SE. i like the seats

 

+1

 

Se>mr

 

I got a great deal on my car. But If I could do it again I'd get the 5speed.

 

The SE is gonna have a 5 speed and it looks sexy. Not very many people like the 6 speed. Too many probs.

 

Plus it costs more, weighs more and is rated with slightly lower fuel economy... not a good combo.

 

Does the SE have the light weight roof?

 

^ Yessir

 

The 6 speed has better mpg, and is maybe only 10-13lbs heavier.

 

Are you ever going fast enough on the freeway to hit 6 gear? I had a Lexus 6 speed and hardly ever reach 6th

 

Well, that's a little inaccurate, based on Mitsu's provided numbers:

6-speed: 18 city/24 highway mpg
5-speed: 19 city/25 highway mpg

^ Obviously nothing huge, but the 5-speed has better claims, and real-world results should mirror a similar difference between the two transmissions (though maybe not those exact numbers). Personally, I've gotten as high as 26.22 mpg in my SE, I'd be surprised if there are many bone stock IX MRs that can match that.

More Mitsu numbers:

MR curb weight: 3285 lbs.
GSR curb weight: 3274 lbs.
SE curb weight: 3263 lbs.

^ So yes, the MR is only 11 pounds heavier than the GSR, but still 22 pounds heavier than the SE. Once again, nothing drastic, but definitely less weight is welcomed.

 

I would be lucky to see 19 mpg. Your luck deeeznuts

 

Well at 80 mph I am at 3300 rpms in 6th gear? what rpm are you at at 80mph.

 

In my Lexus it was at 3000rpm. And was struggling. Maybe its not quite broken in yet

 

Should be the same, If I remember correctly your 6 gear and our 5 gear are the same on the IX.