Lancer Evolution IX or G35 Coupe??

[icemanxlb]

Hey guys this is an extremely tough choice for me and I came across this great forum when researching between the cars. I'm getting another car in 2 months and please give me as much input as you can. Here's an introduction on me. I'm torn between a 2007 white Evo IX or a black G35 Coupe 6-speed. I been setting my mind on the Evo for the last year, but recently, my parents who said "We won't let you move onto a luxury car yet" changed their minds :]

I'm a 19 year old college student and currently drive an Acura Integra but want to move on. I know quite a lot about cars and know all the specs and drivability between the Evo IX and the G35 Coupe and just CANNOT decide b/t the 2 so please help.

Moneywise, my parents take care of the maintenance costs, gas, and insurance so I don't have to pay for that.

This is my thoughts on the cars.

Evo Pros: Wicked 0-60 speed and overall speed GREAT performance. Handling is great and factory turbo that is just so sexy. IMO best car buck for buck PERFORMANCE-wise under 35k. I've always loved turbo and always wanted to see how it would be. I'm young and would definitely want to experience something like an Evo.

Cons: I don't really race and drive pretty safe overall and people will still look at me as a kid who just has a fast car. There's no point in getting an Evo if I'm not an "aggressive" driver like most Import people right??

G35 Pros: Quick, luxurious, great drivability, BaLLiN!!, sexy, and has speed when I want it. It's a luxury sport car and people look at me as a kid that is more "professional and classy." People wouldn't want to race you, cut you off, or always looking to run you as much as if I were in an Evo.

Cons: I'm 19 and not sure if I wanna get out of the import scene yet and always wanted to see how turbo felt and the Evo is like a samurai's sword: it's connected 100% to the driver. I'm torn between having fun at this age still or going onto luxury sport and if I got the G35 I wouldn't push it and stuff I don't think it's meant to do that.

PLEASE HELP ME ON YOUR OPINIONS NICO MEMBERS ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Pictures to show the sexyness of an Evo, it's not like I'm going to put in 90k into the Evo like this LOL



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[gjohnson66]

Well...You are really trying to compare apples to oranges, but here are a couple of thoughts...

Yes, the Evo is wicked fast, but it's a 4-banger versus the six in the G. The G may not be as fast out of the box, but it's potential is far greater than the Evo. The Evo and the Sube WRX STi are delivered tuned pretty much at the limit of what the stock powerplant can achieve. Keep this in mind as well -- the Evo is a more attractive target for the police. It will be hard to just drive an Evo at the speed limit, and sure as #$%@ the first time you decide to let off a little steam, the po-po will be there waiting!

Also keep in mind that the level of quality between the two are going to be completely different. Yes, the G is a luxury car -- but it's a sports car as well. It was designed to be (and is in every way, IMO) on par with the M3. That is to say that the materials are better with G as well as the fit & finish.The Evo was born from compact econo-box, and fast as it is, still retains a lot in common with your garden variety Lancer.

One last thing, you mentioned that you didn't want to leave the import scene -- last time I checked, the G was still considered a part of that scene and it's older and faster brother (Skyline GTR) was at the very heart of it!

I hope this at least helps a little. Truthfully I'd love it if I could afford to have both -- we have a track here in North Texas that I'm sure would be a great place to take an Evo to on the weekends and just let it all hang out! But then again, I could just spend another $25k and send the car to VRT and get a 650hp monster!

[J-Owner]

It sounds like you are more in love with the evo than the G.

Also, keep in mind that maintenance is not cheap. Considering I have driven luxury cars since I turned 20 as I prefer them the maintenance on a G compared to other luxury cars is not that bad but a G compared to an EVO the maintenance will be much higher. Also tires are not cheap on the G even if you do go after tires other than the OEM. My third point would be that you are 19 and your insurance on the G will kill you much more than the EVO would I would think. Just some things to consider.

Regardless of your decision, you need a Valentine One Radar Detector if you don't have a detector. I highly recommend. That thing has saved my a$$ so many times and has paid for itself so many times.

