I know it's discussed in other threads but I'm needing of opinions of how people feel about the upcoming 05 Evos (non-MR). I'm close to getting a pretty good deal on a 2004 model, but the changes in the 05's seem to be worth the wait. Does anyone think the same?

Through here you can see the changes (potential or factual) of what the 2005 Evos will have.
http://media.mitsubishicars.com/deta...54184&mime=ASC

I think the most important ones for me are these:
276 hp output engine / 286 lb-ft of torque
Front helical limited slip differential
Electronic active center differential (E-ACD)

BUT what makes me wonder is if I can get under $30K OTD for an 04 Evo8, should I just wait for the 05's and pay maybe $2-3K more for the "changes" they will have?? Decisions, decisions...
I can understand the whole "get one and just be happy for it" but since the model changes are so close now, MR comes out in september and the regular ones will probably come out in October, is it worth the wait?? I'm sure I won't really notice the E-ACD or the differential in daily driving, but the torque/power will definitely give me a bigger grin.

 

I would wait. The 05's look to have more power potential on the stock tubo with the 10.5 exhaust housing and will handle even better with the ACD and LSD.

 

Wait!

 

Dude, you answered your own question...

Wait for an '05. The improvements are substantial and definitely outweight any sacrafice for instant gratification.

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It's win-win. If you don't want the extra stuff, the 04's will be heavily discounted. If you do, then you'll have them.

 

Yeah I guess I answered my own question, for the most part, but I wanted to see what people thought. Also getting an idea of what current Evo owners think about the potential of the changes versus what they've done to their cars, might sway me to another direction, just as RebelZX has done.
But for sure... it's a win-win situation, but doesn't hurt to get more info.