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This is my first day on the site and it's great. I have a couple of questions before I trade my 08 Range Rover in on a 2012 Evo. Please take it easy on me if these have been asked as I HAVE probably put in about 20 hours of research on the subject in the last two day. Haven't gotten much sleep. And I'm a little emotional about giving up the Rover. I love her but I think it's time I have a little fun on road where I am most of the time.
I am pretty sure I have it narrowed down to the GSR, Although the MR looks very enticing and I'm sure the auto is amazing I have spent the last 2O years of my life driving automatics (not counting the street bikes I used to own) I have always been a Bimmer and Rover person but the Evo got my attention because it looked like a sports car that I could also take to the mountains when we visit the snow. I test drove one today and pissed my pants. I never knew the Japanese made a car so raw. I felt like a kid again. Grinning ear to ear. I loved the harsher ride, the sound of engine, the slight whine of the turbo, the non power seats. Anyways I probably lost your attention by now so let me ask the questions.
What is the suspension difference between the MR and the GSR. I know the MR has an "upgraded" suspension but that may mean different things to different people. For me I like the harder/ sniffer feel every bump ride. Would that be the MR or the GSR or are they close to the same?
Wing or no wing or is that just personal choice?
Can anybody tell me if there are different options/upgrades for the GSR? I don't want to rely on the salesperson as in most cases after a couple hours of research on a car I end up knowing more than they do.
Last question and I appreciate your time, I just want to make sure I get exactly what I want. How is the reliability? Coming off my 3rd Land Rover I can obviously deal with cars that aren't known for reliability. Character and soul can make up for that, but just wondering what to expect? I had read a few forums making jokes about Mitsubishi voiding the warranty the second you sign for the car. Does that have some truth to it?
Again, I really appreciate you reading through my dribble and helping me out. This seems like a great forum and hopefully come Monday I will be an official Evo owning member. Although I will shed a few tears for my beloved Rover.
BTW I'm is Southern California, USA if that makes a difference on what options are available to me.
I am pretty sure I have it narrowed down to the GSR, Although the MR looks very enticing and I'm sure the auto is amazing I have spent the last 2O years of my life driving automatics (not counting the street bikes I used to own) I have always been a Bimmer and Rover person but the Evo got my attention because it looked like a sports car that I could also take to the mountains when we visit the snow. I test drove one today and pissed my pants. I never knew the Japanese made a car so raw. I felt like a kid again. Grinning ear to ear. I loved the harsher ride, the sound of engine, the slight whine of the turbo, the non power seats. Anyways I probably lost your attention by now so let me ask the questions.
What is the suspension difference between the MR and the GSR. I know the MR has an "upgraded" suspension but that may mean different things to different people. For me I like the harder/ sniffer feel every bump ride. Would that be the MR or the GSR or are they close to the same?
Wing or no wing or is that just personal choice?
Can anybody tell me if there are different options/upgrades for the GSR? I don't want to rely on the salesperson as in most cases after a couple hours of research on a car I end up knowing more than they do.
Last question and I appreciate your time, I just want to make sure I get exactly what I want. How is the reliability? Coming off my 3rd Land Rover I can obviously deal with cars that aren't known for reliability. Character and soul can make up for that, but just wondering what to expect? I had read a few forums making jokes about Mitsubishi voiding the warranty the second you sign for the car. Does that have some truth to it?
Again, I really appreciate you reading through my dribble and helping me out. This seems like a great forum and hopefully come Monday I will be an official Evo owning member. Although I will shed a few tears for my beloved Rover.
BTW I'm is Southern California, USA if that makes a difference on what options are available to me.