From my '09 GT-R to a 2010 Lancer MR Touring?
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M5 is stiff.
Mother had one. (06)
Now to a 08 M3..
Stiff aswell.
Although my IX is stiff, I still like it. And even though hers is faster,
mine goes Pshhhhh.
I get more attention.
I get the girls.
Ohyehz.
lol, but honestly, Evo X + ICP + Tune +FMIC + Exhaust + Cams + GT35R = Bye bYe Gt-R
Or so I assume.
But you should be in the mid 400's witht hat.
Be a man, run meth, and youll see 500's all day.
Mother had one. (06)
Now to a 08 M3..
Stiff aswell.
Although my IX is stiff, I still like it. And even though hers is faster,
mine goes Pshhhhh.
I get more attention.
I get the girls.
Ohyehz.
lol, but honestly, Evo X + ICP + Tune +FMIC + Exhaust + Cams + GT35R = Bye bYe Gt-R
Or so I assume.
But you should be in the mid 400's witht hat.
Be a man, run meth, and youll see 500's all day.
I have a history of German car ownership (Mercedes CL 500, 600 hp CLK, BMW 550i, 330i w/ ZHP, Audi A6 4.2 and a few VWs). For the past year I have been driving a 2009 Nissan GT-R. My absoulte all time favorite car.
Recently I decided to sell my GT-R to assist a friend with some medical bills. It wasn't a difficult choice given the cause, but I definitely shed a few tears at the thought of not having my GT-R. I put 22K miles on it over the last 2 years and it has been an absolute dream to drive every day. I will undoubtedly buy another when the 2011s are released.
For the next two years, I want to drive something a little more practical than the GT-R. I can live without the power but the handling is something I do not want to sacrifice too much. I do not really track my cars so I want a few amenities too (leather, nav, etc.). I know many hardcore Lancer fans aren't fans of the Touring package, but I probably wouldn't even consider a Mitusbishi unless the Touring package was available.
In any case I'm close to closing the deal on my white MR Touring and could pick it up any day. The only thing holding me back is that many of my friends insist they can't see me driving a white Lancer after all the cars I have owned. I think I would be very happy with the Lancer despite what I'm used to, simply for the fun factor.
In any case I just wanted to see what Lancer X owners thought. Lancer X MR Touring or something like a used E46 M3 competition or M5? I think the Lancer is more in the spirit of my GT-R but my friends are calling me crazy.
Also, my cars have to have a back seat for my son.
Recently I decided to sell my GT-R to assist a friend with some medical bills. It wasn't a difficult choice given the cause, but I definitely shed a few tears at the thought of not having my GT-R. I put 22K miles on it over the last 2 years and it has been an absolute dream to drive every day. I will undoubtedly buy another when the 2011s are released.
For the next two years, I want to drive something a little more practical than the GT-R. I can live without the power but the handling is something I do not want to sacrifice too much. I do not really track my cars so I want a few amenities too (leather, nav, etc.). I know many hardcore Lancer fans aren't fans of the Touring package, but I probably wouldn't even consider a Mitusbishi unless the Touring package was available.
In any case I'm close to closing the deal on my white MR Touring and could pick it up any day. The only thing holding me back is that many of my friends insist they can't see me driving a white Lancer after all the cars I have owned. I think I would be very happy with the Lancer despite what I'm used to, simply for the fun factor.
In any case I just wanted to see what Lancer X owners thought. Lancer X MR Touring or something like a used E46 M3 competition or M5? I think the Lancer is more in the spirit of my GT-R but my friends are calling me crazy.
Also, my cars have to have a back seat for my son.
Sleestack, you are not insane buddy for doing this for a friend who is dying. What you are doing is a noble and selfless act. May the good things that you do unto others return to you someday in the future!
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The GT-R got me used to a an AWD system that feels like RWD but saves your butt when needed. That's what I'm also hoping to experience with the MR. I can live with the slighly cheap interior as long as the driving experience puts a smile on my face.
To me the GT-R and Lancer MR Touring both represent similar things. Amazing performance at their resepective price points. Maybe it's because I'm almost 40, but I simply no longer care about badge prestige. I like the fact that the GT-R and Lancer are made by companies that most people with MBs and BMWs wouldn't consider.
To me the GT-R and Lancer MR Touring both represent similar things. Amazing performance at their resepective price points. Maybe it's because I'm almost 40, but I simply no longer care about badge prestige. I like the fact that the GT-R and Lancer are made by companies that most people with MBs and BMWs wouldn't consider.
1) If you want a test drive in either of these, just drive up to either of these dealerships in your GTR. Both Subie and Mitsu are notorious for not allowing test rides in the STI and EVO respectively. Considering your age and the vehicle you just drove up to them in, you should have no trouble getting into one of them.
2) As soon as you buy the vehicle, get some basic work done to it like 3M etc to avoid all the issues people have been seeing with the paint jobs on these vehicles. The newer the vehicle, the easier it is to accomplish this step.
3) If you still have money left between helping your friend and buying the car, look into basic breathing mods (intake, IC piping, Catback Exhaust) and a tune for about 2.5 Grand.
4) Dunno much about subaru, but Mitsu warranty is a hit or miss, mostly miss. Just laying it out there. Dont say we did not warn you.
I am sure the GTR is a monster by all means, but after step (3) above, I doubt that you will not enjoy the Evo.
Last edited by CatalystGod; Oct 6, 2009 at 09:14 PM.
i think the Evo X GSR and MR are great cars personally compared to my Evo 9 MR, my Evo X GSR drive like a manual bmw 335i. I am comparing all 3 cars being stock, you personally won't be disappointed in a White Evo X MR it great for the money you are spending (you wont fine any car out there with the same performance at the same price) and you get to join evom community lol
