I am in the market for an evo. What i really would like is the ssl package because of the power sunroof, HIDS, and leather. Ive noticed a 2004 with this package i can get for about 24-25k. An 03 already comes with hids as well as the power sunroof and i can get that for about 20-21k.

Is their any reason as to why i wouldnt want an 03? Is it worth the extra for an 04 or maybe 05?

Mainly what i would like is the leather seats. If i do end up with an 03 am i able to replace the 03 seats with the leather seats so it would just look like i have the ssl package on an 03? Would it be very expensive to buy the seats? i assume it wouldnt be too bad if i sold my seats as well.

Thanks in advance for all the help.

 

if you can swing it an 05 would be the way to go. it has the acd, and less issues with the transfer case.

the leather seats are going to be relatively exspensive, but you can always keep an eye on the part out and for sale sections here for a good deal.

one thing to consider about the ssl package, i don't know if you plan on racing alot, but i have heard some tracks will not let you run with a sunroof.

 

so is it not worth it to get an 04? should i just save for an 05 if i want something better than an 03?

 

but the leather should fit in an 03 right? or atleast i would assume it would.

 

oh i didn't say it's not worth it to get an 03 or 04. it's definitely worth it.

as for the seats, i don't see any reason they wouldn't fit. you may need to pickup the seat rails with them though. not sure about that.

 

Does anyone know if you can you buy the leather seat skins from Mitsubishi or Recaro? That should be cheaper than new seats.

 

get an 05 they are a little faster b/c they have a 10.5mm hotside vs a 9.5 or something. they also have had less tranny problems

 

Recaro does have leather but be seated for the price.

 

it's 9.8 and the real differefence is the ix's i have an 03 w/ leather seats i bought get an 03 or a ix

 

don't forget the 05 has a front LSD unlike the 03 evos which have a open diff in the front, plus your getting a newer car with less beaten miles, btw my 05 evo is for sale, i can do close to the 03 evo price range pm me if your interested

 

I am selling my leather's too so he would be all set!

 

upperguy you are selling the leather seats out of your ssl???

 

The leather Recaros fit just fine in '03 Evo's, I have them in mine. As for transmission and transfer case woes, I think most cases are self inflicted by the driver. (flame suit on)
If you can find a low-mileage 03 or 04 for a decent price I'd take it. I could care less about the ACD or limited-slip front diff as I am not a road racer. If someone offered me a straight trade on a IX I'd turn it down. I love my 03 that much.
Good luck.

 

you would not liar you damn liar lol.... you'd take a ix .... 03 and 04 are fine but 05 and 06 are the way to go because of the 10.5 hotside already in it...

 

I would like to take a seat in the leather recaros to find out the price..