Why Is the Mitsubishi Evolution IX So Good? Evo 9 Review

[@b-dollasign6826]

Besides the r34 gtr, fd rx-7. I think the Evo, especially the 9, will go down as one of the best looking JDM cars ever produced.

[@lolsk9136]

9 isn’t jdm

[@nnr3]

@@lolsk9136 why not?

[@mouaem1]

All evos were made in Japan

[@nnr3]

@@mouaem1 exactly lol

[@MrShadyss]

Project D Dropout yes it is

[@MrNikkydems]

Hands down... the Mitsubishi Evolution 8-9 in my books are the dream cars to get. 100%.

[@os2386]

Just wait till the maintenance bills stack up. I promise you it won’t be your dream car

[@beamerboyy4711]

@@os2386 every expensive car that people dream of will have high maintenance its part of owning a car

[@arctic975]

@@os2386 what's you dream car?

[@fdjkvc]

@@os2386 Can you be more specific? Any personal experience? Or are you just talking shit?

[@moonman_8935]

I currently drive a 2019 WRX STI. Back in March 2007..I bought a brand new EVO IX GSR..At the time it was the few remaining brand new EVO's in my area for sale at local Mitsu dealers..Till this day I miss it.

[@Undertaker93]

So you downgraded? 🤣

[@v8_sami]

@@Undertaker93 probably wanted a newer car but Mitsubishi killed off the evo. So guess he went with a sti.

[@latuba2478]

v8_sami yea probably. Sad to see

[@twistedfilms9712]

Remember kids, you can't beat the classics! Love these cars. Evo 8 700whp here.

[@latuba2478]

How’s reliability with alll them horses been? And what have you built? I wanna know how much hp that car can handle stock (reliably). Ps, I’m 17 looking into first car tings

[@twistedfilms9712]

@@latuba2478 So my car was a built 2.0 with a 6226 turbo running on full e85. Tuning is very important for these cars, I am blessed to live in an area where a very known evo shop called "MOORE AUTOMOTIVE" in Fairfax VA. My car was very reliable and very easy to drive. However, Stock motor evo's can handle 400whp really easily. You'll be below 400tq on a stock motor, but it should last over 100k miles. Check out evolutionm dot net. Or hmu on here before you buy an evo. They are awesome man, as long as you a patient and don't buy a crappy one you'll be fine!

[@hypnotik174]

There's a raw Racecar feeling about the EVO. Steering is precise, throttle is precise, power comes on hard, shifter is notchy but can be upgraded. This thing car is extremely nimble and precise, like a sharp blade. Where it can really shine is off road, snow, dirt, mud. but most people wont do this with an EVO.

[@spar8334]

Me neither they too damn expensive lmao

[@janry70]

Still loving my 06 Evo MR to this day.

[@aldoavak9]

I worked at the power plant on the Ohio river just down the road from where you were filming. Excellent road to "test" that car on. Drove that exact road everyday in an SUV and wished that I had a fun car like the Evo to use on it. I enjoyed the video.

[@cot998]

I love my Evo Ix. Was also my dream car the year I graduated. Took me till 2012 to get mine. Still have it to this day. Bought it with 19k miles now I have 44k on it. Would love to have another to drive everyday.

[@Eddy-09]

cot998 wow! What did you pick it up for in 2012?

[@cot998]

A steal lol

[@KikeAlducin]

We still use those in professional rally racing just with MoTec racing ECU(and anti lag) and they are almost unbeatable. The way they get traction on Pirelli rally tires even in the rain using slicks it's simply amazing.

[@EvoAlfie]

Just bought an evo 9 GSR lightly tuned to 310whp. Let’s just say this car is worth every penny, especially in the rain with Michelin pilot sport 4s.

[@mdcEVO8]

It's great to see new Evo videos. I've had mine for about 11 years now and I think I can sell it for at least what I paid for it, if not more. But, it has been a bit expensive to maintain that car over the years. They are not cheap to fix and parts prices are obscene, though pretty much available because of the huge aftermarket. The car is definitely worth it though. It's such a pleasure to drive and just stare at too lol. I probably won't sell it until I retire or something and I bought a 9-3 daily driver.

