I test drove the Evo X today.........

s3cf · 05-10-2008, 07:43 PM

and i was not impressed at all.

1) 5spd transmission? sounds like to me technology has moved backward for mitsu. i know i know a twin clutch will be offered in MR but why wouldnt mitsu use the 6spd from last gen MR on the Evo X GSR ??

2) the car didnt pull as hard as I had expected. i used to own an Evo9 and it pulled a lot harder than the X

the only thing I liked about the car is the pair of recaro. it really held you in place very very good comparing to the stock STi seat.

Max-Q · 05-10-2008, 07:49 PM

I agree. As a former IX owner I was extremely disappointed when I went to the dealer to look at the X. No 6 speed, no HID's and no BBS for the stock Evo for $36,XXX+ is way too expensive.

I think they took a big step backwards on this car and they are pricing themselves out of their market.

s3cf · 05-10-2008, 08:01 PM

^^^ and the dealership told me that the X isnt selling too well........
they even offered me a discount right when I was only looking at the sticker before the test drive......

fry_ed · 05-10-2008, 08:10 PM

i was impressed by the x actually and had the opportunity to really drive the hell out of it too... i need to get some seat time in a ix apparently

Tortfeasor STi · 05-10-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by s3cf

^^^ and the dealership told me that the X isnt selling too well........
they even offered me a discount right when I was only looking at the sticker before the test drive......

Interesting a few months ago when I was looking at the Evo X as a possible replacement to my stolen STi they were charging an $8K mark-up on it. They actually wanted 42K for a Evo X. At that point its in BMW territory, so I bought the BMW.

Peleg · 05-10-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s3cf

and i was not impressed at all.

1) 5spd transmission? sounds like to me technology has moved backward for mitsu. i know i know a twin clutch will be offered in MR but why wouldnt mitsu use the 6spd from last gen MR on the Evo X GSR ??

2) the car didnt pull as hard as I had expected. i used to own an Evo9 and it pulled a lot harder than the X

the only thing I liked about the car is the pair of recaro. it really held you in place very very good comparing to the stock STi seat.

1. They had issues with the 6 speed gearbox. Synchro # 4 from what I hear........the 5 speed unit is said to be stronger.

2. Interesting. I did drive a stock Evo 9 and I thought it was very fast as well.

3. Recaro...ya, that's obvious. I have Evo 8 seats in my car.

subi4justin · 05-10-2008, 11:14 PM

this might seem lame but i have actually not either one of them.. i need to. I have always been a fan of Evo's, but subaru is just so much more reliable.

sneekyseven · 05-11-2008, 04:57 AM

My Mitsu dealer has had about 8 EVO X's on the lot for the past month

crf-sti · 05-11-2008, 08:20 AM

i really need to go test drive one, never have drivin an evo. sounds like it will make me feel that much better about my sti.
went right for the sti when i had the $, and have never looked back!

***snorky*** · 05-11-2008, 09:18 AM

A five speed is not a step backwards in technology nor is a six speed a step forward.

I clicked on this thread hoping for an insightful review....

***snorky*** · 05-11-2008, 09:18 AM

^^^^I have no idea how that happened

Yankeeballer13 · 05-11-2008, 11:33 AM

i test drove a 9mr, it was pretty nice and quick..havent had the chance to test drive a x but mitsu salesman tried way to hard and pressured way to much to get me to buy it right then and there. and that pushed me away (not like i was going to buy it anyway tho) i did sit in a x and those seats are awesome

i believe the mr's are paddlie shifters?? not a big fan of those

STiJunki · 05-11-2008, 12:02 PM

Just don't push the gas pedal too hard when you test drive it

chargedvette02 · 05-11-2008, 04:32 PM

You guys know the Recaro's in the Evo X are falling apart already right?

Along with the gas pedal and many other "small" things I'm sure you're buying a quality $36k car. I drive by a Mitsu dealer almost daily and see the same 3 evos on the lot. I don't think they have sold one since they came out.

