I've noticed a lot of buy threads that state someone has just bought an Evo. And, for me, every one of those threads is of an MR. Is this just me?

My question to those MR owners is, "Why did you buy the MR?" Is there an low stock on the IX GT that everyone goes one higher or you all just got good deals? I ask because I'm having a hard time finding a IX GT (GSR to most) in White around where I live but there's a shxtload of WW MRs around...just don't have the dough for 'em...

 

We don't have a GT here. We just refer to it as a GSR to distinguish the regular IX from the RS and MR.

 

There are just 3 models : RS ,GSR or MR

 

It's the same way around here, the only IX's I have found were MR's. The main reason that I wanted the MR was for the 6 speed. I'm loving it so far

 

extra gear, aluminum roof, lighter wheels, not aware of any gsr shortages maybe they are moveing faster than the mrs or maybe mitsu is just making a buttload of mrs this year. I got an mr cause this is my treat to myself after bustin my *** and making my family first priority for years while neglecting myself. So if they offered an option for a cherry on top it would be there

 

Good thinking dude I feel the same way, get tye best if you can as long as the budget allows it enjoy it while you can, you won't regret.

 

gt is only abaileble in japan!

 

K that's not answering the question. btw watch the EvoIX episode on BMI and you'll know what i'm talking about. To my understanding, I'm just equating the two cars since the JDM GT is the exact same car we get in the States. I know it's not officially called the "GT" in the States...i just like it. ;p

 

The JDM GT has a magnesium compressor cover and Bilsteins. There may be other things, but I don't have the whole list in front of me.

I got my MR, because of the 6spd, BBS rims, exclusive color (at the time), VG, Bilsteins, and the fact that it is a limited edition (only 1200 total, 1000 in the US - 05 only).

 

Ok this is gonna be off topic but I'm turned off at GG being on all models now. Sorry it was just buggin me.... ok i think i feel better

Thanks for everyone's input.

Oh yeah, thanks Warrtalon for the info on the GT. >.> How much do you think it'll cost to get the Mg compressor over here? ;p

 

I agree. I was very disappointed when Mitsu decided to offer the IX in GG. We were led to believe it was an exclusive color when we bought our 05 MRs. That was one of the selling points...

 

you dont want it. the mag comp wheels have been detonateing in japan and europe

 

hahaha. thanks.

 

I got my MR by default, I was the first to put down a deposit at Ball mitsu around the middle of the year. Had it writin on the paper work "first IX' with a smiley face and the general mng. signature. I showed up the day they were allocated, they requested my GG SSL. I returned home with a Vin # and waited 31/2 weeks, for a damn Blue IX to show up in it's place, which was fine, being as assumed it would be traded with correct car. Of course the dealership that had my car said 'No way" so another month goes by, and everyone on evom is smiling with their new IX's, and my daily driver blows its engine So, needless to say my patients was gone. Huntington beach offered me a MR for 1000 under MSRP but couldn't match Ball On the price after all the crap I went through.

 

gsr is not a usdm model