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BlackCamaroSS11 · 11-28-2012, 05:35 PM

So first off I just want to say I love my 2011 camaro ss, and plan on never getting rid of it. That being said, I went and test drove an Evo X, and was amazed at how well those cars drive STOCK! I am thinking about leasing one for $259 a month for a base GSR, and having that be my daily driver/track car, so I can keep the miles off my camaro. I also plan on modding it with some bolt ons, because power is made so easily with a boosted engine. So basically my question is what is your experience with the evo Xs. Anyone driven one, raced one. Let me know.

jdcvictory11 · 11-28-2012, 05:49 PM

The EVO X was the car I was going to buy before I found the Camaro. The dealership wouldn't negotiate and it was just out of my price range at the time. I got to drive it, and we went on a windy road. The car handled so well all the way through the RPM range. I loved it. The engine is a beast too capable of handling big numbers. I would love to have one. Just not in the cards right now. It will always be my second favorite car.

2SS45th · 11-28-2012, 05:59 PM

Evos have more problems than they are worth. If I were you, I'd do it right the first time and go with the Subaru. Mitsubishi has been struggling to move those cars for awhile, they have a lot of issues. Diffs, transmissions, turbos, and they run extremely rich. I'd pass. I'm into the import scene, and can appreciate the Evo's performance, but the STi is the better car in every aspect.

BlackCamaroSS11 · 11-28-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Evos have more problems than they are worth. If I were you, I'd do it right the first time and go with the Subaru. Mitsubishi has been struggling to move those cars for awhile, they have a lot of issues. Diffs, transmissions, turbos, and they run extremely rich. I'd pass. I'm into the import scene, and can appreciate the Evo's performance, but the STi is the better car in every aspect.

I also like the STI's, my friends cousin had one, and it was really fun to get a ride in it every once in a while, insane amount of grip. BUT it would be hard for me to pay more for the STI, when 95% of the reviews on youtube give the win to the evo. You cant argue with $259 payments each month on a rally car.

carfansince73 · 11-29-2012, 10:55 AM

Never been one to lease so I don't know if that price is good or not. Just be sure you don't go over the miles allowed. As for modding a leased car, you should plan on putting it back to stock when you turn it back in. No point in losing your money on those mods.

I'm with you about putting miles on your Camaro. My Honda Pilot is my DD. Not near as much fun as that EVO. I'm waiting for the Chevy SS to be my DD.

MikeSVX · 11-29-2012, 11:25 AM

Racing and modding a lease car is a no, no. Modd the Camaro, and get yourself a nice Chevy Sonic Turbo for a daily. Better gas milage then the EVO and cheaper. Girlfriend has the Sonic Turbo. It's a great little car. She adverages 34mpg combined highway/city.

Ice Demon · 11-29-2012, 12:33 PM

I would go with a WRX STI if I was you and don't lease it especially if you plan on moding it.

Mikeg1028 · 11-29-2012, 02:46 PM

surprised your getting such a good lease on a performance car what down payment are you giving?

Mikeg1028 · 11-29-2012, 02:48 PM

I have raced on on my mustang GT with a tune and a Xpipe only and put about 2 cars lengths on it,

the evo had a cobb tune and no cats and some exhaust work I don't recall if it had anything else done to it... I have a video of it but idk how the mods would feel about that being posted on here....

justa25thTA · 11-29-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSVX

Racing and modding a lease car is a no, no. Modd the Camaro, and get yourself a nice Chevy Sonic Turbo for a daily. Better gas milage then the EVO and cheaper. Girlfriend has the Sonic Turbo. It's a great little car. She adverages 34mpg combined highway/city.

VADER SS L99 · 11-29-2012, 05:24 PM

If you want a STI or Evo cool but use it for your daily and mod the SS not the import. I think moding the SS will be more rewarding than the import. Personally I dont see the attraction of those cars unless you live somewhere with alot of snow but thats just me. The fact that those cars cost the same or more than mine yet I eat them for lunch is probably part of it.

Mikeg1028 · 11-29-2012, 05:29 PM

Also why not just put a Helion kit on the SS and get a regular DD

trademaster · 11-29-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

If you want a STI or Evo cool but use it for your daily and mod the SS not the import. I think moding the SS will be more rewarding than the import. Personally I dont see the attraction of those cars unless you live somewhere with alot of snow but thats just me. The fact that those cars cost the same or more than mine yet I eat them for lunch is probably part of it.

Meet one with a few grand in modifications at the track (not drag) and you will see why. A sticky set of tires, springs, sway bars, exhaust and a tune is all you need for those cars to be competitive against some titans on the track.

