Lancer Evolution IX, SE, 9.5 Editions: Photos, News, Reviews, etc...[MERGED]
Apr 10, 2005, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000ways
I know the trap speeds are similiar but I do believe the EVO IX MR stock for stock is a quicker car than EVO VIII MR, I think it will definitly pull much harder up top. Other mags will better this time easily and so will a lot new EVO IX owners. I know the EVO VIII and STi have always been pretty close when it came to racing, but I think it is now pretty much official, that the EVO IX stock for stock is hands down a quicker car than the 2005-2006 STi (if the STi goes unchanged into the 2006 model season).
Apr 10, 2005, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Nmbr1Ballr
I read the review today. It said price as tested like $35,500 or something in that area. The car they tested also was not the MR. Why is the price that high? I was considering the IX, but is that the forreal price? If so I will get the VIII in May instead of waiting.
Apr 10, 2005, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000ways
Car and Driver got like a 6.5 ughhh, but that can be misleading due to spool characteristics and gearing.
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Apr 10, 2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO316
The evo IX MR is exactly the same as the 8 MR, the only difference is the MIVEC (engine wise, not exterior).
Apr 10, 2005, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wEstSidE
Not quite true...there's a few more changes, read the articles. For one, the transmission gearing is different.
But you right that there are other changes ... like a larger turbo compressor cover on all models.
Apr 10, 2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO316
well i guess the MIVEC did help the good ol 4G63. The evo IX MR is exactly the same as the 8 MR, the only difference is the MIVEC (engine wise, not exterior). Let's just hope HKS, JUN, etc... have been working on cams for the IX. Lets hope more good news comes for the IX, because i plan on buying this one.
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Apr 10, 2005, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ru4real
I think the revised 5-speed gear ratios are the other significant improvement.
Apr 10, 2005, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO316
well i guess the MIVEC did help the good ol 4G63. The evo IX MR is exactly the same as the 8 MR, the only difference is the MIVEC (engine wise, not exterior). Let's just hope HKS, JUN, etc... have been working on cams for the IX. Lets hope more good news comes for the IX, because i plan on buying this one.
Apr 10, 2005, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy29187
I was being highly sarcastic there. ...
BTW, trying to be sarcastic on a forum sucks, I just ended up sounding stupid
BTW, trying to be sarcastic on a forum sucks, I just ended up sounding stupid
Don't worry - I'm sure you're not as dumb as you sound!
Apr 10, 2005, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000ways
Yeah I forgot about that Long Term Test review that Car and Driver had. Also R&T did a long term test on a 350Z and just had a lot of problems from the start, see lemons are located through out the car world.
Apr 11, 2005, 01:04 PM
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I love posts like this. Personally, I was bouncing back and forth. I had an 03, and I kinda wanted an MR...but I kinda wanted a 9...so I went and made an offer on the last MR they had here...and poof, I got it. So, I think that the 9 will be a great car. I think tuning it will be a little behind the VIII for about...mmm...a month or two? Not far, and possibly more potential, we'll just have to wait and see (it's hard to imagine a LOT more potential as the VIII is pretty impressive in that area.) I personally don't like the bumper, but I dig the seats. I wasn't sure what the markup would REALLY be on a IX, so I figured I'd just get the MR I could...I'm hoping it's here in sept, I'll be up at the dealer looking at the seats and wondering how to get a set in without them noticing I took them.
Apr 11, 2005, 02:10 PM
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I have an '03 VIII now and would like a IX because I like the seats and the ACD, but I do not have the cash to support it now. The VIII is raping me as it is. I will probably sit back and save my cash until the X comes out in 2007. Then I will make up my mind between that and a C6.
And btw, the C6 is selling for 51K at MSRP with a nominal markup between 5-10K here in South FL.
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And btw, the C6 is selling for 51K at MSRP with a nominal markup between 5-10K here in South FL.
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