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Yes- I sold my 2013 evo 2 years ago when i bought my 2017 GTR. Always felt like something was missing and missed driving manual. Wound up picking up a bone stock 03 Evo 8 a couple months ago with 17k miles on it. I love them both but for different reasons.
Yes- I sold my 2013 evo 2 years ago when i bought my 2017 GTR. Always felt like something was missing and missed driving manual. Wound up picking up a bone stock 03 Evo 8 a couple months ago with 17k miles on it. I love them both but for different reasons.
This is what I'm afraid of. Sold my evo and now shopping gtr's. Cant help but worry a little that the standard trans will be missed, but the gtr's cap is so much higher.
This is what I'm afraid of. Sold my evo and now shopping gtr's. Cant help but worry a little that the standard trans will be missed, but the gtr's cap is so much higher.
Depends on which "cap". For me, the GTR came up short on the "fun cap"
I regret selling my evo IX. I pick up an evo x gsr then moved on to an evo x mr. I love the evo x MR. I am debating if I should move on to the GTR or pick up another IX and build it. My buddy went from the GSR to MR to GTR back to MR. He said he did not like the feel of the GTR.
I regret selling my evo IX. I pick up an evo x gsr then moved on to an evo x mr. I love the evo x MR. I am debating if I should move on to the GTR or pick up another IX and build it. My buddy went from the GSR to MR to GTR back to MR. He said he did not like the feel of the GTR.
I don't remember being super impressed with my GSR when it was stock. AWD system was pretty killer coming from the 350z - but for me - it didn't brighten up until I swapped out all of the drivetrain, shifter/linkage bushings and mounts and then swaybar. I expect some of the same going into the GTR. My evoX was @560 awhp mustang dyno and the GTR is going to need a little work from OEM to beat that... but a gtr with bolt-ons and tune can hit 600awhp/500awtq on stock turbos. In the end I decided to move on because a 700hp evo is pretty high strung, and I wanted more. Sometimes I miss my old cars, but not sure I regret switching.
I don't remember being super impressed with my GSR when it was stock. AWD system was pretty killer coming from the 350z - but for me - it didn't brighten up until I swapped out all of the drivetrain, shifter/linkage bushings and mounts and then swaybar. I expect some of the same going into the GTR. My evoX was @560 awhp mustang dyno and the GTR is going to need a little work from OEM to beat that... but a gtr with bolt-ons and tune can hit 600awhp/500awtq on stock turbos. In the end I decided to move on because a 700hp evo is pretty high strung, and I wanted more. Sometimes I miss my old cars, but not sure I regret switching.
If you are after HP, then the GTR is, absolutely, a no-brainer.
Still have my X going on 7+ years. It's my daily. Can't really comment on selling it and regretting or getting something else. I've thought about trading it. For a more comfortable daily. Something like a 370Z or a 2 Series. Even thought about the ND Miata and the CTR. But anyways, take care of your family and new baby first. You can get another Evo later.
RS3 isn't anywhere close to the Evo. There is literally no MQB platform that handles anywhere close to a CT9A or a CZ4A.
If you are just doing street driving then whatever but the MQB platform really lets you down on track.
I’ve always valued your opinion so this is good to hear. I don’t track my car but I’m all about the handling. I just need to quit listening to the RS3 sound clips. It’s definitely the song of the sirens. And I need to quit riding in a co-workers S3, the launch control is intoxicating.
I’ve always valued your opinion so this is good to hear. I don’t track my car but I’m all about the handling. I just need to quit listening to the RS3 sound clips. It’s definitely the song of the sirens. And I need to quit riding in a co-workers S3, the launch control is intoxicating.
There's a lot to be said about enjoying the sound of your car. Half the reasonn I bought My current weekend car is it's sound. I get goosebumps, every time. My Evo, on the other hand, sounds like a John Deer, in comparison.
I've had my X for 10 years now. I've thought about selling/trading in, but something always stops me. Probably because I've felt that pain of losing the car you love and don't want to feel that again. LOL. I sold my '97 GSX (FP Green/built trans/etc...) in 2009 to get the X. Miss her so. LOL
Now waiting for the Evo XI and hoping it's a manual gearbox.
I've had my X for 10 years now. I've thought about selling/trading in, but something always stops me. Probably because I've felt that pain of losing the car you love and don't want to feel that again. LOL. I sold my '97 GSX (FP Green/built trans/etc...) in 2009 to get the X. Miss her so. LOL
Now waiting for the Evo XI and hoping it's a manual gearbox.
Yep not going to happen.
To me it makes sense for car makers to make cars like Evos even if they are not making much profit.
They are actually in a worse situation now after dropping the Evo.
Sales started falling off for the Evo only cause they didn't bother updating it again.
Its like they gave up.
I mean look at a 2007 Evo and 2015. Even the final edition they didn't do much
not even special wheels. They just repainted their old 2007 wheels.
Look at the CTR its free advertising for the Honda name and makes people want civics and other Hondas.
If someone owns lets say a Nissan GTR and are in love with it then when they are shopping for an family SUV or daily car
They will probably be leaning towards a Nissan.
Yep not going to happen.
To me it makes sense for car makers to make cars like Evos even if they are not making much profit.
They are actually in a worse situation now after dropping the Evo.
Sales started falling off for the Evo only cause they didn't bother updating it again.
Its like they gave up.
I mean look at a 2007 Evo and 2015. Even the final edition they didn't do much
not even special wheels. They just repainted their old 2007 wheels.
Look at the CTR its free advertising for the Honda name and makes people want civics and other Hondas.
If someone owns lets say a Nissan GTR and are in love with it then when they are shopping for an family SUV or daily car
They will probably be leaning towards a Nissan.
2007?
IMO, Mitsu failed by not promoting the Evo. They did nothing for it, at all. Subaru throws all kinda of events related to the WRX. Well, they used to. Not sure any more. they also remained in the public eye via Motorsports such as X-games, Rally-X, etc. Mitsu just let the model die off. I'm sure they have their reasons. I can't imagine the Evo helped their bottom line, at all.
Been awhile since I have been on here. I parted out my car and sold it middle of last year. After several months, I'm missing it like crazy. I sold it because I had a second baby coming and was trying to be smart and look at it as an extra expense I didn't need. I'm effing miserable without a car. I loved that car and it was glorious, lol. Anyone ever sell and regret it? Anyone go back to an Evo? I'm wondering if it is just a dumb move to buy another and mod it all up again? Cars make me happy and specifically the Evo. I would also find excuses to drive it, no matter if it was like a quick 5 minute trip to get something and back.
I've highly been contemplating getting a 2017-2018 CTS V as well. Just looking for anyone else who has been in the same boat.
My old car as reference
Omg those lines on that evo sexy as hell. Can’t wait to get mine to this level. I don’t blame you for missing it.
Feb 20, 2020, 08:44 PM
