Just got word that the production for the MR will be halted.

WTF?! Please be kidding!

If this is real please post written source! :(

fucking a.....

i dunno if i'll be able to wait another 6 months for mitsu to fix whatever's wrong with the SST. Sept or Oct 2008 is a long ways away and I definitely need a car within the next two months.

god dammit Mitsu.

WTF?! Please be kidding!

If this is real please post written source! :(

The OP is a Mitsu dealer so he would be one of the first to know.



btw, I am wondering if any of the SST owners in Japan have been experiencing any problems with the transmission.

btwX2, I also wonder if Mitsubishi plans on upgrading the MR model whenever it is released with more HP and torque.

If he's not messing with us I guess I will have more time to save up for a bigger down payment.

I was really looking forward to putting an order in for one in the next couple months. On a good note atleast they are giving it more attention. Should be even better now!

my god...I can't wait 8 months for this car >.<

edit: This is the saddest day so far this year for me =(

Kind of reminds me of GTA IV. While it sucks that it keeps getting pushed back, as long as it's better off in the long run, I'm cool with it.

Gives me more time to save money.

I'm waiting for KMXxBadboy to pop back into this thread and say JUST KIDDING, LOL YOU GUYS ARE FUCKING GULLIBLE.

I'm waiting for KMXxBadboy to pop back into this thread and say JUST KIDDING, LOL YOU GUYS ARE FUCKING GULLIBLE.

or JUST KIDDING, LOL YOU GUYS ARE FUCKING GULLIBLE. Naw, just kidding again, the MR will be delayed.

:(

I'm waiting for KMXxBadboy to pop back into this thread and say JUST KIDDING, LOL YOU GUYS ARE FUCKING GULLIBLE.

Me too. I sent him an IM over AIM and he said that it is true.

This just ruined my week! :( However I'd rather have them take there time with it than have to deal all the problems if they rushed it.

wow.

what the hell man.......well more money too it then i guess but really really lame

Me too. I sent him an IM over AIM and he said that it is true.

This just ruined my week! :( However I'd rather have them take there time with it than have to deal all the problems if they rushed it.

Is it until October though? 8 MONTHS MAN, 8 MONTHS! I can knock someone up right now and get a baby in around 8-9 months...

Not that it matters, but am I ever so pissed.

i'm beginning to think the MR isn't worth it anymore. this might be an overreaction but mitsu's financial situation plus this complex dual clutch transmission that can't be serviced...i dunno.

i might look into the Evo X GSR now, Phantom Black or a used Audi S4 or RS4.

this news has made baby jesus cry.

Sorry guys. I wish I was kidding. A lot of people have been waiting for the MR to come full swing, but upon reading memos from 2 valued sources higher up the food chain, it seems like rather than present the US with a sub-standard product, they want to make sure it's 100% on-point when it gets here, which should be the 2009 model. This makes complete sense, as the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart will be equipped twith the TC-SST and it's introduction to the U.S. market is crucial in Mitsubishi's plan to go head to head with Subaru in the mid-$20k WRX market.

Sorry guys. I wish I was kidding. A lot of people have been waiting for the MR to come full swing, but upon reading memos from 2 valued sources higher up the food chain, it seems like rather than present the US with a sub-standard product, they want to make sure it's 100% on-point when it gets here, which should be the 2009 model. This makes complete sense, as the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart will be equipped twith the TC-SST and it's introduction to the U.S. market is crucial in Mitsubishi's plan to go head to head with Subaru in the mid-$20k WRX market.

It will be cool if they can somehow upgrade it to dry clutch or something...

Well, I applaud Mitsubishi for trying to get things right with the MR, but not so much for the massive delays...:(:(:(:(

btw, I am wondering if any of the SST owners in Japan have been experiencing any problems with the transmission.

I've heard some people talk about the engine stalling every now and then with the SST. Other than that, the only other complaint I heard was the overheating issue in extreme conditions. If productions were stopped due to problems with the SST, they may issue a recall here. I'll keep an eye out on it.

Wow, sucks that the bugs aren't worked out, but I give them kudos for not releasing something that's not yet ready.

