just got evo today.
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Originally Posted by bluedd,Jan 1 2005, 03:35 AM
After much debate between B6 S4 and EVO, and nights of sleeplessness, finally I can sleep well tonight cause a brand new yellow 04 EVO is in my garage now!! 
It is to replace my S2k which the lease will be up in 2 months and the wonderful deal I got today makes it much easier to pick it over the S4 and to buy the car 2 months early. It's truely an exciting car and I can't wait to break it in. Just want to share some impressions of the car.
The evo is definitely easier to drive fast than the s2k, and although I've yet to push the car, it will definitely be faster than the s, and it's much easier to push under any condition. The s2k engine is phenomenal and the sound and response is hard to match. But I just like the evo turbo slightly better, I'm always a big fan of turbo and I had FD rx7 and vw 1.8t before and I'm so happy that I have the turbo surge again.
I plan to have the car stay stock for a while or maybe some minor mods that won't void warranty. First thing I'll do will probably be k&n drop-in. Others will follow soon once I make sure the car does have any hidden problems that need warranty work as turbo engine mods are addictive.
Handling wise, the evo is very easy to drive fast in corners. The only complaint is that it doesn't have the steering and road feel as the s2k. It just feels softer especially in the front and not as fun and direct. The s just dives and grabs and points sharper.
Interior and exterior wise, hands down s2k is much nicer looking imho, and it feels like a much better built car. Everything is more solid and I love the driver oriented layout that all the controls are conveniently located within touch of your finger tips. Evo chasis does feel rigid, but s2k does feel more solid overall. Tail lights on evo are quite rice for my taste and I love the s2k lights better. Also the HID is not as bright and blue. I believe it will get more blue as the bulb burns in. I need pedal set, shift nob and ebrake handle too and I definitely need short shift upgrade. I do like the recaro on this car better though. Athough the color matching s2k leather seats are very cool, the evo recaro does hug me better.
Overall, I do feel that the s2k can be more fun to drive to certain aspects but I can definitely feel that the evo has more potential and easier to drive fast and I hope that I would discover more fun from the evo when it's broken in. Another thing is the yellow evo stands out much more to challengers on the street. I already got an si and a truck that sorta wanna race. Hopefully it won't attract too much cop attention.
It is to replace my S2k which the lease will be up in 2 months and the wonderful deal I got today makes it much easier to pick it over the S4 and to buy the car 2 months early. It's truely an exciting car and I can't wait to break it in. Just want to share some impressions of the car.The evo is definitely easier to drive fast than the s2k, and although I've yet to push the car, it will definitely be faster than the s, and it's much easier to push under any condition. The s2k engine is phenomenal and the sound and response is hard to match. But I just like the evo turbo slightly better, I'm always a big fan of turbo and I had FD rx7 and vw 1.8t before and I'm so happy that I have the turbo surge again.
I plan to have the car stay stock for a while or maybe some minor mods that won't void warranty. First thing I'll do will probably be k&n drop-in. Others will follow soon once I make sure the car does have any hidden problems that need warranty work as turbo engine mods are addictive.Handling wise, the evo is very easy to drive fast in corners. The only complaint is that it doesn't have the steering and road feel as the s2k. It just feels softer especially in the front and not as fun and direct. The s just dives and grabs and points sharper.
Interior and exterior wise, hands down s2k is much nicer looking imho, and it feels like a much better built car. Everything is more solid and I love the driver oriented layout that all the controls are conveniently located within touch of your finger tips. Evo chasis does feel rigid, but s2k does feel more solid overall. Tail lights on evo are quite rice for my taste and I love the s2k lights better. Also the HID is not as bright and blue. I believe it will get more blue as the bulb burns in. I need pedal set, shift nob and ebrake handle too and I definitely need short shift upgrade. I do like the recaro on this car better though. Athough the color matching s2k leather seats are very cool, the evo recaro does hug me better.
Overall, I do feel that the s2k can be more fun to drive to certain aspects but I can definitely feel that the evo has more potential and easier to drive fast and I hope that I would discover more fun from the evo when it's broken in. Another thing is the yellow evo stands out much more to challengers on the street. I already got an si and a truck that sorta wanna race. Hopefully it won't attract too much cop attention.
I am looking to trade in my S for another car...I need 4 doors and more room, but also would like to retain some of the driving fun factor. I have been looking at the Sti, Evo, and G35.
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Originally Posted by NECurve,Jan 1 2005, 07:46 PM
Any particular reason you did not go for the Sti?
I am looking to trade in my S for another car...I need 4 doors and more room, but also would like to retain some of the driving fun factor. I have been looking at the Sti, Evo, and G35.
I am looking to trade in my S for another car...I need 4 doors and more room, but also would like to retain some of the driving fun factor. I have been looking at the Sti, Evo, and G35.
It feels like a boat compared to the Evo.
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I know this is your point of view, but I've also heard quite the opposite from many S2000/Evo owners. It goes both ways on every point. I really can't provide input on the subject, since I've never driven an S2000 (but came within 2 inches of signing the contract at the dealership). I've spoken to a few owners though, both on the streets and at the tracks. They all have differing opinions, and none is concrete. I don't see how you can't see how more razor sharp the steering is in the Evo. That was one of the first things that surprised me when I first drove it. How responsive it was and how little you had to turn it for it to turn. I believe the Evo has one of the smallest steering wheel turning ratio (I think thats the right term) than any other production car.
And no...turbo S2000 is not faster than modded Evo. I won't comment on the other subjective issues.
And no...turbo S2000 is not faster than modded Evo. I won't comment on the other subjective issues.
