzzn't dissin' yer Maverick.
He wuz dissin' the Comet.

EscoMobb · 02-20-2008, 11:53 AM

One thing we can all agree on is that all of these cars (S2000, Evo and Sti) have an incredible racing heritage. What the Honda's do on a race track, the Evo's and Sti's do in the dirt (and that they are very good on the track as well). I would love to own all of these cars for that reason.

DJJSR · 02-20-2008, 12:11 PM

Ok, I take back what I said earlier about all 4 door cars being "grocery getters". I did a little research......

This is obviously a racecar.........

Neil · 02-20-2008, 12:43 PM

Its not a race car Don..............it doesnt have a number.
All this talk about groceries..........makes me hungry.

Neil

jagg · 02-20-2008, 12:52 PM

oh yeah that's a race car!!!!
I like the old Camaro rear spoiler treatment. 'N the fit and finish is excellent.

jagg

rickjkerstetter · 02-20-2008, 01:08 PM

The body kit for the Evo is tight! As it sits in the showroom I continue to drool! I wanna test out all that torque in this sucker, 300 @ 4400rpm.

jagg · 02-20-2008, 02:43 PM

you should snap a pic or two of that Mitsu, Rick.....
I'd love to see it.

Regards,
jagg

rickjkerstetter · 02-20-2008, 03:01 PM

ill bring my camera in tomorrow, see if i can while at work.

DJJSR · 02-20-2008, 03:56 PM

Maybe I can Photoshop the back doors out of it, if I don't get nauseous first.

jagg · 02-20-2008, 05:26 PM

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Maybe I can Photoshop the back doors out of it, if I don't get nauseous first.

Throw one of them old Camaro spoilers on it for me, would ya buddy?

jagg

s2jiggy · 02-20-2008, 07:03 PM

Not that my two cents is worth any more than that, but I would say if you really can't compare the two cars. They are two very different machines, with very different purposes. I like both of them, obviously one more, since I am not posting on an STI forum you can guess which one I like. But either way, to each his own, and both are great driving rides.

rickjkerstetter · 02-21-2008, 04:35 PM

Well Im 6'2" and 280lbs, so as much as I like the S, I dont think it likes me as much back. I have to keep my wallet and my phone out of my pockets because its hard to get to them when in launch position! Pics taken, cannot post at work, will do so when I get home.

02-19-2008, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 69	2008 Mitsubishi Evo So its finally in at my store, and it is TITS!. I would like to trade in my S for it, but still to expensive. Its a much more refined car than previous models. And now I have to stare at it all day thinking of ways (unsucessful) to buy it!

02-19-2008, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 52	i test drove one. it wasn't that fun, but i guess it is very fast. s2000 > evo __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver

02-19-2008, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	They are VERY good looking IMO. If you want one, find a way!! __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-19-2008, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 52	i test drove one at austin, tx dealer. i acted like i was going to buy one that day though __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver

02-19-2008, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
cbrguy7 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Pheonix,Az Posts: 157	yeah if you bring your s in and say you have it paid off and were considering trading it in I'm pretty sure you could test drive one, just dont fill out any papaer work before they take you out to look at them, I worked at a dealership you can tell them what you have and what you want, but dont let em run your credit before you go out(or if your like me there will be no test drives) lol I'm still considering takin one out for a ride, I dont really like the new sti's... __________________ 無限

02-19-2008, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 69	Someone let you test drive one huh? Where at? Cause were not allowed to give test drives on Evo's. But were a smaller store. Anyone wanna buy my S for 20,000 so I can buy yhte Evo,,,lol

02-19-2008, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 968	You should be ashamed of yourself......... you can't put the top down on an evo. LOL The way I see it, (fast or not) anything with four doors is a grocery getter. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

02-19-2008, 03:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 475	Aren't evos only like a 12.5 sec car with a stock turbo? __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

02-19-2008, 04:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,814	I disagree. I think the EVO/STI are great cars, are very fast, and handle wonderfully. In stock form they are very quick and a blast to drive. You don't need to have the top down to have a good time and just because it has four doors doesn't mean it can't be fun. The reverse would be to say that anything with two doors is a sports car and we know that isn't true. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-20-2008, 11:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
Daddy Zach Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 236	I like the EVO/STI also make a nice winter beater __________________ Black is still the coolest color

02-20-2008, 11:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Is it possible that some folks can *still* "rate" a car by whut it does against some stranger'z ride that *might, 'r might not* be stock, n' the driver who, *might, 'r might not* be any good n' *might, 'r might not* be even aware that you're there, let alone racin' 'im/'er on a highway? That's like whut-iffin' in these posts'z ta whut'z gonna whup whut. Do ya really wanna know whut'z quick n' whut'z left-overz? Huh? Dooya punk? ( . . oops. 'Sorry. When I'm tired Dirty Harry surfaces . . well, either him 'r Carol Channing.) Take it to a track. One'a the really older fellerz has a final line on'izz posts that's kind'a like "the flag talks n' B.S. walks." All the rest is jus' so much cheap talk, y'know? Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-20-2008, 11:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,436	Yeah Brett, he wuzzn't dissin' yer Maverick. He wuz dissin' the Comet. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-20-2008, 11:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
EscoMobb Laguna Blue AP2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 23	One thing we can all agree on is that all of these cars (S2000, Evo and Sti) have an incredible racing heritage. What the Honda's do on a race track, the Evo's and Sti's do in the dirt (and that they are very good on the track as well). I would love to own all of these cars for that reason.

02-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,752	Ok, I take back what I said earlier about all 4 door cars being "grocery getters". I did a little research...... This is obviously a racecar......... __________________ Don

02-20-2008, 12:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,032	Its not a race car Don..............it doesnt have a number. All this talk about groceries..........makes me hungry. Neil

02-20-2008, 12:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,524	oh yeah that's a race car!!!! I like the old Camaro rear spoiler treatment. 'N the fit and finish is excellent. jagg

02-20-2008, 01:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 69	The body kit for the Evo is tight! As it sits in the showroom I continue to drool! I wanna test out all that torque in this sucker, 300 @ 4400rpm.

02-20-2008, 02:43 PM	#24 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,524	you should snap a pic or two of that Mitsu, Rick..... I'd love to see it. Regards, jagg

02-20-2008, 03:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 69	ill bring my camera in tomorrow, see if i can while at work.

02-20-2008, 03:56 PM	#26 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,752	Maybe I can Photoshop the back doors out of it, if I don't get nauseous first. __________________ Don

02-20-2008, 07:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
s2jiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macedon, NY Posts: 128	Not that my two cents is worth any more than that, but I would say if you really can't compare the two cars. They are two very different machines, with very different purposes. I like both of them, obviously one more, since I am not posting on an STI forum you can guess which one I like. But either way, to each his own, and both are great driving rides. __________________ *2003 Pontiac with Guinness* (Thanks Jagg...) Although recently sold, there will be another

02-21-2008, 04:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
rickjkerstetter Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 69	Well Im 6'2" and 280lbs, so as much as I like the S, I dont think it likes me as much back. I have to keep my wallet and my phone out of my pockets because its hard to get to them when in launch position! Pics taken, cannot post at work, will do so when I get home.