Finally, I own an EVO (X GSR SST)

[mercurius]

After about 20 years (and 26 previous super fast cars, such as 911, Europa S, Tuscan, Cayman S, M3, S2000 and many, many more, I have purchased an EVO X, with just 16000 kms on the clock. I am getting to know the car but it seems to be in a league of its own regarding throttle response, turning ability and overall performance. The steering feel is just perfect (and that comes from a former Porsche owner) and every ride in it is an occasion. I have lusted after these things for such a long time, waiting for the right model to come out and to locate a sample with low mileage and no modifications. Well worth the wait and so hard to be driven in a semi-contained way. Engine note is fairly pleasant too as is the ride. I have been unable to relate to any of the criticism. Ecstatic.

[mercurius]

I can believe that anybody who has owned an EVO and several other sports cars, takes a preference to the EVO...it was hard to believe but I can see it now. All of sudden you are doing 200 (kph) and you think, "when and how did this happen?". At the moment I am trying to work out the various settings...there should be well over 50 and though I am not a fan of electronic aids, this is actually fun.I guess Super Sport/Tarmac/ESP completely off/Manual is the absolute setting and there should be a launch control somewhere in there too...

[mercurius]

Just tried the car under somewhat more demanding conditions. I was somewhat disappointed with the brakes (especially durability) and the steering feel is indeed slightly compromised. Traction is phenomenal and the pace it can achieve is simply out of this world. Consumption is an outrage, even under normal driving conditions. I was also expecting a bigger tendency towards oversteer (which I would have preferred). When pushed it progresses from mild understeer to neutral drift and then mild oversteer, even with all electronics off. Just as good as my previous Cayman S (in very different ways), and costs half the money.

Overall, the car is simply a force of nature. As you guys said, if you are a sports driving enthusiast you simply have to own one at some point in your life.