Thats exactly what i felt like. All i needed to do is spend 5 minutes getting used to the tranny and i spent 2 hours running 5 second 0-60 runs. It is amazing how easy it is to drive the EVO very fast. Its almost idiot proof. That is probably why so many kids that can't drive all that well go for them.

 

LOL well it's not idiot proof....every EVO I have seen has been or is wrecked...LOL...so the idiots are fining a way...LOL...

just casue it's AWD doesn't mean anything....cuase the Diablo is AWD...you think anyone can drive it too...hmmmn....sure...but fast? yeeeaaahhhh

 

yeh, Evo's are agressive cars but it really doesn't have much character that's
for sure. It's basically an artificially made mutant.


pornstar. hahaha

 

First of all I like all mini's they are great cars. I traded my '05 cooper s for an '05 lancer evolution and couldn't be happier. The mini is a great little car, an excellent value for the money, great looking and real fun to drive. The evo is another beast altogether. I have owned the evo for 4 months, and this thing is awesome, as close to a road going race car I have owned. I have owned corvettes, 911's, a roush mustang and a RX7. The evo kicks a... The Recaro seats are excellent, the best seats in a stock factory car I have owned. This car is fast, turbo kicks in around 2500 rpm, and its seriously fast. The handling is also a step above the mini s, and the steering, very, very fast and responsive, almost telepathic. 276 hp, aluminium roof and fenders, carbon fiber rear wing, 4 wheel drive, momo steering wheel, Recaro seats, Enkei wheels with sticky Yokohama tires, for $30K, whats not to like. As you guys can tell, I really like the car, what fun to drive. I still like mini's, they are fantastic cars, I just wanted more performance without mod'ng the mini to death. I know the mini looks better, no doubt it does. Both the mini and the evo are great cars. I'm looking forward to the '06 cooper s and the lancer evolution 9 which is due in september. Road and Track "Speed" issue just tested the evo 9 MR at 4.4 seconds 0-60, and 13.0 second quarter mile, .92 g's. wow.

Oh yeh, the evo got plenty of character, just drive one

 

>First of all I like all mini's

No you don't.


>I traded my '05 cooper s for an '05 lancer evolution


see~!

 

No, it's not and is one of the reasons that so many EVO owners go through a clutch in 10,000. When my husband tells other EVO owners that he is still on his stock clutch at 35,000+ miles they are amazed . This should not be amazing! Overall, my MINI is a fanastically fun vehicle that is a joy to throw through the twisties and auto-x courses, but our EVO is a monster. For very little money, its pushing 350hp at the wheels and we have not had any issues with it and it will kill anything else on the road. With 2 very good and comparable drivers, the EVO was leaving my poor Bruno in the dust on a twisty road near our house. If you can manage to keep it in it's power band through turns, I hate to say it, but there's no beating it. Of course I prefer the entire package of my car with the mixture of style, handling, and power, but the EVO was not made for looks, it was made for the other 2 parts which affords alot of benefits at it's cost point

 

I have both MCS and EVO. Stock to stock, I prefer the driving dynamic of the EVO. The car seems to communicate better at the limit, the brakes also feel tighter.
The MCS has better built quality and styling though.

 

I first thought you had a IS300 and a S2000...

 

I had those cars before the EVO/MCS pair.

 

dooood...

 

A lot of HP alone just doesn't cut it for me. It needs more. Much more. The EVO is maybe the ugliest (or at least top 10) car on the planet. I don't care if they put 500hp for $20k, I wouldn't touch it. I really have ZERO interest in a car like that. I must admit, I am very picky.

I just bought a SECOND car myself. Really for myself as they are both stick and my wife can't drive stick. I got an 05 Mustang GT convertible. IMO probably the most beautiful car in existence. Add to that the Mustang-Musclecar heritage AND...300hp and better yet...320lbs of torque. A perfect complement to my MCS. My Mustang is my good weather, top down summer car. I now own my two favorite cars in the world. I'm a happy camper. I will post a review soon...

 

A "very picky guy" driving a Mustang of all cars...



ok


next... j/k

 

I don't know that a high powered front wheel drive car can every really be scary. What's scary about wheelspin?

 

Okay....let greatgro enjoy his new ride! The '05 Mustang is a wonderful return to the great Mustang style of the '60s!


Clover

 

What can I tell ya. It's been my favorite car for most of the past 20 years. The 05's are beautiful, have heritage, great throw-back styling, GOBS of torque, handle WELL, sound incredible and are one of the most comfortable cars I've ever been in. Other than the comfort thing, I like most of the same things about the MCS. Handling isn't the most important thing to me, it's the whole package. Also I'm considering that my MUstang is a convertible. That definitely adds to the fun factor...A LOT! I don't think a regular GT coupe could compete fun-wise with my MINI. Oh yeah, did I mention the Mustang has GOBS of torque?! The throttle response from 1k RPMs on is phenomenal. Nothing but smiles!

 

It can understeer you right off a cliff... which could potentially be
a little scary during the decent.

 

Yes, the 2005 Mustang is a great return to the classic look of the 1969-1970 mustang. Ford did a great job with this car, its a muscle car- lots of power, great exhaust burble, and head turning looks. With $3,000-$4,000 in suspension and braking mod's, maybe, maybe it can compete with an evo on a road course. If you want a true performance mustang look to Saleen and Roush- now there is a truly complete package, looks, handling, power and style all for $40,000-$55,000. Funny, the evo only cost $30,000.

 

we don't talk to MINI haters. hehehehe...


>I traded my '05 cooper s for an '05 lancer evolution

 

LOL good point!

 

I think I will lease one and drive that b*%ch like no tomorrow.

 

EVOs suck. They really do. No seriously. They suck and blow at the same time.

 

Here is a great video of an EVO drifting around at the track:
http://www.teamnightkids.com/videos/lancer500.mpg

Perfectly in control until a wheel digs into the dirt...

 

ABSOLUTLY FABULOUS!!!

 

Yep, it definitely had to be highly tuned with some pretty advanced electronics to be able to roll that high.

 

We hate Evos