Evo Forum

[Warrtalon]

That was a bit off. My recommendation isn't only for road racing and autox. Many people get their Evo due to its extreme performance even without racing. It's not uncommon for people to want to get the best performance their money can buy while also getting extra features. The SE is also better for drag - I don't know why you'd separate that from road racing and autox. 100lbs of weight is 1mph and 1/10th in the 1/4, and the 5spd is better for drag than the 6spd.

The SE has extra cosmetics, it's lighter, it has better rims (same as MR, but nicer color), and it comes with HIDs. SSL comes with HIDs, but has the plain heavy rims, no exterior mods, and is heavier. It only is missing the sunroof - I don't consider the sound system worth buying, because you can put an aftermarket one in that is tons better and cost about the same. Leather is up to you, but I see little reason for leather in an Evo. I care for it in my Lexus, but not my Evo.

There are many benefits to the SE that have nothing to do with outright racing. I personally have an MR and agree that the 6spd is great for a DD - better than the 5spd, although you will not see a difference in gas mileage. The MR is actually rated lower in gas mileage, but I don't know why. I just know my gas mileage was no better than anyone else when I still had it, but I did like the 6th speed for highway cruising. The teflon-coated cables were very nice as well, but I think IXs have those, or at least the SEs do.