C63 vs M3 vs ISF vs Evo MR
Nov 24, 2008, 12:27 PM
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What did I expect? I almost didn't test drive the MR because I thought there is no way I am going from a Lexus to a Mitsubishi. At the end of the test day I couldn't stop thinking about the M3, but the MR felt incredible on the road, even more so than the M3. All things being equal I'd take the M3 but there is something to be said about paying $37k for the MR+tech package and keeping the other $30k+ in my pocket.
Since you owned an E46, can you please give a quick summary on your experience with both cars? Thanks.
Since you owned an E46, can you please give a quick summary on your experience with both cars? Thanks.
Don't get me wrong. I love the E92 M3, and I would be sitting in one right now instead of my X if I could afford the extra $25k. I'll probably pick one up in a few years, unless I can find a nice used CLK63 Black series or 911 GT3 around the $70k range by then.
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I think he is praising the Evo, so put your flame sticks away.
I'm not sure what your priority is, but you should consider what you want from your daily driver, rather than the short thrills that the Evo might give you. Seeing that you are coming from a GS430, ask yourself if the razor-sharp handling that the Evo provides is one of your priorities. You might be looking for something different from the GS, or you might want to have a sporty luxury car to cruise in.
I don't know about your financial situation but if price is not something to consider, the best all-around car you can get is probably the M3. It may not be the best value but you're paying for the complete package. I personally have a thing for the C63 but I don't have a 6-figure salary (do you?) so it's out of my price range. Either way you can probably find some pretty sweet deals for any of the cars since dealers are desperate to sell.
On another note you can also consider a GT-R, although it might be awhile before you can get your hands on one for MSRP.
I'm not sure what your priority is, but you should consider what you want from your daily driver, rather than the short thrills that the Evo might give you. Seeing that you are coming from a GS430, ask yourself if the razor-sharp handling that the Evo provides is one of your priorities. You might be looking for something different from the GS, or you might want to have a sporty luxury car to cruise in.
I don't know about your financial situation but if price is not something to consider, the best all-around car you can get is probably the M3. It may not be the best value but you're paying for the complete package. I personally have a thing for the C63 but I don't have a 6-figure salary (do you?) so it's out of my price range. Either way you can probably find some pretty sweet deals for any of the cars since dealers are desperate to sell.
On another note you can also consider a GT-R, although it might be awhile before you can get your hands on one for MSRP.
Nov 24, 2008, 04:42 PM
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Vagina analogy: Evo: Looks alright but clean, feels great... Oh, except now that you "bought" it, you're stuck with 4 stds and AIDS. Congrats on your purchase of a Mitsubishi Vagina. Oh, and no, sorry, there really is no warranty, have a great ****ing day.
Plus, your analogy as a come back to complaining about the interior seems a bit odd anyway. If the interior looks like ****, it probably feels like ****. Which... It does. But the X is certainly worlds better than the Grade C Jersey Prostitute interior that is the VIII and IX. Still, if I'm "dipping" my body into something for prolonged periods of time, I really prefer it to be a bit comfortable. I don't like to be sore after long rides
Plus, your analogy as a come back to complaining about the interior seems a bit odd anyway. If the interior looks like ****, it probably feels like ****. Which... It does. But the X is certainly worlds better than the Grade C Jersey Prostitute interior that is the VIII and IX. Still, if I'm "dipping" my body into something for prolonged periods of time, I really prefer it to be a bit comfortable. I don't like to be sore after long rides
Nov 24, 2008, 04:46 PM
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Evo X seems to be the price conscious choice, I am actually you are actually compared the Evo X with the other cars you listed. Its all about your priorities, if your top priority is driving experience and best bang for bucks, then Evo X is your car.
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I thought mitsu was moving the X upmarket, given the C63,M3,and ISF are all upgrades from there $40,000 brothers it could be a fair comparo,(interior wise) sort of.
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I think he is praising the Evo, so put your flame sticks away.
I'm not sure what your priority is, but you should consider what you want from your daily driver, rather than the short thrills that the Evo might give you. Seeing that you are coming from a GS430, ask yourself if the razor-sharp handling that the Evo provides is one of your priorities. You might be looking for something different from the GS, or you might want to have a sporty luxury car to cruise in.
I don't know about your financial situation but if price is not something to consider, the best all-around car you can get is probably the M3. It may not be the best value but you're paying for the complete package. I personally have a thing for the C63 but I don't have a 6-figure salary (do you?) so it's out of my price range. Either way you can probably find some pretty sweet deals for any of the cars since dealers are desperate to sell.
On another note you can also consider a GT-R, although it might be awhile before you can get your hands on one for MSRP.
I'm not sure what your priority is, but you should consider what you want from your daily driver, rather than the short thrills that the Evo might give you. Seeing that you are coming from a GS430, ask yourself if the razor-sharp handling that the Evo provides is one of your priorities. You might be looking for something different from the GS, or you might want to have a sporty luxury car to cruise in.
I don't know about your financial situation but if price is not something to consider, the best all-around car you can get is probably the M3. It may not be the best value but you're paying for the complete package. I personally have a thing for the C63 but I don't have a 6-figure salary (do you?) so it's out of my price range. Either way you can probably find some pretty sweet deals for any of the cars since dealers are desperate to sell.