Again, Mitsu quality FTL and thats why I'm driving a Subaru. If I was forced to buy an Evo it would be the IX for sure though.

Peleg · 05-11-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chargedvette02

You guys know the Recaro's in the Evo X are falling apart already right?

Any more info on that?

05-10-2008, 07:43 PM	#1
s3cf Amateur STI Driver Posts: 45 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I test drove the Evo X today......... and i was not impressed at all. 1) 5spd transmission? sounds like to me technology has moved backward for mitsu. i know i know a twin clutch will be offered in MR but why wouldnt mitsu use the 6spd from last gen MR on the Evo X GSR ?? 2) the car didnt pull as hard as I had expected. i used to own an Evo9 and it pulled a lot harder than the X the only thing I liked about the car is the pair of recaro. it really held you in place very very good comparing to the stock STi seat. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-10-2008, 07:49 PM	#2
Max-Q Senior STI Driver Car: 2007 350Z & 2006 Evo Fav Mod: Protune by Jorge Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 352 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... I agree. As a former IX owner I was extremely disappointed when I went to the dealer to look at the X. No 6 speed, no HID's and no BBS for the stock Evo for $36,XXX+ is way too expensive. I think they took a big step backwards on this car and they are pricing themselves out of their market.

05-10-2008, 08:01 PM	#3
s3cf Amateur STI Driver Posts: 45 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... ^^^ and the dealership told me that the X isnt selling too well........ they even offered me a discount right when I was only looking at the sticker before the test drive......

05-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#4
fry_ed Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: student Location: Los Angeles Posts: 174 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... i was impressed by the x actually and had the opportunity to really drive the hell out of it too... i need to get some seat time in a ix apparently

05-10-2008, 11:14 PM	#7
subi4justin Professional STI Driver Car: OBP 05 STI protuned Fav Mod: HKS EXHAUST Location: BAy ARea Posts: 410 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... this might seem lame but i have actually not either one of them.. i need to. I have always been a fan of Evo's, but subaru is just so much more reliable.

05-11-2008, 04:57 AM	#8
sneekyseven STI Driver Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 286 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... My Mitsu dealer has had about 8 EVO X's on the lot for the past month

05-11-2008, 08:20 AM	#9
crf-sti Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STI w/goldies Fav Mod: Advan A048's Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 318 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... i really need to go test drive one, never have drivin an evo. sounds like it will make me feel that much better about my sti. went right for the sti when i had the $, and have never looked back!

05-11-2008, 09:18 AM	#10
*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,484 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... A five speed is not a step backwards in technology nor is a six speed a step forward. I clicked on this thread hoping for an insightful review....

05-11-2008, 11:33 AM	#12
Yankeeballer13 STI Driver Car: JBP 04 STI Fav Mod: Stock Location: Denver Posts: 260 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... i test drove a 9mr, it was pretty nice and quick..havent had the chance to test drive a x but mitsu salesman tried way to hard and pressured way to much to get me to buy it right then and there. and that pushed me away (not like i was going to buy it anyway tho) i did sit in a x and those seats are awesome i believe the mr's are paddlie shifters?? not a big fan of those

05-11-2008, 12:02 PM	#13
STiJunki Senior STI Driver Car: 07 SWP Regular STi Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 318 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... Just don't push the gas pedal too hard when you test drive it

05-11-2008, 04:32 PM	#14
chargedvette02 Silver Member Car: 05 STi \|STOCK\| Fav Mod: Not a post 07 sti fan Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 721 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: so i test drove the Evo X today......... You guys know the Recaro's in the Evo X are falling apart already right? Along with the gas pedal and many other "small" things I'm sure you're buying a quality $36k car. I drive by a Mitsu dealer almost daily and see the same 3 evos on the lot. I don't think they have sold one since they came out. Again, Mitsu quality FTL and thats why I'm driving a Subaru. If I was forced to buy an Evo it would be the IX for sure though.