Lancer Evolution IX, SE, 9.5 Editions: Photos, News, Reviews, etc...[MERGED]
Mar 25, 2005, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Peazoo
Just be happy that we even have the EVO here.
i am. i've been waiting since i played a demo of GT2. i just liked the car a lot. it didn't have to be real then but now it is.::edit:: according to Edmunds.com, the EvoIX GSR will go for $31,274. Like getting an VIIIMR for a discount?
i'm still getting an VIII. ::shrugs::RS: 28,504
GSR: 31, 274
MR: 35, 274
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Mar 25, 2005, 02:16 PM
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the car doesn't seem that bad... hopefully with the minor upgrades, mitsubishi will be able to make some quick sales, get some cash, and bring the X to the US. maybe that's why the X's release date was rumored to be fairly soon after the release of the IX? either way, looks like i'll be holding out for the X, or the XI if it comes out before May '08.
Mar 25, 2005, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by XRS
I'm not disappointed that I waited cuz both cars are awesome. It's not like I saved money or got a better car by getting an VIII. For me the MIVEC, better turbo and triangle free front grill was worth the wait. I've wanted an evo before most people knew what an evo was. My first car was a 91 Talon AWD and I bought the thing because the 4G63 AWD. Come to think of it, first time I saw an evo was in the Jacky Chan movie with the evo 4. Bought a Mirage after the Talon because of the movie. Everyone I knew was buying Hondas and Acuras. Don't know how many times I had to explain to everyone the reason why I bought a Mirage then also explain what an evo was. Since my finances was pointing torwards a mid to late 2005 purchase date I decided to wait and see what the EVO IX would be.
Mar 25, 2005, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoLife
Are we sure this info is final production specs. Why does it say it requires RON98 gas and why is the boost pressure listed in kPA instead of psi. And what about the disclamer at the bottom of the spec page which says "Technical data, features, options and other equipment listed in this document are based on the latest information available at the time of release and are subject to change without notice." Maybe they're planning on dropping a horsepower bomb STi style.
Mar 25, 2005, 04:48 PM
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Just like all the Evo models since '92, I'm sure the IX will be worth every penny. However, after reading all the specs, I'm a little dissapointed that the weight distribution is still front biased at 60/40. I could have sworn Mitsubishi was working a less front heavy Evo IX from earlier threads, videos, rumors, etc.
The extra HP/TQ out of the box will be nice, but it will really be cool to see what sort of additional aftermarket potential (if any) the MIVEC head lends itself to. That to me is the biggest selling point of the IX. Unless I'm mistaken, I don't think any other auto manufacturer currently offers a turbo charged, variable valve timing platform. This should be fun. Can't wait to see the Evo IX on the road!
The extra HP/TQ out of the box will be nice, but it will really be cool to see what sort of additional aftermarket potential (if any) the MIVEC head lends itself to. That to me is the biggest selling point of the IX. Unless I'm mistaken, I don't think any other auto manufacturer currently offers a turbo charged, variable valve timing platform. This should be fun. Can't wait to see the Evo IX on the road!
Mar 25, 2005, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by GT30R1.8T
vw has vvt for their 1.8t's AWP, but its for emmissions and not performance
Mar 25, 2005, 05:57 PM
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I knew it!! I knew we werent getting **** here in the US!
really suck ***** when it comes to things like this. There is no difference at all except interior and a few things here and there. I was going to trade my 03 for the IX but now im keeping my 03 VIII 
. Think ill invest my money in an Evo VI or VII
really suck ***** when it comes to things like this. There is no difference at all except interior and a few things here and there. I was going to trade my 03 for the IX but now im keeping my 03 VIII . Think ill invest my money in an Evo VI or VII
Mar 25, 2005, 08:37 PM
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Man I think it would be great if Mitsu read this thread and said pull the evo from the US those owners are unable to be pleased. Or maybe they could read this info and say here is what you want and bring over the FQ300 or FQ340 for us to dream about. I love my 8 and when the time comes to replace it, The 10 or 11 will get the first dollar. Until then I will continue to enjoy the bad *** car I have enjoyed from day one. Just a side note the FQ 300 is $53,784 (according to SCC Jan 05)and the FQ340 would be even more, maybe only +10 is their way of keeping the cost down ie.. not AYC. So please stop your crying and be grateful to be driving one kick *** car.
Mar 25, 2005, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by saywhen
Man I think it would be great if Mitsu read this thread and said pull the evo from the US those owners are unable to be pleased. Or maybe they could read this info and say here is what you want and bring over the FQ300 or FQ340 for us to dream about. I love my 8 and when the time comes to replace it, The 10 or 11 will get the first dollar. Until then I will continue to enjoy the bad *** car I have enjoyed from day one. Just a side note the FQ 300 is $53,784 (according to SCC Jan 05)and the FQ340 would be even more, maybe only +10 is their way of keeping the cost down ie.. not AYC. So please stop your crying and be grateful to be driving one kick *** car.
When did it become about the little things anyways? I thought it was about handling and horsepower and THEN everything else. Sounds like the Evo IX will be better than the Evo VIII in both categories...not to mention the kind of aftermarket potential the MIVEC platform will offer. I could give 2 $hits about fugging tail lights, carbon graphite dash accents or aluminum pedals. Anybody who's preoccupied with that kind of happy horse $hit is a "ricer" IMHO. Grow up.
Mar 25, 2005, 10:04 PM
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Japan pays less for an Evo with more options...You claim GB pays more, but they pay more for everything (yes, everything). Only qualm I have with the Evo IX (and 05 VIII) is that they don't have the HID option without getting SSL, and that is a petty qualm.
I think people are kind of pissed because Subaru brought an increased displacement STi (which a lot of people prefer to the EJ20 STi) and they feel like Mitsubishi doesn't care as much about them.
I think people are kind of pissed because Subaru brought an increased displacement STi (which a lot of people prefer to the EJ20 STi) and they feel like Mitsubishi doesn't care as much about them.
Mar 25, 2005, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by wEstSidE
I think people are kind of pissed because Subaru brought an increased displacement STi (which a lot of people prefer to the EJ20 STi) and they feel like Mitsubishi doesn't care as much about them.