I am looking into getting an evo for my daily driver. I wanted to know what you guys think i should get, i like the apperance of the MR but was wondering if the 6 speed really made any difference. im not going to mod it im going to leave it all stock what do you guys think i should get?

 

No offense but, if you gotta ask this question.....you shouldnt be driving an evo at all.

Search on your own and you'll find it.....specially here

 

get the 6-speed if you're not going to mod....its great for highway driving

 

I would ASSUME an extra gear would be a benefit, but hey, thats just me.

 

hi, here in the uk people reckon the 5 speed box is stronger than the 6 speed

 

If you are going to track/drag your car heavily get the 5 speed. For more all around daily driving get the 6 speed, as the MR is more comfortable.

Personally, I track/drag my car and haven't had any problems on my 6 speed yet.

 

Seeing how your member name is 06MRSE.....it wouldn't make sense to get the 5spd

 

ha yea im using my roomates tag. i like this way his MR drives but i havent driven the 5 speed.

 

6 for daily driving & 5 if your gonna beat on it

 

I would agree with others. 6-speed for DD. I drive my 6-speed daily and its been great so far.

 

if you plan on more than 400 awhp the 6 spd won't last. Mine had issues after a year but held out till I broke 5 th sencro pin. Then spent 3700. For new Shep trans and install kit with redline oil. I did labor myself and save slot of $$$$. Just giving my two $. The 5 spd is all better than the 6 for racing trust me, had the 6 for 28 months and wish iwould have did 5 sooner.

 

5 speed FTW!!!

 

Despite the extra gear, the gearing actually decreased the gas mileage on the MR. I'd have to dig up my source though.

I speak as a 5 speed owner and have had zero problems. Very solid feeling. I've daily driven my car for 1.5 years btw.

 

if you find that source pm it to me, would love to see it

 

It could be due to the extra weight (~80lbs. off the regular ix) but common sense would lead me to believe that a 6speed gets better gas mileage than a 5speed.