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Old 03-24-2006, 03:10 PM   #1
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Old 03-24-2006, 03:25 PM   #2
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Wow. What a great article. The author's constant ripping on the car's looks, coupled with how much he loved the car overall really made it. Fast cars usually aren't my thing, but reading this article made me really want to drive an Evolution.

My favorite quote: "On the outside, the Evo MR looks like it went into a performance parts store and got dressed in the dark."
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Old 03-24-2006, 04:33 PM   #3
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I saw one of these in Boulder with a baby seat strapped into the back. Kinda cool.

Much cooler than the Hummer H2 with the baby seat strapped in the back.

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I saw one of these in Boulder with a baby seat strapped into the back.  Kinda cool.

Much cooler than the Hummer H2 with the baby seat strapped in the back.

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The mileage on one of these things are very close to an SUV. My friend said he is getting about 19mpg... that coming from a 4-cylinder... :P
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Old 03-24-2006, 06:39 PM   #5
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The closest I ever got was sitting in one in the showroom. That's about it lol. Cool car but daily driver? no. Maybe the regular Evolution.
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Old 03-24-2006, 07:36 PM   #6
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Now the question is, for roughly the same price, would you get the Lancer, or THIS:

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/articles/she...cobra-gt500.php

Me: hands down the Mustang...
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Old 03-24-2006, 07:37 PM   #7
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car but daily driver? no.
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Actually, the article says the turbo doesn't kick in until 3K, so THEY say, it makes a good daily driver as well...
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Saw some of these at the dealer for $40-50k! Gotta be kidding me!

They even had premiums on thems!

Mustang - Yes
Corvette - Yes
Charger - Yes

Mitsubishi???? Aren't they going to discontinue US sales one of these days (they keep threatening / promising).
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Actually, the article says the turbo doesn't kick in until 3K, so THEY say, it makes a good daily driver as well... 
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Don't forget the Evo uses twin scroll turbochargers. This turbo design spools up really fast, so there is very little turbo lags unlike the WRX turbo.
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Now the question is, for roughly the same price, would you get the Lancer, or THIS:

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/articles/she...cobra-gt500.php

Me:  hands down the Mustang...
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oh... oh... i just wet myself lol. sweet a mustang that is finally worth the price they stick on it.
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