I am planning on getting an evo in roughly a year, and just want to hear some honest and informed opinions on which of the evo's, up to the 2008 model, was the best all-around, and maybe some reasons why you think yours is the best. Like which comes standard with most HP? and which has the best clutch, interior, aftermarket, and which has the most problems?
Any info would be much appreciated.
PS Is the new evo good enough of a car to pay a little more for, as I'm sure there will be plenty of used ones in a year going for about the same price as the older model?

 

Evo IX period...(1)Mivec, (2)traditional evo body lines, (3)most power stock for 4g63 powered evo.

 

Evo IX.

 

What is the best trim for the IX? the MR has the 6 speed I know. Is it better? Are there any other trim levels for the IX?

 

Get the 5 spd. Mitsu outsourced for the 6 spd and its not all its hyped up to be.

 

6 speed is weaker than 5 speed. so if ur looking for more power go with a 5 speed ix

 

ok cool, good stuff to know since I was leaning towards the MR. Thanks for the advise.

 

i think the mr is best and when you go for power then switch to a 5 speed just owning an mr sounds alot better i think

 

Why buy an mr then pay for a 5 speed trany? just buy a gsr and put an mr badge on it if its so important. the trany is the biggest difference between the two.

 

IX SE...kaboom

 

Yes. if you want a lot of power. Just go with the IX SE, the best of both worlds. Good luck on your find.

 

If i ever buy another evo in my life. it will be a IX

 

^ +1

 

IX RS hands down

 

IX MR.... love it