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May 14, 2004, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TooColdScorpio
They will be around 33-35k to compete with the STI. Not including any dealer markups that could reach higher prices though. Im getting mine for MSRP though 
May 14, 2004, 07:29 AM
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I went to the UK Mitsubishi site, and did a little math to try and guess where an MR would get priced.
The base 8 over there is about 42.150 in USD
The top-of-the-line FQ 340 is about 57,950 in USD
Assuming the MR is about what the FQ 340 is, and assuming it's about 1.4 times more expensive to buy a car in the UK (Divided 42,150 by 30,000 the rough price of the 8 with wing and sunroof) that would suggest that the MR would MSRP for about $41,400 if we actually get it.
I know it's a guesstimate, but you won't be seeing a $35K MR in any dealer showroom in the USA, that's for sure.
The base 8 over there is about 42.150 in USD
The top-of-the-line FQ 340 is about 57,950 in USD
Assuming the MR is about what the FQ 340 is, and assuming it's about 1.4 times more expensive to buy a car in the UK (Divided 42,150 by 30,000 the rough price of the 8 with wing and sunroof) that would suggest that the MR would MSRP for about $41,400 if we actually get it.
I know it's a guesstimate, but you won't be seeing a $35K MR in any dealer showroom in the USA, that's for sure.
Prices do not convert from the UK to the US directly from the exchange rate. Our car will be different anyways.
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May 14, 2004, 11:30 AM
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Im sure it will be a direct competitor to the spec but think of this, The regular EVO cost less then the sti so its quite possible the spec c will cost 36k+
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May 14, 2004, 03:12 PM
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I heard recently Mit got into a very big lawsuit in Japan due to wheels flying off from the car and CEO and couple top guys were arrested and Chrysler holds about 55%-60% stock of the company is not willing to spend anymore money to any future project to support Mit. So the MR might be delayed =/
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May 14, 2004, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Phab
totally true, i mean we're talking about two different economies with two different competitive environments, hence the difference int he pricing structure.
May 15, 2004, 07:51 AM
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Taxes are hugely different in the UK.
There is a 25% Car Tax, then a 17 or 19 percent VAT added to that total (yes, you pay tax on the tax...). IIRC there's a couple of other minor taxes that get added in as well, or used to be. I'll refrain from any editorial comment regarding the honour of being allowed to fund the British establishment to this degree...
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There is a 25% Car Tax, then a 17 or 19 percent VAT added to that total (yes, you pay tax on the tax...). IIRC there's a couple of other minor taxes that get added in as well, or used to be. I'll refrain from any editorial comment regarding the honour of being allowed to fund the British establishment to this degree...
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Jun 3, 2004, 12:31 PM
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Does anyone think Mitsu redesigned the LCAs and UCAs for the MR? Mainly to accomdate the geometry changes of different springs...and whatever damper setup they're using.
Jun 3, 2004, 12:48 PM
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Doubt it. the geometry hasn't changed becuase they put better dampers in. If anything the geometry should be within it's optimal positions more of the time with better damping.
Jun 4, 2004, 07:49 AM
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I haven't seen any for sure specs yet, but the spring rate may be changed,and I would assume increased if anything, if at all, but nothign has indicated ride height has changed.
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