Evolution MR - Mitsubishi Racing [MERGED]
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From: Brew Town, Wisconsin
If they can't sell them now at $2000 under sticker, adding another $6,000 to $8,000 to the deal won't help. Even with the technical goodies, it doesn't have a chance.
Some dealers don't have any right now, are sold out and aren't getting anymore.. (That's like saying because a product is available after the feeding frenzy ends, its then "distressed merchandise" Not true.)
I think that
bringing the "RS" shows their willingness to keep this model as their "performance" model for at least 5-10 years to come..And they are developing cars utilizing the EVO's technology as as we speak which shows more dedication..
bringing the "RS" over is smart because it doesn't have as much of a cost to build ..since it is "stripped" (sorry RS lovers)..this should mean more profit..Maybe I'm wishfully thinking when I state this but..The EVO ain't goin anywhere for awhile..
The real uncertainty for me is due to
not bringing over the latest and greatest IE the MR with all the stuff...it shows that the 2003 EVO was VERY expensive to get US mandated and brought over, and they are going to "pull back" in a way for 04 with the "RS" arrival..
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Last edited by M3lachsilber; Jan 12, 2004 at 12:56 PM.
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From: Bronx
Originally posted by alleggerita
Yes I hope the bring the MR but your characterization of the US car market is off. Americans buy their car off the lot usually and do not custom order even though that was always possible with the big three. Import cars always offered option packages in the US and custom ordering options was not usually possible.
In Europe Mercedes has long option lists and it used to be common for people to preorder their car and wait literally 6-12 months until delivery. Americans would not usually put up with this or at least they say they don't. However they end up waiting for the best cars at least as long and often end up not getting them at all ... for a whole host of reasons.
Yes I hope the bring the MR but your characterization of the US car market is off. Americans buy their car off the lot usually and do not custom order even though that was always possible with the big three. Import cars always offered option packages in the US and custom ordering options was not usually possible.
In Europe Mercedes has long option lists and it used to be common for people to preorder their car and wait literally 6-12 months until delivery. Americans would not usually put up with this or at least they say they don't. However they end up waiting for the best cars at least as long and often end up not getting them at all ... for a whole host of reasons.
All I am saying is that the option would be nice that's all. There are currently 3 model evo's: GSR, RS and MR. So far we got 2 models. Let's keep our fingers crossed( and toes and whatever else we can cross) to see if Mitsu wakes up and start smelling the coffee and send the MR this side of the globe
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From: Earth
Ralliart MR was on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon 
http://www.lancerregister.com/showth...threadid=37082
http://www.poweraxel.com/autosalon/as2004/ralliart/
Translation from Babelfish:
So what I got out of that is a new gauge kit...
http://www.lancerregister.com/showth...threadid=37082
http://www.poweraxel.com/autosalon/as2004/ralliart/
Translation from Babelfish:
? Pursuing light weight conversion improvement? The run sir evolution which it is referred is exhibited with 2003 Tokyo motor show? The run sir evolution which was assured in MR, pursues light weight conversion improvement to further dimension? The MR tuned by RALLIART . exhaust type installs the sport titanium muffler kit of new development. with `[ only of the rally art which masters the 4G63 type engine, the super light weight conversion which is due to all titanium conversion (standard ratio mass: 47%) With compatibility the improvement with back pressure decrease. The exhaust sound which is compatible can enjoy the profound impression and upper material feeling regarding the sound quality. In order that that the performance which is superior is shown without circumstance, the sport suspension kit which was developed with Bill Stein jointly (BILSTEIN make and height adjustment system) you install the . to be proud of the road surface following characteristic which is superior, the flat impression of the body, guaranteeing preeminent traction efficiency and steering wheel information regarding the road surface which becomes rough. Furthermore, it unites also drive feeling we would like to continue to run forever. In addition, grasping this high performance smartly as for the sport 1DIN triple meter kit of possible new sale 3 connected meter kits which are installed in the 1DIN space for car audio. Oil temperature of the engine, oil pressure and boost directing to the driver, to be understood easily it is indicated, can know the state of the engine quickly and precision. To in addition to the dry carbon make (the prepreg carbon make) the body is wrapped in all rally art parts such as luxurious limited item dry carbon plug cover and sport oil filler cap of new design, the lightweight high performance insists. It regards motor sport, with many glories and experience, know run sir evolution and you exhaust for the light weight conversion improvement of the rally art which the reply, this run sir evolution? It is the MR tuned by RALLIART .
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I guess it depends on what the MR would have? ACD? SAYC? 6 speed? etc. If we got the British FQ330. I'd assume > 29,999 ($55,417.15), but there are a lot of taxes and fees (~25%) and things internal to the price of autos there, so $42,000 is a good MSRP guess.
$40k might get you badest mamo jamo around with all the super goodness.
$40k might get you badest mamo jamo around with all the super goodness.
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Looking at the UK Prices, and comparing ratios, a fully loaded MR (non FQ) in the US would be about $35,000. Seems reasonable to me...
Before we see the AYC though, Mitsu will have to figure out the packaging issues. The ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system required in the US is right in the same spot as some of the AYC components. Just take a look in the driver side cubby hole in the trunk for proof of that. This is where the AYC resevoir would normally go...
Before we see the AYC though, Mitsu will have to figure out the packaging issues. The ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system required in the US is right in the same spot as some of the AYC components. Just take a look in the driver side cubby hole in the trunk for proof of that. This is where the AYC resevoir would normally go...
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From: FL
Originally posted by exhaust_note
i didn't think it was that funny... i was just looking for an answer...
Thanks Mister2zx3...
i didn't think it was that funny... i was just looking for an answer...
Thanks Mister2zx3...
Anyway, it would be awesone if mitsu brought an fq here. Then maybe they'd sell upgrade packages like in the uk
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From: Va Bch. 757
Originally posted by M3lachsilber
The "MR" ain't coming..
So there.
The "MR" ain't coming..
So there.
Further down in the future it will come.
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From: FL
Originally posted by DefBringer
The Evo needs a 6 speed like I need cancer. The only thing this car needs are gauges that befit a $30,000 car.
The Evo needs a 6 speed like I need cancer. The only thing this car needs are gauges that befit a $30,000 car.
With that being said, Im pretty sure they will bring an MR in 05 (august).