Originally Posted by Ltdanish07

I think the fact that you keep coming back to the evo says something. You previously had one, so you know what your in for. If your worried about highway, is there another car you could take on long trips? The x isnt TOO bad on highway, as long as u keep it in prime mpg range. ( im really bad at this, if you like to cruise at 90 then no haha)

But the x by no means will become boring to drive. Had mine for over a year and i just love driving the thing. if the x's styling is a bit racer boy for you, the 2010s have a touring option thats toned down a bit in terms of style.

Originally Posted by mike100

you are over simplifying GM LSx series motor history.

-the old Z06 was 5.7 liter, but it did rev to 7k rpm- it is considered better than the 6 liter LS2 by many.

-the new base engine in the vette/camaro etc is the 6.2l LS3 @430 hp. it is more than just a 30 hp bump..it's got more mid range punch too. it has LS7 derived cylinder heads and the same Z06 injectors so 475-500 hp modded is assured without buying too much.

the detuned cadillac CTS-V 6.2 supercharged unit uses cast pistons, a smaller supercharger- non- titanium rods and a few other details as such to keep the cost down and a motor that is tighter and won't use oil when it is cold.

-the LS7 is high compression with pretty thin cylinder linings since the block is still a small block dimension the same as the 5 and 6 liter displacements in the engine series. The supercharger ran too hot for not enough coolant passage and liner thickness on the big bore LS7. The 6.2 supercharged makes a warrantied and emissions compliant 638 hp in the ZR1. the LS7 7-liter motor is N/A which would tend to be more reliable and lighter for endurance use.