mitsubishi bring this across the pond to the US!
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mitsubishi bring this across the pond to the US!
Here's what would happen if they brought it over, forum wise:
The people who buy them would be ostracized, however slightly. It'd be known they paid some ungodly MSRP for an FQ400, only to be either "stuck" in a perpetual state of performance, unable to mod without violating the warranty on a 50-60k car, or violate warranty to keep up with the rest of us, then be REALLY mocked when they're outfitting their highly priced FQ400 with some ETS turbo, creating a black hole of JDM bling, overpriced OEM, and pure ETS/Buschur/AMS/TTP love.
It'd be a cluster. You wouldn't have any enthusiasts actually buying one, except the insanely wealthy/clinically insane, as it just makes no financial sense. You're getting a fast Evo, yes, and one with a functional warranty, but how many people actually brag to their friends about a warranty?
And with the warranty, that too would be amazingly awesome to see in action. You'd have JoeBobFQ400, quite proud of his FQ400, posting about how it's taking his Mitsubishi dealer 6 and a half weeks to supply parts for his baby. His signature line would proudly state his purchase, and in the "Drives", over under his name, it'd most likely include a litany of expensive/oddly priced-for-what-they-are cars; I envision "BMW M3", "AMG", "Mini Cooper JCW", "Smart Car", etc, etc. He'd be an overall dick, and constantly post in the Evo X Vanity thread, with high quality, HDR-enhanced pictures of his 60k rice rocket. He'd be the worst combination possible; Evo driver, wealthy, ignorant, and proud. He'd most likely work in sales, or public relations, and think his car was really "neato". When talking to friends (well, not really, as he's a pariah in real life as well), he'd have the Mitsubishi talking points memorized, but not much else. Talking with real gear heads would be a hilarious treat, as AFRs and boost pressures are discussed, he is forced to fall back on his knowledge gained from the brochure he read while having Mitsubishi give him a free oil change, and drinking cheap coffee in their waiting room.
The people who WOULD buy it, the clinically insane, typically aren't allowed unfettered web access to post on forums.
The people who buy them would be ostracized, however slightly. It'd be known they paid some ungodly MSRP for an FQ400, only to be either "stuck" in a perpetual state of performance, unable to mod without violating the warranty on a 50-60k car, or violate warranty to keep up with the rest of us, then be REALLY mocked when they're outfitting their highly priced FQ400 with some ETS turbo, creating a black hole of JDM bling, overpriced OEM, and pure ETS/Buschur/AMS/TTP love.
It'd be a cluster. You wouldn't have any enthusiasts actually buying one, except the insanely wealthy/clinically insane, as it just makes no financial sense. You're getting a fast Evo, yes, and one with a functional warranty, but how many people actually brag to their friends about a warranty?
And with the warranty, that too would be amazingly awesome to see in action. You'd have JoeBobFQ400, quite proud of his FQ400, posting about how it's taking his Mitsubishi dealer 6 and a half weeks to supply parts for his baby. His signature line would proudly state his purchase, and in the "Drives", over under his name, it'd most likely include a litany of expensive/oddly priced-for-what-they-are cars; I envision "BMW M3", "AMG", "Mini Cooper JCW", "Smart Car", etc, etc. He'd be an overall dick, and constantly post in the Evo X Vanity thread, with high quality, HDR-enhanced pictures of his 60k rice rocket. He'd be the worst combination possible; Evo driver, wealthy, ignorant, and proud. He'd most likely work in sales, or public relations, and think his car was really "neato". When talking to friends (well, not really, as he's a pariah in real life as well), he'd have the Mitsubishi talking points memorized, but not much else. Talking with real gear heads would be a hilarious treat, as AFRs and boost pressures are discussed, he is forced to fall back on his knowledge gained from the brochure he read while having Mitsubishi give him a free oil change, and drinking cheap coffee in their waiting room.
The people who WOULD buy it, the clinically insane, typically aren't allowed unfettered web access to post on forums.
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Here's what would happen if they brought it over, forum wise:
The people who buy them would be ostracized, however slightly. It'd be known they paid some ungodly MSRP for an FQ400, only to be either "stuck" in a perpetual state of performance, unable to mod without violating the warranty on a 50-60k car, or violate warranty to keep up with the rest of us, then be REALLY mocked when they're outfitting their highly priced FQ400 with some ETS turbo, creating a black hole of JDM bling, overpriced OEM, and pure ETS/Buschur/AMS/TTP love.
It'd be a cluster. You wouldn't have any enthusiasts actually buying one, except the insanely wealthy/clinically insane, as it just makes no financial sense. You're getting a fast Evo, yes, and one with a functional warranty, but how many people actually brag to their friends about a warranty?
And with the warranty, that too would be amazingly awesome to see in action. You'd have JoeBobFQ400, quite proud of his FQ400, posting about how it's taking his Mitsubishi dealer 6 and a half weeks to supply parts for his baby. His signature line would proudly state his purchase, and in the "Drives", over under his name, it'd most likely include a litany of expensive/oddly priced-for-what-they-are cars; I envision "BMW M3", "AMG", "Mini Cooper JCW", "Smart Car", etc, etc. He'd be an overall dick, and constantly post in the Evo X Vanity thread, with high quality, HDR-enhanced pictures of his 60k rice rocket. He'd be the worst combination possible; Evo driver, wealthy, ignorant, and proud. He'd most likely work in sales, or public relations, and think his car was really "neato". When talking to friends (well, not really, as he's a pariah in real life as well), he'd have the Mitsubishi talking points memorized, but not much else. Talking with real gear heads would be a hilarious treat, as AFRs and boost pressures are discussed, he is forced to fall back on his knowledge gained from the brochure he read while having Mitsubishi give him a free oil change, and drinking cheap coffee in their waiting room.