Sorry guys. I wish I was kidding. A lot of people have been waiting for the MR to come full swing, but upon reading memos from 2 valued sources higher up the food chain, it seems like rather than present the US with a sub-standard product, they want to make sure it's 100% on-point when it gets here, which should be the 2009 model. This makes complete sense, as the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart will be equipped twith the TC-SST and it's introduction to the U.S. market is crucial in Mitsubishi's plan to go head to head with Subaru in the mid-$20k WRX market.

So the RallyArt is delayed too? Do we know how long? I'd be simple if they had a RallyArt GSR 5-speed and an RallyArt MR with SST!! Problem Solved!!!!!:thumbup:

Mitsubishi should just throw in the 5MT from the GSR in the MR, I will buy one right now!

Mitsubishi should just throw in the 5MT from the GSR in the MR, I will buy one right now!

.............then it wouldn't be an MR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad:

Mitsubishi should just throw in the 5MT from the GSR in the MR, I will buy one right now!
Can't you just get the same options as the MR on the GSR?

Can't you just get the same options as the MR on the GSR?

In the land of Canada, no. In fact, we don't even get packages, we have 3 trims here. GSR, the trim of nothingness, no HID option, no aero kit option, and no navi option, you name it; it won't have it. MR, I believe it is the same base MR as the one in the US. MR premium, this trim has everything...not sure about aero package though.

Meero, the Ralliart is going to be a model year 2009 car. No expected release date on it yet.

Mitsubishi should just throw in the 5MT from the GSR in the MR, I will buy one right now!

how bout making a robust 6MT for the MR :rock:

Wow that sucks. I feel bad for you guys, but am happy to say I ordered a GSR.

how bout making a robust 6MT for the MR :rock:

I can do without the SST, I just REALLY REALLY REALLY want the MR lol

I can do without the SST, I just REALLY REALLY REALLY want the MR lol

i want it just for the MR badge, lmao!!

Ridiculous...I'm sure the Ralliart will be a 2010 by the time IT gets released hahahah

Wow, really sad news. Sorry guys!!!

I can do without the SST, I just REALLY REALLY REALLY want the MR lol


What would you be getting thats different than the GSR on the MR?

What would you be getting thats different than the GSR on the MR?

- better recaros
- better suspension setup
- better wheels
- mr badge (lol)
- hood vents and fender vents that match the color of the body
- stitched shift boot

:p

those things are all user upgradeable... negligible in my opinion.

For the love of....

That is the worst news I've had all year. :mad:

I'm calling my dealer first thing in the morning.

those things are all user upgradeable... negligible in my opinion.
:+1:

What the.....?
OHHH Noo effing wayy mang!
Gotz to me kidding me! :X

- better recaros
- better suspension setup
- better wheels
- mr badge (lol)
- hood vents and fender vents that match the color of the body
- stitched shift boot

:p

So it comes with different Recaros? Really? Haha

if different upholstery is considered a "better recaro" then i guess..... lmao.

The only true unique feature to the MR was the sst clutch...

OHHHH okay i see, haha!
Damn, i thought there a totally different Recaro.
I wanna test drive the MR! See how it feels, ha!

We don't get the 'MR' here, but we do get the SST gearbox and my dealer hasn't mentioned anything to me.

Gary A

We don't get the 'MR' here, but we do get the SST gearbox and my dealer hasn't mentioned anything to me.

Gary A

Aren't they suppose to be in around March -April? :\

Commiserations folks.

Get the US GSR and upspec it as much as possible from the MMC Catalogue. (wasn't there a post recently from a dealer that could sell accessrories from the catalogue?)

Thanks for the update KMX.

Well I wish there was an option for the front chrome part on the gsr do I don't have to wait for the MR :D

Well I wish there was an option for the front chrome part on the gsr do I don't have to wait for the MR :D
That's called the "Stylish Exterior Package" in Japan, you might want to look into it. You might be able to get the part number and order it.

That's called the "Stylish Exterior Package" in Japan, you might want to look into it. You might be able to get the part number and order it.

ill look thanks bro :godance:

Aren't they suppose to be in around March -April? :\

2nd week of March.

