the EVO lancer has nothing in common with the grocery getter version of the Lancer, this has been said a few times.
A rwd Skyline is really a run of the mill jap taxi, there is nothing overly special about them, sure plenty of aftermarket support, but a VN V8 commodore does too.
If you want a "nice" sports coupe, have a look at a Soarer/Supra, RX7
Compare the quality of the interior of the Mazda and the Tojo's to a Skyline, its like comparing a 1970's Fiat to the lastest from BMW.
In my opinion my R33 felt cheap and nasty compared to my current Soarer.
I'm sure some fanboi's will try and flame me for saying this.
All I can say is open your eyes, yes the Skylines are quite a nice car and can be made quick for cheap, but my Soarer and plenty of other cars (including local ones) can be every bit as quick as a rear drive skyline, just takes a bit more nous than ebay bolt ons.
Anyhoo, back on topic lol.
Daily drving to work and having fun on the track or up mountain passes, I would take the EVO any day of the week.
If you want to do long distance touring, than go a Skyline/Soarer/Aristo or anyother turbo 6 pot out there.