What Car ? Why ?

[RENESIS VIII]

Hmm not necessarily. Even so Evo VIII should compared against the older WRX V8 while the WRX V9 should be vs the Evo IX. :)




Hahaha, cannot get away from that, whenever both are mentioned as options to choose. Some (such as myself) will pick Evo and of course will state the reasons why, while some others will choose WRX with some other reasons too. As mentioned earlier, the battle will never ends as long as both are still around, hence the argument will also continue. :)

Yup.. In terms of nimble handling... the STi Ver9 is nicer than the EvoX.
Actually true for Evo9 also, more nimble in the tracks than EvoX.

EvoX is heavy and more timid coming out from the factory. Tamed and have to be unleashed to the wilds...

There is still the monster FQ-400 Evo X that is offered in other countries.
But still, I think some of the weight is caused by the TC-SST transmission. The manual Evo X should be lighter.
By the way johnsonlam, since you're an owner of Evo X, then have you seen or know any other owners who owned manual Evo X in Malaysia? Or no one actually buys the manual Evo X except for the 25 units that our police forces use.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Hmm, what will happen to the engine if it is running constantly on naked trumpet?

Sorry, missed out the SR20VE earlier.

This means SR16VE is more powerful than 4A-GE Blacktop then.

They call it VTEC Killer so if VTEC kills 4AGE then.....

 

[RENESIS VIII]

They call it VTEC Killer so if VTEC kills 4AGE then.....

There where will 4G92 MIVEC stand? Last place?

 

[johnsonlam]

There is still the monster FQ-400 Evo X that is offered in other countries.
But still, I think some of the weight is caused by the TC-SST transmission. The manual Evo X should be lighter.
By the way johnsonlam, since you're an owner of Evo X, then have you seen or know any other owners who owned manual Evo X in Malaysia? Or no one actually buys the manual Evo X except for the 25 units that our police forces use.

I seen 2 Manual on Sale.
But those I know so far all SST... Including Ralliart Lancers...

 

[KenDiriwan]

Hmm, what will happen to the engine if it is running constantly on naked trumpet?

Actually if you are only driving around clean compound then it will be fine. Imagine running on gravel with naked trumpet, you prompt to chance dust, dirt, debris, etc to be sucked into the engine sure don't want those to be inside your engine. Worst case what if water

 

[RENESIS VIII]

I seen 2 Manual on Sale.
But those I know so far all SST... Including Ralliart Lancers...

Ralliart Lancer Evo is uncommon. Lol, it looks like the newer Evos in our country is going down to the automatic transmission route.

Actually if you are only driving around clean compound then it will be fine. Imagine running on gravel with naked trumpet, you prompt to chance dust, dirt, debris, etc to be sucked into the engine sure don't want those to be inside your engine. Worst case what if water

If that happens, then can say bye bye to the 4A-GE already.

 

[DracBrax]

I would say RX-8 because it's a 1.3L which means you get a cheaper road-tax but it gives out Stock if Automatic = 197 hp @ 7200 rpm
Stock if Manual = 238 hp @ 8500 rpm. Its powerful and believe me its fast and its nice. Of course, you need to be prepared to fuel up this car a lot, its a rotary.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

I would say RX-8 because it's a 1.3L which means you get a cheaper road-tax but it gives out Stock if Automatic = 197 hp @ 7200 rpm
Stock if Manual = 238 hp @ 8500 rpm. Its powerful and believe me its fast and its nice. Of course, you need to be prepared to fuel up this car a lot, its a rotary.

Even if you manage to save some $ from the cheap road tax, you left out the fact that rotary engines need to be rebuilt for every 30k km interval or so. The engine oil for rotary engine is not cheap as well. In the end, you will end up spending a lot for RX-8's maintenance and petrol bill.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/car-talk/434768-i-think-to-buy-rx8-but-im-not-sure-the-car-is-ok-on-engine-and-gearbox-or-not-2.html

Look at what others have said about RX-8.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Can forget about RX-8 if u r not rich enough to maintain it.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Can forget about RX-8 if u r not rich enough to maintain it.

That's why the pricing of RX-8 now is even lower than the old FD3S RX-7. Because nobody wants it I guess. Previously, RX-8 and 350Z is priced rather close but now, the gap is getting wider. RX-8 is depreciating faster than 350Z. Now 50k to 80k can buy RX-8 already. For that price, I'd rather get S13, S14 Silvia, 180SX or Altezza if I wanted to get a RWD car.

 

[vr2turbo]

Can forget about RX-8 if u r not rich enough to maintain it.

Rich to maintain also troublesome. My wife's boss got one for his daughter and because of parts problem car parked in garage for about a month.... Now sold....:rolleyes:

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Rich to maintain also troublesome. My wife's boss got one for his daughter and because of parts problem car parked in garage for about a month.... Now sold....:rolleyes:

I remember you mentioned this before in that RX-8 thread. But RX-8 spare parts are that difficult to source? I thought RX-8 are quite common in Malaysia already?

 

[vr2turbo]

I remember you mentioned this before in that RX-8 thread. But RX-8 spare parts are that difficult to source? I thought RX-8 are quite common in Malaysia already?

Yup, my wife is like PA to the boss, so she does most of his personal things for him, like renew insurance and road tax for the bosses private cars, so more of less knows what is happening. The RX8 at that time had problems so was parked at home and arrange another car for the daughter's use.

 

[RENESIS VIII]

Yup, my wife is like PA to the boss, so she does most of his personal things for him, like renew insurance and road tax for the bosses private cars, so more of less knows what is happening. The RX8 at that time had problems so was parked at home and arrange another car for the daughter's use.

RX-8 really is a headache car. Makes you head spin like how the rotary engine works.

 

[vr2turbo]

RX-8 really is a headache car. Makes you head spin like how the rotary engine works.

hahahahaha....powerful headache.....

 

[TitanRev]

Looks like a look of young people and fresh grad just pop out everywhere lately.....so many of the similar thread in the forum....
Sport car for fresh grad
dilemma in choosing sport car
decision to buy......
etc etc

Makes me feel like car prices just took a deep dive...or I'm getting old....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Was thinking the same, maybe fresh graduates just graduated lately, and start to dream big but a bit too rush for some.

 

[vr2turbo]

Looks like a look of young people and fresh grad just pop out everywhere lately.....so many of the similar thread in the forum....
Sport car for fresh grad
dilemma in choosing sport car
decision to buy......
etc etc

Makes me feel like car prices just took a deep dive...or I'm getting old....

Around this time a lot graduating right?

 

[KenDiriwan]

These fresh grads sure has thick financial for the desire.

 

[DanzEterna]

bancruptcy rate & AKPK cases also increasing every year.