Hello guys,

I just wanted to get your opinion on this. I know this is really personal, but I would like to hear the opinion of people who know evos.

I own a WW 2006 MR with the following mods:

-Stock engine 48K miles(Owned since it had 10K)
-TRE Stage 3 transmission
-ETS IC with Pipes
-ACT 6 puck clutch with ACT Flywheel
-Kosei 17 inch wheels
-GSC S2 cams
-Perrin TBE
-HKS Intake

The car dynoed 390 whp on a dyno jet.

I have been given the opportunity to trade it for a Silver 2003 GSR with 30K and the following mods:

-2.3 Stroker engine with less than 5K miles on it(Don't know what brand).
-AMS intake
-AMS GT30 BB Kit
-AMS Intercooler
-Race Transmission done by a local shop with great reputation and results
-Exedy Twin HD clutch(don't know if its carbon or ceramic)
-Coil over suspension(Can be adjusted by remote, but it doesn't work don't know why)
-AMS Downpipe
-Greddy Exhaust
-18inch SSR wheels
-Carbon Lip
-JDM bumper
-Carbon fiber hood scoop
-Harness bar
-Brand new never installed Alky kit
-AEM EMS
-***Spare stroker(only needs rods)***

The car did 550whp on 93 pump and was tuned by a great tuner and personal friend. The car was built by 2 local reputable shops and was take care of by a good friend of mine. I took the car for a test drive and it felt awesome, but the car felt way older than mine... I mean my evo is in much better condition interior and exterior wise even though it has more millage...

I know on paper is a no brainer, but when I went to take a look at the car I was hoping to fall in love and I didn't. However, I was thinking that it was easier for this car to become my "dream evo" because it's like 80% built from where I want it to be... I could easily go and wrap it in matte black or white, wrap the interiors in carbon fiber, add 2 bride bucket seats and a pair of takata harness with a race steering wheel and I would probably have the perfect car instead of having to add all those performance mods...

Sorry for the long post, but I need to hear the opinion of people who know these cars... Any help/opinion is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Keep your car. If you want a monster, build what you have.

This. You have a car with much more market value that's newer, more reliable, etc. However, I wish someone would trade me a 400whp IX for my Built VIII

If you didn't fall in love with it, you may end up regretting your decision.

Do what you want to do. Honestly the answers pretty simple if you ask me.

Dude I'd keep the 9...I wish every day I had the better interior of the 9 MR. And you already put some money into your car. Get injectors/fuel pump (if you don't already have them) and FP-Red or BBK-Full.

Keep yours.

its up to you but if it was me id keep the 9 and build it the way i want!

+1 on paper it might look good but if doesnt do it for you pass on it, there is always another one. i waited 11 months to get my 9rs and i couldnt be happier and now im building it to set the stock turbo record. I agree keep yours and build it, you have already put a lot of money into it as well. good luck which ever way you decide

keep yours. if u didnt fall in love with the other evo at first sight... then it'll be hard to get it to happen when u own it. might actually regret it, ur 9 is worth more.

Thanks a lot for your opinions! They really helped me... I was kind of unsure because I started to only think about the $$$ invested in the other evo. Thanks again

i say keep your IX.

what would you rather f**k? an 8 or a 9?

Year old? You're terrible.

Stick with the 9, dynamically there's not much between them stock for stock, but on a daily basis there is a noticeable difference in livability.