Why would they cancel your cars with SST and not ours?

Gary A

Bummer!

So I guess there is no 08 MRs. If they do come out late this year, it'll be an 09 model.

I guess I was misunderstanding your model year system out there then.

I thought the guy meant they wouldn't be out in 2008 at all. When are your '2009' models released from?

Gary A

2009 models usually come out late fall/winter 2008.

Sorry guys. I guess my dealer actually does know his arse from his elbow.

Sorry guys. I wish I was kidding. A lot of people have been waiting for the MR to come full swing, but upon reading memos from 2 valued sources higher up the food chain, it seems like rather than present the US with a sub-standard product, they want to make sure it's 100% on-point when it gets here, which should be the 2009 model. This makes complete sense, as the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart will be equipped twith the TC-SST and it's introduction to the U.S. market is crucial in Mitsubishi's plan to go head to head with Subaru in the mid-$20k WRX market.

Hey KMXxBadboy: Would it be possible for you to go into some detail on what's "sub-standard" about the TC-SST, please? Is it the overheating issue we've been hearing about, or is it something worse?

I've heard some people talk about the engine stalling every now and then with the SST. Other than that, the only other complaint I heard was the overheating issue in extreme conditions. If productions were stopped due to problems with the SST, they may issue a recall here. I'll keep an eye out on it.

Hey SiC: I've benefited greatly from your helpful posts straight from JDM land. I'll be getting an SST car from Japan. It's in the showroom already and should be registered etc. and in my hands in a week. If you have any further details on what's going on with the SST, and if there's a recall, that would be most helpful. I'll need to make sure my dealer can address that in time to come. Yes, people probably think I'm crazy for being an SST guinea pig, but I just couldn't wait.

To the rest of the nice folks here that are disappointed with this news about the USDM MR, AND are happy with a 5MT car, I say go with the GSR to avoid disappointments. You can definitely add the other bits yourself. e.g. the Bilsteins apparently give a more luxurious ride (not necessarily firmer or more suited to the track), but (I think) you would have to change them anyway if you want a drop on your car.

Cheers.

Thanks to KMXxBadBoy for getting us the low-down! Bad news for all those who are waiting for the MR, and it certainly doesn't help with the GSR situation....

Bummer!

So I guess there is no 08 MRs. If they do come out late this year, it'll be an 09 model.

Still gonna hold out for the MR?

Still gonna hold out for the MR?


I am waiting. :)

Still gonna hold out for the MR?
I am :)

Also I may be transfering to GA in June/July. Im not going to Iraq anymore. So I may have to cancel my preorder here.

You guys are troopers! I started a poll in the General section...

Wow i cant believe this i cant wait another year i guess iamma head to Mecedes later on this months and see what deal they can give me.... this is madd sad now iamma have to find a Benz forum :( i guess ill pass by here and there see u guys

I guess the gentlemen I talked to was right about 2nd gear blowing up. I cant see them stalling the MR for a whole year because of a tuning issue. That just doesnt make any sense. Since if they fixed it after the release they could just recall and reprogram it....

Like I said though in the last thread I'll just wait until then with a larger downpayment.

Meero, the Ralliart is going to be a model year 2009 car. No expected release date on it yet.

any word on a 5sp manual?

I am :)

Also I may be transfering to GA in June/July. Im not going to Iraq anymore. So I may have to cancel my preorder here.


same here i preordered an MR so now i guess ill go get my deposit back and just wait until they pick a date because im sure that before 09 i will be moving again

I guess the gentlemen I talked to was right about 2nd gear blowing up. I cant see them stalling the MR for a whole year because of a tuning issue. That just doesnt make any sense. Since if they fixed it after the release they could just recall and reprogram it....

Like I said though in the last thread I'll just wait until then with a larger downpayment.

Recalls are not good. A few people buy the car and experience the problem, they'll spread the word and those people on the fence to buy or not will decide not to. If you know that it's broken it's really not a good idea to attempt to push it on to people.

