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Old 05-25-2006, 06:59 PM
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Would you RX8 owners...

trade your car in for an Evo X? Or, would you get one as a second car?

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oh HELL yes.
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over the new sti....yes.
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that's a tough one.


Let me think... would I trade for it... nope, so I guess I would get it as a second car.

Seen one at the Mitsu/ Mazda dealership, thought about test driving it, maybe next time.
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No, it's hideous. In a large mouth bass sort of way. Sadly it's an improvement though.
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Nope.
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Definitely improved, has a RSX rear end though probably the worst part of the exterior.
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
that's a tough one.


Let me think... would I trade for it... nope, so I guess I would get it as a second car.

Seen one at the Mitsu/ Mazda dealership, thought about test driving it, maybe next time.
You didn't see one at a dealer, they won't be on lots for another year or two. This is also about the tenth thread for the Evo X.
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Definitely improved, has a RSX rear end though probably the worst part of the exterior.
How do you get RSX from that, it's not even a hatch...
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Originally Posted by Ike
And this is also about the tenth thread for the Evo X.
And you of all people are complaining?

If I was in the market for a sedan, I'd consider it. Especially if i was looking for a sedan that resembles a pissed-off freight locomotive.
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much respect to the evo, but, i wouldnt TRADE for it. its just not for me. i like to be different, stand out, unique. and have perfect weight distribution, a high revving engine and a lightweight (somewhat) feel to a car.

second car? no, the lotus exige will be my weekend track toy
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Originally Posted by Ike
How do you get RSX from that, it's not even a hatch...
The lines are similar. Mainly saying that the weak point of the styling is the tail of the car.

If I wasn't trained in the art of tuner recognition I might mistake it for an RSX from the back if it was debadged and couldn't see the four doors...
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Originally Posted by RoXanneBlack8
its just not for me. i like to be different, stand out, unique.
FYI, driving a mass produced car affords you none of the above.
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i wouldn't trade it in and i don't even own an 8...don't get it twisted the evo x is hot but IMO i think the 8 looks better
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very true, but driving a mass produced car that doesnt sell, does
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
The lines are similar. Mainly saying that the weak point of the styling is the tail of the car.

If I wasn't trained in the art of tuner recognition I might mistake it for an RSX from the back if it was debadged and couldn't see the four doors...

And how about now...
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Originally Posted by RoXanneBlack8
very true, but driving a mass produced car that doesnt sell, does
Haha, touche.
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Originally Posted by RoXanneBlack8
much respect to the evo, but, i wouldnt TRADE for it. its just not for me. i like to be different, stand out, unique. and have perfect weight distribution, a high revving engine and a lightweight (somewhat) feel to a car.

second car? no, the lotus exige will be my weekend track toy
Perfect weight distribution like say... 38/62?
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Originally Posted by Ike
Perfect weight distribution like say... 38/62?
Fans of a mid-rear setup might say that's perfect
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Originally Posted by therm8
Fans of a mid-rear setup might say that's perfect
My point is there's more than one way to skin a cat, 50/50 isn't some magic number that makes a car handle better. There are also more cars that are 50/50 or close to it than most RX-8 owners realize.
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That comes out........I will miss my 8
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes

And how about now...
Okay... guess I do need to get into the optomitrist...
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I definitely think its an improvement from the previous gen Evos, appearance-wise. The wing is not as obnoxious and it doesn't look as cheap, IMO. It kind of reminds of the TL, especially from the side. The only thing I don't like are the lights though, what is up with those, especially the tail lights? I'm too lazy to search but what are the official performance numbers for this?


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