2SS45th · 11-29-2012, 11:54 PM

Never buy a car off of YouTube reviews, let alone some races. After going through this decision with my STi, I can tell you that's it's the better car. I have a friend who bought an Evo. His tranny blew out within a month, no racing, and Mitsubishi wouldn't cover it. He ended up fighting them for a long time, and when the dust settled he bought an STi. Not many STi owners go to evos, but Evo drivers switch often. The resale value will tell you that, as will the low lease on the new one, they're struggling.

11-28-2012, 05:35 PM	#1
BlackCamaroSS11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Agoura Hills, CA Posts: 57	Camaro SS vs Mitsubishi Evo X So first off I just want to say I love my 2011 camaro ss, and plan on never getting rid of it. That being said, I went and test drove an Evo X, and was amazed at how well those cars drive STOCK! I am thinking about leasing one for $259 a month for a base GSR, and having that be my daily driver/track car, so I can keep the miles off my camaro. I also plan on modding it with some bolt ons, because power is made so easily with a boosted engine. So basically my question is what is your experience with the evo Xs. Anyone driven one, raced one. Let me know.

11-28-2012, 05:49 PM	#2
jdcvictory11 Sonja Drives: '11 LT/RS, '95 Camaro Conv. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 884 View My Garage	The EVO X was the car I was going to buy before I found the Camaro. The dealership wouldn't negotiate and it was just out of my price range at the time. I got to drive it, and we went on a windy road. The car handled so well all the way through the RPM range. I loved it. The engine is a beast too capable of handling big numbers. I would love to have one. Just not in the cards right now. It will always be my second favorite car. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288795

11-28-2012, 05:59 PM	#3
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Evos have more problems than they are worth. If I were you, I'd do it right the first time and go with the Subaru. Mitsubishi has been struggling to move those cars for awhile, they have a lot of issues. Diffs, transmissions, turbos, and they run extremely rich. I'd pass. I'm into the import scene, and can appreciate the Evo's performance, but the STi is the better car in every aspect. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

11-29-2012, 10:55 AM	#5
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	Never been one to lease so I don't know if that price is good or not. Just be sure you don't go over the miles allowed. As for modding a leased car, you should plan on putting it back to stock when you turn it back in. No point in losing your money on those mods. I'm with you about putting miles on your Camaro. My Honda Pilot is my DD. Not near as much fun as that EVO. I'm waiting for the Chevy SS to be my DD. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

11-29-2012, 12:33 PM	#7
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	I would go with a WRX STI if I was you and don't lease it especially if you plan on moding it. __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

11-29-2012, 11:25 AM	#6
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Racing and modding a lease car is a no, no. Modd the Camaro, and get yourself a nice Chevy Sonic Turbo for a daily. Better gas milage then the EVO and cheaper. Girlfriend has the Sonic Turbo. It's a great little car. She adverages 34mpg combined highway/city.

11-29-2012, 02:46 PM	#8
Mikeg1028 dark side has cookies Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 104	surprised your getting such a good lease on a performance car what down payment are you giving? __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS ::stock:: -Traded in- 2013 Mustang GT Paxton 2200 SL Supercharger Recaro Seats -Current-

11-29-2012, 02:48 PM	#9
Mikeg1028 dark side has cookies Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 104	I have raced on on my mustang GT with a tune and a Xpipe only and put about 2 cars lengths on it, the evo had a cobb tune and no cats and some exhaust work I don't recall if it had anything else done to it... I have a video of it but idk how the mods would feel about that being posted on here.... __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS ::stock:: -Traded in- 2013 Mustang GT Paxton 2200 SL Supercharger Recaro Seats -Current-

11-29-2012, 05:24 PM	#11
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	If you want a STI or Evo cool but use it for your daily and mod the SS not the import. I think moding the SS will be more rewarding than the import. Personally I dont see the attraction of those cars unless you live somewhere with alot of snow but thats just me. The fact that those cars cost the same or more than mine yet I eat them for lunch is probably part of it. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

11-29-2012, 05:29 PM	#12
Mikeg1028 dark side has cookies Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 104	Also why not just put a Helion kit on the SS and get a regular DD

11-29-2012, 11:54 PM	#14
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Never buy a car off of YouTube reviews, let alone some races. After going through this decision with my STi, I can tell you that's it's the better car. I have a friend who bought an Evo. His tranny blew out within a month, no racing, and Mitsubishi wouldn't cover it. He ended up fighting them for a long time, and when the dust settled he bought an STi. Not many STi owners go to evos, but Evo drivers switch often. The resale value will tell you that, as will the low lease on the new one, they're struggling. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.