I just got off the line from someone at MMNA and this is not true. The cars are still coming. I will double check my findings

The President of our company just called Mitsubishi Motors and confirmed that the statement that was released on the internet has not been released from Mitsubishi Motors and that the person who posted doesnt work for Mitsubishi Motors. Also we confirmed that the evo is still on the same schedule as before. If their are any changes we will be the first to know. I will keep you posted. This is just a bad rumor.

Sam

good to hear. The plot thickens... only time will tell.

Well it's good someone is checking their facts, cheers Sam.

Gary A

So there is hope! Don't go getting the deposits back on your MRs just yet, fellas. Not unless we hear an official announcement from MMNA that says the MR won't be released in the US this year.

I just talked to Mitsubishi NA and they are still saying April for first delivery of the MR.

Waiting to hear confirmation from my dealer.

i double checked with someone at my dealer , nobody knows anything about this from a dealer level... we ordered a few MR"S , some were canceled by some are still going

It's on the district level and above right now.

Hey Sam,

I noticed that the MR isnt listed on the monthly orders sheet anymore. Infact, havent been able to order them since October. You have the same issue?

It's on the district level and above right now.

What does this mean? Is it above this SoCoast Mitsu Fleet Sales' head??

This is getting confusing.

We already ordered our cars. We had no issuses and we have no issues. MR is still coming.

We already ordered our cars. We had no issuses and we have no issues. MR is still coming.

I am glad to hear this, time will tell I guess.

Just joined the board, but a evo owner for longer than most can imagine. :)

I will confirm that the MR Production has been cancelled. I received a email from my district rep 2 days ago stating this.

We already ordered our cars. We had no issuses and we have no issues. MR is still coming.

Just because you ordered them doesn't mean they are coming.

Just joined the board, but a evo owner for longer than most can imagine. :)

I will confirm that the MR Production has been cancelled. I received a email from my district rep 2 days ago stating this.

Can you post the email?

Just joined the board, but a evo owner for longer than most can imagine. :)

I will confirm that the MR Production has been cancelled. I received a email from my district rep 2 days ago stating this.

Hey Leo, glad to see you on board!

Guys, this is Leo, my Mitsubishi Motors brother from another mother out of another dealership in the NY tri-state area.

Oh god this is getting confusing, all these dealers are saying opposite things!!! AH! I'M JUST GOING TO BUY AN STI!!!...ok just kidding hahah but seriously...wtf...

LOL, man this thread is like a soap opera.

I'm going to allow this thread to stay here, however, I'm going to lock it for a short time to let things cool off. I'd rather not get people upset if it does turn out that the MR is coming this year.

We have guys on both sides of the fence saying two different things, and I'd rather let this cool off a little bit before it gets out of hand. I'll reopen it later this week, hopefully when we have more information on this, preferably a statement from MMNA.

Please don't start any threads on this topic in the meantime.

Now that this is open again, any more news on this? If the MR has truly been delayed until October then I'm going to go buy a GSR this weekend. I'm not waiting that long just for the SST. I'll just get the GSR with every option available and deal with the manual transmission. (I'm already wavering a little due to the mods available for the GSR which may not work with the SST)

Dan

Again, I have repeated this across several other boards over the internet. The MR production for 2008 has been cancelled. I received an email regarding this. No, I cannot post the email as this would be a violation of confidentially. I cannot confirm the reason why the MR has been cancelled. Anything you may hear about this is only a opinion based on assumptions and not facts. The only fact is that production has indeed been cancelled. I cannot confirm when someone would be able to order or better yet when they will finally hit your local dealership as I dont have that information yet and it would be speculation and again not facts.

Also, I cannot guarantee that this information applies to the entire North American region as the information I received was on the district (Northeast Region) level. But I can almost be certain that no dealers in the country will have these available.

Well now that someone else broke the Ice..... i been reading the hater forum and some ppl actually called up headquarters and they told them May but idk. untill theres word from MMNA then ill decide on maybe a G8 GT it knida fits the description of the evo except awd and other things but power wise 387 hp so idk like i said MMNA Hit us up

this past sunday, i spoke to Mike Evanoff in person regarding this matter at the southcoast Mitsubishi Evo launch party. He re-affirmed that the MR is still on schedule for Spring 2008 release here in California. In case you dont know who Mike Evanoff is, he is the manager of product strategy for Mitsubishi Motors North America.

