That is fine as long as they keep the bucket recaro sport seats because the last thing I need is mine and my passengers face plastered on the side windows because I took a turn at 80.

 

The problem with power seats is the added weight. The Audi S4 and RS4's have power Recaros and they weigh a butt load (adds close to 250lbs). Although i do love my S4 Recaros, front and back seats hold very well (yes the S4 has Recaros all the way around).

 

+1

 

I would prefer the GSR. I love shifting and pedal work, and I love having more "direct control" of my car. The TC-SST is a great thing, the best of both worlds (and literally too), but I just can't see myself driving an EVO that's an automatic (sorry to say...)

Just my personal opinion...

 

^lol i drive GSR and sometime i want to hit my head for not waiting for an MR you do get tired of shifting everytime

 

I have the feeling I'm going to kick myself for buying the GSR in the long run, oh well Evo's hold their market value, maybe after a few years I'll trade it in for an MR.

 

As long as you speak for yourself. I don't get tired of it.

 

Hahahahahaha

 

keiichi tsuchiya hates evos and he said the automatic was the best transmission hes ever used, hes driven fomula one cars sir! he said it shifted up and down. EXACTLY were he would have everytime. It does have a manual mode if you didnt know (im sure you do). It has shift speeds of .002, its the best of both worlds man. Older slap stick trannys were ****ty because they were just automatics that shifted electronicaly, this tranny is like an f1 box its a manual that shifts electronically. they were also ****ty because they shifted way to slow and shifted when it was wrong to. but they X tranny's shift programs are infinitly variable based on the ayc and acd inputs. so it always shifts to help you go faster.

EDIT: keiichi tsuchiya also said the new X is amazing and loves it, he also feels it is better than the 9.

 

lol, the easy solution to this debate is:

1) Buy the SST if you're going to be racing a lot

2) Buy the manual if you're not (unless you're really gonna be that guy who's like "dude, my un-modded dd can shift in .002 seconds!!!")

 

^I'm still getting the 5 speed, but I'm glad the sst is so good. Not to mention I see no reason for me to spring on an MR.

 

You know there are already seat rail kits out there allowing one to raise or lower the OEM seats.

Dan Law
DERMS Racing

 

MR is a little tricky..

some people are looking for that performer with a auto.. people who drive alot to work and stuff also the 6th gear will be more pleasant on highway stints..

plus if your wife or girlfriend cant drive stick then its also great.


the only real thing that bothers me is the fact that in this price range there is so much more luxo comp its hard to spring for a EVO

the evo use to be the best performer for the buck but now in the 40k range there are quit a few BANGS for the buck

 

If anybody else said this, I apologize, but I'm not reading the whole damn thread:

You're way off on the pricing here. A new M3 4-door starts at $54,000. The coupe, well equipped is at least $60,000 BEFORE markup. The CTS-V is badass, but you're not touching that for much less than $55,000, likely more.

 

I have the most expensive GSR you can order at $40,240

The most expensive MR is only a few thousand more, I checked a few weeks ago before I bought the GSR. I remember it wasn't more than $2,500 more at most. I just didn't see the point to get BT, no clutch and leather seats and trim. I can probably get factory leather installed that is factory anyway.

The first MR's are built and looks like in the next 30 days somebody should have one in stock.