[@seespotride]

@mdcEVO8 you dd a SAAB?

[@sithhul9264]

From own an Evo Ix mr, I absolutely agree with everything ur saying except the driving skill set. Driving the Evo isn’t just clutch shift and go. The Evo shows u ur driving flaw. It tunes ur driving habits. Being in touch with the car, knowing when to shift with precision on boost. Techniques like match reving, heel toe, double clutching, and more to stay within the powerband/ boost threshold. Besides that, love my Evo. My bullet train....

[@stxfxn]

I love these cars and wanna get an evo one day

[@teknoah03]

Put in the work, stack, and have patience bro. I wanted one since high school and kept at it. I now own a ‘06 Evo 9 SE.

[@Eapp1480]

Mr Sengdara goals

[@sl33pers39]

Had my evo 9MR for 12 yrs, making me miss it watching this. I know the feeling of driving this weapon

[@brago1997]

why did you get rid of it ?

[@sl33pers39]

brago 97 tired of driving in traffic uphill and down hill of San Francisco. Lots of idiots tailgating me daily. Plus i have a family now. Rs3 fits better and faster. I can track and drag, this is such a sleeper

[@kingdontrump9182]

@@sl33pers39 evo is a far better car than a rs3 ....not to daily but a better car.

[@Ghost3dOnline]

Cost me 37k off the lot with 11 miles on it, man I miss the Evo.

[@travisfs7526]

My dream car is the evo 9 wagon GT so much that I’m building one next year

[@levijmorrill8193]

Travis FS let’s see some videos on that!

[@mrtrumpmrfaragemrjohnson324]

Got to buy one....before you build it.

[@travisfs7526]

MR TRUMP MR FARAGE MR JOHNSON Yeha gonna concert it couple months 4g63t swap

[@mrtrumpmrfaragemrjohnson324]

@@travisfs7526A evo wagon already has a 4g63

[@mybrotherjames8579]

I had a couple 95 240sx’s, an 88 rx7, a 90 300zx, currently driving a 2001 mrs. My evo 9 gsr I bought off the lot is by far my favorite car I’ve ever owned.

[@GrandCamino6]

I miss my TB Evo IX MR SE dearly. They are awesome cars for sure. One day I will snatch up another Evo.

[@brago1997]

why did you get rid of it ?

[@GrandCamino6]

@@brago1997 Wife was sick and the car had to go. Sadly I lost my wife and the car was stolen and stripped after my ownership.

[@k3ngk3ng17]

Pros : yes Cons : i dont care Love this car my dream car

[@AeroPrixma]

Evo 9 is gonna be my next car. Gonna push that stock turbo!!

[@Jannez010]

One day i drive a Evo IX. Dreamcar since Need for Speed MW 2005. There was an Evo VIII but i love IX more.

[@tylerhastings8308]

Now I'm looking for a Evo myself a Evo 9 GSR from Japan.

[@keithcee6378]

I’m a big fan! I gotta say the car always puts a smile on my face!

[@xRockee]

fellow evo owner here, agree with everything.

[@japanairlines4155]

the 4g63 is like a 4 cylinder 2jz

[@hector_nimrod]

The EVO IX is my favorite car of all time

[@louis-nc6ev]

id love to get this car when im older

[@mangoshake]

Yeah I get your point about learning advanced driving techniques in an Evo. It wasn't made for it. It was definitely made for advanced drivers to completely obliterate tracks. Like Matt Farah once said, the fastest person in your local track day is always a retiree in a stock Evo 8/9.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Truth.

[@mastercc4509]

When it runs.

[@seansmile]

Master CC really not like that lol. 95% of the time

[@mastercc4509]

@@seansmile Owned six Dsms and owned an import repair business when people actually cared about Evos and in the hands of a layman this is exactly what happens. There just aren't that many left on the road right either in the US. Scarcity of parts will soon be a thing like RB20 parts in Nissan world.

[@mow2674]

Master CC my evo 8 mr is quite reliable.. but still is a big money pit b/c there is always something I “should” do to maintain it.

