Is there such a thing as an EVO MR SE??
Apr 28, 2010 | 11:57 AM
#31
* is walking out to the car to see if his sticker is in the glove box*
I just looked up my "I bought my Evo" post, and I referenced "MR SE" in it. This was in Oct, '06. I had been on the forum for a little while before then though, so no solid info.
I just looked up my "I bought my Evo" post, and I referenced "MR SE" in it. This was in Oct, '06. I had been on the forum for a little while before then though, so no solid info.
Apr 28, 2010 | 12:03 PM
#32
As for the SE being a better car than the MR as some so forcefully want to insist is just a matter of opinion as far as I am concerned and has nothing to do with my original post.
Apr 28, 2010 | 03:56 PM
#33
Funny now each respective owner has to try and defend what they drive.
OP: Yes. There are MR Evolutions with the SE appearance package.
I wanted the RS but with the SE appearance package so I opted to get the GSR SE.
I prefer the 5 speed due to its reliability when abused on track.
Good luck!
OP: Yes. There are MR Evolutions with the SE appearance package.
I wanted the RS but with the SE appearance package so I opted to get the GSR SE.
I prefer the 5 speed due to its reliability when abused on track.
Good luck!
Last edited by golgo13; May 5, 2010 at 09:47 PM.
Apr 28, 2010 | 04:11 PM
#34
They may not have labeled it the MR SE, but they badged it that way. 2006 Evo IX MR's in late model year that had the SE appearance package came with SE badging as well as MR badging
At this point we are talking semantics
Yes in reality there is an MR SE regardless of whether Mitsu Corporate recognized it formally
Personally I refused to buy an Evo until the SE came out. I wanted the aluminum roof and HID's but refused to pay a premium for a transmission I didn't want since I beat my car at the track and a suspension that would immediately come off so I could add my coilovers. I didn't want an RS because I am all grown up and still wanted my power windows/locks/etc
I got my IX SE at SCM for $29,800 which was $4000 less than they were selling the MR for and thousands less than most dealerships were selling GSR's for.
At this point we are talking semantics
Yes in reality there is an MR SE regardless of whether Mitsu Corporate recognized it formally
Personally I refused to buy an Evo until the SE came out. I wanted the aluminum roof and HID's but refused to pay a premium for a transmission I didn't want since I beat my car at the track and a suspension that would immediately come off so I could add my coilovers. I didn't want an RS because I am all grown up and still wanted my power windows/locks/etc
I got my IX SE at SCM for $29,800 which was $4000 less than they were selling the MR for and thousands less than most dealerships were selling GSR's for.
Apr 28, 2010 | 04:42 PM
#35
They may not have labeled it the MR SE, but they badged it that way. 2006 Evo IX MR's in late model year that had the SE appearance package came with SE badging as well as MR badging
At this point we are talking semantics
Yes in reality there is an MR SE regardless of whether Mitsu Corporate recognized it formally
At this point we are talking semantics
Yes in reality there is an MR SE regardless of whether Mitsu Corporate recognized it formally
Last edited by TSiAWD666; Apr 28, 2010 at 08:18 PM. Reason: fixed typo
Apr 29, 2010 | 12:14 AM
#39
The brake cooling guides were an option on everything except for the MR.
Last edited by FJF; Apr 29, 2010 at 12:58 AM.
Apr 29, 2010 | 12:23 AM
#40
...not again...
Good thing I posted the official release a couple of years ago:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/5824438-post42.html
Now, can we put an end to this?
That's really the most frustrating part of the whole thing.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/5824438-post42.html
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is applying the "Special Edition"; treatment to its critically acclaimed ninth-generation Lancer Evolution. The 2006 Lancer Evolution SE offers special features at a competitive price of $33,249 MSRP to make this legendary performance vehicle even more thrilling. The new SE trim level represents the final enhancement to a Lancer Evolution body style that has been on sale in the U.S. market since 2003.
Inside the Special Edition trim level, supportive, red-stitched RECARO(R) seats accentuate the interior while the exterior receives a new front airdam extension that adds style while reducing front end lift. A lightweight aluminum roof panel, also found on the Lancer Evolution RS and MR, helps control body roll by lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. The feather weight 17"; forged BBS(R) alloy wheels, now in a new "Diamond Black"; finish, add style while reducing unsprung weight to improve suspension performance. The SE trim level also includes high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights with halogen fog lamps giving the vehicle a distinctive look. The available exterior color choices for the Lancer Evolution SE are Apex Silver, Graphite Gray and Tarmac Black.
True to the Lancer Evolution's heritage, the SE is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder DOHC intercooled-turbocharged engine with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and Electronic Control (MIVEC) that is mated to a rugged 5-speed transmission.
The revised airdam, Recaro(R) seats with red stitching, and forged BBS(R) wheels with "Diamond Black"; finish are available on the MR trim level as well in the form of an Appearance Package which sells for $500.00.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 540 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
Inside the Special Edition trim level, supportive, red-stitched RECARO(R) seats accentuate the interior while the exterior receives a new front airdam extension that adds style while reducing front end lift. A lightweight aluminum roof panel, also found on the Lancer Evolution RS and MR, helps control body roll by lowering the vehicle's center of gravity. The feather weight 17"; forged BBS(R) alloy wheels, now in a new "Diamond Black"; finish, add style while reducing unsprung weight to improve suspension performance. The SE trim level also includes high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights with halogen fog lamps giving the vehicle a distinctive look. The available exterior color choices for the Lancer Evolution SE are Apex Silver, Graphite Gray and Tarmac Black.
True to the Lancer Evolution's heritage, the SE is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder DOHC intercooled-turbocharged engine with Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and Electronic Control (MIVEC) that is mated to a rugged 5-speed transmission.
