Is350 or Evo X ??
08-11-14, 06:41 PM
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Is350 or Evo X ??
I understand that Im going to get bias answers on here since its a Lexus forum. I just wanted some thoughts and opinions. I currently have a 06 white Is350 with 58k which I love driving everyday. I came across a great deal for a 2008 evo x gsr with 15k bone stock. I've had my car for a couple of years and think its one of the best sport luxury cars out there for the price. At times I miss driving 5spd and a boosted car. I used to have a turbo Acura Gsr back in the day. My car payment would slightly increase. I realize the evo has a boring interior and probably wont be the smoothest ride. I never looked at these cars due to the price and most of them out there have most likely been beat on. I understand these cars are 2 different breeds
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08-11-14, 07:40 PM
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08-11-14, 07:55 PM
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Why would you guys choose the STI over the Evo X? I'm going to buy a "beater" car in the fall to use as my daily driver especially for winters. I've considered the STI, Evo X, E92 335xi, and B7 Audi S4. In the end, I think I'll end up getting the Evo X. It's a plain car compared to the IS but unlike the IS, it'll be fun to actually be able to tune the car and luckily, I'll still have my IS350.
08-12-14, 05:46 AM
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Why would you guys choose the STI over the Evo X? I'm going to buy a "beater" car in the fall to use as my daily driver especially for winters. I've considered the STI, Evo X, E92 335xi, and B7 Audi S4. In the end, I think I'll end up getting the Evo X. It's a plain car compared to the IS but unlike the IS, it'll be fun to actually be able to tune the car and luckily, I'll still have my IS350.
I'd take an evo X for a 2nd daily but I would not give up an IS350 for an EVO. But that's my opinion. I do have an evo8 MR as a toy at home on top of my IS350(daily) so not bashing on EVOs...
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08-12-14, 06:36 AM
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I thought about getting an EVO when looking for a new car. The reason I didn't get it (like you I came form the Honda/Acura world) and I didn't want another car that I could race out and wanted luxury over performance tuning. I'd say keep your 350 and mod it a bit. That way it'll seem new again to you.
08-12-14, 08:10 AM
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I thought about getting an EVO when looking for a new car. The reason I didn't get it (like you I came form the Honda/Acura world) and I didn't want another car that I could race out and wanted luxury over performance tuning. I'd say keep your 350 and mod it a bit. That way it'll seem new again to you.
Same here and you're right on point with me. I got out of the Honda scene 7-8 years ago and never looked back. I sleep better driving a Lexus
08-12-14, 08:38 AM
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I understand that Im going to get bias answers on here since its a Lexus forum. I just wanted some thoughts and opinions. I currently have a 06 white Is350 with 58k which I love driving everyday. I came across a great deal for a 2008 evo x gsr with 15k bone stock. I've had my car for a couple of years and think its one of the best sport luxury cars out there for the price. At times I miss driving 5spd and a boosted car. I used to have a turbo Acura Gsr back in the day. My car payment would slightly increase. I realize the evo has a boring interior and probably wont be the smoothest ride. I never looked at these cars due to the price and most of them out there have most likely been beat on. I understand these cars are 2 different breeds
These cars are what they are…these are not luxury cars; everyone knows that some materials and features are not there.
The Evo X is a really fun car; I do not daily drive mine because my suspension set up is really stiff and uncomfortable; even stock is a bit rough, but I would not mind driving it every day… if that doesn’t bother you, then it is easy to overlook everything else.
Obviously the IS is way better better as a daily driver…I do not see why would you daily drive an Evo and park a Lexus IS (unless it is a show car or something like that)
A MR with every option is over $44K, so I don’t think it is “cheap” also used ones hold their value better than most cars; I believe that the OP was talking about a specific Evo X that he could get a great deal on.
08-12-14, 10:09 AM
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^ Going off that. My SO has a Mitsubishi and would rather take my car in for service than hers. It's a night and day experience. I remember I asked for coffee once (it was right at opening) and they looked at me like I was stupid haha.
