The car world is losing a loved one

[PercyJWellingtonIII]

Originally Posted by Fearer2010SS

I guess it comes down to buy what you like and what appeals to you. Bottom line the Evo didn't sell enough cars to justify its existence. This thing swings both ways, 10 years ago Japanese performance cars were all the rage. In fact the Camaro died after the 02 model years and I had to resort to buying a Mustang because its what "I" wanted. I find it ironic how fast people jumped off the bandwagon when rear-wheel drive high horsepower Muscle Cars started coming back. It will probably swing back the other way if gas prices keep going up.

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Maybe not because the camaros and mustangs have gas mileage that match some 4cyl. but they also offer performance not found in a 4 cyl. unless turboed, but the the 4cly looses gas mileage.

[King Sun]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

They have a lot of fans in the car communities but for the average consumer, Mitsubishi is as relevant as Oldsmobile, and sales figures reflect that.

Their top sellers are the Galant and Outlander Sport, and both of those return pathetic sales figures when compared to the competition.

Hell, GM almost sold as many Camaros as Mitsubishi's entire lineup.

I was about to say the same thing. until last year I didn't know Mitsubishi still made cars.

[King Sun]

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

i dont think theyll beat an SS at too many things, but still the EVO has a VERY capable chassis with an incredible amount of potential for a small 4 door 4 cylinder car. It would certainly hand a 6 cylinder camaro its butt pretty bad though

funny how you conveniently left out the mustang also

[BigDan]

That's sad new's. I can just see them in the future holding their value and turning into true collectors cars in 15 year's when we run out of affordable oil.

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by King Sun

funny how you conveniently left out the mustang also

it is indeed a lil faster than the v6 mustang (never denied that). but i wouldnt call it a butt whoopin.

In 2008 they got 3:13.3 around the Lightning Lap with an Evo MR
this year they got 3:10.6

with the V6 Mustang 3:12.5 despite losing time by riding top speed limiter through so much of the track.

but yes, the evolution IS a lil faster than the V6 Mustang.

[8cd03gro]

Neither the evo or sti have ever been about demand. They sold less than 5k a year of each. As for the evo not having heritage. . . someone hasn't got a clue what they're talking about. The evo has been a huge part of motorsport, especially wrc. Among Japanese sports cars, the evo is a legend like the supra, skyline, rx7, etc.

[KnightRiderSS]

Originally Posted by PercyJWellingtonIII

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Takes premium gas and gas mileage no better than a SS camaro.
Kind of makes you wonder whats the point in a little 4cyl that will burn itself out. They had reliability issues...check JD Powers.

I never said I would buy one....but if I was going to buy a Mitsubishi...the EVO would be the ONLY model I would have considered...

Personally, I like the feel of a v-8.....

[TOMS1SS]

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

Neither the evo or sti have ever been about demand. They sold less than 5k a year of each. As for the evo not having heritage. . . someone hasn't got a clue what they're talking about. The evo has been a huge part of motorsport, especially wrc. Among Japanese sports cars, the evo is a legend like the supra, skyline, rx7, etc.

Too bad about the Supra and RX-7 also. As for the Skyline...lets just say the one that did show up at the local car show had three people looking at it, while the four 5th generations had a crowd the entire time. Hell mine was filthy and still had people checking it out. Clearly the Japanese pefromance car fad has dropped a couple notches over the last decade.

[28.]

The Evos are great cars. Don't know how anyone can dog them unless they've never driven one.. Anyway, Mitsu did this to themeselves. Way too expensive plus they lost site of what the car is really suppose to be.. I can see the SRT-8 lineup doing the same for Dodge. Way too expensive.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

I have a clue... still don't care.

+1. I don't care to be called "clueless" for it...

Originally Posted by rez333

So yes - if a dying model is a "Corolla" - bring it with the indifference; but if the car is a performance car, we ought to all mourn this loss.

If it's a performance car I like. I'll mourn it. I was sad when the Viper went on hiatus, I'm still sad the G8 is gone, ditto for the Cobalt SS...however, I will not miss this little thing one little bit.

[BigDan]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

+1. I don't care to be called "clueless" for it...


If it's a performance car I like. I'll mourn it. I was sad when the Viper went on hiatus, I'm still sad the G8 is gone, ditto for the Cobalt SS...however, I will not miss this little thing one little bit.