[@isaiahcorona6198]

mow 26 damn.. this kinda gives my hopes up of someday owning an evo lol

[@isaiahcorona6198]

Master CC no offense, I love evos

[@ohgmyliosh7283]

Unfortunately I want this car, I feel regret just from that, gonna take years to save for this if the prices stay around 30 to 38k…

[@doodlebob282]

Debating on trading in my 2013 sti for a evo 9 mr

[@gabep69.]

Did you do it

[@doodlebob282]

@@gabep69. sold it and bought a rental house with the money instead

[@seansmile]

Awesome another video. And I would say that the 4g and the evo all together is definitely hi up there with the other legends. Anyways this thing pulls and sounds identical to mine 👍🏻 keep it and do some more videos on it mods etc

[@turbotj99]

I have an X FE but sourly miss my IX. I might buy a second so I can have both.

[@davek3139]

What’s your exhaust setup? Btw I don’t know about anyone else. But blindfolded, I can always tell the difference in sound of a IX and a VIII

[@kinzei32]

Want an evo 9 so i could daily the car from work to home and even take it car show one day

[@DudesatRC]

What car do you like most/drive most of the time? Frs or evo?

[@blueastral6326]

Come on mitsubishi, you know we want more evos

[@ristekostadinov2820]

Mitsubishi now doesn't even have sedan/hatch. The X gen looks realy ugly exterior vise, but i think they should've made the X gen hatchback evo it looks better than sedan form the last Lancer.

[@aiyazbuksh6734]

Got an stock evo ix MR 69kkm. Will put up in international market soon

[@rhodycars6058]

I love the Evo man but you really provided limited objective fact to what actually makes the Evo good.

[@chriscooper8210]

Will we see a evo 11? I've heard so many conflicting rumors....

[@trashbandit2449]

I wouldn't get my hopes up but there is a chance, I would think

[@stevesas632]

Lovely sound. What exhaust you have?

[@seansmile]

Steve SAS it has a screamer pipe so when the wastegate opens it just dumps right underneath the engine bay

[@aura_daddy]

can’t wait to get one!

[@turbotj99]

How many are now scouring the market for a IX??

[@garykwan360]

Right path for driving the evo.

[@UltraLimeLife420]

yeah! i wish i could have it soon! #Manifest!

[@Reeflifeaquaticsky]

Was watching your video randomly and I was like that looks like 52 and the power plant and was like wtf that's new richmond aha

[@EatSleepDrive]

Sure is!

[@brago1997]

cant decide between getting this car or the r32 gtr

[@zapple8286]

It looks cool thats whats special about it

[@blaqjac21]

its a 4 cylinder 2JZ its just as equal even added mivec same to vvti

[@lordofkeebs8424]

Idk for power output yes it's like a 2j, but their reliability goes out the window once you go above 500 hp, unlike a 2j.

[@blaqjac21]

ImJustDoingHomework no they do not . You cannot compare a 2.0 4cylinder to a 3.0 inline 6 in terms of power output

[@lordofkeebs8424]

@@blaqjac21 I'm not comparing the power output, I was trying to say they the 2j is a more reliable way to get around 500hp (I know less boost same power) than the 4g63. I just re-read your comment and realized that what I said was totally off topic so sorry.

[@blaqjac21]

ImJustDoingHomework well ive built a few 500-600 whp 4b11’s stock block setups and they are weaker than 4g63 for sure . How ever most who have issues with 4G allow them to make too much torque

[@mrtrumpmrfaragemrjohnson324]

@@lordofkeebs8424 i been running my 4g63 700hp for the last 8 years!!!!!! 2.2 bar of boost t04z turbo !! Unreal engines the best ever for there cc !!!!!

[@Herron-Limiter_9]

totally wrong about the gearbox, the boxes are so much stronger than the WRX, they're like crystal compared to the evo gear boxes. the 6 speed isn't as strong, but it still comes down to how it's driven. An STI gearbox will beak with minor launch's.

[@ficosakifilip]

maaan...one day....one day i will have my dream lancer 9 :( one day....

[@refineme]

Still can’t find a clean unmolested one for under 20K

[@kevinevringham7640]

So why did you get ride of it?

