Welcome to the site. Your statements might be quite oversimplified. The problem lies in availability. There are only 3000 Galant VR4s that were imported to the US. That's total production for 91 and 92. Evo isn't exactly high production numbers but lots more than Galant. They're also 15 years newer minimum and parts availability is greater, mostly.....
There is also no EVO7 that was in the US. Evo 8 and 9 only, not that it makes much difference. Where you want to start also make a big difference. A shell vs a running/driving car.
All things to consider, not just the capability. Cost will vary greatly based on these mentioned items. From a handling perspective EVO will take the win vs gvr4. Both are fun cars in the 400hp range.

I guess it depends, the evo is going to cost you a lot more money up front, but it’s going to handle and corner a lot better than the vr4

So do you want a car that handles the corners like a 91 galant with black leather and comfy seats, or an evo with bucket recaro seats that handles like a weekend track car

pauleyman said:

Welcome to the site. Your statements might be quite oversimplified. The problem lies in availability. There are only 3000 Galant VR4s that were imported to the US. That's total production for 91 and 92. Evo isn't exactly high production numbers but lots more than Galant. They're also 15 years newer minimum and parts availability is greater, mostly.....
There is also no EVO7 that was in the US. Evo 8 and 9 only, not that it makes much difference. Where you want to start also make a big difference. A shell vs a running/driving car.
All things to consider, not just the capability. Cost will vary greatly based on these mentioned items. From a handling perspective EVO will take the win vs gvr4. Both are fun cars in the 400hp range.

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Ill be a little more specific then for clarity. So in my area i have seen a handfull of galants that run in the 10k range, and i cant find an evo below 22k. At these price points what would be your pick? I want a running car to start with forsure. I know the issues that can come with such an old car and thats what scares me away from the galant a little. I also am a little worried about the relaibility of the 4g63 as i habent heard many good things about its relaibility. But the internet is not always realistic. Thank you for the feedback its much appreciated.

chrysler kid said:

I guess it depends, the evo is going to cost you a lot more money up front, but it’s going to handle and corner a lot better than the vr4

So do you want a car that handles the corners like a 91 galant with black leather and comfy seats, or an evo with bucket recaro seats that handles like a weekend track car

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Well when you put it like that id probably rather have the more comfortable car, there are no tracks near me so i wouldnt track either car. And on the street its just for my enjoyment i dont race people or anything. I have always wanted an evo tho, ever since i was young it was the car i wanted. So i have some bias there that wispers in my ear. And the status is kinda cool. The cheaper evos in my area are like 25k for 150k miles and they are kinda clapped out vs the 4 or 5 galants that are all relativley clean and maintaned with 60-100k miles for 10k.

My concern would be in parts availability. Sure, if the GVR4s need nothing, that's a plus. But when the time comes and they do, it could be a real struggle finding what you need.

I would expect better parts availability with Evos.

If that doesn’t bother you, no reason not to shoot your shot on a GVR4.

So to me they are totally different cars, the evo will have kids coming up to you at the gas pump to take pictures of it, and people saying wow is that an evo

The vr4 is going to be the niche car that gets attention from the serious car people

This is probably going to me more of an opportunity purchase more than a bias purchase if all things are equal. I would assume any vr4 that’s asking more than $10k for will have tons of maintenance done to it, minimal work needed. The evo is almost going to be the opposite, for the price sometimes you only find abused cars that lack maintenance owned by kids that really weren’t looked after or cared for and just abused

There is no comparison between those two. The EVO will eat the Galant in every way. Can also make more power in stock configuration. As mentioned, the issue with these cars has become availability of replacement stock parts. The aftermarket was very good but vendors have simply shifted to other platforms. EVO will be more expensive obviously even when starting from a shell.

19Eclipse90 said:

My concern would be in parts availability. Sure, if the GVR4s need nothing, that's a plus. But when the time comes and they do, it could be a real struggle finding what you need.

I would expect better parts availability with Evos.

If that doesn’t bother you, no reason not to shoot your shot on a GVR4.

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Ive been looking into importing an evo 6 aswell, most people tell me that the galant is just not worth it. I will give it some time so i can think on it but im leaning towards an evo.

diambo4life said:

There is no comparison between those two. The EVO will eat the Galant in every way. Can also make more power in stock configuration. As mentioned, the issue with these cars has become availability of replacement stock parts. The aftermarket was very good but vendors have simply shifted to other platforms. EVO will be more expensive obviously even when starting from a shell.

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Is the chassis that big a of a difference? I was under the impression the galant had the same 6bolt as the 1g dsm. I have been recently been looking into evo 6s which is probably the dumbest one i could pick with the motors reputation.

chrysler kid said:

So to me they are totally different cars, the evo will have kids coming up to you at the gas pump to take pictures of it, and people saying wow is that an evo

The vr4 is going to be the niche car that gets attention from the serious car people

This is probably going to me more of an opportunity purchase more than a bias purchase if all things are equal. I would assume any vr4 that’s asking more than $10k for will have tons of maintenance done to it, minimal work needed. The evo is almost going to be the opposite, for the price sometimes you only find abused cars that lack maintenance owned by kids that really weren’t looked after or cared for and just abused

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Ive been struggling to find an evo that hasnt been abused like crazy, they all have rough paint 160k miles and the engine bay is molested, And they all want 30k haha. Im in the pacific northwest so everything is more expensive than it should be. Which is partly why ive been looking at importing something.

Gvr4 should come with a six bolt yes but keep in mind at 34 years old there is no guarantee of an original engine.

Joseph E said:

Is the chassis that big a of a difference? I was under the impression the galant had the same 6bolt as the 1g dsm. I have been recently been looking into evo 6s which is probably the dumbest one i could pick with the motors reputation.

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I would look into differences in the suspension/drivetrain. The VR4 is a larger car being a sedan.