he is absolutely right. Between the new GSR and the FE , the FE is not a hard choice. Even over the MR, unless you are really really prefer the SST.

 

Very true. I'm doing a mini fe interior swap and I'm already at 2k. And I didn't have hid or fast key.

 

I was in the same situation as you when I bought my car. I live in Canada so I get the recaros either way. Here in Canada the Base Evo in $41,998 and the FE is $49,498. Now I know the US and Canadian market don't get the same packages so here is how I decided on my car. Base car $41,998 + handling package $3000 (My car) = $44,998. Handling package gave me the Bilsteins and eibach, 2 piece rotors, no sunroof = aluminum roof, BBS wheels. Seeing how the FE had all the same stuff plus some stuff I didn't care for I opted not to spend the extra $4500 when the handling package gave me everything I wanted. It seems like in the US it is well worth the $3500 difference in price but comparing base Evo to the FE here it's an additional $8500 so to me it wasn't worth it. The extra hp can be made up with an intake and exhaust. I have yet to add either as I am under warranty and don't want to tune the car.


I'm sure you will choose the right car. GL

 

i also live in canada. i purchased my car in edmonton. John is correct on the prices in ontario. the FE at the dealership i bought my evo from had them marked at 51k. mind you they had 7-8 of them. seems like there is even more in calgary. i know there is one dealership in particular that has 10-12 FE's.

i ended up going with the GSR premium. which is the GSR Handling package plus upgraded sound system and sunroof. costs $2000 more however 2015 is the only year this trim level was offered.

The FE costs another $3500 more than the GSR premium and all you get is red stitching on seats, couple badges, and 12 more HP. is it worth it? personally i dont think so but i dont value saying i own a FE.

in my opinion the GSR premium is the best bang for your buck. as long as you dont buy a base model gsr you made the right decision.

 

I have a FE. Love it minus the no recaros option. No worries, they will most liekyl be swapped out soon. The black options look a lot better imo.
HP is it worth it? Probably not. Most likely you will have it "tuned" which will up the power.

 

any idea how much a recaro front seats would cost? in canadian dollars?

 

There was a set for sale locally to me for $1100CAD I believe.

 

I'd buy a used one that has Recaro's