Wife wants and EVO IX

[Sentientbydesign]

She's been gawking at this car for a year or so now and on Saturday I took her out sans-baby to test drive an 06.

I thought that she'd change her mind after driving one, but she still wants one.

Anybody got $26k they want to give to me?

On a side note, there's a local EVO shop that has a Silver 06 show car. Fully loaded, custom everything. 45k on the chassis. Larger engine, bigger turbo, puts down 480 hp hehehe.

[joe603]

EVO's are nice...but the car is a bit small. Not the best family car around. I suggest an SUV!!!

It worked great on a recent road trip with the wife and our 9-month old!

There was no way we'd be able to take everything we needed with a car. (pack and play, excersaucer, bumbo chair, and an extra suitcase...all for the baby)

[ldstang50]

Being a former Evo owner, I can say you buying a modded one is like buying a grenade with the pin already pulled. Sure it works great now while you hold onto it and think about it, but as soon as your start to slip or let your mind wander elsewhere, she blows up on you and causes more of a headache than anything else.

[Sentientbydesign]

EVO's are nice...but the car is a bit small. Not the best family car around. I suggest an SUV!!!

It worked great on a recent road trip with the wife and our 9-month old!

There was no way we'd be able to take everything we needed with a car. (pack and play, excersaucer, bumbo chair, and an extra suitcase...all for the baby)

Really? I found that the evo had SIGNIFICANTLY more interior room and trunk space than my coupe does (which happens to be the only car we drive long distanct).

We usually pack light. Baby likes sleeping in his car seat (even at home). Stroller only goes on trips we know we'll need to push him around on. Then there's a diaper bag.

Ride quality in the front and rear of a stock 06 evo was a HUGE improvement over my coupe's.

Being a former Evo owner, I can say you buying a modded one is like buying a grenade with the pin already pulled. Sure it works great now while you hold onto it and think about it, but as soon as your start to slip or let your mind wander elsewhere, she blows up on you and causes more of a headache than anything else.

This is true. I found a local shop that will do a thorough inspection prior to purchase. I'm also willing to have parts replaced if the purchase price isn't too high. Actually a purchase probably won't be in the near future. Maybe end of the year at earliest.

[johnparkyourcar]

Maybe you can pass the Evolution on to your son when he's old enough

[pfarmer]

She's been gawking at this car for a year or so now and on Saturday I took her out sans-baby to test drive an 06.

I thought that she'd change her mind after driving one, but she still wants one.

Smart woman, get her what she wants while you have what you want.

Perry

[joe603]

well if you replace your G with an EVO that's one thing...it does have more room. I was under the impression that you were replacing your wife's vehicle not yours.

Have you looked at newer G37 sedans? I'm telling you...drive the FX!!

[zozoka1212]

EVO nice. I like I like.

[kmckis1029]

why not a g35/7x?

not that the evo isnt a nice car... just not as practical if you have a kid... but yeah what the wife/gf wants try your best to get... you will be happier in the end

[Sentientbydesign]

well if you replace your G with an EVO that's one thing...it does have more room. I was under the impression that you were replacing your wife's vehicle not yours.

Have you looked at newer G37 sedans? I'm telling you...drive the FX!!

It will be replacing hers, but it would probably be replacing mine as the "family car".

She has a Celica. The 3 of us can't fit in that thing at once...

why not a g35/7x?

not that the evo isnt a nice car... just not as practical if you have a kid... but yeah what the wife/gf wants try your best to get... you will be happier in the end

I think price is more of an issue there. If I were to get a G sedan (IT WOULD BE MINE!!!) and it would have to be an 08. The 07 throttle was a PITA. Cost on 08s are still in the high $20s whereas an EVO can be had for under $20 *shrugs*

My G felt a lot faster and torquey than the Evo which is kind of funny. I always see them on the road and leave them alone thinking they'd kick my butt, but in stock form, it didn't seem that fast.

[Poyzinous]

Nate... the 2 people I know with evos are relatively happy, but both hate it as a highway cruiser. Also, fuel economy is oddly suburban-towing-a-boat-uphill poor. They are super cute rockets, I'd never own one because insurance would double and I dont believe in front-biased AWD systems.

[kmckis1029]

+1 on the 07 throttle... hated it...

what about a 2006 WRX STi? should be below $20k... thats what id buy over an EVO...

A 2007 WRX STi Limited was in my sights.. but the G35x won...

[tollboothwilley]

EVO's are nice...but the car is a bit small. Not the best family car around. I suggest an SUV!!!

It worked great on a recent road trip with the wife and our 9-month old!

There was no way we'd be able to take everything we needed with a car. (pack and play, excersaucer, bumbo chair, and an extra suitcase...all for the baby)

Joe...I went to Cali this last weekend. Took the G....fit all of that stuff in. Don't ask me how. Barely had room for any of our luggage. If my subs hadn't been stolen I'm sure I wouldn't have had room and would have needed to take the 4Runner though.

SBD - I say stay away from the EVO. I think the car is a POS. Cheap interior falls apart. They are fast...they just feel so gutted to me. Not the type of car you really want with a baby and stuff IMO.

[Sentientbydesign]

SBD - I say stay away from the EVO. I think the car is a POS. Cheap interior falls apart. They are fast...they just feel so gutted to me. Not the type of car you really want with a baby and stuff IMO.

I appreciate your input. I don't agree with it, but I appreciate it.

It's possible that the interior on the special edition one that we test drove was nicer than usualy, but we have to consider that:

A) I won't be driving itB) The celica has one of the least solid interiors I've ever sat in.

On the flip side, thanks for pointing out the safety aspect. I know they handle well, but I can't find crash test data on most of the years. NOT GOOD. Maybe a WRX is a better option.

[Poyzinous]

If you're worried about crash safety, the WRX is one of the safest small cars. The Evo has a slew of 2 and 3 star ratings (out of 5). Overall, the most important rating is side, since 60% of serious crashes are side impact.

[Sentientbydesign]

If you're worried about crash safety, the WRX is one of the safest small cars. The Evo has a slew of 2 and 3 star ratings (out of 5). Overall, the most important rating is side, since 60% of serious crashes are side impact.

Gracias. I seem to remember Suby's commercials about a year ago touting their safety ratings and clean factories.

I'll try to go convince her.

[SVTCOBRA]

If you're worried about crash safety, the WRX is one of the safest small cars. The Evo has a slew of 2 and 3 star ratings (out of 5). Overall, the most important rating is side, since 60% of serious crashes are side impact.

consumer reports shows worst than average in a side impact for the front...2006

better than average for 2006 sub impreza...