The revised airdam, Recaro(R) seats with red stitching, and forged BBS(R) wheels with "Diamond Black"; finish are available on the MR trim level as well in the form of an Appearance Package which sells for $500.00.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 540 dealers. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
That's really the most frustrating part of the whole thing.
Last edited by FJF; Apr 29, 2010 at 04:08 AM.
Apr 29, 2010 | 04:02 AM
#41
Well, I looked for my window sticker and don't seem to have it anymore. Sorry, no scan. Again, as I remember, it only mentioned "appearance package" and not "SE."
I remember something about cars in Hawaii and maybe a couple other places getting both badges ... maybe the dealer caught on and added the SE badges?
I remember something about cars in Hawaii and maybe a couple other places getting both badges ... maybe the dealer caught on and added the SE badges?
Apr 29, 2010 | 09:38 AM
#42
When I was looking for my SE, most web ads I ran across only listed them as an Evo MR. Only when it was a GSR SE did they list them as an "Evo SE" which was actually incorrect, as it was a GSR with the SE package. Calling it the SE allowed them to charge more, not to mention the parts did increase the sticker price.
In fact, the salesperson I dealt with at South Coast Mitsubishi was also calling it an "appearance package" for the MR.
I don't have documentation to back this up unfortunately, but at the end of the day it really doesn't matter.
GSR or MR with the SE package was how it was originally sold. Which I think is the important thing to take away from all of this.
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In fact, the salesperson I dealt with at South Coast Mitsubishi was also calling it an "appearance package" for the MR.
I don't have documentation to back this up unfortunately, but at the end of the day it really doesn't matter.
GSR or MR with the SE package was how it was originally sold. Which I think is the important thing to take away from all of this.
There is an MR with the "Appearance Package," which has the SE bits, but no badge. It's an MR with the SE lip, wheels and seats. It still has the 6-speed, aero bits, etc from the MR.
Technically, there is no official MR SE model, but the combo listed above is often referred to as such ...
Technically, there is no official MR SE model, but the combo listed above is often referred to as such ...
Last edited by golgo13; Apr 29, 2010 at 09:44 AM. Reason: Grammar owns me
Apr 29, 2010 | 11:37 AM
#44
Straight from Wikipedia:
This leads me to believe that the SE was sold as a model and not an appearance package. This totally supports your posts FJF and contradicts what the stealership had been telling me.
The IX MR retained the features of the Evolution VIII MR, like Bilstein shocks, a 6-speed manual transmission, a rooftop vortex generator, BBS forged wheels, HID xenon headlights, foglights, accessory gauge package, "zero lift" kit, special badging and an aluminum roof.
All models continued to sport Recaro bucket seats, Brembo brakes and Momo steering wheels. Additional revisions from 2005 included a closer gear ratio for the 5-speed manual transmission, new lighter Enkei wheels on non-MR models, a redesigned front end with a more efficient air dam (the most noticeable feature are the two small oval ducts to cool the intercooler pipes), and a new rear bumper with a diffuser undersurface to smooth out the airflow coming out of the car for non-US models.
In an effort to reduce the price increase on the Evolution IX model, HID headlights were no longer standard equipment on the base IX (nor were they standard on the 2005 VIII), and were available only in the SSL package (Sun, Sound, and Leather), SE (Special Edition) and MR trims.
Four models were available in the US. All models used the same 286 hp (213 kW) engine.
* Standard - revised 5-speed, standard model
* RS - ralli sport, revised 5-speed, aluminum roof, gauge pack, minimal interior, also no radio
* SE - Special Edition, aluminum roof/hood, and front fenders, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels in "diamond black" finish, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, red-stitched Recaro seats
* MR - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels, aluminum roof, hood, and front fenders, gauge pack, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, vortex generator, and custom MR badging.
All of the American models are the same in power, but may differ in performance. The only thing that sets them apart is the Evo RS, which is 80 lb (36 kg) lighter than the MR and SE models.
All models continued to sport Recaro bucket seats, Brembo brakes and Momo steering wheels. Additional revisions from 2005 included a closer gear ratio for the 5-speed manual transmission, new lighter Enkei wheels on non-MR models, a redesigned front end with a more efficient air dam (the most noticeable feature are the two small oval ducts to cool the intercooler pipes), and a new rear bumper with a diffuser undersurface to smooth out the airflow coming out of the car for non-US models.
In an effort to reduce the price increase on the Evolution IX model, HID headlights were no longer standard equipment on the base IX (nor were they standard on the 2005 VIII), and were available only in the SSL package (Sun, Sound, and Leather), SE (Special Edition) and MR trims.
Four models were available in the US. All models used the same 286 hp (213 kW) engine.
* Standard - revised 5-speed, standard model
* RS - ralli sport, revised 5-speed, aluminum roof, gauge pack, minimal interior, also no radio
* SE - Special Edition, aluminum roof/hood, and front fenders, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels in "diamond black" finish, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, red-stitched Recaro seats
* MR - 6-speed, Bilstein monotube shocks, split seven-spoke forged aluminum BBS wheels, aluminum roof, hood, and front fenders, gauge pack, HID headlights with integrated fog lights, vortex generator, and custom MR badging.
All of the American models are the same in power, but may differ in performance. The only thing that sets them apart is the Evo RS, which is 80 lb (36 kg) lighter than the MR and SE models.
Apr 29, 2010 | 12:22 PM
#45
I agree, but that Wikipedia entry isn't exactly right. Obviously, it's listing aluminum hood and fenders only on the SE and MR, and leaves off the brake air guides all together. So, careful where you're quoting from.
Either way, I think the subject is well covered here.
Either way, I think the subject is well covered here.