Good luck in your decision. If you buy the G remember to post pics on here.

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[joe603]

I had the same consideration when I was in the market, with the addition to a Z06 vette. Anyway, my wife has a Lancer ES, and I didn't want 2 lancers in the garage lol.

Lancer:

-all wheel drive-better in Snow...not sure if you'll see snow in Irvine, CA. -Will out handle some exotic cars, to say nothing about the G35...the Evo will win hands down at everything.-Turbo...They are a pain in the butt IMO. Buying a turbo timer will make life easier.-Transmission (specifically the clutch) Not a good design. Has been known to fail under stress.-As mentioned, it will attract the law, ricers, and stoplight racers.-4-door with a decent back seat-Not the best looking car out there...but WAY better than the WRX STi!!!!!!!!

G35 Coupe:

-Top-notch engine, interior fit and finish, value for the car, feel of the handling-Does well with a small amount (6psi) of boost, and intake/exhaust upgrades...400HP max without internal mods-Different type of car, different looks from people, will not be a cop magnet unless you get red.-2 door with an almost unusable back seat-Looks 100% better than the Lancer, and most other cars on the road-NICO kicks butt for mod help/questions!

Good luck with your decision!

[G_whizz]

What exactly are you looking for in a car??

Both are great...but what is important to to you??

And welcome to NICO!!

[kdfja1]

well i'm 18 and i drive a 05 g35c 6mt and i'm not gonna stray from the import scene i'm planning on nissan badging my car ( just my preferences) and get all the jdm badges expect the skyline (inifinit badge). Also my friend is also 18 and he drives a red 06 exoIX . I'll say that cars a beast, imo a lot faster and better handling. But when i got my g35 and he rode in it he wanted to trade cars with me for a day lol. G35 is luxury thats true and u'd be suprised how uncomfortable a evoIX on coilovers are. Also with a few mods IE. Intake, Spacers, MREV2, exhaust iono the g35 would be in the competitor range of both STOCK evo's and STI.

[turbobrian]

you are talking about 2 different animals here.

i have been modifying and racing dsm's/evos for years. they are great cars. the evo could be a 6-800 whp street car all day.

the g is just such a nice car as well. with 500 hp potential too.

i bought the g because i wanted a nice car that also had some balls too it.

if your 19 im sure you will get your balls busted wayyyy more by the police for the evo. i look at it as if you want to be a magnet then get the g. if you want a nicer interior get the g, if you want make the car sick fast and race as much as possible get the evo. its sort of a toss up because i had the same tuff decision. if i didnt already have a 550 whp 91 gsx, and a soon to be 800+ 90 full race 90 talon i would have bouth the evo all day.

but i do really enjoy a car that not all modified, loud, and attracted by every cop i pass.

my personal choice is the g. i love this car and am trying very hard not to make it 500 hp!!

[redtop91]

EVO FTW. K thanx.

Edit: I that the EVO you will get?!?!?!?

[Crashtest77]

Like it was stated, you are really comparing apples to oranges. One just like the STI is a purpose built race car in street clothes,and they aren't far away from their racing heritage with those clothes, and unless your dad is a multi millionaire,or you are an actor/something other than a college student. The car you showed is about a 90k car. I remember seeing it in a modified mag. It's tuned by ams,the world renown tuner for evo's, and they aren't cheap anymore, and their success has catapulted their costs through the roof. So don't think you will get an evo IX and instantly have a 600 rwhp from the start. The car is fast,it's very fast,everyone knows that, but is it comfortable. My friend has an evo VIII,and let me tell you, the recaro seats...SUCK. They aren't comfortable at all. The mid-section for your back has like no support,and it's not comfortable around your upper back either.

