Reasons (not really in order) to leave evo and go to s2k:
1 evo is too racy to just drive around town. it really doesnt let u drive it slow.
Too racy? well I already addressed that you need to learn to control your car instead of the other way around
see above response
2 even though mine has ran like a champ, theres that overlooming possibility of a transfer case/front diff failure or some other sort (13k miles of KNOWN history of the car - the car has around 30k miles on it)
So you are admitting the Evo has inherent flaws and does crap out for known issues?
contrary to HAN belief, i never said my car was perfect
3 my driver abilities arent a match for the car at its limits (aka i'm too scared to push it)
Join an autox group and learn to drive your car
i missed april's run, and will probably miss may's run for autocrossing due to prior engagments
4 not exactly a rewarding drive, since you're worried about being arrested
WTF???
see above post again
5 mitsu dealer service :thumbsdown:
Duh thats a no brainer, but then again a dealership is a dealership regardless of brand
well you're right, but its god awful, especially when it comes to warranty work
6 parts wear much quicker aka clutch/brake pads etc
That is because of abuse of the vehicle not the make of the vehicle
not really abuse always, there are numerous parking lot *** queen evo's that have pads/clutches go out just from street driving
7 driving the s2k just around town is very rewarding, no fear of arrest
Again WTF are you babbling about??
u drive around town in a s2k, get to your destination and go - "wow that was fun"
u drive evo around town and get out and go "damn i really need to track this car more often. i'm glad i didnt get a ticket"
8 the shift feel/naturally aspirated nature of the car is unparalled
this is completely confusing
awd trans / turbo = not a prime example of shift smoothness/engine response
s2k engine response/shift feel = teh awesome
9 VTAK
/bandwagon
i was kidding
10 honda dealer service is much more pleasant
Already addressed, they just rob you in a way you like is all
11 parts/accesories are much cheaper for s2k
Say what?? not really
for some reason i was just thinking about brake parts. but other parts, i guess i'm wrong
12 easy as hell to work on s2k...evo isnt rocket science though
Easier in what way?
parts accessibility, better assembly quality, more space to work with
13 resale value is higher for s2k
Well this is kind of a given since you have the long term reliabilty of Honda behind the vehicle, but you also limit your buyers market due to only 2 seater
dot
14 i'll be able to flog the s2k 110% all day at a track event and not worry about a damn thing
heh...ok you keep thinking that when you go to replace the gears in your rear diff
will keep in mind
15 while durable, flogging the evo all day leaves u with funny smells and sounds
It's because you are abusing a vehicle...they tend to do that especially if you don't maintain them properly
yeah even with proper maintenance, they'll still smell.
Reasons to keep evo over s2k:
1- space - i'm a big guy. big and tall. i can barely fit in the passenger side, but driver side wasnt so terrible.
2- cup holders/glove box/etc etc
3-less power/torque
4-blind spots are teh suxor in s2k
5-evo = more stable in inclement weather
6-less road noise
7-much more mod friendly
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So all in all it looks like you have a case of the "I don't take care of my car and the grass looks greener on the other side"