This will make your day...what a ballon price with options.F**K. I'm thinking of 335i.

http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=301816

EVO 10 GSR AND MR OPTIONS FOR THE US... not a question, info inside...


1. The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X will come to the U.S. in two trimlines: The GSR & the MR.
A. The GSR will only be available in a 5 speed manual gearbox.
B. The GSR will come in one of two ways: Base A00 package and a 'sight, sound & wing' A04 package.
a. The GSR will be available in 5 colors:
i. Wicked White
ii. Cool Silver
iii. Rally Red
iv. Graphite Gray
v. A GSR-only Octane Blue (which replaces Electric Blue and is not as metallic)
b. The A00 package GSR will come with halogen headlamps and the MSRP is priced at $35,000~
c. The A04 'SSW' package will add on HIDs, a 650 Rockford sound system and the rear wing spoiler. No detail on cost.
C. The MR will only be available in a TC-SST transmission.
D. The MR will come in one of two ways: Base A06 package and an 'luxury' A11 package.
a. The MR will be available in 5 colors:
i. Wicked White
ii. Cool Silver
iii. Rally Red
iv. Graphite Gray
v. An MR-only Phantom Black (which replaces Tarmac Black and has gold metallic flake in it)
b. The A06 package MR will come with HIDs, color coded trimmings and upgraded wheels, suspension and rear wing & starts at $40,000~
c. The A11 'luxury' package will include a 30GB HDD MMCS Navigation system, FAST key, bluetooth, cruise control, climate control, etc...

Mitsubishi is looking for the sales leader to be the 'SSW' GSR. They are also looking at the median household income of a GSR buyer to be around $90k and the MR buyer to be around $112k.

Credible source unconfirmed. I saw that at the other forum.
They added GG?

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These prices obviously aren't legit. If they were, then an optioned out evo X MR would run $45K. Mitsu knows that it can't compete in that price range, and that they would effectively committing suicide.

the highest price should not be 40k, maybe 39.999.00 that's including all options plus destination,taxes,lojack,extended warranty,wheel lock,first insurance payment etc etc. for me a 40k evo is just plain ridiculously stupid.

Exactly. Mitsu knows better. Mark my words, the above pricing is wrong.

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These prices obviously aren't legit. If they were, then an optioned out evo X MR would run $45K. Mitsu knows that it can't compete in that price range, and that they would effectively committing suicide.
Mitsubishi will sailing onto uncharted territory if that happens.

if that is true it will be a broken dreams for many of us... for sure some of us can pay for that but a few more it will be like this...
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2007/BMW/2007.bmw.3series.20103522-E.jpg

this is what we hope for...

RS 5spd only=$25,905.38

Gsr pricing...
GSR with leather & 5spd = $31,117.33
GSR with leather & TCSST = $33,321.80

MR edition pricing ???...
GSR Premium w/5speed $34,470.65
GSR premium (aka MR?) w/TCSST = $36,675.29

i hope that high mark was just from some STI fanatics...

Nitpick of the day: There is no Evo 10 for the US; it will be the Evolution GSR and Evolution MR

BTW, I have access o private pictures for the US model, but am not allowed to share them.
Looks great even if it is more filling :jk:

Nitpick of the day: There is no Evo 10 for the US; it will be the Evolution GSR and Evolution MR

BTW, I have access o private pictures for the US model, but am not allowed to share them.
Looks great even if it is more filling :jk:

I agree wholeheartedly.

*dons flame shield*

But yeah I'd just get a slightly used E46 M3 competition package for the price of the new Evo MR if those prices are at all credible.

E46 M3 is hot tho...

I agree wholeheartedly.

*dons flame shield*

But yeah I'd just get a slightly used E46 M3 competition package for the price of the new Evo MR if those prices are at all credible.

Yeah, and I'd go a slightly used E46 M3 over the 335i coupe, which I just can't warm up to. As for the Evo, got to wait and see what it's like in the flesh. Ditto the new STi, which apparently will once again come with crummy seats. And if all else fails I'll just go with a Audi A5 with the S Line crap. Hope to drive the S5 next month when I haul my A4 in for an oil change.

with that price you can buy an exotic. hell the viper starts at 85.

A modified E46 M3 is nice assuming the engine bearings don't spin, a factory stock one is an understeering pig ...

I raced several successive models of BMWs; E36 M3, Z3 coupe, Z4 3.0. I don't really like where they're going, won't be a BMW owner again any time soon.

A modified E46 M3 is nice assuming the engine bearings don't spin, a factory stock one is an understeering pig ...

I raced several successive models of BMWs; E36 M3, Z3 coupe, Z4 3.0. I don't really like where they're going, won't be a BMW owner again any time soon.

Interesting, I hear a lot of people rave about their bmw, why don't you like them?

A00 is the base GSR
A11 is the GSR w/ Sight, Sound and Spoiler Package
A13 is the base MR
A12 is the MR w/ Technology Package.