Other than the obvious, OP, you're looking at degraded quality. The interior styling, materials, and noise levels don't hold a candle to the Lexus. If you're digging that 4-Cyl, Turbo than more power to you.
Other than the obvious, OP, you're looking at degraded quality. The interior styling, materials, and noise levels don't hold a candle to the Lexus. If you're digging that 4-Cyl, Turbo than more power to you.
08-12-14, 12:18 PM
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I have been in autocross many times now, STI and Evo are very competitive. They have almost similar capacity. I saw them running with semi-slick tires. Most of their lap times set by good drivers in autocross are very close. Evo is a little bit faster but probably the driver is a bit better.
Look: Evo wins. (Subjective).
Price: Evo wins (in your case).
Performance: Tie
I would pick Evo in your case over STI.
Look: Evo wins. (Subjective).
Price: Evo wins (in your case).
Performance: Tie
I would pick Evo in your case over STI.
08-12-14, 12:25 PM
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Evo vs. IS350, these two cars in in 2 different league.
Performance wise: Evo wins period!
Straight line 0-40, 0-60 both stock: IS350 has a edge due to its aggressive gearing. That surge/punch is pure v6 natural power in the IS350 In fact, the stock IS350 acceleration (0-40) is almost as fast as a super car Lambo.
More mods options: Evo wins period!
Luxury: IS350 hands down!
Reliability: IS350 hands down!
Comfort daily driver: IS350 hands down!
Fun to drive: IS350 with tranction control off (subjective). I find IS350 very easy to control, very balanced and smooth and with traction control off, very easy to initiate oversteer and sustain drifting.
In summary, the IS350 is a well rounded reliable car that is GOOD and WELL BALANCED at EVERYTHING but NOT great at anything! Evo is a performance beast with lots of mod options, it will smoke the IS350 in both autocross and track. However, Evo doesn't carry that much luxury or comfort for a daily driver like the IS350 would.
Performance wise: Evo wins period!
Straight line 0-40, 0-60 both stock: IS350 has a edge due to its aggressive gearing. That surge/punch is pure v6 natural power in the IS350
In fact, the stock IS350 acceleration (0-40) is almost as fast as a super car Lambo. More mods options: Evo wins period!
Luxury: IS350 hands down!
Reliability: IS350 hands down!
Comfort daily driver: IS350 hands down!
Fun to drive: IS350 with tranction control off (subjective). I find IS350 very easy to control, very balanced and smooth and with traction control off, very easy to initiate oversteer and sustain drifting.
In summary, the IS350 is a well rounded reliable car that is GOOD and WELL BALANCED at EVERYTHING but NOT great at anything! Evo is a performance beast with lots of mod options, it will smoke the IS350 in both autocross and track. However, Evo doesn't carry that much luxury or comfort for a daily driver like the IS350 would.
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08-12-14, 12:27 PM
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I think we found some EVO lovers here! LOL I'll have to be biased because I had a Lancer back in the day, and though it didn't have the turbo motor, it got all of the looks an EVO would. Maybe the EVO spoiler helped. 
Anyways, if you miss having a stick and being boosted AND being able to actually mod the car (like I do!), you might want to make the change. But on the other hand, how reliable will the Mitsu be? It has major positive benefits without too many negatives. Just need to make that decision for your own and see what works best for you.
Sidenote, I test drove a 2014 black-on-black EVO at the local dealership with 5 miles on it (fresh right off the trailor!) and I agree the initial punch isn't there when compared to the IS350. However, having AWD will mess with you like that. If I could have jusitied the additional $200/mo car pymt, that SICK EVO would have been mine!
Anyways, if you miss having a stick and being boosted AND being able to actually mod the car (like I do!), you might want to make the change. But on the other hand, how reliable will the Mitsu be? It has major positive benefits without too many negatives. Just need to make that decision for your own and see what works best for you.
Sidenote, I test drove a 2014 black-on-black EVO at the local dealership with 5 miles on it (fresh right off the trailor!) and I agree the initial punch isn't there when compared to the IS350. However, having AWD will mess with you like that. If I could have jusitied the additional $200/mo car pymt, that SICK EVO would have been mine!