Is that because you see a lot of 20 something's driving them around with loud exhaust where you live? Your are intitled to your own opnion which is cool but I was wondering why you wouldn't miss a WRC legend of a car that comes with a derivative of one of the best turbo 4 cylinder engines ever built, one of the best AWD system's, cutting edge dual clutch transmission as an option, just as much tq as hp, leather Recaro racing seats, brembo brakes, navigation, all in light weight package that feels right at home at the race track, easily taking three kids to school, drag strip, grocery shopping w/ car seats, road trips w/ good mpg, deep snow and avoiding chain control all for $32-35k

That's just in stock form. Spend a few thousand in mods and it can be a all out time attack racing machine, 10 second dragster or 9's with a built engine and a GT35r, or all out street machine which it was top dog due to its light weight, AWD, 9,000 rpm redline and almost limitless power potential (1,200whp+) until the GT-R came out but that's $90k.

I'm not trying to pick a fight or anything like that, just curiosity.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by BigDan

Is that because you see a lot of 20 something's driving them around with loud exhaust where you live? Your are intitled to your own opnion which is cool but I was wondering why you wouldn't miss a WRC legend of a car that comes with a derivative of one of the best turbo 4 cylinder engines ever built, one of the best AWD system's, cutting edge dual clutch transmission as an option, just as much tq as hp, leather Recaro racing seats, brembo brakes, navigation, all in light weight package that feels right at home at the race track, easily taking three kids to school, drag strip, grocery shopping w/ car seats, road trips w/ good mpg, deep snow and avoiding chain control all for $32-35k

That's just in stock form. Spend a few thousand in mods and it can be a all out time attack racing machine, 10 second dragster or 9's with a built engine and a GT35r, or all out street machine which it was top dog due to its light weight, AWD, 9,000 rpm redline and almost limitless power potential (1,200whp+) until the GT-R came out but that's $90k.

I'm not trying to pick a fight or anything like that, just curiosity.

I have no reason...no "secret hatred"...I just don't like it. I think it looks awful (a perfect example: I passed right over the car in the picture you posted to look at the mountain behind it...) and the formula for performance mitsubishi used for this car does not appeal to me whatsoever. It is not a "legend" to me because I do not follow it, or care to follow it.

I see next to zero on the street (perhaps because I don't notice it)...and I just will not miss it. That's it.

However, I do not appreciate being accused of being "narrow-minded" and/or "clueless" because of that. I'm not (and wouldn't) try to convince anyone to not miss the vehicle, so it's a little bold to come back and tell me my tastes are "wrong".

I'm very well aware that this is a fast car. So is nissan's gtr. So are some Alfa Romeos and Ferraris, so is that new lexus....I'm also aware how they each accomplish their feats.....but I do not like any of them, and I would not miss them if they were all discontinued...that doesn't mean I'm clueless, ignorant, or whatever else insult some would like to sling in my direction. It just means I have tastes that are different than others. Get over it.

[8cd03gro]

Originally Posted by Fearer2010SS

Too bad about the Supra and RX-7 also. As for the Skyline...lets just say the one that did show up at the local car show had three people looking at it, while the four 5th generations had a crowd the entire time. Hell mine was filthy and still had people checking it out. Clearly the Japanese pefromance car fad has dropped a couple notches over the last decade.

Again if you care more about how others react to your car than anything else, you've got different goals than most evo owners. That's fine, it's your personal preference and the camaro is a great looking, very flashy vehicle and a great performer to boot. However, anyone that does a lot of racing will notice the end of the evo and if other cars like it have to follow, it will have a huge impact on motorsport, especially those that common people, not princes and multi-millionaires, can be involved with. I just find it funny that your first comment in this thread was calling evo and sti owners ricers when it seems you care about looks and how others react to your car more than performance, while the majority of evo and sti owners buy their cars for performance and racing.

[BigDan]

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

Again if you care more about how others react to your car than anything else, you've got different goals than most evo owners. That's fine, it's your personal preference and the camaro is a great looking, very flashy vehicle and a great performer to boot. However, anyone that does a lot of racing will notice the end of the evo and if other cars like it have to follow, it will have a huge impact on motorsport, especially those that common people, not princes and multi-millionaires, can be involved with. I just find it funny that your first comment in this thread was calling evo and sti owners ricers when it seems you care about looks and how others react to your car more than performance, while the majority of evo and sti owners buy their cars for performance and racing. Who's the ricer?