A00 is the base GSR
A11 is the GSR w/ Sight, Sound and Spoiler Package
A13 is the base MR
A12 is the MR w/ Technology Package.

Any word on pricing from your dealership?

MSRP range from base model GSR to highest loaded MR model:

$35,000 - $44,000.

Wow...so the pricing listed in the first thread is true?

And we're not getting the RS model here?

That is correct, Dino.

The RS model in Japan is a truly stripped down 'tuner' version of the car. One of the main reasons the U.S. is not getting the RS is because of prior sales performance of the RS. The RS is a 'feast or famine' car. I remember seeing them on dealer lots for MONTHS! And then all of a sudden, when it was realized that no 2007 model was coming to the US, throngs of people went out looking for an RS model, but not for the performance aspect. Mostly for the sub-30k pricetag. The US RS in 04, 05 and 06 were better equipped than the Japanese versions, mind you. The US came with Brembo brakes and Enkei wheels, etc... In Japan, 15" steelies and floating caliper brakes was what you got on the RS. And air-conditioning? Check the box on the option sheet for that. If they ever brought the JDM RS to the US, forget it... there would be an uproar...

WHERE ARE THE BREMBOS???
WHERE ARE THE RECAROS???
NO POWER WINDOWS???
NO ABS???

You catch my drift...

Perhaps only a very small number of U.S. enthusiasts truly can appreciate what the RS has to offer, but the number is not large enough for Mitsubishi to make a full out shipment of the RS here.

Think about it this way. If you made a version of a car that was world-renouned for it's motorsport legacy and someone came to you and said, "Hey, it's cheap, I'll buy it." That, for me, would be worse than a slap in the face, as you know you'll have no problem selling it to the rest of the world rather than send it to a country which lacks the knowledge of the road racing/rally history of this car and, in turn, shows it's disdain for it.

That is correct, Dino.

The RS model in Japan is a truly stripped down 'tuner' version of the car. One of the main reasons the U.S. is not getting the RS is because of prior sales performance of the RS. The RS is a 'feast or famine' car. I remember seeing them on dealer lots for MONTHS! And then all of a sudden, when it was realized that no 2007 model was coming to the US, throngs of people went out looking for an RS model, but not for the performance aspect. Mostly for the sub-30k pricetag. The US RS in 04, 05 and 06 were better equipped than the Japanese versions, mind you. The US came with Brembo brakes and Enkei wheels, etc... In Japan, 15" steelies and floating caliper brakes was what you got on the RS. And air-conditioning? Check the box on the option sheet for that. If they ever brought the JDM RS to the US, forget it... there would be an uproar...

WHERE ARE THE BREMBOS???
WHERE ARE THE RECAROS???
NO POWER WINDOWS???
NO ABS???

You catch my drift...

That's the funniest thing I've read all day.

Perhaps only a very small number of U.S. enthusiasts truly can appreciate what the RS has to offer, but the number is not large enough for Mitsubishi to make a full out shipment of the RS here.

Understandable.

Think about it this way. If you made a version of a car that was world-renouned for it's motorsport legacy and someone came to you and said, "Hey, it's cheap, I'll buy it." That, for me, would be worse than a slap in the face, as you know you'll have no problem selling it to the rest of the world rather than send it to a country which lacks the knowledge of the road racing/rally history of this car and, in turn, shows it's disdain for it.

I agree with you there. I sell some products that cost a lot of money due to the quality of the components I use. For instance, the motors I build use Pauter rods. They're superior rods, but they're not cheap. Some people complain about the price, others understand. Bottom line - I don't want my name associated with a sub par final product, so I'm going to use good stuff to produce it.

It's good to see that Mitsu is thinking along the same lines. That said, it sucks for the guys who would genuinely benefit from the RS, such as group N rally teams and such.

Funny tidbit for you. I made a special order to Japan for 4 Evo X RS models for a very good customer of mine. Irish multi-millionaire who just 'wants the damn car' as he put it. LoL. He's going to be paying an arm and a leg for freight, but I put in a special order to Mitsu Japan for him and he'll be getting his cars at the end of November. Mind you, he's probably the only guy I would do this for as he does have a Rally team here in the U.S. and he practically fuels our parts department monthly with everything he replaces.

Holy crap. Get THAT guy on these forums, eh?

Where's he from?

Yeah, personally, I can understand where you are coming from with the Pauter rods. I have on occasion get to meet up with Brian Crower when he is in the area with his dad. The Elder Crower used to supply me with his rods for my 4G63 builds, but as of late, he's left the import division to his son. I doubt that I'll ever need to take those rods out as I've never had an issue spinning it up there with Crower rods. I used the Manley set in my NA Miata.

what are they holding back from the japanes evo

Holy crap. Get THAT guy on these forums, eh?

Where's he from?


