Fitting, since I have done my share of namecalling in the past... what specifically do you think will be so bad after 1 month?

I'd probably miss, in the following order of severity:

1) keyless entry
2) power windows
3) interval wipers
4) center console
5) noise
6) ride

My only mods are 3" turbo back and Xede. The TB should bolt right up, and the Xede should work with the IX, eventually.

I'd gain:

1) Reset the odometer!
2) Push off new tire purchase at least 1 year
3) A bit lower payments
4) New color
5) New technology (may be good or bad, hard to tell yet)
6) Bit less weight
7) Better mileage (22 vs. 19)

 

I was torn between an EVO8 RS and MR, for me the biggest issue was the lack of ABS on the RS, especially with the weather we get in the MidWest. And now that I have driven both the regular EVO and MR, the MR suspension is a blessing and I am glad that I didn't buy the regular EVO or RS. But ultimately its up to you ... I'ld say test drive an RS first ...
Personally I wouldn't trade from an MR to any other model ... I mean you could gain some of the things back easily, eg:

1. Wing
2. Vortex Generator
3. Bilstein Suspension
4. BBS wheels

but getting the following installed may not be easy and will be expensive:

1. ABS
2. 6 speed

 

What I meant was, someone who is looking for an MR is looking for the more comfy (road compliant) ride, 6sp, etc.... This I assumed was you; therefore, for you to say I am now interested in an RS (no ABS, no auto-window stuff, no wing, etc....) is a little puzzling. That's all - no biggie!

Like I said - I am looking forward to my '06 IX RS

Good luck

 

^^^cool beans, i guess reading everyone elses snide remarks got me in that mind set that yours was too. but i see what you mean now. and i was just being a smart a$$ anyway.


i forgot how much i hate no interval wipers. that is the worst part i think. there is no good setting, it is either too slow or too fast everytime it rains, unless it is pouring. then windows iMo.

 

Sidenote: EVO's intermittent wipers are speed (mph) sensitive.

 

I think the lack of ABS is a deal breaker. I grew up in a suburb of Portland, Oregon. I know how much rain you see. Think back to how many times your ABS kicked in in your MR when it was wet out. Did it save the day more than once?

I wish I was in your shoes, though. What tough decisions MR owners have to contemplate. I don't feel sorry for you at all. You suck, actually. No, really, test drive the RS in the rain and test those brakes. Be honest with the dealer about your concerns and I'm sure they'd be more than happy to "convince" you that it is indeed the trade you want to make. It's always best to be an informed buyer rather than an impulsive one. So ... get some seat time and tell us about it!

 

Dunno, I've never "noticed" the ABS kicking in.

Heh! what venom!

I had no idea the MRs were revered, even after reading this board for a year. I honestly didn't want to get an MR (because of cost) when I bought it; it was all the evos they had at the time (4). And I went back-and-forth in indecision 5 trips over a week before buying one.

Perhaps a test drive is indeed called for

 

I saw the IX in the showroom and it sure looked sweet.

If I didnt own an 05 VIII, then obviously I'd go for the IX MR.....

Anyways......I'm curious to see how well the IX will respond to modding and tuning

 

I dont get it. Your downgrading for what reason? Because it looks sweet? The restyled front bumper? If you want your MR to look like a 9 RS, just get the 9 front bumper since thats pretty much the ONLY body change.

Absolutely not. I question your state of mind for asking this question. Are you high by any chance?

 

Steve.....i would trade the EVO VIII for EVO IX MR that is a better deal! but is up to you i was thinking the same cuz i like the new recaro seats, but i deside not to, let me know if you doit hey do you work tomorrow if not lets meet at starbux or lloyd center with other guys and talk about it!

 

i would! i like the rs its raw! i would take an RS over MR if i was offered both for FREE

 

I could never own a 4 door car with manual windows. Even though I live on the surface of the sun(az) i drive 9/10ths of the time with the windows down and what a pain in the *** that would be.

I used to own a older honda with manual windows, seeing it was a hatch it wasnt that bad but then I bought a gti with power windows. I honestly would never go back. I think if you did get the RS you would hate yourself for trading it in in 1 or 2 months, maybe even the first week.

 

Not the first time I've been asked that in this thread!

but, to restate was was earlier in the thread, here is why:

 

i feel you on this one, i get bored of cars really quickly too. but to go from an mr to an rs just becase the rs is new isnt the best idea. you will miss all those little convience things like the windows and keyless. i know because i got stuck driving my brothers wrangler rubicon for a few weeks instead of my old grand cherokee. want your mr to feel new again? mod it some more take the wing off. just my thoughts its your car

 

Since I've driven all three IX variants back to back, I can say the RS is the best handling evo out. But what are YOU buying it for? If you want a track day car the RS is definatly for you. If you want a daily driver then the MR is probably the better choice. The MR is a bit soft and heavy compared to the RS. But that translates to a better ride on the street, and with all the creature comforts that'd be my choice. But like I said if you do alot of track days and have the MR, DON'T EVER hop into a buddies RS. You'd be kicking yourself in the a$$ for not getting it. Theres that much difference between the two on the track. Its night and day.

It's a tough call. How about you keep your MR and buy a new RS?