Closing the deal at lunch today. Will wash the IX and take some pictures soon...

 

Thanks. Although, I don't consider an Evo a money pit.

My E36 M3, that was a money pit. Literally spent >3x the cost of the car in repairs & general track-worthiness. I could have bought a nice Cayman S for what I sank into that car.

Like I said above, I was considering a Porsche, either a Boxster S (late 986 or early 987) or a 911 (996). But, they're still German cars, with P-car premiums. If that M96 engine goes, that's a $15K bill for a replacement.

My wife's Audi, when it goes out of warranty soon, that's a money pit as well. Try $150 for a set of wiper blades, and no, you can't just go buy a match at Autozone.

So, to me, Evos are relatively cheap, as far as cars go. I know they're no Miata, in terms of cheap maintenance, and that their weight means that you go through tires, brakes, etc. more rapidly, but I can handle that. When they break, parts are not that expensive compared to the Germans.

 

Also, interesting to see all of the "hate" on the thread, as some posters have expressed. I certainly didn't post this to "brag" or anything. I thought that people would be interested in the journey I had in deciding to get an IX even though I currently own an X, and the comparison of the two generations, which I intend to post once I drive the IX for a while.

I could go into how I can afford to buy the two cars, but let's just say that I've worked very hard for what I have, and have made some smart investments, and leave it at that.

I just think it's really interesting that I could have bought a Porsche, or Z06, or something like that, but I chose to buy another Evo. They are just amazing cars, irrespective of price. I will get made fun of by my PCA buddies at the track... "you bought another Mitsubishi??? WTH?", but it's all in good fun. (I'm a PCA track instructor)

 

Don't put too much stock in that statement...

 

Herein lies the difference between those who buy cars, because of how they drive, and others who buy cars as fashion statements.

 

I imagine all you would have to do to shut them up is compare track times.

 

A video worth a thousand words:http://www.youtube.com/user/ihmdad?f...91/439DIQLvr-U

With virtually the same mods, the iX was lighter & faster, with parts more readily available.

Still unable to upgrade the SST trans on my new MR, I miss the reliability of the 5 speed in my iX.

Once ShepTrans upgraded the 5-speed, it was bulletproof and could handle any of my abuse.

Until SST upgrade available, the new X remains my daily driver under 400 awhp.

However, having owned both, the 10 remains more fun for me to drive and enjoy.

Then again, I wish I could afford having both as they are quite different despite many similarities.

 

congrats! want to see pics

 

Pictures attached. My Evo X MR is in the garage, obviously.

I will write a comparison review soon. I spent the weekend doing some heavy cleaning (pulling the wheels, etc.) and changing filters & fluids. Still need to do an alignment--it's a little off, and imperfect alignments really bother me.

It's a really great car. So different from the X...

 

it deserves to be inside the garage

 

i thought of the same thing.... but a 8 or 9 RS instead... so i understand

 

nice. congrats!!

 

Yes, you are right. Both of the Evos are now in the garage, and my wife's Audi is outside.

 

hahaha nice

 

I have noticed the exact same thing. I bet in 5 years a well cared for ix MR SE will be worth more than most 08 and 10 X's.