So I've wanted one of these things since 2003. Bare bones, no thrills, just shit it and get it performance.

Quote :

"The RS gives up all comfort and civility in the name of saving weight, denting the dirt with 234 fewer pounds than the standard Evo. Of course, eliminating keyless entry, a CD player, and the power goodies doesn't shed enough weight to make a performance point, so the RS must also leave the factory without the standard model's sound-deadening material, trunk lining, anti-lock brake system, rear wing, rear-window wiper, high-intensity-discharge headlamps, and just about every interior practicality, including the vanity mirrors, rear assist grips, and map lights. Even the door handles and side mirrors lack the weight of paint. Our tester was without an air conditioner as well."

-from C&D




As for actually seeing one in real life, the closest was a for sale ad in carmax back in 2006ish, and it was in new mexico. They seem to be quite an elusive piece of equipment. I wanted that thing with a passion.... still do.

Has anyone seen one, either in person or for sale?


[Edited on March 10, 2009 at 10:22 PM. Reason : []

3/10/2009 10:18:43 PM

I ran across a few RS models back when I was Evo shopping a couple of years ago. A regular Evo is already pretty crude, I guess going that extra step isn't a big deal, except that I'd really want ABS, AC, and a stereo. You can option the latter two back in (or just add an aftermarket stereo). I don't know about ABS, though. Also, the regular Evo bodywork is functional, although overstated.

You might also have a tough time reselling it.

and yeah, you don't see that many of them. I kicked around the idea, but the few I saw were, at least at the time, not significantly enough less expensive to make it worthwhile.

[Edited on March 10, 2009 at 10:54 PM. Reason : I've only seen one in person.]

3/10/2009 10:54:18 PM

in 5 years somebody is going to put "2003 Lancer Evolution RS, #437 of 512" in his sig on some forum

3/11/2009 12:32:39 AM

If i had seen one I would've thought it was a lancer .

No wing

3/11/2009 5:30:20 AM

Quote :

"in 5 years somebody is going to put "2003 Lancer Evolution RS, #437 of 512" in his sig on some forum"

hahaha yeah i could see that

3/11/2009 8:25:58 AM

had an 03 GSR... miss that car

[Edited on March 12, 2009 at 8:55 PM. Reason : uh]

3/12/2009 8:50:16 PM

Quote :

"If i had seen one I would've thought it was a lancer"

except an evo and lancer front ends look nothing alike, same with the back end.

but I do understand the humor intended in your post.

[Edited on March 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM. Reason : .]

3/12/2009 8:52:36 PM

You are right though. The stock lancer trunk has about 30 more lines then the stock evo trunk.

I think I could make an evo trunk lid in my garage.

[Edited on March 13, 2009 at 7:55 AM. Reason : .]

3/13/2009 7:50:25 AM

i remember C&D saying that RS stands for really sadistic.

[Edited on March 13, 2009 at 7:54 AM. Reason : ;]

3/13/2009 7:54:12 AM

^^the tail lights are a lot different.

3/13/2009 11:09:08 AM

wider too

3/13/2009 11:27:57 AM

I knew a neighbor in Cary who owns one. He was looking to sell it, but for a hefty price. Not sure if it's sold or not. I've moved away since then, so I haven't talked to him in a while. Unfortunately, I don't have his number.

3/13/2009 11:48:32 AM

I saw one at North Hills today. it was white too

3/17/2009 9:09:12 PM

^^wasnt an older guy was it?

3/17/2009 10:29:31 PM

it's more capable in a straight line, but less so overall. with it being significantly more crude than even a regular Evo (which itself is wickedly unrefined), I would only buy one if I got it for a killer deal, and if it had AC optioned back in (unless I lived in the Pacific NW or somewhere).

3/17/2009 11:28:09 PM

Eco-box.

