Pro's Vs. Con's on EVO MR and EVO SE?
 

So a buddy of mine is considering purchasing a EVO 9 and wanted to know the difference between the MR and SE. The dealership told him the only dif is the SE has a 5spd, and is like 5k cheaper.

Anyone care to share some insight?!?

pretty much right 6 speed vs. 5 speed
the 6 speed also has bilstein shocks
drag racing 5 speed>6speed
thank you

thanks. also, feel free not to say, but whats your monthly insurance like, he got quoted $561 a month with no accidents. he is 20.

i have 15 points on my license so lets not get into that but i am not a primary driver on the evo so i got a lil less there but i still pay my pops like 400$/month

whatever u gotta do bro, its understandable.

thanks for the help. anyone else have any insight on the topic??

I don't know which one has it but I heard Evo's with Sunroofs suck, they make a lot of noise.

il def. keep this is mind. thanks.

well i know its not an evo... but ive had my license revoked once, and have a bad record currently... and i only pay 180 a month. thats less than what i paid on my mx6... and im 22.

I pay about $200 per month with my MR. I have an extensive driving record. Esurance FTW

hell yea esurance.....i have a ticket for 147 in a 25, lost my license for it and a drag racing ticket and i only pay 240 a month for the evo and a 05 montero limited

1. I pay $100 a month on my Evo. I'm 28 with a perfect driving record.
2. I have the SSL package (sunroof) and I never have/had any noise come from
it.
3.Go to Mitsubishi's website and read about the cars if you really want to know
the difference.

Their is about a $2,200 difference. Pretty much, The SE is a "GSR" with the $1,850.00 appearance package. It has inverted Macphersons instead of bilstiens shocks and a 5 speed. IMO the 5 speed is better, but the ride and handling of the MR is unmatched. Tell him to drive both and make the decision:thumbup: I would of bought a GSR but they had what I wanted at the time of purchase.

The GSR is the only trim you can get the SSL (Sun, sound and leather) package on.

Edit: Insurance is $150 a month for 2 cars, age 25. $500 Col. $100 Comp.

MR = Bilstein shocks, Alum Roof, 6-spd, BBS wheels, plus a couple of other goodies.

If you plan to keep the stock suspension, the Bilstein is the way to go. It's a very, very nice ride while still outperforming the standard suspension. (Source, C&D comparo). It doesn't outperform the reg. suspension by much, but is MUCH more comfortable.

Not that it helps me, my Bilsteins are packed away in the basement.

I just bought myself a 2006 EVO IX SE and had to deal with this same issue.

As stated above, the difference is the 6speed trans and susp...but like most people on this site, i will change the susp so thats out the window --- and the 6 speed alone wasnt worth the extra cash imho.

I opted for the car in my avatar and couldnt be happier :)

The SE (special edition) will get you:

- Aluminum roof (like the MR)
- HID headlights
- BBS Wheels (like the MR --- BUT better color)
- Red stiching on the seats ;)
- Front lip spoiler (subtle but nice)
- SE badging

Overall, its a nice package for a nice price. Im biased, but id suggest SE.

:supz:

this is my opinion..

if you want a car just for the track, RS

if you want a daily driver, IX

if you want a daily driver but don't mind shelling out a couple extra bucks for nice addionts, IX SE

if .. well i can't really see any reason to get the MR, maybe if you didn't plan on modding and wanted to be set with a better suspension and had some hardon for a 6 speed. i don't know why but i always felt like the MR was for people that wanted an evo but didn't want to mod it

I'm pretty sure they have a MR SE also. That could solve your friends problem.

hmmmm never heard of it. do u know any other info on it??

5 Spd > 6 speed for day to day driving. Actually I think 5 is already one too many.

yep, they do have the MR SE also

MR for the win. if not MR he should go with the RS impo