If you were getting an Evo X would you get the GSR or wait for the MR?

Ill Wait.

I'd get a GSR. I like shifting my own gears.

For those that plan to wait what tips the balance fo you for the extra $5k?

Id wait.... the differences between the two are huge and to jump at the MR when wanting the GSR would instill quite the buyers remorse...

Personally, I wouldn't wait.

First, I wouldn't want the SST transmission. But even if I did, you're basically paying for things you could upgrade yourself: suspension and wheels, stereo, HIDs, etc.

GSR.... Or maybe wait and they will release an RS Model alongside the MR..
RS Evos are the coolest.. no accessories just pure race car ready

MR, if only for the TC SST.

However, given the amount of time it has taken Mitsubishi to work on this tech, I am leery about it's ability to perform, so I think I'd just go get another Audi with the DSG.

Hold out for a year, then see what's available...

On second thought, hold out for the Ralliart edition.

All of the goodies you want, without the extra price.
Besides, with the way the Ontario laws are going, the MR will automatically get you branded as a street racer, and you will get busted as soon as you drive it off the lot.

Blue or red?

Blue.

Is that a matrix reference?

In order, I'd choose: Graphite Gray, Black, White, Red, Blue, Silver

The black makes it look too much like the Mazda 6 my brother owns. I haven't seen a graphite grey yet. In the blue and red all the lines and features stand way out. I like the blue a lot but when I saw the red I liked it a lot too.

My wife did the car seat test and is now in full support of an Evo.

Lucky!

Still debating the base level G35 sedan though too.

De dee dee!!!
Debate? i dont see no debate.

White so i can hate you even more!!!

Congrats.

-Manuel

I'm getting old, I have different wants from a car then I use to. The G35 is a nice, sleek, refined, reliable, 300hp, look at me I'm a sugar-daddy car .

The Evo on the other hand is a 'I have some money, I know what I am doing but I still have a teenager inside me car'.

Not sure where I sit yet. Kinda sucks I can't test drive the Evo.

Im definitely the teenager still. I would wait for the Raliart edition. Ofcourse for that price I would probably go pick up a 2 yr old subaru and have some fun.

If it was a toss up between the G35 and the Evo, I'd probably lean more towards the G35, for the same reasons you listed Mike.

On any given day, if given the choice between my Talon and my wife's A3, I'll take the A3 because it's just oh so comfortable on my aging ass.

The G35 would have that extra touch of grown up finesse that you wouldn't get from the Evo.
But hey, which one stirs your soul more? which one would you feel better about plunking down the cash for?

Go with EVO I see about 20 G35s a day,nice but way to common those things are every where

Just get a skyline =] not so common. But I believe the price tag is almost double.

Heh. Spoken like someone who's own money isn't on the line, Jerry.

The G35 is a pretty nice ride, and probably is a better car for it's perks. The new EVO seems to address that, though. Fancier seats and 'posher' than the older versions to help alleviate that argument. If I wanted a car for a daily driver, but would want the occasional AutoX or track day...The EVO GSR would be it. I mentioned waiting a year or so to see what bugs that new motor has hiding in it.

BMW 335i is not much more of a stretch once you get to $50k for a car.

Not going to make the $50k jump. Both the Evo GSR and the base G35 sedan are just over $40k. That's as far as I go.

That would be the 328i or the A4 Turbo Quattro as well. I don't envy you your selection at that price point.

Of course, Jeff's plan of waiting 2 years or so for EVO trade-ins isn't bad. I think there'll be a lot of buyer's remorse for that car once people feel the harsh ride (compared to others).

2007 Audi A4 (says the newest audi fan)

Wow, so the GSR is also around $40KCAD? that's not to bad considering.
Down here, a nicely equipped GSR comes in at $39K Sticker.....and I have yet to see one actually on the road......but this is beemer territory, that's for damn sure.

I vote for 2007/8 A4 2.0T as well. Hell, it's just about as fast as my S4!

I'd vote for a Kia over a G35S. They are the new Camry, so common and boring now. Same with Mazda 3s, it's like every other car I see on the road is either one of those now.

See, I think you should go with a Pontiac G6. Oprah gave away a bunch of these, so it shows that you watch her. Maybe you could get a "I have Dr. Phil on speed dial" bumper sticker and put a bunch of teddy bears in the back. Truth is, if you're all about having women choose your cars, go for a Yaris or a SMART. Eco-friendly and no backbone are exactly what women go for, so you'd be fightin' them off with what's left of your free will.


G35 sedans are still old man's cars. They made Brembo's optional? Ya, welcome to the more expensive Camry. Audi's have the ball joint problem, and a few other niceties that we'll hear about in a year or two.

Evos, STIs, Talons, 300Zs, Supras, and a few other cars say "Beneath my soccer-mom minivan driving, car seats and mcdonalds in the back seat, listening to sesame street and playing disney DVDs while pretending to lose at games I play because to win is to upset somebody....

There's a part of me that's still alive. :)"

Ouch! Coming from the guy with 2 talons that don't even run leaving him with a Civic he has to share with his wife that's pretty brazen

To bugger up a famous Winston Churchhill quote:

"Yes, but in the morning, I'll be fast again.
And you'll still be whipped."


Edit:
Top Gear has reviewed the Mitsubishi Evo in:
S05E07, S05E08,
S06E05,
S07E07,
S09E04 (Discussed),
S10E07 (News)

Top Gear has reviewed any Infinity Car:
Oh right, they never did the G35, because it sucks

WOWzers. I wasn't going to say it...

btw, who's making the payments? Because that should decide what type of car you get.

Mike have you test drove a G35 before? Blah so boring, I didnt like it at all, very sloppy handling and felt so weak. Youd be bord in two weeks...Go with the Evo and get a white mabe red one, the black accents make it stand out real nice.

Heres a pic of one done up a bit, mabe it will change your mind.

I haven't test driven a G35 yet but will. Looks like I have a little more time now that the buyer of my Talon just backed out. Maybe I'll get a bite on the auto trader.

I'm a bit torn on the G35. On the one had, it is a nice car, especially the coupe, especially with the track brakes. But honestly they do seem to be a dime a dozen these days. Every freshly graduated visor wearing wannabe seems to be buying one as a first car. They didn't do a major refresh of the styling, so your friends won't be able to tell the difference between your $40k car and their friend's $17k one.

You could definitely do worse, but it really doesn't have the same cachet as it used to.

A compare a G35 to dating a super hot chick thats terrible in bed. Great to look at but not so fun to play with!!!!

Saaaay.

That Evo pictured above is not half bad.
Maybe I need to go look at one again.

it would look good next to the A3.

I wonder if you like audi =]

Mike I saw a white EVO in cambridge on the week end,it looked pretty sweet

I sure do now!

I did sit in a GSR recently just to try it on for size, and I have to say that for $40K I found it lacking, interior wise; it lacks panache.
For one thing, the seats aren't all that adjustable, especially when compared to our A3. I know that they are more or less racing seats, or supposed to LOOK like racing seats, but do you really want track monster seats when doing the daily commute?
(says the guy with Evo IX Recaros in his Talon)

I dunno Mike. If you were in your 20's, single and freaking loaded, I would say get the Evo simply because of the giggles it would give you, performance wise.
However, like most of us, you are older (and MAAAAAYBE a little wiser....;) )and you want a little more refinement and class in your ride.
$40+K is a lot of coin to pay for a car, so think about it carefully....