In addition, him and his team brought out 4 Evo X MRs to display. One in each color including the Phantom Black. They drove them in....

Here he is in case you still don't know who he is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcFerJqRCyc

I didn't get emailed, not via memo, not via smoke signals, I got it face-to-face.

So unless its a coverup of some sort, I will take his word over anybody at this time.

I have shared my information with everyone and Im done. I cannot confirm spring of this year or spring of 2012. I've worked for mitsu now for over 4 years and those that know mitsu like I do will know how production, distribution, and allocation occurs AKA guessing game.

I have shared my information with everyone and Im done. I cannot confirm spring of this year or spring of 2012. I've worked for mitsu now for over 4 years and those that know mitsu like I do will know how production, distribution, and allocation occurs AKA guessing game.

nice, may I ask what you do for Mitsubishi?

sales? corporate? porter? finance? cars? TVs?

You obviously disclosed that you work for Mitsubishi for a reason... Id like to know how relevant your position at Mitsubishi is:

Not trying to be a dick, and I hope you dont take this the wrong way, I always value information but the internet is the internet, so I like to know the sources as well.

You can build the MR on the Canadian site now. Very doubtful that it ll be released as a 09 model. If it will be sold as a 09 model I honestly don't see the point putting it on website so early.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a92/jackyhung1234/evox-1.gif

*Shrug*

edit: Looks like the still get the awesome 5 year B to B and 10 year drivestrain for the evo! :D

i dunno who to believe. I trust KMX and I believe him, but then antic has spoken with Evanoff, who says they are on schedule to be released this spring.

I will say I will be very surprised to see them released in March or April

Im gonna wait for it. I'll be transfering to GA over the summer. Im buying a new house. I wanna get settled first before I get the X.

I was told this model cycle was canceled, which is upsetting for me since I'm getting screwed by nissan dealers for the gtr and wanted an mr evo I think while I wait 2 years

edit: Looks like the still get the awesome 5 year B to B and 10 year drivestrain for the evo! :D

Jackygor, where are getting your information on the warranty coverage for the Evo X in Canada?

Jackygor, where are getting your information on the warranty coverage for the Evo X in Canada?

It is an assumption, I should have said that. I tried to phone my sales today but he was in. I will try again tomorrow.

Whoa sick find. Damn Canadians get everything!


j/k

Man I really want to know if this rumor is true. Because if it is then I'm going to stop waiting and just go buy a GSR.

Dan

i have to wait for the MR or maybe the ralliart, need that sst.... i like the manaul but need an auto for the wife... plus my commute stinks

I really wish this stupid rumor would stop. The car has been confirmed to arrive, I do not understand the intention of this guys ranting. If their dealer doesn't get it, fine buy it from me.

It will come. Hopefully by May, but its impossible to get a firm date for some reason.

too many factors to consider, we might even have the cars, but if customs takes it time we are at their mercy. I am not stating we have the cars yet, but these are some things to factor in when we wait for a new product. I will post up the day they arrive with pics and prices. Until then, we will not have an exact answer on anything.

Sam if you hear any different can you post ASAP? My biggest concern is that the warranty on my current car expires on April 18th. I hate having a car that's not under warranty so I'm hoping to get rid of it before then. I want the MR, but I'll settle for the GSR if I can't get an MR within the next 2 months.

Dan

I just saw our list and its already on the boat headed this way. Date is unknown, but its coming soon for sure :)

I just saw our list and its already on the boat headed this way. Date is unknown, but its coming soon for sure :)

Are you referring to the MR?

Excellent! If my local dealer doesn't get one I may make the trip down your way. (I grew up in Long Beach, so I have family I can visit while I'm down there)

Dan

I just saw our list and its already on the boat headed this way. Date is unknown, but its coming soon for sure :)

Same story here for the Canuck. I heard they are waiting to be cleared for customs.

I just saw our list and its already on the boat headed this way. Date is unknown, but its coming soon for sure :)
MRs?