Mitsubishi official says Evo franchise is dead

Garduna · 03-03-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dpavlakos91

Makes me realize I better keep my Evo ix MR forever. They're going to be a lost breed. Sad.

Damn, you got a Evo 9? Mind if you posts some pics of that beauty??

Btw, update on the future of the EVO.....

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/f...eath-rumors-v/

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Will the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X be the last Evo ever built? Rumors to that extent were flying fast and furious across the Internet yesterday. Mitsubishi has decided to address these claims by way of a post on its Facebook page:

Further to some comments published in the press recently, production of the current Lancer Evolution continues as planned. As for its successor, regulations and market feedback will dictate its engineering package & architecture. Stay tuned.

So relax Evo fans, this answer should make you feel... well, actually, stay worried – the above statement really doesn't answer anything about the model's future

Mitsubishi........ open ur damn eyes...... sigh!

TK-421 · 03-03-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

x 2

Desperate times for the M division. Thanks to the clown Kay Segler.

I hardly see how a reflashed engine and borrowed suspension/brakes deserves the M badge. Actually it kinda does now, since M stands for "Marketing" instead of "Motorsport" nowadays.

Garduna · 03-03-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

I hardly see how a reflashed engine and borrowed suspension/brakes deserves the M badge. Actually it kinda does now, since M stands for "Marketing" instead of "Motorsport" nowadays.

I feel the same way about the 1m but that's getting a bit off topic for this thread lol

Cyrax91 · 03-03-2011, 12:32 PM

Here are a few pics I have on my phone. I just did new rotors, painted the brakes and powdercoated the wheels. Also, added a Greddy Ti-Comp exhaust

Also threw in a picture of my M

After I finish the M's mods in the next few weeks im gonna do a shoot with them together. Just waiting on my wheels from EAS

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Originally Posted by Garduna

Damn, you got a Evo 9? Mind if you posts some pics of that beauty??

Btw, update on the future of the EVO.....

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/f...eath-rumors-v/

Mitsubishi........ open ur damn eyes...... sigh!

mtla4 · 03-03-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

I hardly see how a reflashed engine and borrowed suspension/brakes deserves the M badge. Actually it kinda does now, since M stands for "Marketing" instead of "Motorsport" nowadays.

I got banned of the 1 ///MARKETING teaser/striptease photo hyped up pseudo E30 M3 successor because I said something like that BTW. I agree with you. They're going to far by the teasers etc for a reflashed car just show us the darn car one shot. Also limited hard to get YET we'll fullfill the demand what's that? I'm not a hater but let's call a spade a spade.

330CIZHP · 03-03-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mtla4

I got banned of the 1 ///MARKETING teaser/striptease photo hyped up pseudo E30 M3 successor because I said something like that BTW. I agree with you. They're going to far by the teasers etc for a reflashed car just show us the darn car one shot. Also limited hard to get YET we'll fullfill the demand what's that? I'm not a hater but let's call a spade a spade.

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Originally Posted by TK-421

I hardly see how a reflashed engine and borrowed suspension/brakes deserves the M badge. Actually it kinda does now, since M stands for "Marketing" instead of "Motorsport" nowadays.

Exactly!

I got banned as well from that board for saying it was just a rehashed 135-M sport with a few suspension bits and pieces from M3. Those guys sure are sensitive about the Segler marketing ploys. Brand loyalty at its finest.

FStop7 · 03-03-2011, 01:07 PM

Mitsubishi sucks for doing this. The Evo was a great car. I never drove an X but I owned a IX and it was a lot of fun.

If the Evo does survive it will be turned into a complete shitbox, just like what they did to the Eclipse.

TK-421 · 03-03-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

I feel the same way about the 1m but that's getting a bit off topic for this thread lol

Lol true, I tend to rant whenever the topic pops up. That evo looks really good though.

TK-421 · 03-03-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

Mitsubishi sucks for doing this. The Evo was a great car. I never drove an X but I owned a IX and it was a lot of fun.

If the Evo does survive it will be turned into a complete shitbox, just like what they did to the Eclipse.

When was it never a shitbox

TK-421 · 03-03-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 330CIZHP

Exactly!

I got banned as well from that board for saying it was just a rehashed 135-M sport with a few suspension bits and pieces from M3. Those guys sure are sensitive about the Segler marketing ploys. Brand loyalty at its finest.

I'm still banned from the BMW section in the universal forums area or whatever it's called.

FStop7 · 03-03-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

When was it never a shitbox

The eclipse? The original 1G DSM cars were pretty awesome. The 2G was also cool but a little fatter. Once the non-turbo, non-DSM 3G arrived it was completely off the rails, total crap.

Year's_End · 03-03-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

I'm still banned from the BMW section in the universal forums area or whatever it's called.

hahahaha what did you do?

Garduna · 03-03-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dpavlakos91

Here are a few pics I have on my phone. I just did new rotors, painted the brakes and powdercoated the wheels. Also, added a Greddy Ti-Comp exhaust

Also threw in a picture of my M

After I finish the M's mods in the next few weeks im gonna do a shoot with them together. Just waiting on my wheels from EAS

Good stuff. I've only seen a small handful of EVOs, especially the IXs in Toronto. So rare.

The eclipse is such a shit car. The only time it was somewhat popular and good was cuz it was in the Fast and Furious 2 movie lol

esqu1re · 03-03-2011, 03:45 PM

Looks like the Evo X will be keeping its value a little bit better.

Grail05 · 03-03-2011, 03:49 PM

hahaha my friend got an Evo X and for some reason hes happy with the news...

immiketoo · 03-03-2011, 04:17 PM

They still make OK TVs.

JoeBoy · 03-03-2011, 06:34 PM

Sad News...Best bang for the buck for sure!

Sylon · 03-03-2011, 08:59 PM

Response directly from Mitsubishi Motors:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/03/f...eath-rumors-v/

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/93ftl0

bunnn · 03-04-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

Good stuff. I've only seen a small handful of EVOs, especially the IXs in Toronto. So rare.

The eclipse is such a shit car. The only time it was somewhat popular and good was cuz it was in the Fast and Furious 2 movie lol

Would have been pretty hard to get the EVO IX at the time. They never sold it here, and they only recently merged the US/Canada safety regulations allowing some cars to be imported.

Garduna · 03-04-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

Would have been pretty hard to get the EVO IX at the time. They never sold it here, and they only recently merged the US/Canada safety regulations allowing some cars to be imported.

Yep I know, hence the rarity of them. I heard a few got shipped here in parts and reassembled. Pretty crazy if you ask me but hey with the news of EVO maybe dying.... must he a hellavu lot worth it now lol!

ptack · 03-04-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Good news for the 1M

Not really. Very different prices. Mitsubishi is getting killed from all sides and not by BMW. Huyndai and Kia are eating their lunch and Mustangs and Camaros are taking the desert. Apparently they've been standing still too long and unless you're ready to invest big time to keep up, you die. If anything it should be a warning to BMW - don't rest on your laurels and don't pull your punches (1M).

onehungevo · 03-04-2011, 08:39 AM

I had an evo 8 and it was a great car for the money. The awd and a few mods the car was hard to beat. I hate to see the evo isn't going to be made anymore. I might buy an Evo X since it will remain so rare.

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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 47 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Looks like the Evo X will be keeping its value a little bit better. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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onehungevo Captain 67 Rep 982 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	I had an evo 8 and it was a great car for the money. The awd and a few mods the car was hard to beat. I hate to see the evo isn't going to be made anymore. I might buy an Evo X since it will remain so rare.
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