On another note you can also consider a GT-R, although it might be awhile before you can get your hands on one for MSRP.
well, I like the Evo MR as well. Hard to swallow the interior quality, but I do like the AWD, AYC, steering, gearbox... and the fact it's $30k+ cheaper.I don't know, maybe I'll go to one more Mitsu dealership to test drive an MR one more time, harder this time, to make up my mind.
Oh, and one more thing in favor of the MR, the M3 does not have Brembo brakes. I have Brembos on my track car (97 Cobra, tricked out with over $20k of upgrades) and I love them, big plus.
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The GT-R was my #1 choice. After reading horror stories on nagtroc dot com about transmission failures, Nissan voiding warranties, dealers ripping off people with $2k services, lack of parts to fix sick GT-Rs and such BS that turned me off big time, I reconsidered and it seems that the M3 would be a better mule for my day to day driving, in style. So what am I doing here? well, I like the Evo MR as well. Hard to swallow the interior quality, but I do like the AWD, AYC, steering, gearbox... and the fact it's $30k+ cheaper.
I don't know, maybe I'll go to one more Mitsu dealership to test drive an MR one more time, harder this time, to make up my mind.
Oh, and one more thing in favor of the MR, the M3 does not have Brembo brakes. I have Brembos on my track car (97 Cobra, tricked out with over $20k of upgrades) and I love them, big plus.
well, I like the Evo MR as well. Hard to swallow the interior quality, but I do like the AWD, AYC, steering, gearbox... and the fact it's $30k+ cheaper.I don't know, maybe I'll go to one more Mitsu dealership to test drive an MR one more time, harder this time, to make up my mind.
Oh, and one more thing in favor of the MR, the M3 does not have Brembo brakes. I have Brembos on my track car (97 Cobra, tricked out with over $20k of upgrades) and I love them, big plus.
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The GT-R was my #1 choice. After reading horror stories on nagtroc dot com about transmission failures, Nissan voiding warranties, dealers ripping off people with $2k services, lack of parts to fix sick GT-Rs and such BS that turned me off big time, I reconsidered and it seems that the M3 would be a better mule for my day to day driving, in style. So what am I doing here? well, I like the Evo MR as well. Hard to swallow the interior quality, but I do like the AWD, AYC, steering, gearbox... and the fact it's $30k+ cheaper.
I don't know, maybe I'll go to one more Mitsu dealership to test drive an MR one more time, harder this time, to make up my mind.
Oh, and one more thing in favor of the MR, the M3 does not have Brembo brakes. I have Brembos on my track car (97 Cobra, tricked out with over $20k of upgrades) and I love them, big plus.
well, I like the Evo MR as well. Hard to swallow the interior quality, but I do like the AWD, AYC, steering, gearbox... and the fact it's $30k+ cheaper.I don't know, maybe I'll go to one more Mitsu dealership to test drive an MR one more time, harder this time, to make up my mind.
Oh, and one more thing in favor of the MR, the M3 does not have Brembo brakes. I have Brembos on my track car (97 Cobra, tricked out with over $20k of upgrades) and I love them, big plus.
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Vagina analogy: Evo: Looks alright but clean, feels great... Oh, except now that you "bought" it, you're stuck with 4 stds and AIDS. Congrats on your purchase of a Mitsubishi Vagina. Oh, and no, sorry, there really is no warranty, have a great ****ing day.
Plus, your analogy as a come back to complaining about the interior seems a bit odd anyway. If the interior looks like ****, it probably feels like ****. Which... It does. But the X is certainly worlds better than the Grade C Jersey Prostitute interior that is the VIII and IX. Still, if I'm "dipping" my body into something for prolonged periods of time, I really prefer it to be a bit comfortable. I don't like to be sore after long rides
Plus, your analogy as a come back to complaining about the interior seems a bit odd anyway. If the interior looks like ****, it probably feels like ****. Which... It does. But the X is certainly worlds better than the Grade C Jersey Prostitute interior that is the VIII and IX. Still, if I'm "dipping" my body into something for prolonged periods of time, I really prefer it to be a bit comfortable. I don't like to be sore after long rides
Spare us the Vagina Monologue.
This is mans discussion. Leave the PMS at the door.
Nov 24, 2008, 07:41 PM
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People need to stop comparing these cars. The EVO is the most special car available for $35k. The e92 M3 is $60 base, ISF same and C63 even more. I have a e46 M3 and you can't even compare the build quality with the EVO (and you shouldn't, as the EVO was $25K less new).
The only comparison is how the feel when driving, how they are on a track, etc. That is why they are continually put up against every super-car, etc.
The only comparison is how the feel when driving, how they are on a track, etc. That is why they are continually put up against every super-car, etc.
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I know, We all know... Thats why I purchased the EVO X MR. In canada the MR, it starts @ $47,000, If you want to add navi, sun& sound Pkg=$52,000. What can you purchase for $47000.00 cdn, Lexus IS350, Bmw 335, and MB 350. All these r RWD, I wanted AWD.