ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 05/09/05 11:29 AM Share Posted 05/09/05 11:29 AM I was at my local Mitsubishi dealers today to look at replacing one of my fleet cars and the dealer principal came up to me and said " Mal the new Evo9 has been released"They remembered that I would not get the Evo8 as they had the grey imported green compliance plate, but the 9 has a silver plate and the MIVEC and 6 speed.Now I am torn between getting a Evo or keeping the T. I know that most of you will say keep the T, but I have not been happy with the car since I got it. While it is a quick weapon and nice to drive, I miss the point and shoot type of car. I have had several Mitsubishi AWD Turbo's and enjoyed their size and the AWD.The specs are HEREand they look like a lot of fun.So what do you think ? My wife says that if I can get out of the T without loosing to much money, I can get it. I do not think I will be getting $250k in the next 3 years to get a new M5, so this is a good inbetween car with a 5year bumper to bumper warranty and a 10 year driveline warranty. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jEtONiT Donating Members 1,817 Member For: 21y 7m 22d Gender: Not Telling Location: next door.. Posted 05/09/05 11:33 AM Share Posted 05/09/05 11:33 AM id say go for it man.. it looks beaute, and goes hard! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 4m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 05/09/05 11:54 AM Share Posted 05/09/05 11:54 AM Any car that is is used as a base in WRC gets these one's from me!The only downer is: it is a lot of $$$ for not a great deal of metal. Id buy a STI first, simply because you get more metal for your money. In reality, its a Lancer on steriods. I dunno how much base line Lancer's cost, but id be guessing its under 30K. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellionXR6T I'm Back!! Thats right, long over due! :) Lifetime Members 4,348 Member For: 22y 7m 25d Gender: Male Location: West Brisbane Posted 05/09/05 12:02 PM Share Posted 05/09/05 12:02 PM If it's what you want, go for it. Just don't become a stranger and leave this great place I'd love to give one a go. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUFGSR Member 514 Member For: 20y 4m 18d Posted 05/09/05 12:22 PM Share Posted 05/09/05 12:22 PM They are an awesome car with lots of great features.I guess it depends on what you want from a daily driver and how much money you willing to spend on it.But they do have a great warranty Especially the 10 year driveline warranty. Very good for AWD. 7 grand lanches anyone? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antisocial Weird Member Member 1,347 Member For: 22y 4m 26d Location: ACT Posted 05/09/05 12:24 PM Share Posted 05/09/05 12:24 PM I was going to get an EVO right up until I discovered it would cost 3 times more to Insure than the F6. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 UTE - Track Bound EVO III - Member 3,367 Member For: 20y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: Strapped in and holding on Posted 05/09/05 12:38 PM Share Posted 05/09/05 12:38 PM I know a guy who pays $4k a year for E8 insurance. It's the only downside to an (for me) easy decision.Evo IX, yep, I'd do it..Prolly cost 30 to changeover though, if the T was bought new. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeone Member 349 Member For: 22y 1m 11d Location: Hoddles Creek (VIC) Posted 05/09/05 12:55 PM Share Posted 05/09/05 12:55 PM Evo's are a car that looks like its goin 100mph standing still, with out having ever driven either I would take it over the Sti, just for sheer horn value, I see so many Sti's now that an Evo really sticks out!GO FOR IT !!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 21y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 05/09/05 12:55 PM Author Share Posted 05/09/05 12:55 PM The insurance is $1400 as I am rating 1 and over 30.The changeover cost may be the deal killer as I bought a optioned up T 15 months ago ($60k+), but its a company car, so I can play around with leasing etc.In regards to the STI, it is still based on the poverty pack Impresa GX, but the EVO9 is not really based on the base lanser as it has alloy roof,bonnet and guards as well as having a totally different chassis. I think the only similarities is the glass and carpet.They have also a long list of options for the car to make it go harder. Apparently you will be able to get chips/handeling pack/and other downforce options. They have the vortex generators, front winglets and gurney flaps. Here is a list of options:OptionsThe options available for Lancer Evolution IX are: • Metallic / pearlescent paint $300 • Performance Pack $3,700 Bilstein Shock Absorbers BBS forged alloy wheels AccessoriesA range of accessories are available to allow owners to personalise their own car. They are: • Front corner extensions (painted dark grey) $434.50 • Vortex generator (body coloured) for rear window $275.00 • Rear spoiler extension (dark grey) $110.00 • 3-point strut tower truss $610.50 • Rear strut tower brace $473.00 • Door scuff plate covers $110.00 • ‘Ralliart’ accent panel for engine bay $341.00 • Earthing cables $214.50 • Engine Hood fin panel $319.00 • Carbon print HVAC accent panel $225.50 • Carbon print power window switch panels $324.50 • Carbon print and silver gear shift knob $231.00 • Carbon print and silver handbrake lever $313.50 • Carbon print instrument cluster surround $159.50 • Alloy foot rest (to match standard alloy pedals) $71.50 • Sunglass holder $82.50 • No Smoker box $16.50 • ‘Ralliart’ carpet mats $110.00 PricingPricing has been set at $56,789.They have not released the go fast pricing yet, but I am sure it will be just as costly, but it is better than paying the $80k they wanted for the EVO TME 6.5 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 7m 28d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 05/09/05 11:09 PM Share Posted 05/09/05 11:09 PM Tough choice Mal. l will be buying in April next year and it ill be between the new Sti, E9, F6, GT-P or Clubsport with DP.If the Sti is 2.5lt then it will be a front runner. The Evo appeals but l still dont like the interior and are not not completely sold on the looks of it either. What is the difference with the Evo chassis, that is a major change for one model? l am impressed with the pricing, its dropped substantially over the past few years and is great value now. Have you driven one? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/19878-mitsubishi-evo-ix/#findComment-291388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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