My bro borrowed a white EVO IX MR for the weekend. I took it out for a spin to see what I'm missing. I have a Black EVO IX, so I'm curious about the 6 speed and the Bilstein suspension.

First off, the 6 speed is nice. It cruises at a lower RPM @ highway speeds. Other than that, 2nd is kinda short. The suspension is noticeably less jumpy, but still responsive.

Overall, I'm not kicking myself for not getting the MR. I appreciate the leather and sunroof. Both cars are similar enough in both feel and handling. They should though, since they're practically the same car.

tk

 

You will be happy when his fourth gear goes out and yours is still going strong

 

My 6 speed lasted 27k on the stock clutch but now its shot. Scottatyamaha can attest to that. Im getting mine done under warranty at the dealership. If i had it to do over again i would still get the MR even though i would like a sunroof and what not. Oh well what you going to do cant have your cake and eat it to.

 

I was impressed with the 6speed when i test drove it a year ago, but it wasn't enough to make me spend more $$$.
MRs are pretty sic though.