3000GT vs. Evolution

I have a 94 3000GT non turbo.
 Just wanted to ask if the vr4 or the Evo is  faster in stock form. I read vr4 does 0-60 in 5.5 and evo like 4.8, but some ppl say they are even. vr4 is like 3500 or 3600 lbs and evo is like 3300 or 3400 i think. neways just was asking bc u can buy a used evo like 2003 or 2004 like in the low $20 thousand range  but vr4 is like 20,000 + for like a car which is almost 10 yrs older and with high mileage like close to 100,000. so which one would you guys recommend?

EVOOO : )

The EVO is quicker and handles better Top speed would probably be the VR4.  It's lighter, a newer platform, better AWD system, it benefits from years of refining...with that said, I'd take my car over one any day.

well first of all the only 3000gt VR4 worth more then $20k is the 1999. all the others are rip offs. you can get a nice VR4 for half the price of an evo and use all that extra money to make it faster then vettes and vipers. but anyways, i'd take the evo:

1. it's bad ass
   
2. you can fit more then 2 ppl comfortably
   
3. it accelerates much faster and handles much better
   
4. parts are cheaper cuz it has less cylinders
   
5. it's BAD ASS

the vr4 is definitely no civic tho

Hell, I'd take both if I knew my wife would let me, lol.

^^^ you should be ashamed.

If a VR4 was upgraded with modifications like that guy Matt Monet who ran those 9sec 1/4 miles
 raced against a Lancer Evo that was also modded who would win if it were a drag race?

The EVO.. it just has more potential

Weve discussed this before, havent we? The reason that the 3Kgt is more is that its more so comparable to the SC400, or Lincoln Mk8 than it is to the EVO or Eclipse. On top of that theres the rarity factor.

Just a side note...everyone's opinions are different...don't let this turn into a flame thread because of that.

They are two totally different cars designed for totally different things.  The VR4's were designed to be a GT car, and they fit that role perfectly.  They fit two people in comfort, they will hold as much luggage as 2 people need for a weekend trip, they can cover many miles comfortably and quickly. 

EVO's well, they're rally cars...and they fit their role perfectly as well.

We are talking about relatively stock vehicles.  Any car can be made fast...so that is a moot point.

End result:
3000GT = Touring car, made for highways and long trips.
EVO = Rally car, designed for cornering and acceleration.

I would definitely go with a VR-4 it is nowhere near as expensive as the evo. I got my 95 for 3600.00 and the only things wrong were the turbos and that it had been sitting for three years in my uncle’s garage. It still ran when I bought it but I took the induction system off. For the car to be in great condition my investment will only be about 8700.00. P.S. never buy from eBay that is why my favorite car sits once more.

I think thats a little too general. I have bought cars off ebay and so have members of my family, all without a problem. I think better advice would be "be careful if your dealing with ebay" agree?

Absolutely

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ORIGINAL: thestealth

Just a side note...everyone's opinions are different...don't let this turn into a flame thread because of that.

They are two totally different cars designed for totally different things.  The VR4's were designed to be a GT car, and they fit that role perfectly.  They fit two people in comfort, they will hold as much luggage as 2 people need for a weekend trip, they can cover many miles comfortably and quickly. 

EVO's well, they're rally cars...and they fit their role perfectly as well.

We are talking about relatively stock vehicles.  Any car can be made fast...so that is a moot point.

 
i agree with this dude.

it dont matter how much money u put into ur car there will be someone out there that is faster than u period

vr-4's are definetly cheaper then evo's i paid 2100 for my vr-4 all it needs is a water pump and wheel bearing it still drives great and is super fast. i love that thing but evo's are really sexy

This thread is old dude...

evo ftw

Thanks for adding so much to the conversation... 

to each his own.  let this thread die already.

I think this thread has ran its course, if you think you have something meaningful to add to the coversation, feel free to PM me.