Would you buy another new Euro?

**aaronng** · 26-11-2006 12:47 PM

I'd buy the next SH-AWD turbo Euro. But that also depends if I prefer to have my Seven-replica instead as a weekend car and keep the current Euro as a daily.

**EuroAccord13** · 27-11-2006 07:54 PM

After almost three years of driving the Euro, I've come to the conclusion that I will not buy another Euro again, not that I have anything against it... More like it's time for an upgrade which will be hard to find because the Euro pretty much have it all at a budget price...

**Type R Positive** · 27-11-2006 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by EuroAccord13

After almost three years of driving the Euro, I've come to the conclusion that I will not buy another Euro again, not that I have anything against it... More like it's time for an upgrade which will be hard to find because the Euro pretty much have it all at a budget price...

Yeah, I hear ya. I have pretty much settled on getting an Evo IX.

I start my new job in January, so I should have a new car then.

**^__^ SM ^__^** · 27-11-2006 11:53 PM

Just wondering why Evo IX? Is it better than 350Z or RX-8? all about same price i saw.

**Type R Positive** · 28-11-2006 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by ^__^ SM ^__^

Just wondering why Evo IX? Is it better than 350Z or RX-8? all about same price i saw.

Cheaper and better than 350Z, ~ same price and better than RX-8.

I always wanted an Evo, plus they really hold their value. They are also said to be the best performance car on the market under $200k.

Plus it has charisma!

**aaronng** · 28-11-2006 01:27 AM

EVOIX, 350Z and RX-8. 3 totally concepts. It's like trying to compare an Euro to a WRX. The differences are totally well defined.

You want a hard raw car that compromises comfort and fuel economy for performance and handling, then go EVOIX.

You want a comfortable cruiser that can give a bootful and handle good when you want to, yet remaining fuel efficient, 350Z.

If you want a practical sporty car, and don't care about outright speed nor fuel consumption (or you just love rotaries), then RX-8.

**Type R Positive** · 28-11-2006 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

You want a hard raw car that compromises comfort and fuel economy for performance and handling, then go EVOIX.

Well actually, on claimed fuel consumption, Evo IX wins out of these 3 cars.
Evo IX - 10L/100kms
350Z - 11.8L/100kms
RX-8 - 12.6L/100kms

Hardly a fuel compromise @ 10L/100kms! I'm sure if you give all 3 a boot full, then economy goes out the window, esp the RX-8.

My view on the Evo IX is the interior is not as nice as the other two, but nothing wrong with it either.
I am also yet to drive one. Reviews say that the ride is real firm, but that doesn't worry me. Even the Euro could do with some firming up, and after riding in one with coilovers, I don't see what the big deal is.
I don't want nor do I expect it to be luxury either, otherwise I would just buy a BMW or Lexus.

**80057** · 28-11-2006 07:39 AM

I've driven a evo 7, and it is nuts, awesome grip and handling (better then my gen 3 crx), you guys are right about the interior quality, same plastics as a normal 20k lancer, but the seats are some of the best i've sat in for body support, but looks hell mean on the outside and i think thats what i like most about it. so if thats what u want go ahead, i love em to bits. but it aint to practical for me, i'd be worried to park it anywhere these days.

The rx8 has surprisingly alot of guts (i've driven a mates) tho my mate reckons he can only do 300k's on a full tank, he drives it pretty hard and like most rotors it sucks alot of juice when driven hard., the opposite back doors actually give good room to get in and out i think (not as good as a four door of course, but way better then a 2 door)

unfortunately i havent had the chance to drive a 350z, but the shape is awesome and with 200+kws it has to be fun.

**tony1234** · 28-11-2006 08:03 AM

I know the evos do go hard(i've driven a VII) but as a daily driver i don't think so,also i'd be paranoid about parking the thing anyware and the ins.!!!$$$.Maybe i'm getting old!!!!

**aaronng** · 28-11-2006 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Type R Positive

Well actually, on claimed fuel consumption, Evo IX wins out of these 3 cars.
Evo IX - 10L/100kms
350Z - 11.8L/100kms
RX-8 - 12.6L/100kms

Hardly a fuel compromise @ 10L/100kms! I'm sure if you give all 3 a boot full, then economy goes out the window, esp the RX-8.

EPA testing numbers do not reflect real life fuel consumption. Especially for a high output turbo car like the EVO. The testing method is more appropriate for NA piston engines. Under EPA testing methods, it was carried out in the most fuel efficient manneer as possible, that means running when the turbo was not spooling. I think EVOs consume about 14-16L/100km when not driven hard (but still making decent power).

BTW, RX-8's real life consumption is about 18L/100km!

**aaronng** · 28-11-2006 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by tony1234

I know the evos do go hard(i've driven a VII) but as a daily driver i don't think so,also i'd be paranoid about parking the thing anyware and the ins.!!!$$$.Maybe i'm getting old!!!!

Nah, I'd bet the EVO would disappear as soon as the owner stepped inside a restaurant for lunch if he was in a not so car-friendly neighbourhood.

**cgspot** · 28-11-2006 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Type R Positive

If you were to buy / trade in for a new car, would you buy another Euro or something else?
I am thinking of getting another new Euro but also thinking of changing up for something with a bit more power like a Mitsubishi Evo IX. The Mitsu's are about $56k new so that's in my price range.....very tempting indeed.

I WILL if someone sends me a PQ point or two