I really do hope some of you high rollers decide to go for a trade in. That'll leave me with that many more options when I move down to the States and start shopping for a used EVO 8.

It's a damn wasteful thing to do. If you're going to trade, move UP a class. Don't **** away ten grand for pretty much the same car! That's just what Mitsubishi's counting on, and they'll be laughing all the way to the bank.

If you decide to go through with it, though, I'm looking forward to picking up one of your ride for low 20 g's in a couple of years or so, spending the money I save on full coilovers, bars/braces and a tubo upgrade package at Vishnu or BR, and waving 'bye as I pass you on the highway/track.

Seriously, guys. MR is nice, but get real. You've already got hellishly fast cars. Save your money for something that counts.

 

You make a good point, but if I was sitting in a WRX right now I would be sooo jealous of everyone in the STi. By buying an EVO we as people are saying that we want the best, if better comes out in the form of the MR of course we will want it. We aren't the type that buy the base model, we want the best.

 

I just got back from the dealer guys. They said there is no f***'n way the MR is commin this way. However, the RS will be here soon.

 

Hey is probably right, but most dealers don't have a clue.

 

thing i dont understand people are posting pictures after picturesLOL. Its the same car looks wise LOL. besides the headlights and different color wing.

 

Get real guys, who gives a **** about the MR, not unless you can make some kind of money racing on a track. I dont track my car and if I do, I'll be on a drag strip. I dont mind getting the head lilghts and tail lights and other parts off of a wreck MR tho...

 

The difference between a WRX and an STI is greater by far than the difference between an EVO and EVO MR.

If you mod your car to any significant degree, it's quite likely you'd end up replacing more than a few of the "upgraded" parts in the MR edition, anyway. Look on your own board! There's enough options to make your head spin!

For example, a good set of full coilovers with some simple chassis bracing would set you back about $3000, and I'm willing to bet it would result in a better handling car than the MR.

As for power, I think most of you know that another $3000 for engine work/piping and better tires would get you running low 12's, never mind the 12.9 R&T claims for the MR.

The base EVO is an eminently modifiable car. Don't be lazy, do some research and legwork instead of letting the dealership bend you over.

If I decide to buy new, I'd go for the RS hands down and work to build it up from there.

 

Hey, a new car is a new car..

That's like saying you can put four or five grand into an older VR4 Gallant and have an 'EVO" for less money so why buy one..

Technology changes..
Performance enhancements and what not improves..
Yeah, its the same car but arent ALL the EVO's essentially the same car???(EVO 1 through 8??)

They just got better with age!

Maybe we should wait till 2006 when they introduce that one car with all that horsepower and what not..Then it's worth it, right?

(how much more would it cost you to trade in the EVO then??! )

 

Well Im glad your here to tell every owner on EvoM what to do and not to do, especially when talking about buying a car that has not been officially announced for the U.S. market....

Last time I checked the MR was a good bit faster and handled better than the Evo. This might be an attractive buy to a person who wants more performance but doesnt want to void the warranty on their new car with aftermarket parts. They trade their Evo in on a faster car, period. But I suppose you thought of that already.....

 

You're missing my point. And if you think that your general opinion is worth more than mine because you happen to have a faster car, I have to say I pity you. Don't take out your frustrations on me, it won't make your life any better.

Did you even read my last post? I'm trying to express my opinion as a fellow enthusiast, an opinion I think some others share.

I'm just saying it would be more cost effective to upgrade throught the aftermarket with parts SUPERIOR to those offered from the factory, MR or otherwise. That goes for any car, be it a EVO or a Porsche. Waste is waste, I don't care what you own or drive.

I like to think most people wouldn't rather trade in their car every year or so for a car that's 10% better performance-wise at what amounts to a 35% loss. If you're planning on losing nearly $10 G/2 years, you're better off leasing the damn thing (if it's an option), especially if you don't intend to modify it for fear of voiding your warranty.

 

My car is faster than yours? That must be one poorly driven Spec-V, because last time I checked they are plenty quicker than Lancer OZs.....

I think your missing my major point. Your discussing buying/not buying a car that HAS NOT been officially announced for the U.S. Your also missing my point about keeping a factory warranty, Im not even debating with you about cost.

One other thing, define superior.....
Superior meaning the aftermarket parts went through the same durability testing the OEM parts on the MR do? Superior meaning they meet noise and vibration levels judged acceptable by the automotive industry? Aftermarket parts are great, but many times unless rediculous amounts of money are spent (thus blowing your need to save people money) the aftermarket parts are not near the quality of the OEM piece.

I just dont understand your issue with saving money. Honestly, someone on a thrifty bank account would not buy an Evo in the first place. Its the owners problem is they blow money on a new house, brick of coke, new car, etc. I figure you can understand that, right? I mean Canada is a free nation like the U.S., yes? haha

 

Evos are already going for close to $24k, in a couple years they will be well under $20k.

 

EVO's for under 20k....thats all we need....parents buying their kids that cool lookin used car they want....no offense to the 16-18 year old community but unless you have a race car back ground i think the EVO is a tad bit too much power...

 

ok I see your point and I understand but...........
you have to understand that some of us like to bend over every 2 to 4 years at least I dont care, I try to get the best deal out there but if I cant I will buy the car "I want" no matter what.

 

I'm looking foward to no more car payments in a couple years. I don't want to dump money into the 8 with mods, trade it and lose more money and then start all over with new payments and a stock Evo MR. Not worth it. Unless you race it and are experienced, the Evo 8 is more than enough car for the average driver to handle.