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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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I was car shopping with my friend today, and we happened to test drive the Evo MR. At first i thought the Evo was slow as hell but right after 3200RPM the turbo kick in and that $h!t sucked me back to my seat . The handling on it was much better then my Z . So now im begining wonder if i should trade my Z in for the Evo IX when it comes out, or should i just save the money and boost my Z .

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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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Get the IX
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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+1 love the Z but that thing is pertty bad A$$
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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to me, I always thought the interior and "finer appointments" were lacking. but it performance is all you're looking for...
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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performance: Evo +1
looks: Z +1
space: Evo +1

best of both world: Z with 2 seats
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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No doubt, the evo is a great car... I'd love to have one as a beeter.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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I'd get the MR, the IX has an ugly front bumper... or you could just boost your Z
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by suprpwr
to me, I always thought the interior and "finer appointments" were lacking. but it performance is all you're looking for...

true enough... the Evo interior look very cheap, so +1 for Z interior
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by g6g35
I'd get the MR, the IX has an ugly front bumper... or you could just boost your Z
Very hard to find a MR right now.... even if i find one the price going to be almost as much as a as the EvoIX. But the IX has bigger turbo and a bit faster then the MR
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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Enjoy your Z for now and wait for the Evo X.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
No doubt, the evo is a great car... I'd love to have one as a beeter.
+ 1
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
No doubt, the evo is a great car... I'd love to have one as a beeter.
i might take that into consideration, when i win the lottery
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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EVO IX would be great but it's all up to you. I'm happy with my Z although many think the EVO is a better car and better for the money.

I'd rather wait till 07-08. Seems like many nice things should be coming by at that time if you know what i mean! I don't want to buy a new car now and regret it 1-2 years down the road when the best things come by. You should think about it.

As for now. I love my Z33. **** any other car as of now
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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z is more mature looking, it has a lil sporty/luxury/speed look to it when the evo has an economy car look. plus the money that it will cost to trade in and get the evo u can turbo the z and have money left ova
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Originally Posted by Zexy
EVO IX would be great but it's all up to you. I'm happy with my Z although many think the EVO is a better car and better for the money.

I'd rather wait till 07-08. Seems like many nice things should be coming by at that time if you know what i mean! I don't want to buy a new car now and regret it 1-2 years down the road when the best things come by. You should think about it.

As for now. I love my Z33. **** any other car as of now
Man im still in school... cant afford to get a GT R35 when it comes out
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Don't just expect the R35 Skyline debut either. I'm sure there will be more surprises. As for pricing. Nobody really knows a **** what pricing is going to be like. In the end it may be lower than we all thought. Maybe not..Who knows. Like i said the R35 won't be the only highlight by then.

It's up to you though. There is always later especially if you're still in school.
You'll probably end up spending more $ anyways which is not great for a student.

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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Zexy
Don't just expect the R35 Skyline debut either. I'm sure there will be more surprises. As for pricing. Nobody really knows a **** what pricing is going to be like. In the end it may be lower than we all thought. Maybe not..Who knows. Like i said the R35 won't be the only highlight by then.

It's up to you though. There is always later especially if you're still in school.
You'll probably end up spending more $ anyways which is not great for a student.
I heard the R35 going to run for around 85-90K. If that's true i dont think we going to see much of those on the road let alone driving in one.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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If you want hardcore driving pleasure, high performance, All wheel drive grip, and room for 5 with a big trunk then the Evo 8 MR or 9 MR would be a great choice. If you want the sports car look, nice engine/exhaust sound then keep the Z.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Id keep the Z, Evo is too ricer boyish IMO. Z has more class and looks nicer again IMO. Not to mention resale sux A$$ on the Evo....and its a Mitsu...
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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actually the 05 evo had the highest resale value of any car in the united states according to edmunds.com. The z resale value is horrible. KBB it.

I have had an evo and switched to the z. Bottom line is that the z is for looks and the evo for pure driving exhiliration. I spent roughly $1700 on my evo and was making 350 AWHP with no fear of engine internal failure. Don't get me wrong I love the z but the evo is a heckuva different and (other then visually) heckuva better car.
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