Trying to decide on which model for a new EVO IX...MR worth it or not??
Originally Posted by Eggy
I want better milage on the highway. I want nicer rims that I can sell for a mint, I want HIDs stock, I want the billsteins cause I won't be tracking the car that often. I like the look of the VG and having a lighter roof can't hurt.
To some people it's worth it!
To some people it's worth it!
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Originally Posted by FJF
Actually, I have. Given the data in your profile, I attended my first event before you were born.
Please keep in mind that IXs all have ACD, vs just the MR as per the test, as well as revised suspension setups. Please also keep in mind that any car's performance is directly correlated to the comfort level that it lends to its pilot. Given the vast differences in personal driving styles, it's ridiculous to assert that one model is the cure-all for everyone.
Having driven the cars, imagination doesn't figure into my thought process.
Please keep in mind that IXs all have ACD, vs just the MR as per the test, as well as revised suspension setups. Please also keep in mind that any car's performance is directly correlated to the comfort level that it lends to its pilot. Given the vast differences in personal driving styles, it's ridiculous to assert that one model is the cure-all for everyone.
Having driven the cars, imagination doesn't figure into my thought process.
The issue is whether the MR is a better choice or not, and DD is a factor. The relative differences between the 8s they tested and the 9s should hold fairly consistent. Frankly, aside from the fatal flaw of no ABS brakes, the RS is a better track choice for a builder platform, imo. Change out the suspension, wheels, etc., and it's a great econo-tracker. Add a wing, sure, it'll be great. But for real world, unmodded joy, there's little to beat the MR.
You seem to like to end your posts with dismissive one-liners: bet I've been driving longer than you!
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Originally Posted by JDMevoBOOST
I think the stipulations of the Graduate discount are:
Have to have graduated within two years of purchase....OR be less than 1 year from graduating!!!
And the Government Fleet discount stems from being a government employee. If you have a direct family member that works for the government then you qualify. Basically the dealerships consider the government employees a "group" and is sort of like getting a group buy discount. Most any dealership honors this discount. They treat it as if one group bought a whole ****load of cars....you would give them all a discount.
Has nobody tried the government discount???
I talked to a couple local dealerships that said they would honor both on the Evo 
Have to have graduated within two years of purchase....OR be less than 1 year from graduating!!!
And the Government Fleet discount stems from being a government employee. If you have a direct family member that works for the government then you qualify. Basically the dealerships consider the government employees a "group" and is sort of like getting a group buy discount. Most any dealership honors this discount. They treat it as if one group bought a whole ****load of cars....you would give them all a discount.
Has nobody tried the government discount???
I talked to a couple local dealerships that said they would honor both on the Evo 
Originally Posted by WRC-GO
Wow, you really seem to have a problem with reading comprehension! First error, there's no "data in my profile" about my age or experience driving, but a more careful reader might discern from my vehicles that I've been around awhile...
Second, there was nothing in the article posted regarding the benefits of ACD....
....and there's also nothing in any of my posts that asserted that one model was a "cure-all for everyone."
The issue is whether the MR is a better choice or not, and DD is a factor. The relative differences between the 8s they tested and the 9s should hold fairly consistent.
Frankly, aside from the fatal flaw of no ABS brakes, the RS is a better track choice for a builder platform, imo.
BTW, have you seen the Best Motoring video where Evo's ABS consistently locked-up in the rain on the track?
Change out the suspension, wheels, etc., and it's a great econo-tracker.
Add a wing, sure, it'll be great. But for real world, unmodded joy, there's little to beat the MR.
Add a wing, sure, it'll be great. But for real world, unmodded joy, there's little to beat the MR.
You seem to like to end your posts with dismissive one-liners: bet I've been driving longer than you!
The bottomline is "daily driver" is subjective, but I would assert that "daily driver" to most would mean electric locks, windows, radio, and smoother ride.
The MR feels VERY smooth for the type of car that it is. This is coming from an STi, which is supposedly the better daily driver between the Evo and STi.
The MR feels VERY smooth for the type of car that it is. This is coming from an STi, which is supposedly the better daily driver between the Evo and STi.
Originally Posted by tony_b
I thought ALL Evo IX's had aluminum roofs except for SSL because of the sunroof??
Originally Posted by 91TB78
No, only the MR and RS. Reportedly the SE will have one too. The GSR (both SSL and non-SSL) have a steel roof.
Tony B's thought comes from the fact that all JDM EVO IXs have aluminum roofs (RS, GSR, GT, MR). But when it comes to USDM IXs, only the RS and MR are suppose to have aluminum roofs.
You sir are a candidate for an RS. Even I am worrying about durability of my 6 speed.
Those affected by these problems are trying a transmission oil cooler and the stock tranny fluid. Only time will tell if this will help to prevent any problems, so till then RS ftw....just make sure you give extra braking distance in rain/snow ;-)
Those affected by these problems are trying a transmission oil cooler and the stock tranny fluid. Only time will tell if this will help to prevent any problems, so till then RS ftw....just make sure you give extra braking distance in rain/snow ;-)
Originally Posted by PA-silver03evo
In what way? According to Mitsu it gets one less mpg in city and highway driving.
Last edited by Evo_Jay; Aug 8, 2006 at 08:27 AM.
Thats what I always thought which is why I used to add gas mileage as a factor when deciding which to get but if that was really the case I dont see why Mitsu would say its gets worse highway mileage. I'd think if it got better mileage, they would advertize that to help make the 6 speed sound better.
Originally Posted by Evo_Kid
Maybe because the 5th gear on the 5-speed is shorter then the 6th gear inthe 6 speed, making the RPMS lower while crusing at highway speed.
Originally Posted by PA-silver03evo
Thats what I always thought which is why I used to add gas mileage as a factor when deciding which to get but if that was really the case I dont see why Mitsu would say its gets worse highway mileage. I'd think if it got better mileage, they would advertize that to help make the 6 speed sound better.
Its because the EPA highway test is very unrealilistic,
acceleration rate is 3.3 mph a sec with an average speed of 48.x mph.
Now I dont think anyone drives an EVO (or any other car) like that, making the EPA highway rating way off.