Originally Posted by fearcazic

I talked to my salesman and he asked "What does MR stand for?".

Originally Posted by moviebumm

why leather? that is simple. it is more luxurious. It is on the most expensive cars like Bentley Cont GT, most ferraris, all lambo, most porsches including carerra gt. so you see leather should not only be available, but standard. period.

Originally Posted by Samdiver74

First off that is complete BS about the JDM/ Euro Evo's never being crash tested.
(Broeli Do you even realize what you just typed?)
All cars including The Evo's get crash tested, otherwise they would never be legal anywhere, except maybe India or some third world country.
(Broeli Do you even realize how stupid you just sounded with that dumb comment.)
The Japanese engineers are not stupid, they know how to design & build cars, the same with the Germans, you see Audi's, BMW's, VW's, all over the place they have strict rules and regulations they have to follow too, after all they do have the Autobahn. (no crash tests if that was the case then the JDM/Euro Evo's wouldn't even have airbags, seatbelt tensioners, ABS and so on, man how stupid can you be with only one head, Look at all the interior pictures of UK / Euro / Australia spec MR's and other Evo's including the VII etc do they not have airbags?) now tell me they aren't crash tested.
check out this, it looks like an Evo VII to me, unless they put EVO VII rims on USDM Evo, the main article is refering to the USDM EVO VIII but that crash test pic looks like a VII
https://www.evolutionm.net/features/article/lanevo/20/6

Also the quote from the bottom of the above link page
The front and rear color keyed bumpers have been upgraded to meet NHTSA requirements. These bumpers are supported with additional metal structure not found beneath the bumper of the Japanese domestic model Lancer Evolution.
it doesn't say anything about Euro and it doesn't specify which EVO model.
So what is stopping anyone from aquiring and installing these extra supports to make it NHTSA complient.
I know it is next to impossible to install the supports on an Evo VII cause of the size of the bumper, which is one of the main reason why Mitsu redesigned the front for the EVO VIII to make it compliant with the different countries Regulations,
I am sure that is all it would require to make it legal and an adjustment to the emissions controls.
Besides a few guys have already changed the front bumpers to a different companies, ie Gialla, Damd and so on, are these different types of aftermarket bumpers even legal, do they have the extra support.


So Secondly if you have the money anything is possible, Evolution Imports has a couple of versions of the VIII available
US street Legal LHD JDM EVO VIII costs around $37,000
That includes SAYC, ACD, Auto Climate, Real Recaro's, (not the fat *** american ones) 6 speed Yada, yada, yada.

That is an excellent deal, Do the maths conversion on 33,000 british pounds for the EVO VIII MR FQ 340, and you'll see what I am talking about, but take into consideration that what you see as the price for the UK MR FQ 340 is what you pay, Tax, tag and title all ready included (UK V.A.T. = 17.5%)
so remove all those fees and tax and you'll see what the real cost of the MR FQ 340 is, approx 26,000 British pounds, now convert that to US dollars, that = approx $50,000 being as the exchange rate is so crap right now.

They also quoted JDM spec MR for $39,000 but I am sure that, that is a non legal version and a US legal LHD JDM MR would probably cost $44,000 which when you do the maths is a good deal also.
That way all you whinney Bi tches, would have Black Headlights, Black Taillights and so on,
The problem comes about with Warranty, and Scheduled maintenance I believe it is only 1 Year, with the option to extend it to 3 years.

Everyone who has complained about the US MR and what the expected cost will be, can't Bi tch for what they are going to be getting when it is finally released, even in the watered down form it will be well worth the money.
it just goes to show you guys are not willing to pay for stuff, That is why Mitsu are making the watered down stuff for the US market, because the Laws and regulations are so strict, and none of you want to pay $50,000 for a Mitsubishi

I have heard guys saying this on this forum before now.
"what, don't they (japan / Mitsu) think we can afford it"
the truth is no you do not want to pay $50,000
"a Mitsubishi costing $50,000 that is daylight robbery, are they high or something, I would never pay that for a Mitsubishi".
Well I personally don't see where that is unreasonable, this vehicle can give most vehicles a run for it's money, Including Porsche, Ferrarri and so on and is only a third of the cost of these exotic's.
and before anyone corrects me, I know a ferrari will **** all over an EVO on a straight road, but It won't be far behind.
What the Evo will loose on the straights it will make up for in the corners.

But that is the truth if you want something you have to pay for it, and you have to blame your government for the strict Regulations on imported cars.
also some of you are quick enough in turning around and saying America is the richest nation in the world, but you expect s hit for nothing.
Most of you guys do not realise how lucky you are to be able to afford this type of vehicle.
the UK has astronomical fuel costs, pays out the *** in Taxes, and the Insurance that is on a whole, another story, you youngsters would never be able to have an EVO, I'm talking same insurance bracket as Lambo's, Ferrari's (Group 20) 27 years of age is the minimum most Insurance companies will insure on a vehicle like this now.

Don't complain about what you're getting, when you have only got your selves to blame for the stuff coming over here.
If you don't like the US MR specs then don't buy it, There are plenty of deserving people out there who want this type of vehicle, don't spoil it for them.

Originally Posted by Mister2zx3

I'm waiting until End of October when dozens of MRs will have been on the lots collecting dust and dealers are getting antsy they they won't be able to sell them till next spring when they can be driven off the lots safely..,

Originally Posted by kmxxbadboy

I just sealed the deal with my dealer today for a Graphite Grey MR. Locked in pricing of $3,000 over MSRP. I can't really complain because he is giving me a great deal on my trade in of a 2000 Eclipse GT. Seeing as how my Eclipse is nearing the 60,000 mile marker, that $3,000 would have gone into a 60k service anyways. I've been having major electrical and suspension issues with my Eclipse anyways, so for them to take it off my hands is a Godsend. As far as paying over the MSRP I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for. I mean, Mitsubishi is not a not-for-profit corporation and the dealers have to eat as well. Maybe it's just me, but I can respect someone who does their job well, and my dealership has always kept in contact with me for my Eclipse and Montero. For a lot of people, the loyalty factor is not a big thing, as they will switch from make to make. My service department has never given me a hard time with warranty service on my Eclipse even though I had pretty much tampered with over 50% of the wiring and setup. All in all, these cars are a limited edition model and I believe there are only going to be less than 1,000 made for the 2005 year. So, yes, Mitsubishi can ask for a premium for these cars, and for those of us who are willing to bite the bullet for something that is special and individual to us, we are willing to pay the money. We have to remember that the Evolution is Mitsubishi's flagship model and to put out a limited edition of a flagship model will definitely separate the people who are truly willing to lay out for this vehicle. People will say I'm a retard for buying over MSRP, and I might just be, but I will appreciate this car to it's fullest extent.

Originally Posted by Mister2zx3

I'm waiting until End of October when dozens of MRs will have been on the lots collecting dust and dealers are getting antsy they they won't be able to sell them till next spring when they can be driven off the lots safely..,

Originally Posted by jason@NTEC

wow!! is that his,"this is how im going to make myself feel better about throwing away 3000 dollars" acceptance speech?

there is no reason to pay over msrp for an MR. man do you know how much power 3000 dollars will add to your evo?