Evo X questions

[Trogdor]

Some of the 2008 issues were addressed in 2010. But not all of them. The 2011+ models are good to go. But it will be almost impossible to find a 2011 for 25k.

They rattle a little. Not nearly as bad as the VIII's or IX's.

370-400 isn't impossible on a stock turbo, but not advisable! MAP had a stock X turbo at 409 and it didn't last long. Other thing to remember is that the SST's over heat under too much torque. You need to consider transmission cooler and clutch packs.

Differences between Evo and RA are as follows:
turbo (single scroll)
intercooler (smaller)
BOV (plastic)
manifolds
suspension
brakes (No brembos)
seats (no recaros in the RA)
tires

[scheides]

Originally Posted by Trogdor

Differences between Evo and RA are as follows:
turbo (single scroll)
intercooler (smaller)
BOV (plastic)
manifolds
suspension
brakes (No brembos)
seats (no recaros in the RA)
tires

And for a few hundred bucks you can bolt-up evoX turbo parts (stock or aftermarket) and have a pretty fun little wagon (if you get the sportback edition--that's what I am keen on).

[timschot]

I have a 2008. I did the diff pin upgrade and an evo 8/9 cmc conversion while the car was apart anyway. Fuel relay is really a non-issue.. buy the new relay, swap it. Many people say they don't have problems with the stock cmcs either.

It depends on your plan for the car. If you can find just as good a deal on a 2011+, great, but if not.. find a good deal on a 2008, use the extra money to fix the early year issues and make the car what you want it to be.

The only thing I don't like about the x is the weight compared to an 8/9. I might put my car on a diet soon, haven't decided if it's worth it yet.