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EVO or A3
#111
05-23-2007, 02:41 PM
RE: EVO or A3
ORIGINAL: Jeff
cool you run 23 psi. i run 24 psi and i have a larger turbo then you. also with alky spraying 29psi.
edit: im a junior at TCU in Ft. Worth about 35 min from dallas
cool you run 23 psi. i run 24 psi and i have a larger turbo then you. also with alky spraying 29psi.
edit: im a junior at TCU in Ft. Worth about 35 min from dallas
#116
06-05-2007, 12:23 AM
RE: EVO or A3
ORIGINAL: eltonsi
[:-]And yes, he is ESL.
[:-]And yes, he is ESL.
Signed
ETL (English as a Third Language)
PS: sorry to keep this post running, it should be left to die but I could not resist... Sorry,I am weak!
#118
02-03-2008, 11:35 PM
RE: EVO or A3
ORIGINAL: smarsenal
Well, you are not kidding that they are 2 different cars. I happen to own both, so I may be able to shed some light on this subject for you. Let me start off by saying that I love both cars, but for entirely different reasons.
A3: Pros: -Awesome Audi fit and finish
- Great for longer type trips (excellent gas mileage, very comfortable ride quality)-soft suspension
- Great " bang for the buck" quality car
- decievingly quick car (very unassuming)
- Simply put, YOU ARE DRIVING AN AUDI!!!
Cons: - Let's see, Hmmmmm, still thinking, Oh, No that won't work.
- I guess, if you want a con about this car, I would say the "soft" suspension and annoying front wheel spin when you hit it harder.
(Remember though, My comparison is to the Evolution)
Lancer Evolution:
Pros:- Absolute Scorcher in the performance category!!!! This car will snap your neck and knock out your fillings if you hit hard enough.
- Race like suspension (very tight, very stiff suspension), and light weight design (about 3300 lbs) (My S4 was close to 4100 lbs)
- Brembo Big Brake kit, Bilstein struts, BBS alloy wheels!!!
- Allows you to have a Great time on track days.
- "BANG FOR THE BUCK" - I actually believe that the Evo is a better bang for the buck than the A3
- (Once again, for different reasons. You have more performance than an RS4 for crying out loud)
- Very Good AWD system with controllable active center differential for varying conditions
- Very cheap to modify; If that's your thing. (Many >500whp Evos on the street for under $3000 in mods)
- The Most fun car I've ever driven!!! I still have a smile on my face everytime I drive it!!!
Cons:
- Very cheap plastic interior. ( I guess you need to cut the cost somewhere)
- Gas mileage is almost as bad as my B6 S4. I can actually watch my tank emptying by just looking at the boost guage.
- High school racer look when driving around town (Don't go to PTA meetings with this car or you will get some funny looks)
- However, many Evo owners take off the big wing on the back and the car is less conspicuous.
- Oh, did I mention that Cops canspot this car from a different state.
- Mitsubishi warranty and service depts. are absolutely useless.
- Very high maitnence should be expected when you buy this car.
- THE MOST EXPENSIVE CAR TO INSURE IN THE US!!! (High performance, highly stolen)
All in all, I would say that the A3 is probably the best of both worlds. You get both comfort and performance; just not close to Evo performance. The A3 would be the my choice ifI was going to be driving the car everyday (as a daily driver). For some reason though, I ALWAYS find myself in my Evolution.
Check out some of my pictures in the galleryif you're interested:
http://corelineracing.com/research/index.php
Well, you are not kidding that they are 2 different cars. I happen to own both, so I may be able to shed some light on this subject for you. Let me start off by saying that I love both cars, but for entirely different reasons.
A3: Pros: -Awesome Audi fit and finish
- Great for longer type trips (excellent gas mileage, very comfortable ride quality)-soft suspension
- Great " bang for the buck" quality car
- decievingly quick car (very unassuming)
- Simply put, YOU ARE DRIVING AN AUDI!!!
Cons: - Let's see, Hmmmmm, still thinking, Oh, No that won't work.
- I guess, if you want a con about this car, I would say the "soft" suspension and annoying front wheel spin when you hit it harder.
(Remember though, My comparison is to the Evolution)
Lancer Evolution:
Pros:- Absolute Scorcher in the performance category!!!! This car will snap your neck and knock out your fillings if you hit hard enough.
- Race like suspension (very tight, very stiff suspension), and light weight design (about 3300 lbs) (My S4 was close to 4100 lbs)
- Brembo Big Brake kit, Bilstein struts, BBS alloy wheels!!!
- Allows you to have a Great time on track days.
- "BANG FOR THE BUCK" - I actually believe that the Evo is a better bang for the buck than the A3
- (Once again, for different reasons. You have more performance than an RS4 for crying out loud)
- Very Good AWD system with controllable active center differential for varying conditions
- Very cheap to modify; If that's your thing. (Many >500whp Evos on the street for under $3000 in mods)
- The Most fun car I've ever driven!!! I still have a smile on my face everytime I drive it!!!
Cons:
- Very cheap plastic interior. ( I guess you need to cut the cost somewhere)
- Gas mileage is almost as bad as my B6 S4. I can actually watch my tank emptying by just looking at the boost guage.
- High school racer look when driving around town (Don't go to PTA meetings with this car or you will get some funny looks)
- However, many Evo owners take off the big wing on the back and the car is less conspicuous.
- Oh, did I mention that Cops canspot this car from a different state.
- Mitsubishi warranty and service depts. are absolutely useless.
- Very high maitnence should be expected when you buy this car.
- THE MOST EXPENSIVE CAR TO INSURE IN THE US!!! (High performance, highly stolen)
All in all, I would say that the A3 is probably the best of both worlds. You get both comfort and performance; just not close to Evo performance. The A3 would be the my choice ifI was going to be driving the car everyday (as a daily driver). For some reason though, I ALWAYS find myself in my Evolution.
Check out some of my pictures in the galleryif you're interested:
http://corelineracing.com/research/index.php
i got an 06 evo IX and am getting an A3 for the wifey tomorrow
both cars are miles apart and could not be compared in the sense that they were built for totally different markets and driver demographics,not that there is anything wrong with the Audi line,no we`ve had 2 vdubs recently and enjoyed them,until an evo got on my 2000 jetta 1.8T and i couldnt do anything,however the interior and build of the Audi is something else,reason we are opting for it as the wifeys DD
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#119
02-04-2008, 12:27 AM
RE: EVO or A3
ORIGINAL: smarsenal
LOL, I like the pic of the Porsche in the rear view!!
http://hart-photography.com/photocar...ewImage=159877
LOL, I like the pic of the Porsche in the rear view!!
http://hart-photography.com/photocar...ewImage=159877
those are good numbers on your evo,where you from ? what mods under the hood,any pics,