Pro's Vs. Con's on EVO MR and EVO SE? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

On Sale · 11-09-2006, 01:40 AM

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?!?

silver05bullet · 11-09-2006, 02:06 AM

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

On Sale · 11-09-2006, 02:17 AM

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.

silver05bullet · 11-09-2006, 02:25 AM

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

On Sale · 11-09-2006, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by silver05bullet

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??

MPowerKai · 11-09-2006, 05:10 AM

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

On Sale · 11-09-2006, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MPowerKai

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.

CHAOS · 11-09-2006, 07:33 AM

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.

markley02 · 11-09-2006, 09:25 AM

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

ToTheIX's · 11-09-2006, 10:07 AM

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

Evolved · 11-09-2006, 10:13 AM

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.

redline · 11-09-2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by On Sale

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?!?

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

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.

Matt2.8NJ · 11-09-2006, 09:24 PM

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.

TripleBlack9SE · 11-09-2006, 09:45 PM

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.

drew · 11-09-2006, 10:10 PM

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

turbotool · 11-09-2006, 11:03 PM

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

On Sale · 11-09-2006, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbotool

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??

Raven18940 · 11-10-2006, 09:15 AM

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

Mr. SUAVE · 11-10-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by On Sale

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

yep, they do have the MR SE also

Gorilla Unit 33 · 11-10-2006, 03:23 PM

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

11-09-2006, 01:40 AM	#1
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	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?!?

11-09-2006, 02:06 AM	#2
silver05bullet Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jerzey Son Member #1084 iTrader: (0)	pretty much right 6 speed vs. 5 speed the 6 speed also has bilstein shocks drag racing 5 speed>6speed thank you __________________ 666 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-09-2006, 02:25 AM	#4
silver05bullet Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jerzey Son Member #1084 iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ 666 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-09-2006, 09:25 AM	#9
markley02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mommy and Daddy’s House Member #390 My Ride: 05 Honda Odessey iTrader: (0)	I pay about $200 per month with my MR. I have an extensive driving record. Esurance FTW __________________ Pwned Dumb ass for not changing my password. I lied about everything. All of it. I owned some great cars because my ex wife dedicated her life to me. I treated her like total sh, because my dk was more important in a back door than she was! She divorced me, and I deserved it! I am into drugs and Motorcycles, guns and especially my bff Brandon To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. and girls that look just like my mother Pronouns: they, them. hyper-sexual narcissist. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-09-2006, 09:24 PM	#13
Matt2.8NJ Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central NJ Member #669 iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ The MR Edition. BSP #46 V710s, V700s, RA-1s, Advans, MX's, Sumi HTR, and Pirelli 210 for the cold. Quagmire:My fellow Americans, I have not been entirely truthful with you. I did giggittygiggiydoo that girl. I gashmogied her gaflabity with my googus. And I am sorry.

11-09-2006, 02:17 AM	#3
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	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.

11-09-2006, 07:33 AM	#8
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	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.

11-09-2006, 10:13 AM	#11
Evolved Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: W.C. Member #998 iTrader: (0)	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.

11-09-2006, 09:45 PM	#14
TripleBlack9SE Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Member #2748 My Ride: S2K & Cayenne S iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ FUN CAR - 2007 Honda S2000: Laguna Blue w/front lip To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. DAILY DRIVER - 2006 Porsche Cayenne S: Black/Black lowered on 22" Victor Equipments To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-09-2006, 10:10 PM	#15
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	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 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-10-2006, 03:23 PM	#20
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	MR for the win. if not MR he should go with the RS impo __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

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