How's the EVO X as a daily driver?
Aug 12, 2008, 03:34 AM
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Pros:
Handles exceptionally well in stock form
Looks good (my opinion)
SSS package is worth the money
Sound system is good for me and HID's are a must
Cons:
No 6th gear
4th gear is to short
Fit & finish sucks for the money
For 35k the interior seems the same as my IX i had
Cons out number the pro's. Guess i may be unloading it soon. Anybody want a PB X with SSS 700miles
Handles exceptionally well in stock form
Looks good (my opinion)
SSS package is worth the money
Sound system is good for me and HID's are a must
Cons:
No 6th gear
4th gear is to short
Fit & finish sucks for the money
For 35k the interior seems the same as my IX i had
Cons out number the pro's. Guess i may be unloading it soon. Anybody want a PB X with SSS 700miles
i am no mathmetician but your pros = your cons.
Aug 12, 2008, 05:38 AM
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Haha^^Well I've had mine for over 6 months now and DD as soon as it went off the lot>>I love driving it everyday and never get tired of it. As far as gas goes, I personally don't think its that bad, as long as you can keep from mashing the gas pedal at every light 
only real thing I don't like is the notchiness of the transmission 
but this doesn't happen all the time 
only real thing I don't like is the notchiness of the transmission but this doesn't happen all the time
Aug 12, 2008, 06:05 AM
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Make a great daily driver. Very comfortable, stiff chassis, rides well for the incredible handling it has and around town gets me about 21-22 MPG if I'm nice. Not too shabby. Only mod is a homemade intake but I'm sure mileage will improve with more mods. Only downsides?
Poor highway mileage (I suspect due to weight and AWD system more so than gearing)
Wish all the windows had auto up and down
Those are really my only pet peeves. Love it otherwise.
Poor highway mileage (I suspect due to weight and AWD system more so than gearing)
Wish all the windows had auto up and down
Those are really my only pet peeves. Love it otherwise.
Aug 12, 2008, 08:05 AM
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I choose to buy my X specifically to replace my old DD car. It's an Evo that's safer than previous, more comfortable, has cruise control and some nice tech amenities that just make it easier to live with on a daily basis compared to my Race Car 8.
Aug 12, 2008, 02:23 PM
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Daily drive 8500 miles thus far and love mine. Sometime it get's a little fiesty going into 2nd at WOT and hard shifting but otherwise no problems what so ever.
It stops great, handles great, and gets plenty of compliments from those in the know (car guys and anyone at a car meet)
I guess to some it might be a little loud on the highway from engine noise but it depends on what speed you cruise at; around 80 your at 3800rpm so it's pretty loud and that's where the gas mileage suffers big time but otherwise around town cruising it's subtle, not too rough, and more than capable to embarass the majority of the other cars on the road.
Lastly and maybe most importantly...it doesn't look like a ford focus like the new STi does...
It stops great, handles great, and gets plenty of compliments from those in the know (car guys and anyone at a car meet)
I guess to some it might be a little loud on the highway from engine noise but it depends on what speed you cruise at; around 80 your at 3800rpm so it's pretty loud and that's where the gas mileage suffers big time but otherwise around town cruising it's subtle, not too rough, and more than capable to embarass the majority of the other cars on the road.
Lastly and maybe most importantly...it doesn't look like a ford focus like the new STi does...
Aug 12, 2008, 02:25 PM
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The stereo and interior could be a little nicer but I didn't buy it for a luxury car...I bought it for what it is, an Evo with AWD, a turbo, and easy modability. I can upgrade the stereo, headlights, and interior at a later date if I wanted to. (By interior I mean the dash/door panels, I love my seats!)
Aug 15, 2008, 06:32 PM
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Reviews on the 6MT have not been great, i think it was Car & Driver that had a long-term 6MT G35S and said they really hated it compared to the auto tranny with the pedals. My 04 G35x auto tranny had some issues though....but from what I've read the new tranny is very nice.
, and motor trend long termer believe said the same .
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Pros:
Handles exceptionally well in stock form
Looks good (my opinion)
SSS package is worth the money
Sound system is good for me and HID's are a must
Cons:
No 6th gear
4th gear is to short
Fit & finish sucks for the money
For 35k the interior seems the same as my IX i had
Cons out number the pro's. Guess i may be unloading it soon. Anybody want a PB X with SSS 700miles
Handles exceptionally well in stock form
Looks good (my opinion)
SSS package is worth the money
Sound system is good for me and HID's are a must
Cons:
No 6th gear
4th gear is to short
Fit & finish sucks for the money
For 35k the interior seems the same as my IX i had
Cons out number the pro's. Guess i may be unloading it soon. Anybody want a PB X with SSS 700miles
