Hello Evo Owners!!!!! i am new to the forums and i would like to say hello and you guys have a well organized forum. I live in NYC and i would really like to get my hands on a (Excuse the caps just for emphasis) BONE STOCK Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR. Color dosent really matter but i want to know what steps should i take on pursuing this vehicle. Is it possible to still buy one new??? what should i check for to make sure it is stock and in fact a MR edition if used?? and i have heard that the wrong driver can make the evo seem as nimble as a prius so what is the proper driving technique since this will be my first turbo charged vehicle, AWD vehicle. I am now learning stick so this will also be my first stick and i am really trying to become better as each day pass in driving a stick ..thank you so much for the help. I would like to mod lightly and nothing to outrageous from stock i just want to hit at least 310hp with some basic mods just to compete with friends Subarwho Sti (thats wat i call it sorta **** him off lol) i hear exhaust and reflash should do it any thoughts on that thanks alot . safe driving

 

MR's only came in 6 speed in the US. That's the easiest way to know it's a MR. If you're buying a used one, make sure there's no boost leaks, should hit 1.3 - 1.4 bar on WOT (wide open throttle) stock. The rest is really good judgement. I'd suggest going to a Mitsu dealership to give it a once over or even a good local tuner.

Good luck with the purchase.

 

srry for my noob ness but what is 1.3 to 1.4 bar i am trying to understand all evo terminology.. also are there still any new ones available for purchase please let me know what state and stealership if possible thank you

 

Brookdale Luther Mitsubishi in Brooklyn Park, MN has a brand new silver IX MR SE sitting on their lot. 1.3-1.4 bar is a boost pressure reading on the boost gauge that comes with the MR's. 1 bar = about 14 psi.

 

oo ok kool thanks any other colors though except silver i kno i said color is not a problem but except silver lol and since i am in nyc will they deliver the car to a mitsu dealership up here

 

check autotrader.com. I heard there's a dealership in CA (yes, I know...far away) with a few MR's/SE's.

 

Correct me if im wrong but MR and SE are two different things.

 

yes they are.

 

for the mr se version... the only difference is rim color, different front lip, and red stitch on the recaros versus the regular mr...

 

well yes and no but there are MR's out there ''like mine'' that has the SE package i.e. front lip spoiler dimend black bbs's and red stitchen on all seats so for the people who have them we jus cal them SE MR'S

 

you are correct, an exhaust and a tune will get you a bit more than 310 whp, but you'll need a boost controller as well. you could check the warrtalon buschur package or make your own.

 

Welcome to the forums! Good luck with the purchase!

 

thanks guys is it possible to order the car from cali and i can check it out before i purchase it??

 

MR is a vehicle trim, SE is a option package. Apples and oranges.

 

Welcome to the forums!