[@JundamRX782]

The only thing the evo beats on the sti is the motor. I dont like the handling on the evo but evo are a beast.

[@EvolutionIX219]

Eh. I find evos much more fun to drive. I love STIs but they dont feel as raw as Evos. Cant go wrong with either though

[@BikingXtreme]

I have an Evo 7 LHD (EUDM) and an Evo 9 MR RHD (JDM) and there is no other car for me :)

[@oceanhome2023]

It is a crime that they stopped making them , a crime !!!

[@Norg89]

How many did you buy new? That is why

[@JundamRX782]

The flaw is that no one didn’t wanna buy it at the time. Subaru marketing with rally made people buy it .

[@v8_sami]

@@Norg89 lol and now everyone that complains goes quiet

[@UBUNTU805]

EVO vs E55amg i can't decide which one i want to buy

[@EatSleepDrive]

Both totally different. I wouldn't want to live with an Evo for daily driving duty. But it's more fun on the weekends. Just depends what you want.

[@mrtrumpmrfaragemrjohnson324]

Evo all day mate.

[@fdjw88]

if this car is so good, why did Mitsubishi stopped making it, and why didn't more people buy this car? a lot of people are buying the iphone, because it is a good phone, and people like it.

[@jonnywilkes5219]

What mods have you done to the engine?

[@EatSleepDrive]

Basically everything you can do besides a larger turbo. Full intake, exhaust, intercooler, injectors, cams, E85. Stock turbo and bottom end.

[@jonnywilkes5219]

@@EatSleepDrive it sounds good my evo 9 is really quiet compared to yours although it came with hks parts from factory as it's an fq360 uk model.

[@bradanmyrick744]

@@EatSleepDrive What exhaust are you running?

[@cdwag23]

How can I get my money back if I put 60k miles on one

[@MireCzechS14]

Mods?

[@Dbigpinoy]

what are your thoughts on the EVO X?

[@EatSleepDrive]

It's a capable car but I prefer the lightness and rawness of the previous Evos. The Evo X doesn't have much personality to me.

[@mrtrumpmrfaragemrjohnson324]

@@EatSleepDrive still a very precise machine like all evos

[@bryant3087]

My question is where do u live cause they are no cars on the road

[@EatSleepDrive]

I drive to the middle of nowhere Ohio for these videos.

[@Jameesjourneys]

I have an Evo ix FQ340 which I’ve owned for 5 years. I am now incredibly bored of it and fancy something different

[@nastystew6942]

There are two Evos that never get mentioned. The Zero fighter (Japan) The Evo Extreme (UK). 345hp from Mitsubishi!

[@trumanadam7880]

X > IX. Newer and more tech nuff said

[@ganninia]

x is not even evo. they shoulda named the fake evo x somthing else. evo ends at the 9th edition because the wanna be evo x isn't 4g63

[@trumanadam7880]

@@ganninia subjective

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

Evo x is where it’s at....

[@Djhinn]

Christopher Mendez Lol, theyre dope asf though.

[@kingdontrump9182]

@@Djhinn all evos a awesome

[@wowcrazy70]

I want one but I hear they are riddled with problems since ppl mod the shit outta it and abuse it

[@kingdontrump9182]

Naa

[@jmrosel71]

Bcoz they still have a better engine

[@BNRB26DETT]

Why are the roads so shit? Trillions spends on wars and can't keep your roads in good shapes?

[@naufalthirafi3876]

"Cheap car" 😑

[@josemunoz8452]

This car really ain’t that special lmfao. There’s so much more options than an old Japanese tin can with a shitty interior and awd that pretty much every other vehicle has nowadays and is overhyped and overpriced. You could get a 04-08 TL manual, forester, a newer wrx with REALLY low miles for the same price, or anything else pretty much. This car is dope and really an icon but it’s too overhyped to the point where everyone wants one and don’t think of other options when there are plenty out there. So fuck evos, get something else in my opinion.

[@gossipboynyc2434]

I thought it has a unique drive train, anything similar ? Whats the steering electronics wizardry underneath?