hpfiend Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) Hey all- With two kids now, I have really been thinking about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution... I don't know how spacious they are but it would be sweet to be able to fit 2 car seats in the back, be driveable in the winter and handle decent enough year round... Besides one of our track events had an 8 or 9 sec evo that looked pretty stock on the outside.... I LOVE the looks and performance of my unmodified corvette.. I drive it every day to work that it's not snowing but it sits on the weekends and most of the winter... frankly the looks of the Evo and the fact that it would have to be modified and the hassles associated wih that do not excite me... The ctsv is appealing as well especially the wagon but snow duty is still out of the question... Edited August 19, 2012 by hpfiend D f ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I honestly would never consider a mdded EVO. Now if you are looking to get rid of your 2 seat rwd sports car in favor of a family car that is still fun there are only a few real cars that fit what you have in mind. Evo, Sti, Audi and BMW. Only other similar option would be a saab but again that's a Wrx. It's not easy to find a reasonably priced Awd turbo sedan( any of the BMW m3 etc is the exception to the turbo part obviously) . Now the option everyone else will also elk you is why not keep the vette and buy another cheap family car. But if you are considering an Evo I'm sure that thought has crossed you mind plenty of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Might be out of the price range, but we got a S6 in that could keep you happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I DD a 2010 Lancer (non EVO ). The space is decent. It is relatively comfortable (non-racing seats), and is good on the gas if you are good on the pedal. The Sat Radio w/ the Rockford package more then fills the bill. That being said, the EVO will require premium fuel. The Mileage will be a LOT worse. If you get the racing seats, they are uncomfortable as hell. It will take a bit of $$$ to get it where you want it. And lastly, it is ugly compared to the Vette. However, it is AWD and handles nicely. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 E90 335xi. Take 20 mins installing a tune and you'll love it forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 E90 335xi. Take 20 mins installing a tune and you'll love it forever. I thought this would be perfect but I have never seen a 335xi sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Try to find an RS4 and take it for a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 G8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 keep a family car (that you want to be completely reliable and safe) as stock as possible. trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 thanks guys! the 335 twin turbo does seem to fit the bill but I don't want a german car. My wife's acura rl does primary family duty but I feel I would get mote use out of my car if it had a backseat. I am tempted by the terminator mustangs as I do miss my old fox a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 CTS-V, G8 GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I thought this would be perfect but I have never seen a 335xi sedan. They make them, they look pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 You want a real unicorn, there is a 335xi coupe manual with a coral red interior that parks in the heart of campus. Yes, the turbo Bimmer is my suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 2000-2002 E39 M5. For the money it's hard to beat the performance, it's a 6 speed, and it's the perfect all around car/sleeper when it needs to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 You want a real unicorn, there is a 335xi coupe manual with a coral red interior that parks in the heart of campus. Yes, the turbo Bimmer is my suggestion. They ARE rare. But OP, go drive a e90 335i. If you buy one, check the front passenger fender for the aux oil cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I miss my Evo. Will own another someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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