I know that the MR has most options than the IX but what makes the MR a better car or worth the money?

 

Search!!!!!!

 

The Bilsteins on the MR make the ride a little nicer but not worth the money IMO if you're going to change out the suspension.

 

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I brought an IX on Saturday for me the decision was based on:

- I wasn't fond of the 6 speed gear box, personally
- The gauges I'd have upgraded anyway
- I really couldn't tell the difference in ride height, and anyway the only difference is the shocks, which will need to be replaced some day anyway
- The vortex generator can be purchased for $50
- I don't like the BBS wheels
- The extra $7k (and thus an extra $300/month) I was being quoted for an MR didn't make any of these worth it.

 

I brought an MR 3 weeks ago for me the decision was based on:

- 6 speed being so much nicer for crusing
- Exculsive MR badges
- Saved ~$18k not getting 335i.

 

Notes added.

 

Really, the badges?

 

The MR rocks!

there is a reason that mitsu made a MR edition guys, as to give a better option to customers they dont produce 1k cars to just sit there on the lot,

I have had a 03 GSR and now a 06 MR and i will tell you that the ride on the mr is far far superior in terms of comfort and handling, as well as more aerodynamic with the aluminum roof and the 6 speed which yes under heavy heavy road racing situations 4th gear goes, but other wise is much much smoother for daily driving/crusing and much easier to keep within the powerband.

and of course the MR edition is more exclusive as fewer were made...

IX MR

 

You coulda got those same MR badges for 30 bucks on Lancershop

 

RS

 

The MR ride quality is excellent. They handle wonderfully and they don't beat the sh*t out of you in the process.

 

actually the 06 IXMR have a lowered rear vs the 05 or even the regular IX

 

for the love of God, search

search until you cant search anymore! search until it pains you so!

then come to the realization that this has been covered enough times to kill a horse

 

The 6 speed and the aluminum roof panel really set the MR apart from the GSR. These are features that GSR owners wont be able to add aftermarket without incurring more cost than just trading in for a MR. The 6 speed has very well thought out gear ratios and the shifter on the IX's is silky smooth. The 6 speed final gear is the same as the 5 speeds, so I'm not sure about the "cruising" argument. The 6 speed really shows it's stuff on a road track where you can take advantage of having the right gear for the corner. When I took my car to the track I was able to run in 3rd and 4th exclusively where other cars had to downshift to 2nd to get around some corners, it made a big difference. On the street the gear ratios work incredibly well also. I do alot of in-town driving and dont mind the extra gear at all.

Suspension, wheels, badging, gauges, and cosmetics could be added to a GSR to duplicate the MR.

 

buy the SE you get the bbs wheels xenon headlights redstitching in the seats aluminum top..its only a grand more than the normal IX and u get so much more stuff with it..