Hello,

I have a couple of quick question's for everyone here and hopefully they can be answered.

After driving the EVO a couple of months ago I have not stopped thinking about how much I enjoyed the car. I love my STi but I have decided to trade it in for an EVO. Is the MR worth the extra $$$ or should I stick with the standard EVO. I can not test drive the MR so I am hoping someone here that has driven both can tell me the differences if any and pros/cons. I know some of the differences like six speed,blistein dampers,lightweight aluminum roof/hood but I want to know how the car drives compared to the standard EVO. I do not think you would notice that much of a change but I could be wrong. Thanks guy's and hopefully I will be part of the family soon.

 

alot of ppl have came in here talking about how they traded in their STI's for an evo MR so u do the math!!! they also make the point clear that they didnt regret it and how much it was worth it.... do what u feel is right and hopefully thats goin with the evo its a great car havent heard any complaints since being on the board

 

Welcome to the dark side.

 

In MR you'll not feel as stiff as in reg. EVO. The six-speed box is a little smoother but taller (similar to STi). Overall, the MR feels a little more refined compare to my 03 EVO (I own both).
Sometimes, I like the raw and stiffness of my 03 EVO. But there're other times that I prefer the smooth ride of the MR (long distance travel with others). You can't really go wrong with either of them, but for 2-3k more, get the MR. It's rare.

 

the mr tranny is weaker then the reg 5 speed i have heard b/c of the smaller gears

 

I love my MR over the old 03 my dad owns. It just looks better and I like the attention the MR gets. On serious note I like the wheels and the six speed ride alot better too. Honestly if you can swing the extra couple of grand I say go for it. If not stick with standered, I think performance its going to be a personal pref if you want one or the other man. Stricly proformance I dont think you will be any happier with the MR over say the RS, but if you like the looks and status then the MR is just right.

I think its great to have the only one in town.

 

Thanks for the replies guy's. After searching around I have found mixed reviews. I guess I will keep doing my homework and maybe find somewhere that will let me take it for a spin.

 

yes

 

I think over the long run, the mr will hold it's value better-but i got a gsr ssl for myself instead of the mr cause i wanted moonroof and leather.

 

hi - where in NJ are you from? We have an Evo club (www.evo-ny.com) with almost 90 evo members in the metro tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) - there are a couple of MR's inthe club - and one that lives near me - we can arrange a test drive in his and my car just PM me when desired.

Later,

Joel

 

Do you plan on modding your EVO? If so get a regular EVO, a few grand can buy some nice mods! If you plan on leaving it stock then get the MR...unless money is no object...
Then mod the MR!

Also not sure if I should ask here but why are you punting the STI?

 

If you want cruise control- get the sti- i still wish i could get cruise control for the 1% of the time when i'm not driving fast.

 

Go for the MR...its better in quite a few ways...whenever i drive behind one i get envious (and i have only had this one for 1.5 weeks!!)

 

Just get the MR. It's totally different from previous Evo 8. 170mph top end also.

 

just curious what are the reasons that make u want to trade in yr sti?