3/18/2009 12:12:08 AM

that was one of my gripes against it until i drove one...i figured that it would feel like an econobox with a decent bit of power that managed to generate good #s. That couldn't be further from the truth. It also doesn't feel like a 3200 lb car with awful weight distribution (my other gripe, until I drove one.) It feels like an absolute thoroughbred performance car. I drove a C6 Z51, then jumped back into my Evo. The 'Vette felt very clumsy, heavy, and large in comparison (although I still love the C6). About the worst thing I can say about the Evo's driving character is that it can feel kind of frantic, like it had way too much caffeine (but I personally like that).

It does have a nasty, plasticky interior and some cheap feeling controls and switches, and lack of features such as cruise control or power seats that you'd kind of expect in a $35k car.

[Edited on March 18, 2009 at 12:25 AM. Reason : Evo was what finally made me accept non-flyweight performance cars.]

3/18/2009 12:21:48 AM

Evo-RS models were brought to dealerships mostly on special order I think.

You'd be best served looking in motorsport magazines for them.

I've seen one on track, white like the picture, gutted interior.

3/18/2009 12:34:24 AM

my baby


well used to be...

[Edited on March 18, 2009 at 1:11 AM. Reason : ]

3/18/2009 1:10:35 AM

Man what a beautiful car. I love the fender line that fades into the front door.

3/18/2009 8:18:14 AM

looked on autotrader last night. there were some decent GSRs for around 18k. I think i only saw 1 or 2 of the RS

3/18/2009 10:29:43 AM

Quote :

" I think i only saw 1 or 2 of the RS"

really? link us

3/18/2009 11:57:53 AM

i just did a national search on autotrader

3/18/2009 11:58:56 AM

well? that's a great way to keep a conversation going


you research,

document,

then deliver to the thread.

3/18/2009 12:46:04 PM

pass

3/18/2009 1:25:06 PM

cunt


jesus christ there's like 30+ on autotrtader



[Edited on March 18, 2009 at 1:48 PM. Reason : ...pondering payments]

3/18/2009 1:45:56 PM

Ask yourself if you really want to buy a used Evo.

3/18/2009 2:13:31 PM

oh i cant even finish paying for the twin turbo build on my cummins, I'm just shooting the shit




and for some reason i did an nationwide search for an RS the other week on a whim, and nothing came up.

3/18/2009 2:16:10 PM

what kinda prices did you find? I wouldn't pay over 20 for a GSR and 17ish for an RS. All depending on what kind of shape its in of course. Saw some nice GSRs for 18 i'd like to have

3/18/2009 8:33:09 PM

I'd be scared to buy a used RS. You know the only reason a person would buy that car would be to drive the wheels off of it, and they aren't the most solidly built cars to begin with. The dashes on them got rattling vibrations straight from the factory.

I'd rather take my chances buying a standard evo and gutting it myself.

3/18/2009 8:39:38 PM

^^GSR? I think someone is getting their cars mixed up


Evo = RS, MR

Integra = rs, gs, gsr

3/18/2009 8:45:27 PM

^^ yeah, but that's pretty much the case with almost all Evos. I mean, there's no other reason to own it....and yeah, it's gonna have interior rattles, but even if you buy it new, if it doesn't rattle when you pull off the lot, it will within a matter of months. Also, yeah, the previous owner probably drove the wheels off of it, but what exactly do you plan on doing to it yourself? I figure that 95% of Evos are beaten to within an inch of their lives almost every time they are driven. I don't know that it makes a lot of difference who did it.

I'd prefer one that hadn't been dragged raced or launched a lot. that's about it.

3/18/2009 9:41:20 PM

^^wrong, GSR applies to Evo's as well.

RS, GSR, MR

3/18/2009 9:59:07 PM

^^^I did own one...

3/19/2009 12:11:58 AM

Quote :

"Ask yourself if you really want to buy a used new 40k$ Evo."

