The IX RS is only ~40lbs lighter than the SE. I've owned both. The SE is the official "last CT9A" sold as the 07 model in other markets. It's also the only way to get an aluminum roof with ABS and a 5-speed. Add the standard HIDs and it's the complete package and the second lightest IX available.

 

Everyone is (defferent?) and i respect that you like the RS it is just a personal pick for everyone... I dont like MR's cause tranny's suck, I love the look just not the tranny, so i took my 6 speed out... pointless but yes, i like the feel of the 5 spd but wanted the MR

 

I agree. The choice of (Evo) model does boil down to personal preference. Don't care about utmost performance and want a sunroof? Get a SSL. Would like every option available? Get the MR. Want a slightly higher-performing car with ABS and better headlights? Go for the SE.

That's a little silly to say, don't you think? Yes, the transmission has its limitations, which the bulk of buyers will never encounter. Yes, it's ultimately weaker than the 5-speed, but to say that it "suck" isn't terribly relevant.

Sorry, what look? Aside from the VG, which almost every Evo owner with an Ebay account managed to glue to his car, and the BBS' that are often sold, what differentiates the appearance of a IX MR from any other IX, sans the wingless RS?

Why didn't you just buy a SE and forget about going through the hassle?

 

depends who you're selling it too... if you sell to an evo fan, yeah you'll have slight advantage in bargaining.... to a dealer or average joe? no

 

+10000000 correct on this note im not paying more for a evo se. its either evo 8 pricing or evo 9 pricing or evo mr pricing all the models inbetween dont make a difference when trade in is concerned or selling it. Only a true evo nut is going to know the differences in parts. You have dealers selling base evo 9s as Mr etc so you think they care about its a SE edition lol.

 

Just to chime in here, because it's the internet: You can strip any evo down (sans the MR) to make an RS, and the $80.00 OEM trunk bar seals the deal. It's far cheaper to make any non-MR IX into an RS, than the other way around.

My own personal opinion is that the RS is so sought after because its still the cheapest way to get in to an evo. Nothing wrong with that, we all still rock the same motor. Just sayin... I don't see many SE's around, I do get the impression they are somewhat rare. Whenever you see the wheels or seats for an SE go up in the marketplace, they generally fetch a pretty penny really quickly. I think this all adds up to: basically if you know about the Evo, and the diff trims, yes - the SE would be worth more... TO YOU. Dealerships don't care. They just see its not an MR and assume you've been adding mods yourself. my .02

 

A dealer would say they dont care but once they own it and try and sell it they care they may pay 16 for an Se and sell it for over reg. book cause it is an SE... F***in crooked dealers! But to a Consumer such as all of us on here they would be worth more!

 

to all of us the se if differnent because we know what the diffrences are between all the models dealers dont care they see evo the charge an @#$ ton of money for them..just my opinion

 

I didnt buy an SE cause i couldnt find one... i drove 1500 miles for mine cause it was a killer deal and super clean and the closest SE i didnt wanna drive 2500 and would have paid like 25000 i paid 21000 for mine in 08'

 

The leather on the SE, and MR Appearance Package evos is different than GSR leather. GSR leather seats wear much quicker than the SE material and it both feels and looks different.

 

Exactly. The dealer is in business to give you the least amount of money possible and then make the most off their acquisition. It's very easy for them to say, "it's not an MR," and simply leave it at that. Of course when they turn around and sell it, then it becomes, "This is a very rare evo IX. THE MYTHICAL SE!!!"

 

All SE models are actually '07 models sold as '06s. It sucks they don't have a separate notification.

I don't know why Mitsubishi skips model years, they even did this with 2009 Evo X (none labeled) which was sold as a 2008 model.

 

So tell me this: let's say you are shopping for an IX and came came across a regular GSR and SE. Same mileage, same condition, etc, otherwise identical. The SE is priced at $100 more. You wouldn't pay an extra 100 bucks to have:

• Aluminum roof (lighter weight + lower center of gravity)
• HIDs
• BBS
• Red stitched seats

?

I don't know about you, but for most people, an SE is worth more. How much more depends on the person of course (personally speaking, for a used car, I'd probably be willing to pay up to $1000 more for an SE).

 

In the case of the '06/IX, I believe there were no '07 models because updated/more stringent DOT safety regulations made front side airbags a requirement. The added cost wasn't worth it for Mitsu so they made an extra large production run at the end of the '06 model year to ensure supply into 2007.

 

There was no '07 Evo in the US due to revised Federal safety standards. This may also explain a IX (GSR) VIN on a model that differs on a structural level (ie. the roof).

IIRC, there was an '08 and '10, but no '09 EvoX due to slow sales.