Two weeks ago I test drove these cars and, in my mind, declared the M3 the winner ( See http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=236971 )

Although the EVO's interior quality is nowhere close to these cars, I have to confess that at least for the short test drive the MR impressed me with its razor sharp stance, steering response, and the sexy gearbox.

The MR seems like an interesting proposition for a fun 2nd car if one is willing to ignore the interior quality and the reported quirks & rattles. If it had a more solid interior and another 100hp it's be the easy choice even if it cost more. Heck, maybe I can buy one and send it to an upholstery shop where they remove the dash, apply loads of foam to eliminate any rattles, and then put back the dash with a custom application of alcantara.

 

I assume you mean an EVO X MR? If you think the X is quirky, then don't even think of driving an 8 or 9...bell & whistle-less

 

You mean the 40k car has less interior quality and fit and finish than 60k cars?

Blowing me away with this info...

 

People dont buy Evo for its interior, get a f*cking clue or do the mod have to banned me again for waking your as* up

 

Yes the X MR with the slick transmission!

 

Blunt but true.

It like looking at a vagina. There no point in looking at how one looks its all about how you feel in it.

 

Your eloquent reply has convinced me. Now go wash the sand off your v*gina.

 

LOLS! Interesting point, I never thought of it that way.

 

Dude, you are comparing cars that are in completely different leagues. There is a good $30k difference between a loaded MR versus an M3 with all the bells and whistles.

WTF did you expect?

 

LOL! Sometimes are both pretty good to look though....but yes the feeling is much for satisfying

 

I want an IS-F

 

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.

 

Wow....best analogy EVAR!

 

Tremendous interior quality, and the best engine note after 3.5k rpm of all the cars tested. Handling is very 'Lexus', muted and sterile. If you are used to Evos, you will probably get bored of it after you get used to all the ISF interior gizmos.

 

Yeah definately a nice car. I got to test drive one the day my brother bought a IS250.