The suspension is a lil stiffer but better then previous evos. In this evovlog i cover the necessities of a daily driver and whether or not the evo 9 meets the standards that we expect. Driving the last brandnew mitsubishi evo to its grave. Kangaroos have strong tails which they can lean back on to make them really good at kickboxing. The new 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart has been called the evo light or the car that most people can actually live with as their daily. After all, the seller positions this as a daily driver, noting that it gets a reasonable if unremarkable. The iconic mitsubishi lancer evo iii is now importable. The lancer evo is in a unique situation where people are willing to pay newcar prices for used cars that are four model years old or older. The gsr is the more dailydrivable, offering front recaro seats, a leather momo steering wheel, ac, and power windows. Fiveyear old mitsubishi evo x beats ford focus rs because. The wrx was already a legend when the mitsubishi evo crashed the party in 2004.
May 28, 2010 photo 425 the ultimate daily driven mitsubishi evo x tech knowledge garrett gt3071r turbo garretts gt3071r turbo, built specifically for the evo x, is the newest addition to their ball. Subaru sti vs mitsubishi evo x import tuner magazine. Dont be put off by the trend on here were its the norm to turn the car into something that has to be trailered to the track 3 times a year and taken out on the occasional weekend blast to impress their mates, when their girlfriends are washing their hair. We believe the car you drive every day should be fun. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evo x final edition is a blast. The evo x is a capable daily driver thats designed. Hey erron, what made you originally choose a mitsubishi evo as a daily driver. Search by price, view certified preowned lancer evolutions, filter. With nissans help, mitsubishi creates new electric lancer.
The ultimate daily driven mitsubishi evo x import tuner. This is just a small video of me talking about my own experience and deciding if its a good daily driver car. Mar 26, 2010 i originally bought my sti to be a 300whp daily driver while i raced the evo, says yim with a laugh, but after we got past the small hurdles, i liked it so much i sold the evo. So which really makes more sense, the evo x or the. Diehard evo fans may be wary of a more civilized 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution, but this one hasnt lost its overall touch.
Why i bought and love my mitsubishi evo, a retort from my dad. Check out what it takes to build a 400whp, daily driven mitsubishi evo x. Fiveyear old mitsubishi evo x beats ford focus rs because crazy wins. The ride is harsh, the front recaro seats confining. Apr 20, 2009 the new 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart has been called the evo light or the car that most people can actually live with as their daily driver. Mitsubishi sold the evo iii in two trims, gsr and rs. Expect the allwheeldrive, rallytested subaru impreza wrx sti and mitsubishi lancer evolution to scream onto auction stages, spinning to a stop like a scene in fast and furious. So ive now spent a few days in this wonderful beast and i want to share my thoughts with you. The last evo wasnt the best evo, but were still going to miss it. The new mitsubishi evo is a drivertraining ev top gear. But you have to push its limits while driving to truly get to know this car well.
Since spending a week with mitsubishis gorgeous 2014 lancer evo gsr, i came to appreciate many things that make this such an incredible lap attack car, but also a great daily driver with. Not sure if this is a good idea or not as i could see this ending up. The subaru might not be your most comfortable choice as a daily driver, but it is far more subtle and refined, while lacking. I originally bought my sti to be a 300whp daily driver while i raced the evo, says yim with a laugh, but after we got past the small hurdles, i liked it so much i sold the evo. My journey to work is 22 miles 3 miles of urban 30 limit, 4 miles of 70 limit dual carriageway and 15 miles of twisty b roads. Mitsubishi evolution reborn as electric crossover mitsubishi eevolution concept is a clean break with the evo heritage. Tiff needells daily driver is an 18year old small car, and theres nothing super about. Hey does anyone on here have a mitsubishi lancer evolution. Top 50 used mitsubishi lancer evolution for sale near me. Mitsubishi lancer evolution questions mitsubishi evo question. The best evo x mods for a daily driver add little power in the grand scheme of things.
Mine may be a garage princess in the winter but its better than having to worry about canadian salt roads and shitty drivers. Despite adopting a more sophisticated demeanor for 2008, the mitsubishi evolution is a poor excuse for a daily driver, especially in mr form. Not enough room to take a couple of suitcases and stroller, but if you dont need a stroller there is plenty of room for a weekend trip for the five of us. Ive always been a mitsubishi fanboy since the days of the vr4 evo 0. A show of car comparisons and adventures for everyone. Have a 10 and 8 year old and a 3 month old and they all fit in the back seat plus a full sized stroller in the trunk with diaper bag and factory sub. Apr 29, 2016 mitsubishi evo ix mr vs subaru impreza wrx sti.
