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Old Oct 24, 2004, 05:50 AM
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EVO 9 release date

I am looking to by an RS in the March time frame. When is the projected EVO 9 release date? Do you think the evo 9 changes will be signifigant enough to warrant the wait and the increased cost over an 05 RS?
Old Oct 24, 2004, 09:32 AM
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What I've read is that the Evo IX will be released in Japan in the spring of '05 and the U.S. will see it in the fall.
The only differences I've seen are addition of MIVEC to the engine, the front and rear bumpers (rear diffuser improves aerodynamics), and supposedly, some MR goodies may become standard across all trims. The MIVEC is probably the most attractive thing to wait for, but you could probably get a great deal on an 05 RS at that time.
Old Oct 24, 2004, 09:39 AM
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Most likely that rear bumper in the spy shots might not even make it to the US version. Usually the US version have big azzes due to the safety pre-requisites. I hope it goes through though. It looks soo much better and tehre might be a chance to swap it out with the current bumpers.
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so you don't think they will cut the production run of 05 model year cars to make way for the 9?
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Originally Posted by oneguy
so you don't think they will cut the production run of 05 model year cars to make way for the 9?
no.they just came out
Old Oct 25, 2004, 04:13 PM
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so wait the new evo dosent have the 4g63??
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Originally Posted by bOOst tsi
so wait the new evo dosent have the 4g63??
it's all speculation, keep that in mind. rumors are the IX will have a MIVEC equipped 4g63. Also, they're saying that the IX will be the last 4g63 based evo and that the EVO 10 will have an all new engine. Again, this is all speculations and semi-educated guesses.
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i'll believe it when i see it...
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I was thinkin we wouldn't see it till end of 2006 (model year 2007) but I dont' really have a reliable source for that either...
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Originally Posted by oneguy
so you don't think they will cut the production run of 05 model year cars to make way for the 9?
hell no
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Originally Posted by Sentinal
I was thinkin we wouldn't see it till end of 2006 (model year 2007) but I dont' really have a reliable source for that either...
I would think so too. It would fit with what other car makers do, run a model for 2 years before making significant changes.
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Originally Posted by chrisw
I would think so too. It would fit with what other car makers do, run a model for 2 years before making significant changes.
true but keep in mind that the 8 has been in production since late 2002 (japan) so in keeping with the three year time frame in which new EVOs are introduced, late 05 or early 06 would be a good guess on when the IX will be introduced, at least in Japan. As for USDM, I think it would mid to late 06, plenty of time for me to save up for a dp!
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Here's some spy shots of the new Evo X. Following chapter 11 litigation, Ford agreed to come in and buy out 51% of the corperation. In addition all new development was outsourced to my house and I am please to reveal the loosely disgused 2007 Evolution X.








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LOL, i just recognized that's evo 8 rims on your Mud-stang.

tires are not.

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oh damn.. i'm saving up for that one... i can't wait... (that was a joke for all the slow guys) oh damn it looks like he's got the recaros in there too..


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