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[hockey005]

Pmoth when are you going to put a GT35R turbo on ur evo?

[PMoth]

Pmoth when are you going to put a GT35R turbo on ur evo?

GT35r's are for people who like drag racing, street racing, and all kinds of other rubbish. Plus you lose the response of the engine and are limited to 2K rpm of 4play, not fun. If that's the case, by a Honduh with VTAK!! My car has more miles from twisty, scenic-road, enthusiast driving than regular driven miles. That's why I bought it, to waste a tank of gas or 2 on a nice dry weekend enjoying the scenery and the sound of my stock engine. Not to drag-race or road-race because race cars break and are high maintainance. My car is sitting at 320ish whp right now with the factory muffler and is more or less perfect for my spirited driving needs. If I need more power, that's what the bike is for. The Evo's been back to the dealer 0 times since I purchased it new. Other than having the center diff (ACD) flushed and drivetrain fluids changed later this month, it wont go back for another 30K miles. At that time, I'll get the belts and drivetrain fluids changed again. This is assuming it's not traded in for an RS4 next year. That car blew my mind.

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Hey Doc, have you looked into the VW Tiguan or Toyota Highlander? I'm not sure what size SUV/SAV you're looking for. The Tiguan is a bit smaller than MDX/Pilot chassis but it does have a little peppy 200hp turbocharged 4cyl engine and is available with AWD. The only downside, in that configuration, it'll still be more pricey than the Forrester.

[languy99]

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That Forester is a pretty good choice. I can't really think of anything German that will give you >= fuel economy. How's the RDX with fuel. I know it's turbocharged but I would imagine that it is better on fuel than the MDX. It's also probably $10-15K more than the Forrester.

Nope it does not, we had a RDX for a week while our 3.2CL was in the shop and I calculated 17mpg on the highway with very light driving. Also it has no power if you are not running in boost. It can't get out of its down way unless you spool the turbo. If I was him I would look into a van. Something like the new Honda odyssey, or the Honda crv, or even the honda element. I am a honda guy, they never let me down.

Hond Odyssey - 17 city 25 highway (v6 244 hp)

Honda CRV - 20 city 26 highway ( I4 166hp)

Honda Element - 19 city 24 highway (I4 166hp)

Honda Pilot - 16 city 22 highway (V6 250hp)

[PMoth]

Nope it does not, we had a RDX for a week while our 3.2CL was in the shop and I calculated 17mpg on the highway with very light driving. Also it has no power if you are not running in boost. It can't get out of its down way unless you spool the turbo. If I was him I would look into a van. Something like the new Honda odyssey, or the Honda crv, or even the honda element. I am a honda guy, they never let me down.

Hond Odyssey - 17 city 25 highway (v6 244 hp)

Honda CRV - 20 city 26 highway ( I4 166hp)

Honda Element - 19 city 24 highway (I4 166hp)

Honda Pilot - 16 city 22 highway (V6 250hp)

Usually, 4-cyl turbo engines aren't as responsive as na engines when running vacuum pressure. You're actually suppose to use the turbo. I find it really hard to believe your avg highway driving was 17 mpg. The Evo is rated at 25 mpg highway and i get 30 mpg @70 mph or less, 20 mpg @85 mph, 17~ish cruising any higher. And this is from an engine far less efficient than the Honda k20 and k24 units.
Isn't an MDX a refined Pilot?? I would think he would want something that's an advertised 27+ mpg highway.

[languy99]

Usually, 4-cyl turbo engines aren't as responsive as na engines when running vacuum pressure. You're actually suppose to use the turbo. I find it really hard to believe your avg highway driving was 17 mpg. The Evo is rated at 25 mpg highway and i get 30 mpg @70 mph or less, 20 mpg @85 mph, 17~ish cruising any higher. And this is from an engine far less efficient than the Honda k20 and k24 units.
Isn't an MDX a refined Pilot?? I would think he would want something that's an advertised 27+ mpg highway.

Don't fine it hard to believe that's what I got. Totally calculated out. Don't forget that the RDX weights more and has a worse aerodynamic profile compared to the evo.

[hockey005]

I want a GT35R so bad!!! when u get ur rs4....you are going to let me drive it

[9500ier]

Too bad we can't buy all the cars Germany has to offer. Not too sure if you would consider diesel, but this thing gets 40+ mpg combined.

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[PMoth]

Don't fine it hard to believe that's what I got. Totally calculated out. Don't forget that the RDX weights more and has a worse aerodynamic profile compared to the evo.

You are correct. but RDX's don't have aero parts that create usable downforce. I can't argue your experience with the RDX, but I can wonder about how liberal you may be with that right foot!!

I want a GT35R so bad!!! when u get ur rs4....you are going to let me drive it

Go get a GT35r then. It's just not for me as I'm more concerned with overall feel, good response, usable power, and great balance. It will honestly feel like a freekin Honda. And also, Civic/VTEKK lovers don't deserve to experience "German engineering!" Especially a fine piece of @ss like the Rs4. I'm going to have to do a thorough back to back comparison between it and an E90 M3. I'm partial towards Quattro though so I think I already know what'll be best for me.

Too bad we can't buy all the cars Germany has to offer. Not too sure if you would consider diesel, but this thing gets 40+ mpg combined.

BMW X3 2.0d : THE MEANING OF LIFESTYLE - Yahoo! Cars UK

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Yeah, it is too bad. But even if that vehicle were available here in the states, not to sure how accepted it would be. A large percentage of the public still believes ALL diesels are nasty, sooty, smelly, clacking, and shaking environmental disasters.

[languy99]

You are correct. but RDX's don't have aero parts that create usable downforce. I can't argue your experience with the RDX, but I can wonder about how liberal you may be with that right foot!!

Actually I wasn't even that one the drove it, it was my father, and he drives like an old woman, he does not accelerate hard at all. Usually I have to tell him to speed up.

[9500ier]

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Yeah, it is too bad. But even if that vehicle were available here in the states, not to sure how accepted it would be. A large percentage of the public still believes ALL diesels are nasty, sooty, smelly, clacking, and shaking environmental disasters.

Yeah, I have no gripe with diesel other than the horrible throttle response (and lack of power) on most of them. They are great for cruising the highway, but when you want to pass someone or are driving hard and exiting a curve or going up a hill, they leave you wanting more...