If your considering a GTS, i'll sell you mine with 6k miles lol. Wait for the RA, I didn't have the option of waiting because I needed a car last year, but if I could have waited and if I would have known, I would have gotten the RA. Now that I have the gts, im waiting for some used Evo X's to show up so I can sell the GTS and get into an Evo. One thing to keep in mind tho, you can get a fully loaded GTS with sun and sound and the navigation and other tech stuff for about $23k, the RA with no options will probably start around $25k. So if you don't mind being a little slow compared to performance oriented cars, I would get the GTS just because of the luxuries.

 

go big or go home

 

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I guess im going to disagree with a lot of people here

you need to evaluate the differences and decide whats best for you. the new 09s have a 2.4l engine so they are faster then before. if you get a manual the power is even a little better. what you dont get with the gts is turbo and awd, everything else is the same for the most part.

the RA is going to be at least 6-7k more plus you have to think about the fact that insurance will probably be more, gas mileage is about 5mpg less, and its going to take more expensive premium gas

the 09 GTS cars are currently out but you would have to wait several months at least for the RA

either way just look at your budget, timeframe, and requirements for a car.... im sure you will make the right decision

 

the touring lancer will be out soon too... auto sensing wipers... auto head lamps.. hid's

 

Get the GTS, if your not into modding and are only looking for a nice DD, the GTS will suit you, its not slow and comes fully loaded for like $22k vs the RA which starts around $26k

I should edit.. it is slow compared to a RA or Evo, but its not slow for an avg DD. And looks good to boot.

 

Yeah i am probably going with the GTS, i may end up with a black one fully loaded with Leather. Hoping to get it for 20-21k after trade in(i owe money on my trade).