i drove the MR and the SE when i was looking to buy...
The 6-speed just didn't feel as nice as the 5-speed model, eventho having a 6th gear is nice...
the power felt the same, which was an awesome burst in both models...
the handling was definitely smoother in the MR and more responsive,
but the turning radius imo sucked a big one.
lots of cabin noise in the MR as well, not that that's a big deal.
Basically just go drive both and let that make ur decision. Oh, and the $5000
more for the MR is also something that will aid in the decision IMO lol.
But look at me talking, I decided to go with the STI
