Mitsubishi why?

 

sigh, I wouldn't want that~ for the same price of the GSR SSS, now way I would choose this.

 

horrible package

 

That's what she said...

 

I always wonder how easy it would be for someone in Mitsu corporate to read US based car forums to help make more sound decisions.

 

Sounds decisions according to whom? Enthusiasts? There is no getting around that this is a mass produced car and must appeal to everyone. All of the members on this and the sister forum put together only make up a small percentage of the Evolution owners out there.

 

I would agree with you in regards to the rest of the Mitsu car line up but not the evolution. Prior to the X it was understood that this was a niche car. But if they are trying to make the evo more appealing to the masses then your right.

edit: I actually kind of find it rare to meet an evo owner who is not a member of some forum. Atleast with VIII and IX owners.

 

Historically, Evolution production was limited to 12,000-14,000 units, worldwide. They can't really manufacture more cars without incurring greater costs.

 

I think the only true manufacturers that take in to account what the enthusiasts think would be subsidiaries like SVT, SRT, M division, AMG ect.... has never poled its current owners when developing future models of vehicles. originally built these cars to win manufacturer races, not satisfy a fan base.

As much as i wish they would take into account what we want, i just dont see it ever happening.

 

Evo owners should go to the MOD's and have petitions and signs and booths all dedicated to reorganizing, restructuring, and plain rethinking the direction Mitsu is taking the Evo... Thoughts?

 

I'm saving up for a nine now. Prolly give the X to my lil brother and let my mom take over the payments. I think the X is a good car but the IXs are just much better in my opinion. Everybody tell me they like the older evos better even my girlfriend.

 

once an evo owner ....ALWAYS an evo owner.

EVO X is a sexy beast IMO

 

Definitely seems like Mitsubishi is straying the Evo from its roots. I bought my X for the power potential it's capable of with just a few mods. I didn't buy it for luxury or convenience because that's not what an Evo is. I understand that Mitsu corporate is trying to make the brand more appealing across a broader spectrum of people but in the process they're killing the name the Evo has made for itself over the past two decades and alienating its loyal fan base. I'm in agreement with most of you and believe they're going the wrong way with this SE model when they should be going in the opposite direction and introducing a no-frills RS model. The damn Brits got it right with their FQ-400 model now why the hell can't we get that? If I wanted a less raw more comfortable Evo I would've just bought a Ralliart.

 

I love the X GSR, it gives me the performance i need and a nice comfortable DD. Also IMO a modded X looks badass, even the most hardcore 9/8 drivers will admit it. But mitsu really messed up with this whole SE evo x who the hell buys an evo for luxury!

 

I was thinking the same thing! you should post it on SoCalEvo.net lol. IF only Mitsubishi made the SE model like the 9 SE model...Red stitching, I am ALL for that Probably just be getting the SSS package when I "upgrade" (since some people think its a downgrade, had to put the " ") to a X for the IX viewers that think that way)