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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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I have reevolved

I didn't expect to evolve until May but the right price at the right time happened last night and I couldn't pass on it. Out with the Mazdaspeed 3, in with the Evo X.

My impressions:

This may be the best handling stock car I've ever owned. The Super AYC does not allow you to understeer and the car rotates almost in a video game-esque way. Gone is the fidgety steering immediately off center but it's still quick and the chassis is so stiff that the car doesn't feel its weight.

The engine still has the expected turbo lag but pulls hard to redline, something my old Evo VIII didn't do stock. I also appreciate the fact that it's very quiet (The 4G63 wasn't exactly a nice sounding motor and my guess is the 4B11 isn't much different).

Ultimately, this will be a fantastic daily driver for me. I bought the one without the SSL package (Or any options whatsoever!) as I found the wing blocked rearward view. I would have liked the smart key but it isn't a necessary feature.




So, anyone know of anyone looking for a Porsche?
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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congrats. you will enjoy and it does grow on you as you drive it . alot of little things are much better . Power upgrades are on the way.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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congrats! good looking car!
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Thanks, guys. I'm loving it... So much so that I ran out of the house without my keys for both my home and the office.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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haha that shorter wing makes it look like a sleeper from behind... but im sure once they hear u driving and see the front end its lights out hahha

congrats!
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Nice and congrats yesterday went to get my car serviced at the mitsu dealer down in dover delaware, they had a red and white x. I fell in love with the white x, looks much better in person.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Nice and congrats yesterday went to get my car serviced at the mitsu dealer down in dover delaware, they had a red and white x. I fell in love with the white x, looks much better in person.


Castle has four of them with a bunch more inbound.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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base model

:ugh:
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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base model

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Is there another model currently for sale that I'm unaware of?
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Castle has four of them with a bunch more inbound.
I will be driving by there today, ill stop by and check them out.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Is there another model currently for sale that I'm unaware of?
not sure, you'll have to ask Poz McAids
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Hey Bonus,Ive seen your car on 6speed. I see your selling your 997s,how does this X compare
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Hey Bonus,Ive seen your car on 6speed. I see your selling your 997s,how does this X compare
Two completely different ways of going fast. The 911 is a more organic experience. It's loaded with feedback, it progressively understeers as you lose traction, it's full of mechanical traction from engine placement, and the motor is perfectly linear through redline.

The Evo has turbo lag and a rush of power at 3000 RPMs, It has a trick differential that helps rotate the car through turns, and feels a bit more artificial but every bit as entertaining.

The fun of the Evo lies in its ability to make you heroic with its chassis and sophisticated drivetrain while the Porsche keeps you right in the middle of the action with its steering feel, driver placement, and engine growl.
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Grats on the car man!
Old Feb 28, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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MRbonus,i hope you did not pay castles insane 5k markup.i sat in your car at the dealership last week.very nice car.the white is beatiful in person.congratulations.



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