Believe it or not, his flower factory is in the Meadowlands. Half of it is dedicated to taking in flowers from international deliveries and distributing them accross the tri-state area. The other half has lifts, machining tools and transmissioin rebuilding benches all over the place. He's got a RHD Evo IV in there and his pride and joy Evo VI TME that he brought back from Ireland with him.

what are they holding back from the japanes evo

Sorry, I don't understand your question. What do you mean holding back?

what options do they have other then the dumb down version well recieve

wow im sorry seem to be a bit retarted right now
so now what options does the japaness model have that the american version wont

First and foremost, they'll have the ability to add on Ralliart parts to their cars as a dealer installed option. The Evo RS in Japan is a very a la carte car. You can order it with practically any option you want, as the Japanese system is very customer service oriented. Many people practically build online, walk into a dealership with the printout, make their deposit on the car, and while it is being finished in a couple of days, secure their financing and drive off. There is not much negotiation in Japan as everything is pretty much on par with what people see as the value in the car they are getting and in Japan, it's kind of 'embarrassing' to 'humbly request' a discount, though I've noticed the Japanese nationals that come over here try to knock my salespeople left and right, until I walk over and ask them politely in Japanese, "Have you been here so long that you've already taken on the 'yabanjin' customs too?" They usually laugh and say "We saw it done in a movie... we wanted to try it out." It helps being Japanese. =).

^^^ i bet thats going to cost a nut here if they were to do that.

A nut? Try the whole scrotum. LoL.

Believe it or not, his flower factory is in the Meadowlands. Half of it is dedicated to taking in flowers from international deliveries and distributing them accross the tri-state area. The other half has lifts, machining tools and transmissioin rebuilding benches all over the place. He's got a RHD Evo IV in there and his pride and joy Evo VI TME that he brought back from Ireland with him.

That's cool as hell. Long time evo fan, eh? I definitely need to talk to that guy.

whats yhe cost of a japanes model shiped to the states?

First and foremost, they'll have the ability to add on Ralliart parts to their cars as a dealer installed option. The Evo RS in Japan is a very a la carte car. You can order it with practically any option you want, as the Japanese system is very customer service oriented. Many people practically build online, walk into a dealership with the printout, make their deposit on the car, and while it is being finished in a couple of days, secure their financing and drive off. There is not much negotiation in Japan as everything is pretty much on par with what people see as the value in the car they are getting and in Japan, it's kind of 'embarrassing' to 'humbly request' a discount, though I've noticed the Japanese nationals that come over here try to knock my salespeople left and right, until I walk over and ask them politely in Japanese, "Have you been here so long that you've already taken on the 'yabanjin' customs too?" They usually laugh and say "We saw it done in a movie... we wanted to try it out." It helps being Japanese. =).

Haha, so I guess they kind of have the "Saturn" no-haggle policy over there.

I'd love to have everything a-la carte here, but I know that's just not realistic for a Japanese import. I know people who have done that on their american cars though.

whats yhe cost of a japanes model shiped to the states?

I would suspect a LOT more than you'd actually pay for one here.

well yeah not arguing with the price here

so ive heard mid winter/spring for the release when is it actually
i hat mitsubishi for that dimb runaround link

I would suspect a LOT more than you'd actually pay for one here.

Try...

About as much as a fully loaded U.S.D.M. MR.

wheres your shop based?

does it come with adjustable suspension?
probably not but id thought id ask

the reason why i ask that is because i heard it has a gravel setting for unpaved and uneven surfaces so does it just react with the traction or does enable it to raise?

Badboy, do you happen to know how the SST performs?

lets see what the guys at top gear have to say in the next evo vs sti match up

Badboy, do you happen to know how the SST performs?

Sadly, no.

the reason why i ask that is because i heard it has a gravel setting for unpaved and uneven surfaces so does it just react with the traction or does enable it to raise?

The gravel setting is in the Active Center Differential. It does not enable the car to raise itself.

Badboy, do you happen to know how the SST performs?

Rephrased...would you prefer the 5MT or the SST?

Well my mind is made up, I'll be getting a MR w/o the tech package cause I already have a sound, nav system sitting in my closet form my last car (01 galant R.I.P.) the only thing I would add is the FAST key. I know I posted in a tread about getting a G37 if the Evo was 40g but the more I thought about it the more I realized I wouldn't be happy in it. The Evo is what I want! Badboy would you happen to know if the package sections for the X are set in stone or can you get just the FAST key? O yeah if anybody wants to buy a ES Lancer 08 Rally Red, I got one that will be for sell when the X comes out.

The base MR comes with FAST Key entry, EndgamE.

ok cool didn't know cause it was a option on the tech package listing going around. thanks

I'd love to have everything a-la carte here, but I know that's just not realistic for a Japanese import. I know people who have done that on their american cars though.

MINI USA prided itself on offering MINIs ordered with all options a la carte, so-many millions of possible configurations. It would take a long time to get it delivered the way you wanted but this was more due to demand, not ordering/building time.

Mitsu could do it too, but I think it is easier and cheaper for them to offer only a few package choices.