Mr_DSM

Hey guys...been a member for a while and an Evo fan for longer than that. Posting a thread and making conversation until I can post a WTB thread in the classified section.

Current car is an 08 Eclipse GT...Had a 97 DSM before that...looking for boost in an Evo now...tired of the 2 door thing.

Drove one this past Saturday and fell back in love with them and HAVE to have one.

Mr_DSM

Starting to build a preference list for my WTB thread for when I can post it...Here's whats on it so far

Looking for an 06 MR. Dunno why I want a 6 speed so badly but I do.
Prefer the red stitched suede seats.
GG or WW are my color prefs.
Less than 80k miles
Closer to stock the better. Coilovers already installed a plus.
500 miles from me is as far as I care to go to get the car.

Mr_DSM

General plans:

Wingless
I'm NC and originally from Hickory so I'll be hitting up HIS Motorsports for dyno days and tunes
Maybe a JDM rear?
Def painting the tails Evo VII style
Performance wise the goal is a strong daily driver (450ish to the wheels)

Mr_DSM

Feel like a weirdo nerdy kid with no friends in this thread talking to myself so on this post I'm going out to the forums to be productive...

EvoVIII_03

Hey man! Hope you get into the car you want. The MR in GG will be a big plus I also dig the stitched RECARO Seats...too bad i couldn't get into an 06 MR

When ever you do get into an Evo make sure you introduce it with some pics
And hey man if you can't get into an MR a GSR or RS are always still good Evos
so don't sweat it

Mr_DSM

Thanks guy. Not trying to be too picky but those are my wants. We'll see what I come across.

ElectricBlueIX

iTrader: (1)

Welcome bro! I'm not too far from ya...Columbia, SC. If you want the red stitched seats that's gonna be VERY hard to find especially in the MR. That's the MR SE model and almost impossible to find. The IX SE had the red stitched seats too and is a good choice. Has the aluminum roof but has the 5 speed trans. So it's a trade off.
But please do not touch the IX tails! Find a set of knock off VII tails online. In fact, a lot of people want the IX tails so you can get a pretty penny for them.
Good luck finding your EVO man!

Mr_DSM

I've actually found one within my price range...bit of a drive from me though but I don't mind. Just have to find a buyer for the Eclipse first.

Mr_DSM

evening bump before bed...sweet dreams of boost and AWD.

Hopefully I find a buyer quick and can jump on this MR SE IX I've got my eye on

jaysonsyl

iTrader: (32)

Good luck mr se are rare jump on that asap

ElectricBlueIX

iTrader: (1)

How many miles are on it? Mods? Get on it quick!

Mr_DSM

Passing on the one I was looking at...too far for me to travel but def a nice car. Mostly stock with coils and 80k miles in Florida...I'm in NC hence too far. Don't want to spend 300 bucks to go down there and back on the off chance I don't buy it.

Got my eyes peeled for something closer.

evoforstevo

iTrader: (15)

Couple pieces of advice for yah:

Make sure 60k mile service has been done(Timing belt & tensioner, water pump, etc)
Make sure you know every mod on the car and get it in writing whether there are mods or not.
Don't impulse buy, people say mr se are rare, that doesn't mean you should hurry the necessary and appropriate steps!

Last but not least:
Take care of it
Best of luck finding what you're looking for!

Mistaken

iTrader: (20)

Good luck with your search. Get what you want and dont settle. Youll regret it later.

Jp7

iTrader: (11)

I have a Grey MR IX, 2006 for sale. I have been the only owner. I bought the car brand new in 2007 (showroom car) and it now has 18,800 miles. I drove this 500 miles last year. It has never seen rain or snow.