Aug 17, 2018 the latest mitsubishi lancer evo might have the subaru wrx beaten in performance, but the wrx sure has the evo beat in price. One last drive in the mitsubishi evo reminds us of why this car is so. Take one look at the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evo x final edition car and its obvious that its outdated, but that really doesnt matter after you take the time to get to know the vehicle a bit more. Originally posted by evo rob ive used my evo vi as a daily driver since i bought it 7 years and 64,000 miles ago. Once the evo passed the dailydriver test, i spent a delirious 30 minutes flogging a manual gsr and automatic mr on the main firebird. I thought about the evo because itll serve a great purpose as a daily driver and still have a bit of power and that race feel to it.
Here are the top mitsubishi lancer evolution listings for sale asap. Championship driver title winning sedan evolved through 10 official versions over 24 years, the evo became known as the brands flagship model showcasing its most. Sergio mirandas evo ix is running big power at the wheels, has a chassis that wont quit, and a unique body with a showwinning shine. Hi guys just a quick one really, what are evos like for every day use are they reliable to use every dayyou know the type of thing to work and back every day long distence driving any help would be great thanks guys. Is it too late for me to buy an evo ix to daily drive. Hi all, thinking about buying an evo 5 or 6 as my daily driver, i do about 200 miles a week and have. The evo was a tough sell for a daily driver, except to the devoted few who tolerated the noisy cabin, unimpressive fuel economy, and cramped interior. Check the carfax, find a low miles lancer evolution, view lancer evolution photos and interiorexterior features. But, i dont really enjoy driving luxery vehicles or anything that feels like an old mans car. Each week on everyday driver we seek out great affordable cars that can do all the boring chores of driving and still be thrilling on a back road.
Mitsubishis technology is ahead of the game, with active yaw controls. This evo ix is really giving the sti a run for its money. Used mitsubishi evo vii ix cars for sale with pistonheads. The latest mitsubishi lancer evo might have the subaru wrx beaten in performance, but the wrx sure has the evo beat in price. Were going to miss the mitsubishi evo, and so should you. The thing with evos is that everything is a name brand, so replacement costs are high. Jun 06, 2017 this rivalry came to mighty car mods in the form of a daily driver battle that pitted martys evo x against moogs wrx. Mitsubishi would have been morons to not make it a. In 2004 a new trim level was added between the dull as dishwater base car and the evo.
The 5spd is a lil loud during highway driving but alll is tolerable and i. This rivalry came to mighty car mods in the form of a daily driver battle that pitted martys evo x against moogs wrx. An unbroken gallop would get me to california in time to be the last thing mitsubishis evo saw. I was wondering how it ran as a daily driver and if you have had any problems with it so far.
The lancer evo is in a unique situation where people are willing to pay newcar prices for used cars that are four model years old. Research the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution at cars. The closeddeck heads on the 4g63 engine can hold more power than the sti ejseries motor. Details on dualclutch transmission and vehicledynamic system revealed. But this is neither race car nor show pony its his daily driver evolution is an interesting thing. I decided to lease a 20 mitsubishi lancer evolution x gsr for my daily driver because it met my requirements of having 4 doors, awd, a manual trans, and decent power. Mitsubishi evolution reborn as electric crossover autoblog. Jun 15, 2015 full test of the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr, which soon will be discontinued. Mitsubishi lancer evolution questions how much a year does a.
The mitsubishi eclipse, eagle talon, plymouth laser, mitsubishi galant vr4, and. Photo 425 the ultimate daily driven mitsubishi evo x tech knowledge garrett gt3071r turbo garretts gt3071r turbo, built specifically for. Mitsubishi lancer evolution questions mitsubishi evo. This was my first time driving an evo and i quickly fell in love. Unfortunately for some, their evo 10 is a daily driver and adding mods on top of mods just isnt a viable option. The electric eevolution suv mixes yaw control with ai to help you drive quickly. Not enough room to take a couple of suitcases and stroller, but if you dont need a stroller there is plenty of room for a weekend trip for. Mar 18, 2020 mitsubishi sold the evo iii in two trims, gsr and rs. The mitsubishi eclipse, eagle talon, plymouth laser, mitsubishi galant vr4, and associated logos are. Japanese classics reports mitsubishi also offered the gsr with powerfolding mirrors, locks, and an automatic onetouch drivers window. The subaru might not be your most comfortable choice as a daily driver, but it. True, i can see why looking for a better car for the daily driver purpose would be better. But for those who need to maintain reliability, affordability, and a level of overall comfortability, these three evo x mods will deliver a enjoyable driving experience for you and your passengers.
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