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Old May 22, 2006, 06:16 PM
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VIII vs IX, IX vs VIII ,MR vs VIII, i like um all and every model thats the whole point of buying an evo anyway.They all can be fast cars,every time i go out and cruise, people are hoping to get a chance to beat any evo they can,if you win against an evo lots of people consider that a big victory,if they can win, evos will always terrorize the crowd.
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Old May 22, 2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
Much less difference overall, but the 06 is still much more powerful than the 05, especially with bolt-ons.
I hate when you say that!!!
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Old May 22, 2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
Much less difference overall, but the 06 is still much more powerful than the 05, especially with bolt-ons.
Maybe so, but that doesn't mean that people can't be perfectly happy with their 05s. Or 03s or 04s for that matter. Not everything is about being THE fastest, some people are happy with being fast and having a really good looking car.

Evo IX vs Evo VIII = IX > VIII but IX = and VIII =
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Old May 22, 2006, 06:50 PM
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I say buy an already modified VIII and slap on a larger turbo.
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Old May 22, 2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gaulrich2003
I say buy an already modified VIII and slap on a larger turbo.
That is so wrong dude You can't take no pride in the works of others!
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Old May 22, 2006, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Yodobashi
Price favors the 8.
Because it's used, sure. If you want to argue semantics, it's still cheaper because IX's are faster modded vs. the VIII. Less money on mods.
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Old May 22, 2006, 07:00 PM
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I know I am happy with my 8....... I don't plan on racing a 9 unless I'm at the track and trust me, I am sure there will be plenty other cars there that aren't EVOS and are fast! Honestly, I think it boils down to who has deeper pockets. I mean an evo 9 will cost, unless you have it like that cash wise. A decently used Evo 8 sells for 23k around Maryland in which appeals to me since I dislike having big car notes for 5 yrs or more.......either way they both are badass cars!

PS.... I'm cool with not being the fastest.

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Old May 22, 2006, 09:01 PM
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I LOVED MY EVO 8!!! I will never trade my 8 for a 9 like some of you fools
Mods the **** out of an 8 then trade it in for a 9

50 to 60 years from today people are going to remember the 1st Evolution from Mitsubishi......03 evo8 with hid with sunroof with blue seats (not that black crap) without ACD with out v-timing....yes the 1st evo to the USA just like the T-bird or the 1st Mustang or the 1st M1 BMW or 914


PS: so some of you 9 is alil faster then me....big deal I LOVED MY EVO 8!!!

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Old May 22, 2006, 09:08 PM
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AMEN brotha! +1 to the 1st model EVO in the USA
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Old May 22, 2006, 09:28 PM
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I was just happy getting an Evolution period. Remember that time when wrx's ran through our US streets rampant w/o its true rival in sight? I would've taken any evo (1-7)v. the ****ty mirages and lancers they had over here...I'd still take a VI over any evos out now...be happy w/ what you got - spoiled americans
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Old May 23, 2006, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverIX
Because it's used, sure. If you want to argue semantics, it's still cheaper because IX's are faster modded vs. the VIII. Less money on mods.
That's ridiculous. There are nice 03-04s with SSL and 10k miles on them for $22-23k. Similiar 05s aren't that much more. A comparable IX will set you back around $33k plus another $2k in tax. I guarentee I can make the VIII faster for less money and still have money left over for nice rims, coilovers, an extended warranty, and a valentine one (with money to spare).

Don't tell me that cost doesn't play a role in most people's decision when buying. I can tell you that if money were no object, I wouldn't be driving an EVO.
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Old May 23, 2006, 06:43 AM
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thats right?!?!? I DID used to get shocked everytime I got out of my 8. Thats really funny I forgot about that.

maybe cuz i have leather seats now vs the old recaros?
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Old May 23, 2006, 06:59 AM
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all you have to do is add a 250 dollar hotside to nearly level the playing field between a 03/04 and a 05.
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