3/19/2009 8:18:07 AM

we'll I've been schooled on model nomenclature


and where are you fuckers missing the part where i said:

Quote :

"oh i cant even finish paying for the twin turbo build on my cummins, I'm just shooting the shit"

3/19/2009 8:21:41 AM

^^ yep. Especially when I'd way rather have a IX, anyway.

3/19/2009 11:32:19 AM

I don't know dude, the new MR does have that sweet transmission.

A bit low on HP for the weight they added, but overall a better car (off track).

3/19/2009 2:47:01 PM

oh, no doubt a better car overall.

But, you know, the Evo is kind of a hired gun. If you want better overall, get a 3-series. I'd personally rather have the rawer, hard-core IX (and its insane ability to make huge power for almost no money in modification).

3/19/2009 8:20:52 PM

I too, think the IX looks better than the new version.

3/19/2009 8:21:43 PM

that too. the X is an abomination from a looks perspective. kind of boring overall, except for that front fascia, which is just downright heinous.

3/19/2009 8:31:37 PM

The X looks like a car you could drive around town and not be completely embarrassed.

The IX definitely looks the part of the no-bargain racer.

3/19/2009 11:41:44 PM

^I don't know, i've never felt embarrassed driving around in a IX. and on the other hand the X looks like its trying to be something its not which is a big ugly fail.

3/19/2009 11:55:24 PM

I actually like the look of the X.

The trunk has lines.

The tail lights are blended into the trunk.

The front fenders line actually carries into the front doors.

The wing is , ok its still crazy, less crazy.

The side mirrors arent as boxy.

I think it was a big improvement. I dont see many on the road though.

3/20/2009 8:11:20 AM

I dont think they should have completely changed the shape of the car

3/20/2009 9:33:49 AM

^^ I like the looks of the X ok, i guess, except for the nose. It's AWFUL. I prefer the sharper lines of the IX, though. It looks leaner and harder (which it is), rather than bloated and soft. That said, the IX's looks have grown on me a lot, but it still isn't what I'd call a beautiful car or great exercise in automotive styling. The selling point of that car is the drive--that, and being the most badass sedan on the road, if 4-doors, a real backseat, and useful trunk are things on your list.

3/20/2009 9:56:03 AM

The M3, AMG C64, RS4, and CTS-V would highly disagree with your 'most badass sedan on the road' statement.

3/20/2009 10:34:59 AM

Forgot about the new M3 sedan and CTS-V, although I should qualify that it'll take $1000-1500 and a few hours doing bolt-ons to uncork the IX's horsepower. It'll run 11s very easily, which puts it right back in the hunt with those big gun flagship sedans. I also will wager that it will outhandle any of them.

(of course, the CTS-V would probably be easy to get INSANE power out of if stock wasn't enough for you).

but i guess I should've chosen better wording--the Evo IX is probably the best track car/backroad toy on the road in terms of 4-door sedans.

3/20/2009 10:52:06 AM

Quote :

"Forgot about the new M3 sedan and CTS-V, although I should qualify that it'll take $1000-1500 and a few hours doing bolt-ons to uncork the IX's horsepower. It'll run 11s very easily, which puts it right back in the hunt with those big gun flagship sedans. I also will wager that it will outhandle any of them."

Its definitely cheaper to make a hell of a lot faster.

I miss my evo quite a bit.

3/20/2009 11:22:14 AM

Yep. Interior is complete ass, and I'm still leery of the build quality (my clutch died at just over 20k, which is pretty normal from what i've gathered, and it developed a weird shudder in the steering wheel that only happened in certain circumstances, but neither I nor the dealer could ever figure out...again, at only a little over 20k miles. Also, it rattled like a spraypaint can).

Still, what a helluva fun car to drive. I'd think about getting another one, but the IXs still cost way more than I want to spend at the moment, and the VIIIs cost more than I'm going to spend for a 5-6 year old car that I have some reservations about. If I could find a nice VIII with about 60k miles for maybe $12k or so, I'd likely get it.

[Edited on March 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM. Reason : asfd]

3/20/2009 11:33:26 AM