I was just wondering which you guys prefer.

Im looking into all the specifics so when Im ready to buy one i know exactly what i want.

So, i drive alot going to see clients and going to the office, so alot of freeway driving. But i will also eventually be doing some cone racing.

So.... which one, 5 or 6 speed.

 

I like the 6 speed in my '03.

 

I've owned 3 Evos. two 03 with 5 speeds and an 05 MR with a 6 speed.
The 6 speed is much smoother, even stock without any fluid changes, clutch or booger bushings, etc..
My 5 speed had all the goodies and still shifted like a truck compared to the 6 speed.

 

Can you buy an Evo IX with a 6 speed besides the MR?

 

are you serious?

 

I could check it out on my own, but since the people here already know a lot about the topic i figured i would try to use my resources, but if you dont want to, you do not need to help me. Thats fine.

Its just that I would trust people here more than a dealer.

And the reason i asked is because all the Evo's that ive seen at the dealership were 5 speed, unless it was an MR.

 

why dont u just get the optional SMG??

 

Alright, Lancer Evolution- 5 speed with optional SSL (Sun, Sound Leather), or RS (Stripped of everything!)
MR-no options, Bilistien suspension, 6 speed, BBS wheels and i think they all have aluminum roofs now (except the SSL evos)

 

I just purchased a IX GSR about a month ago, if I had a chance to do it again, I would get the MR with that 6th gear. On the freeway, running 3000rpm's, your going just under 70mph. It keeps me from speeding down the freeway, but I would prefer to have that 6th gear.

Just what I've experienced.

 

The 6th gear isn't really a cruising gear, its just another gear. In my '03 at 80mph i was at about 3500rpm and in my MR i am at abuot 3200rpm.....the difference is minimal

 

Thats what i thought, just wondering if there were any loop holes.

 

yeah 6th gear is definately not a cruising gear.. my dad still doesnt believe me when i told him how high the rpms are at 80

 

4g63>0000: is that the MR six speed or something better/different?

 

So if the driving is too different, is it worth it for the smoothness?

Since you've driven both i figure you would have a fair opinion.

 

To tell you the truth, I don't know for sure, but I was told that it was an experimental transmission out of a test car. Took a gamble on it, but so far, so good.

Joe