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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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Talking Another Evo test drive!

OK, by now there have been 100 of those or so. I can't help it, I have to tell how I feel. Got an email today telling my Silver Evo has arrived. There it was, this car gets better every time I see it. The Silver is really stunning. I was surprised how aggressive it looked in silver

I only drove it for about four miles. Never went above 5k rpm. The interior looked better this time ( set in a blue one a month ago). I was expecting the shifting of gears to give me trouble (especially because I am used to my 3 series) no problems at all, it felt very precise to me. .

The steering was unbelievably responsive, it reminded my of a porches. Does this car have a radio? Couldn't tell, the turbo sang to me every time I went above 3.5k. Power felt plenty, I don't think I will need to anything to the car for a long time.

The car was very stiff, That is one of the characteristics I have been looking for. It felt at least 75% stiffer than my 3 series with sport package. I could not believe how great it felt to drive down the road.

Anyway, I know this is nothing new, however after waiting for over 1 year, I can't believe it is finally here, and just had to share my experience.

I will get the car this Saturday, when the sale of my present car will happen. Not sure how I will be able to handle the last few days before I get it.

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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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I meant to say:

I was surprised how aggressive it looked in silver
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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I was wondering about that. You can always edit your post by clicking on the edit button. I mean
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 03:08 AM
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Are you getting it at MSRP???

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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:58 AM
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Was this a second wave delivery? Are you on the West coast?
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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Fred. Welcome to the board! And congrats on the Evo purchase!

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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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Are you getting it at MSRP???

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yes! I would not buy it otherwise.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Was this a second wave delivery? Are you on the West coast?
Hi autoxer!,

Yes, this is a second wave. My dealer got a blue one a month ago, A black last week, sold to a friend of mine, and my silver yesterday. We are in Michigan
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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Hi autoxer!,

Yes, this is a second wave. My dealer got a blue one a month ago, A black last week, sold to a friend of mine, and my silver yesterday. We are in Michigan
Thanks for the reply! The wait is killing me. Was your on-time, late or early?
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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The car was early, It was going to be shipped on April 1, I think it left there before that and made it here on the 4/8.

what color are you getting? when will your get in?
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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Blue By You /w sunroof

They told me an ETA or 4/19 at first. Last week they changed the date to 4/27.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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I feel your pain.

ask for the invoice. Tell to guy to call you as soon the invoice comes in. It took 5 days for the car to get here after they had the invoice.

good luck,
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The waiting game....GRRR!!! My dealer jerked me around for damn near a month of missed promise dates. Went from 3/13, to 3/23, to 3/24, to 4/1, to 4/5, then to 4/12 and 4/19. Finally I called and raised some hell at the end of last month and called Mitsu national and told them how I was getting screwed by my dealer and they found my car and had it specially shipped for me and it finally arrived on 4/4. Great car, but I will NEVER buy another Mitsu from that dealer again. They are total liars.

(P.S.--Congrats on the car...I have a silver also down here in Indiana.)
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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(P.S.--Congrats on the car...I have a silver also down here in Indiana.) [/B][/QUOTE]



Was silver your first choice? I can't get over how nice the car looked.
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