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2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR - Mr. Momentum

August 2, 2006

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Contrary to common conceptions, those of us lucky enough to make our livings in the industry won't generally fawn actively over cars like these. Instead, typical automotive journalists and assorted hangers-on will grumble about endless new editions of what's essentially the same vehicle, or carp about uncomfortable cockpits and rough rides. It's not that we don't covet their corner-carving capabilities, or appreciate their alacritous acceleration. Our professional reputations, though, ride on our never giving the impression that we do what we do just because we like to kick ass on the asphalt. In truth, the disinterest is wholly feigned. To let you in on (what's probably not much of) a secret: no matter how restrained our external reactions are, when something as sweet as the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR shows up in our driveway, the little gearhead inside is invariably jumping for joy. (read more)