Just kidding. Mod away. But I'm about to take delivery of my new red SSL IX tomorrow or the next day: My first Mitsubishi vehicle, and one of the only sedans that's ever turned me on. I've spent a lot of time looking forward to this day, and at least while it's still new I can't imagine changing a darn thing about it.

In some ways, this day has been coming for over three years, since that's when I saw my first Evo. At that time, I went with the RX-8, which is a great car, but now I'm following my heart, not my mind, and going for what really tickles my tonsils.

A lot of the reason I love the Evo is because, right out of the box, it is so tricked-out already. As a long-time Miata owner who's had four Miatas and modded all of them, I can tell you (and you know already) that in performance terms the Evo is already what most enthusiast car owners dream of:

• Engine: Well, jeeze, I mean, come on: Huge front-mounted intercooler; over 1 Bar of boost, forged connecting rods, hollow camshafts, magnesium valve cover -- the Evo engine is already, bone stock, what most power-hungry enthusiasts would kill for!
• Brakes: Huge Brembo brakes; red calipers; world-class stopping distances -- what more do you need?!
• Suspension: Forged suspension arms; inverted dampers -- maybe you'd upgrade to MR Bilsteins for more compliance, but the suspension's already awesome.
• Wheels and tires: Big, light, super-grippy -- it's all good.
• Bad-*** steering wheel, seats, shifter, pedals -- Check.
• Phat exhaust -- Check.
• Body: Nice front and rear bumper covers; aluminum hood and fenders -- Yeah, baby.

OK, there's always room for improvement -- Boost control, ECU mapping, exhaust upgrades, cams, clutch -- most enthusiasts want to wring that last fat margin of performance out of the car. That's great. All I'm saying is, damn, it's freaking awesome bone stock. Enjoy what you already have, if you can manage it.

Which is really to say -- I can't wait for mine.

 

Yeah, good, was about to say to go kill yourself.


But yes, welcome and enjoy.

 

so i guess you went with the ssl, congrats and welcome

 

you sound like me

BTW welcome Rod

 

Thanks, guys. Yeah; I had to have the sunroof and the HIDs. The leather, stereo and foglights are just welcome bonuses. (I have never had leather before and always wanted it, so I'm pretty stoked.) My local dealer matched South Coast prices, plus $500, so I'm good.

 

glad to see another beavis and butthead fan on the site lol

gratz about the car and welcome

 

Hey, my name really is Rod Munch!

(Just kidding.)

Thanks!

 

Congrats, Rod! You'll enjoy the car a lot! I do...so far Haven't gotten her sideways, yet, but I'm waiting for a huge wet parking lot

 

Hey Rod, congrats on the new purchase. Do you post over on RX-8 Club?

 

why evo 9 ssl!? why not just go evo 9 MR =D....j/k go with you heart....lol....and have fun with your new beast!

 

I'm shocked you found someone to match South Coasts prices! Congrats and enjoy.

 

your gonna love it congrats 06 BR350IX#005

 

Thanks, guys! And yeah, Ike, I'm Hard 8 over there! But as you can see, I have yielded to the power of the dark side. I didn't know you had an Evo!

 

Thanks! I'm paying $500 over South Coast's prices but it's worth it to me not to travel down there. My buddy here is friends with the owner of the local dealership, so he hooked me up.

And I'm getting the SSL, not the MR, because I wanted the sunroof and upgraded stereo. Otherwise I would have gone MR.

 

dude, u make me wanna just buy a TB Evo 9 right now....still waiting for south coast to find me one can't wait to get mine!!! if only the MR's came in black...stinkin' Mitsu

EvoIX...sigh.