Now on the other hand you have the G35, which if you've looked on websites is being called the new skyline over here. The new gtr is being based on this chassis,and is probably going to be sporting a 3.6 liter twin turbo,much like the 911 turbo setup. This car looks great,it's fast enough to be happy with in stock form,the aftermarket is huge, and it rides very well,handles very well,and it's comfortable. The quality is deffinitely on the g's side,and I won't lie, I love both the evo and the sti, and looked for both, and drove both,and I like the feel of this car better. If you want to see a g35 tuned lookup g35 racing on youtube.com. Try to find the one for the govrt.com car. It's eating ferrari's on a track day. So these cars are capable on a twin turbo system of making massive amounts of horsepower. It's up to you. I love all three cars,and I've driven all and chose the g35. Oh,and in case you didn't know,it is an import haha.

[koukicody]

dont take offense to this question, but are you a good driver? most people think zomg evo awd ar teh indestructible!!! but nothing can be furthur from the truth. it has its limits, all be it its limits are much higher than alot of cars out there. but, this type of car usually leads to cockiness. i just wouldnt want you or a evo to get hurt

[icemanxlb]

Thanks for everyone's feedback and what I meant by G35 not being in the import scene is that people look at you more classy and etc., IMO a "true" import is like an Evo, Sti, Supra, Integra, RSX, those kiddish cars that I've always liked.

I'm more of a type of guy who drives pretty safe and goes fast sometimes when BROs cut me off or something. I don't drive hard and usually prefer looks over speed. So I'm guessing you guys tell me to lean towards the G35??

Moneywise, my parents take care of the maintenence, gas, and insurance so I don't have to pay for that.

I was just putting the pic of the Evo just to show you how sexy it was not like I'm going to do that lol.

Also, I'm not planning on fixing up the G35 as much as if I were to get an Evo.

[Crashtest77]

Yeah those two cars the sti and evo IX are just like motorcycles in that aspect. Most people will only ride a motorcycle to maybe 60% of it's potential and the really really good riders are around 85% or higher. I'd go with the g35,believe me it's more comfortable. Up to you,but the 350z is a good choice too. Fast car,great handling.

[whiterps13]

it's potential is far greater than the Evo. The Evo and the Sube WRX STi are delivered tuned pretty much at the limit of what the stock powerplant can achieve.

Thats gotta be a joke. Show me multiple 1000+hp G35's and I will believe you. Also, the EVO is nowhere near tuned its limit from the factory.

[Crashtest77]

Yeah,the evo since god knows when has always had one of the few import blocks that has regularly handled 400hp to the wheels without having to change any internals. It's advised just incase but it's been done very often. I have seen a couple g35's with a 1,000hp,but that's like only a couple. Usually the highly tuned ones are around 800hp. It's possible either car, ams has done it with their evo VIII,and with the money you can do it with the G too.

Taking what you said though,if you are free and clear of all other payments, I would just go for the G35,it's fast enough to do what you want it to,and it looks better. I'd only get the EVO if you are planning to really drive it, like track days or stuff like that.

But,if you have the money,here is what's possible....http://www.violentracing.com/V...w.flv

[G_whizz]

*SIGH* If only money was no object

[Crashtest77]

Yeah, I'm praying I hit mega millions when it goes off....216million. I think that could buy a few cars.

[SVTCOBRA]

have you test driven either???See if you can find some that are used and take an adult with you.Perhaps they will let you take one out without a saleman.It sounds like the G is the car for you.

[C-Kwik]

All I will say is you're 19 years old. girls like nice cars. For the average girl, nice is attributed more to quality and appearance vs a beefed up Sedan...

Get what you want of course. But there's no reason not to think about some of the other fun aspects of owning a nice car too...

=P

[G_whizz]

The G is soooo a chick magnet

[icemanxlb]

Just wondering guys, how much of a difference would insurance be on an Evo vs a G?? And how's the maintenance cost exactly avg per year??

I know the Evo's tires need to be replaced every year also (Azenis tires) and maintenance on an Evo is expensive also.

[Crashtest77]

Those tires...the advans on the evo,are only good for about 10 to 15k miles,and yes,they are damn expensive. Also when you do your fluids and other items,you have more to do since it's an awd car. The insurance for that car would probably be higher. I had a mazda 3 hb before the g,and my insurance only went up 300 bucks for the whole year for full coverage.