i really hope its november aswell, so i can find a cheaper evo 9

 

If im wrong I will buy the drink, umm i guess like that guy stated, mitsu website says release date is spring 2008 so I guess they finally put that up.
so I guess our beat is just the price. darn, i will win anywho.
hehe

 

Every reliable source I've seen was Fall '07 in Japan, and 1st Quarter '08 in the states.

 

Well I'll take that bet. There's no way the price is going to be touching $40k. We can still be friends though. You're gonna have to take me out for drinks next time I'm in Misery... er, Missouri.

 

The car will hit 40k no questions about it. Lets get real the IX MR's were at stickering at 36,900. Top of the line X will be 43k. The mitsu website also says the car is to be out in the spring of 08' so unless you are willing to pay the silly mark ups the first few months the car is out your not going to be able to purchase until summer 08' at the earliest for msrp. I'm in on the bet.

 

You can be in. Time and price have to be right. And the bet is that the BASE price won't be 39,999+.. I'm sure you could get one with gussied-up options and 'dealer installed accessories' etc and get to 40k. But I also bet that the starting base MSRP will be under $35k. Let's stop with the competition, and let everyone at the very least HOPE that the optimistic guesses are right on the money.

 

43k for a loaded X? Get outta here, it's gonna be between 30k-38k msrp maximum.

 

You have to consider the old Evo had no power seat, navigation, bluetooth, and a lot of other things that can add to the price. The dual clutch automated gearbox is also expensive technology.

A loaded up manual will probably be very high 30's/near 40k, and the dual clutch automatic might be 41-42k. I'm sure there will be a budget model as well.

 

No way this car is topping 40k. I mean it is a possibility; everything is. But, seriously nothing in this car aside from the SST is not available elsewhere. So what that it has Navi, bluetooth, better stereo. Hyundai has all of that and then some and they still sell vehicles well below market. Mitsubishi needs this vehicle to sell volumes which is why they have changed the vehicle so much, so it can reach a bigger market. By putting the price @ 42k-43k they will have to fight for space with the likes of BMW, Mercedes, and other upmarket vehicles. Granted, this car will offer close to what they have, but in the minds of consumers who look @ price the first thing out their mouths will be, "40 what!? I can get a BMW for that!" or whatever. My friends father bought an Outlander and came home asking what Mitsu cost almost 40k and who in this world would buy a Mitsu for that price. Clearly, he was talking about the EVO, this car really only sells well because of enthusiats like us who know the performance and heritage of this vehicle. Anyone, else though could careless. All they want to know is how much and how much clout it holds. I hope Mitsu doesn't play me (40k is a little steep) and lose their minds when pricing this car. I know it has alot in it, but its nothing that hasn't been offered for cheaper. Look how much a new GTi is with a DSG w/ all the options. Be smart Mitsu you could make a killin'.

 

I know some dealers receive a demo car for them to drive around in order generate interest before the actual release date. I've heard that local dealer will receive a new Nissan GTR to drive around for couple months before they are released for sale to the public. This November/December date quoted by dealer could possibly be just a demo car, not when the actual evo X will go on sale.

 

I think the X can easily have a trim level over $40K. The current MR is $37K MSRP. Add on Navi and DSG (both likely $2000 each) and you've got $41K right there. Plus, it's likely the new car will be slightly higher MSRP to begin with. But, there will probably also be a $30-32K trim level as well.

With all the talk of a de-tuned turbo Ralliart model that will probably be in the $25-$30K range, I wouldn't be surprised if the X is close to $40K or more...

 

A 2007 FWD Acura TL type S with Navi is $39,000. You guys need to get realistic on pricing.

 

That is very true, but as I said before companies like Acura, Infiniti, etc. have been steadily raising prices with their cars over years. Years. Not all of the sudden drop one model and blaze up to the upper 40's. Those companies have been improving their models for a mass market much longer than Mitsubishi has with any one of their vehicles. The Evolution just now is focusing on the "other" people besides us. Plus, and lets keep it real, areas of cars like the Acura TL Type S are way ahead of the Evolution. Interior/exterior build quality, interior compnents, surfaces, in-car features, etc. have been improving continually. Mitsubishi just offered Navi here in the Staes finally. Granted, the Evolution will out perform any TL in all performance aspects, but that is not all consumers look for. Either way though the car will definetly sell. However, the quanity in which it sells can be affected alot by how much it will cost.

 

You really can't say that Acura and Infiniti are leaps and bounds ahead of mitsu in terms of materials and fit and finish. There has always been an element of cheapness in all Japanese brands, especially the interiors. I have to laugh at how bland the interior on a 50k Acural RL looks.

Honda and Acura get put on a pedestal for reliabliity, but just see how many recalls there have been, and how many new transmissions had to be put in Hondas and Acuras over the last decade.

Mitsu's main problem has been an image one, and making poor financial and business decisions as a company. The old styling team made bad styling decisions as well. They ruined the galant, which was one of their best cars.

The new Lancer is a perfect example of making a great looking car at a fair price, and people will buy it.

 

But at the end of the day, people will have trouble paying 40k+ for a Mitsubishi. People pay a premium for a Acura TL, Infinity G35, Lexus IS because of the name. Look at G35 vs 350Z, they are pretty much the same car but base model G35 costs 6k+ more than base model 350Z. This will also be a problem for Nissan when they introduce the new GTR under Nissan brand, from a car enthusiast view it makes since but from marketing point of view it could end up being a disaster. If the new evo price does end up being 40k+ I think it will have hard time selling it in any large quantities. People who are looking for 40k+ cars aren't even think about Mitsubishi.