HELP! Trying to decide S4 or Evo X???
11-27-2007, 12:24 PM
#1
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
HELP! Trying to decide S4 or Evo X???
I'm ready to swap my 04 allroad with GIAC etc for something a little less boat-like, and preferably faster. As I live in the SoCal mountains and snow occasionaly makes for fun then 4wd is useful. The two candidates so far are a B7 S4 or the new Mitsitbushi Evolution X - both would get modified with chip, intake and exhaust.
Any thoughts on the quandary?
Any thoughts on the quandary?
11-27-2007, 12:31 PM
#2
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 24,309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the answer depends on whether you want to drive a piece of crap or not.
if you do, get the Evo.
doesn't really make a whole lot of sense to compare a car to another car that is half its price.
doesn't really make a whole lot of sense to compare a car to another car that is half its price.
11-27-2007, 01:23 PM
#3
AudiWorld Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The new Evo X will not be 1/2 the price of an S4
Current Evo IX base is nearly $30K
The new Evo X will "most likely" have a base price around $35-$40K.
I think it's a very good alternative - the EVO X will arguably have the best AWD handling of any vehicle out there.
The new Evo X will "most likely" have a base price around $35-$40K.
I think it's a very good alternative - the EVO X will arguably have the best AWD handling of any vehicle out there.
11-27-2007, 02:12 PM
#5
Luxury and good performance versus value/economy and great performance. Depends on what you want...
I'd say on the audi boards you'll find people who feel the increase in luxury is worth more than the increase in performance but no one can make that decision for you. If you'll go overboard and end up gutting the S4 and modding the crap out of it until the luxury is gone then get the Evo and if you would always regret not having the luxury of the Audi make sure you get the Audi bc you wont get that with the evo.
Trending Topics
11-27-2007, 04:32 PM
#9
AudiWorld Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Luxury and good performance versus value/economy and great performance. Depends on what you wan
I agree, its basically do you want to shell out the extra $$ for a more refined interior and image. The evo is kind of a boy racer look and some people believe they are too "mature" for that look (most people I know who drive evos are <25y.o.). The evo is probably slightly faster than the audi in most things due to the fact that it is much lighter and a little more geared towards the track, however, the differences (for the most part) will probably go unnoticed to the average driver. The evo is more tunable but the audi is pretty tunable and nothing beats the sound of a 4.2 V8 
. Also some options like nav, auto trans, carbon fiber trim and some other misc. luxuries are not available on the evo. Both are good cars but IMO, very different, or at least, they appeal to different people but I guess if you break them both down they are four door/AWD-fast sedans. Anyway, I am happy with my S4...
. Also some options like nav, auto trans, carbon fiber trim and some other misc. luxuries are not available on the evo. Both are good cars but IMO, very different, or at least, they appeal to different people but I guess if you break them both down they are four door/AWD-fast sedans. Anyway, I am happy with my S4...
11-27-2007, 04:48 PM
#10
AudiWorld Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes, really...
This is based on the EVO IX:
(Front engine, All Wheel Drive)
FINALIST: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR -Staff opinions are split like Mac/PC or Coke/Pepsi when it comes to the Evo and the WRX STI. The current camp holds that the pricier Evo is the more sophisticated implement; more neutral in its responses with better body motion control. These attributes clearly add up to better track times and test numbers. Perhaps out of fear of the entire competition devolving into an Evo/STI shouting match, the decision was made to bring just one, and the STI got voted off the island.
--
The RS4 never made it...
Read more here:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/performance/112_0706_americas_best_handling_car_selection/all_wheel_drive.html
Plus read pretty much any review of the EVO on it's handling..
(Front engine, All Wheel Drive)
FINALIST: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR -Staff opinions are split like Mac/PC or Coke/Pepsi when it comes to the Evo and the WRX STI. The current camp holds that the pricier Evo is the more sophisticated implement; more neutral in its responses with better body motion control. These attributes clearly add up to better track times and test numbers. Perhaps out of fear of the entire competition devolving into an Evo/STI shouting match, the decision was made to bring just one, and the STI got voted off the island.
--
The RS4 never made it...
Read more here:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/performance/112_0706_americas_best_handling_car_selection/all_wheel_drive.html
Plus read pretty much any review of the EVO on it's handling..