The people who WOULD buy it, the clinically insane, typically aren't allowed unfettered web access to post on forums.
The people who buy them would be ostracized, however slightly. It'd be known they paid some ungodly MSRP for an FQ400, only to be either "stuck" in a perpetual state of performance, unable to mod without violating the warranty on a 50-60k car, or violate warranty to keep up with the rest of us, then be REALLY mocked when they're outfitting their highly priced FQ400 with some ETS turbo, creating a black hole of JDM bling, overpriced OEM, and pure ETS/Buschur/AMS/TTP love.
It'd be a cluster. You wouldn't have any enthusiasts actually buying one, except the insanely wealthy/clinically insane, as it just makes no financial sense. You're getting a fast Evo, yes, and one with a functional warranty, but how many people actually brag to their friends about a warranty?
And with the warranty, that too would be amazingly awesome to see in action. You'd have JoeBobFQ400, quite proud of his FQ400, posting about how it's taking his Mitsubishi dealer 6 and a half weeks to supply parts for his baby. His signature line would proudly state his purchase, and in the "Drives", over under his name, it'd most likely include a litany of expensive/oddly priced-for-what-they-are cars; I envision "BMW M3", "AMG", "Mini Cooper JCW", "Smart Car", etc, etc. He'd be an overall dick, and constantly post in the Evo X Vanity thread, with high quality, HDR-enhanced pictures of his 60k rice rocket. He'd be the worst combination possible; Evo driver, wealthy, ignorant, and proud. He'd most likely work in sales, or public relations, and think his car was really "neato". When talking to friends (well, not really, as he's a pariah in real life as well), he'd have the Mitsubishi talking points memorized, but not much else. Talking with real gear heads would be a hilarious treat, as AFRs and boost pressures are discussed, he is forced to fall back on his knowledge gained from the brochure he read while having Mitsubishi give him a free oil change, and drinking cheap coffee in their waiting room.
The people who WOULD buy it, the clinically insane, typically aren't allowed unfettered web access to post on forums.
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you are assuming a lot of things with your previous statement. I did not know that there would be a market for the MR touring either, but there are.
It’s just the mental image I have of someone who fits the following criteria:
1) Was interested enough in the Evo X to purchase one.
2) Decided to purchase the most expensive, 60k version.
3) Has the financial means to afford such a beast
4) Found the forum
5) Decided to share his thoughts and emotions on the vehicle.
And, in that mental picture, I added elements of current posters. We have the rich-boys-who-take photo groups, we have the teenagers-wearing-hats-sideways group, we have the former-GTR-now-I’m-spending-a-lot-on-an-MR-come-watch my progress person, we have them all. Adding a bit of flair, a bit of drama, a bit of off color language, a bit of surmising about their career, and voila, you have a totally awesome post, loved by all.
The, mix in the surmised problems Mitsubishi would expeirence trying to source parts. Let's say the exhaust on the FQ400 has an issue; it rattles. Or whatever. Some easily warrantied problem, but compounded with a lack of parts, a lack of models over here, and hilarity is sure to ensue. Let alone a problem such as "the car stalls"; will the average, every-day Mitsubishi mechanic be able to access the modified ECU of this 60k rice rocket? Or will it require a special team, flown in from Japan on some sort of rocket powered helicopter.
A small man emerges from the helicopter, surrounded by guards. He's Asian, short, and speaks softly. He's ushered into the back room, sits down at the computer, and quickly fixes the ECU issue, and leaves without a word.
Cost to Mitsubishi: 700,000,000,000 yen, including travel expenses. He got hungry so they had to stop and eat on the way.
1) Was interested enough in the Evo X to purchase one.
2) Decided to purchase the most expensive, 60k version.
3) Has the financial means to afford such a beast
4) Found the forum
5) Decided to share his thoughts and emotions on the vehicle.
And, in that mental picture, I added elements of current posters. We have the rich-boys-who-take photo groups, we have the teenagers-wearing-hats-sideways group, we have the former-GTR-now-I’m-spending-a-lot-on-an-MR-come-watch my progress person, we have them all. Adding a bit of flair, a bit of drama, a bit of off color language, a bit of surmising about their career, and voila, you have a totally awesome post, loved by all.
The, mix in the surmised problems Mitsubishi would expeirence trying to source parts. Let's say the exhaust on the FQ400 has an issue; it rattles. Or whatever. Some easily warrantied problem, but compounded with a lack of parts, a lack of models over here, and hilarity is sure to ensue. Let alone a problem such as "the car stalls"; will the average, every-day Mitsubishi mechanic be able to access the modified ECU of this 60k rice rocket? Or will it require a special team, flown in from Japan on some sort of rocket powered helicopter.
A small man emerges from the helicopter, surrounded by guards. He's Asian, short, and speaks softly. He's ushered into the back room, sits down at the computer, and quickly fixes the ECU issue, and leaves without a word.
Cost to Mitsubishi: 700,000,000,000 yen, including travel expenses. He got hungry so they had to stop and eat on the way.
Last edited by hotdog; Jan 7, 2010 at 08:05 AM.