2009 Ralliart is on US shores! Lots of pics! - Page 2

**Kracka** · 09-30-2008

I agree, it is over-priced and I think it may cause them to miss their mark. It'll compete against a fully loaded WRX, but they really need to have a base one available w/o the Recaros, SST tranny, etc. Also, I was not impressed with the SST tranny in the MR, I can only imagine this one will feel even more watered-down and mushy.

TkrPerformance · 09-30-2008

it will probley drop in price after it has been out for a while just like all the other evo's droped alittle

**scheides** · 09-30-2008

mmmmm, ralliart RS. 5-speed, base lancer seats, single piston brakes, and one wheel drive!

A stripped down version would be kinda cool, if that tranny would hold up to 300whp (i.e. bolt on a bunch of evo stuff or afermarket evo stuff) it will be fuuuun!

BLaCk_1cE · 09-30-2008

If the insurance on this would be roughly the same price as an Evo, I think id still go *slightly* used Evo.

**Halon** · 09-30-2008

FWD? No. Just something a little more GSX-esque. Some regular mitsu seats, 5-speed, basic AWD, 16" whatever rims, hell even through some pop-up headlights, then I'd be more interested

9guy9 · 10-01-2008

whats the word on the 5 door version?

**scheides** · 10-01-2008

More pics!

Kevin 1G Drummer · 10-01-2008

wow, that steering wheel is hideous!

**JET** · 10-01-2008

All of the steering wheel controls are nice though!

rose0529 · 12-16-2008

Bump .... These just hit MN dealers. As far as I know Walser has a Octane blue one without the recaro package (26,000ish), and Brookdale has a Silver one with the recaro package (30,000ish).

**scheides** · 12-16-2008

WAT! I was told February!

rose0529 · 12-16-2008

i dunno thats what the websites say!... still waiting on confirmation via email...

Bout a month ago walser said they would get their first one in about now.... but I guess they are only getting like 2 for a while...

**Kracka** · 12-16-2008

I saw one at Brookdale last weekend. It was loaded and around $32k if I remember correctly. Over-priced if you ask me; I don't realistically see many of these selling at that price. The WRX is cheaper and better known and established in this segment. Even the base at around $26k is steep. Basically, you're looking at a $10k premium for AWD + turbo over the Lancer which I doubt most consumers can justify. I'm going to imagine a lot of the sales will go to enthusiasts wanting but unable to afford an Evo X. Its possible it may take some market share from Subaru but I betting it won't be much due to the strength of Subaru brand loyalty (last I knew they rated highest in brand loyalty). Now, if Mitsu priced the RalliArt lower than the equivalent WRX I can see sales greatly increasing.

**asshanson** · 12-16-2008

I was told mid-december at Brookdale a month ago. Mid-January here in Des Moines.

Yea there is a new 2009 wrx sedan with some good options for $25,900 sticker price here in Des Moines, rated at 265 horsepower even, and a manual transmission which I prefer. I generally like mitsu over subaru but I'd buy that wrx over the ralliart any day.

MustGoFaster · 12-16-2008

Torsen front diff, active center, "mechanical" (Clutch?) rear diff. Nice to see no open diffs.

Looking a the MS3 this one compares to the GT version better, which is $25,125 MSRP. Still an extra 5K.

Looking at a base WRX it looks like you get a viscous center LSD and that's it... Add in a good center diff, a front LSD and a rear LSD and you have an STI as your only option. $34K. Seems like a fair bit more car than a base WRX.

sleepydsm · 12-18-2008

I'd rather have that turbo rwd Hyundai for $22,000 with the same engine and a 6 spd manual, and brembos!

**Goat Blower** · 12-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by TkrPerformance

it will probley drop in price after it has been out for a while just like all the other evo's droped alittle

A little? They're dropping a lot. I was the high bidder on a white EVO X last week with 3300 miles. We'll just say it wasn't anywhere near $35k.

**Goat Blower** · 12-18-2008

$30k is just nuts for something that looks like a regular Lancer. I'm guessing these won't sell for squat and the price will normalize in a month.

awd-drifter · 12-18-2008

x2 on the prices. could have been very competitive if it was priced like the MS3 and WRX. they should remove the SST tranny...

**Goat Blower** · 12-18-2008

The MS3 is a sweet deal, sucks it isn't AWD though.