Evolution MR - Mitsubishi Racing [MERGED]
choad
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From: Brew Town, Wisconsin
The big push from dealers will be to get them sold before November when it starts getting cold and the Advans have no grip. Most manufacturers release their new models before or in in the summer when they are able to be enjoyed in the nice weather. Bringing the Evo in the fall will make it very attractive to enthusiasts who will then use the winter to prepare it for the open circuits in the spring.
I don't quite agree with your feeling that bringing them in the fall makes it attractive to the track guys..Wouldn't they be buying the "RS" and hitting the track today??! Why wait? Why spend the cake for the extra stuff?
Fact is, there will be MAYBE a couple cars maybe three or four 'MR"s total made available to the higher volume
stores...Nowhere near the amounts of regular EVO's that hit the showrooms last year.I personally think no sales nudge will be needed. Most dealers in the know with this car already have a couple orders and deposits already. Just do the math.
I've been reading on this forum about a lot of Evos having drivetrain problems. Do you think the MR will have these same issues? Or do you think they will get most of them worked out before they release the MR?
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Originally Posted by M3lachsilber
I personally think no sales nudge will be needed. Most dealers in the know with this car already have a couple orders and deposits already. Just do the math.
For those of you guys who have JDM/Euro spec EvoVII/VIII's and upgraded from a previous mechanical center diff Evo (EvoVI and older), how does the Tarmac mode compare to the standard mechanical diff setup?
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From: Mesa,AZ
Originally Posted by Tanner_Hall
yeah, i wonder how many deposts have been taken by the dealers on evom...maybe they'd be willing to share that information? it would be interesting anyway.
Originally Posted by Mister2zx3
But come November, I bet only enthusiasts will be willing to purchase a car that will be a near nightmare to drive home in the cold.
Originally Posted by BHENKEL
Don't know about anyone else but we have 3 pre-sold.
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From: Mesa,AZ
Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
You have 3 deposits? Or 3 pre-sold? There's a big difference. Do you know what colors you're getting and ship dates yet?
A UK road test in Fastsaloons of an fq-330. Not a MR version Sorry.
http://www.fastsaloons.com/newsstory...ld=2240&type=9
http://www.fastsaloons.com/newsstory...ld=2240&type=9
Last edited by erikgj; Jun 16, 2004 at 12:48 AM.
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From: Bronx
Bhenkel, if you are selling for MSRP, I will be coming to you also. I live in the Bronx. I figure by the time I get back to the Bronx the car might be broken in Just remember to keep a red handy. Screw that Mica
Just remember to keep a red handy. Screw that Mica
