yeah, VW & Audi don't have much to brag about quality wise, especially compared to thir price point. I was more getting to the point that the R32 & A3 specicially are $35k to $40k cars that offer much more refinement then the Evo - and if the Evo does have to compete against these cars, then it's going to face increased competition. (considering it is already facing off against the STi, WRX, Z, Mustang, etc).

conclusion:
my point is that Mitsubishi is putting their dealers in a tough position 6 months after initial release (after the initial new car smell & glowing first-drive magazine reviews period are over) the Evo will be taking on cars from a broad range, cars it's ill equiped to compete against.

 

The interior of the X is absolutly beautiful imo ne way. When I saw the pictures, u definiatly knew the price was going to go up. 35k is pretty reasonable to me and I definiatly wouldn't be able to afford it. Just have to wait until the used ones start to become more and more available.

 

you may be right. If the Evo really has come up in quality & interior design (2 things very much lacking on my 2003 VIII) then $35k to $40k might not be out of line. But the hype that proceeded the VIII's arrival had a very workman's like interior (plain & high quality, like a civic) I had no issues with that. I am not a bells & whistles guy, I don't need/want climate control/navigation/leather/etc. what I do want, and 100% expect is a high quality, very long lasting interior on my $35k to $40k car - something I am not sure Mitsubishi is capable of.

(remember, my only experience with Mitsubishi is with a early MY 2003 Evo 8 which had plenty of problems)

 

That is way overpriced for a Mitsubishi. For that price, I rather get something more luxurious and faster.

 

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that, with how weak the US dollar is, car prices will just keep going up. Hell, the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar now.

 

Hmm I think I see where you are going with this. One question though from which side should we invade?

 

I agree.

 

i find it interesting how so many of you are complaining about a car that is priced above 30k to begin with.

like it matters if the car costs 30k, 35k or 40k?

the fact is, you'll spend more than the sticker price if you finance it at less than 0%...which most people will probably do.

i would also argue that you shouldn't even consider buying a new car unless you can afford to put half or more down...and make enough to not worry about the insane depreciation which inevitably happens over the first 3-4 years.

 

I think you are overlooking the idea that some people (myself included) choose not to spend $40k on a Evo, even though we could afford it.

 

what is your definition of "affording" a 40k car?

i am not going to buy an evo until i can put 20-25k down on it...and even then i'll hate the idea of making car payments.

but my only debt is a house payment and two student loan payments...i guess it just depends on where your priorities are.

 

This thread is pretty useless....it's all speculation

 

People in the 25-30 age range are more responsible out on the road as well and our income is no where near what Mitsu's target range is.

btw, most 37 year olds will not buy a Mitsubishi, plain and simple. If they have to spend 40+ on a car, it will be a luxury brand.

Mitsubishi will have shot themselves in the foot if the starting price for the MR is 40K.

 

mitsu's pricing strategy is spot on.

evo: for those who want everything. speed and luxury, but ya gotta pay.

Ralliart: cheap speed, well equipped. great value.

lancer: peppy car, great chassis/handling, great looks in segment, well equipped, dirt cheap.

don't complain if you can't afford an evo. and if you can afford the evo but don't want to pay that much for one then get a RA or don't get a mitsu at all. they don't need you. they'll sell tons of these cars with or without you.

 

OK so the evo will be over priced... I guess that is the gap to be filled by the soon to be announced lancer really art AWD turbo.... hmm??

 

imo, there is little about the Evo that is luxurious, and that is exactly why I bought on the first time, and why the X had me so excited 5 years later.