Thinking of switching from the IX to the X for safety.. ?
Dec 3, 2008, 05:06 PM
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Thinking of switching from the IX to the X for safety.. ?
Well I have a IX RS, but recently I have been thinking about getting the X because it has much better safety ratings. Although it wasn't actually " tested " I did read that the government did somehow give it 5 star front test and 4 star side impact... I don't really know how but anyway... I love my RS and it's been really well taken care of, but I am getting married next year and for some reason something has been telling me to get something with side airbags.. I am a religious person and feel that when something nags at you there is a reason for it, however I want to still have something fun, fast, can be driven all year round, has 4 doors etc. I wasn't a fan really of the X for a while, and I feel my RS would later be a collectors car.. anyway, just thought i'd seek some advice from some of you guys on here who might have gone from a IX to a X. Were you happy with your switch? How is your mileage as opposed to the IX? I heard some people say with a flash it increased it significantly.
Lastly I was wondering if since the economy isn't so hot right now is mitsubishi doing any sort of special financing on the new Evo's?
Lastly I was wondering if since the economy isn't so hot right now is mitsubishi doing any sort of special financing on the new Evo's?
Dec 3, 2008, 05:50 PM
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i've been shifting pretty much at 5k rpm so far - average 18mpg w/ mixed driving
I can honestly say i've never even considered safety when choosing a car....although thats prob. a good idea...
I can honestly say i've never even considered safety when choosing a car....although thats prob. a good idea...
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Dec 3, 2008, 06:21 PM
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The Evo is hella cheap for me, 21 and the car and policy is under my name. My STi cost me ~$1400 more per year. I got a quote on a IX and it was $1500 more than the X.
Dec 3, 2008, 06:25 PM
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My insurance dropped $100 every six months with the X. In fact its only about $25 more per six months then my 2006 Odyssey minivan.
I loved the IX, but I do not regret buying the 10. Its exactly what I need. Something a little more grown up looking, safer and still fast.
I loved the IX, but I do not regret buying the 10. Its exactly what I need. Something a little more grown up looking, safer and still fast.
Dec 3, 2008, 06:43 PM
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Maybe your area had a lot of evo X with collision while not involving bodily injury and property damage then claimed through insurance 
A lot of the accidents in evo 9 I read in this forum it seems most of them walk out without a scratch. Theorhetically a heavier car with better designed crash absorption, more airbags, better brakes should mitigate and/or reduce damages more, but remember that you can die even in an S-class or a 7 series at extreme speeds or when running into very strong objects such as concrete pillars.
I don't think it is a good idea going from IX to X purely on safety concern. However, if it also involves things like owning a new/newer car, preferring the driving feel of the X, looks of interior and exterior etc, then safety benfits can be an icing on a cake.
A lot of the accidents in evo 9 I read in this forum it seems most of them walk out without a scratch. Theorhetically a heavier car with better designed crash absorption, more airbags, better brakes should mitigate and/or reduce damages more, but remember that you can die even in an S-class or a 7 series at extreme speeds or when running into very strong objects such as concrete pillars.
I don't think it is a good idea going from IX to X purely on safety concern. However, if it also involves things like owning a new/newer car, preferring the driving feel of the X, looks of interior and exterior etc, then safety benfits can be an icing on a cake.
Dec 3, 2008, 07:52 PM
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Maybe your area had a lot of evo X with collision while not involving bodily injury and property damage then claimed through insurance
A lot of the accidents in evo 9 I read in this forum it seems most of them walk out without a scratch. Theorhetically a heavier car with better designed crash absorption, more airbags, better brakes should mitigate and/or reduce damages more, but remember that you can die even in an S-class or a 7 series at extreme speeds or when running into very strong objects such as concrete pillars.
I don't think it is a good idea going from IX to X purely on safety concern. However, if it also involves things like owning a new/newer car, preferring the driving feel of the X, looks of interior and exterior etc, then safety benfits can be an icing on a cake.
A lot of the accidents in evo 9 I read in this forum it seems most of them walk out without a scratch. Theorhetically a heavier car with better designed crash absorption, more airbags, better brakes should mitigate and/or reduce damages more, but remember that you can die even in an S-class or a 7 series at extreme speeds or when running into very strong objects such as concrete pillars.
I don't think it is a good idea going from IX to X purely on safety concern. However, if it also involves things like owning a new/newer car, preferring the driving feel of the X, looks of interior and exterior etc, then safety benfits can be an icing on a cake.
I thought seriously about the new 370z, but really it's not as practical as the IX is, or the X would be. It is one bad azz lookin' car though.
Dec 3, 2008, 08:01 PM
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The reason there was no 2007 EVO in the states was because the current 2006 was not going to meet the new saftey guidelines and had really bad crash ratings. The new X has front, side, curtain, and knee air bags. Makes me feel better.
Dec 3, 2008, 08:02 PM
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The insurance was the more on the X than my 8 when I was quoted by my insurance. The only reason is because my VIII's worth like 18k to the insurance.
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