hahaha im happy to correct them lol :460: :banana: :beer:

well for one i didnt say there are 3-4 models, i said there will be.. If you can count, you said MR, GSR and ralliart, in my book thats already 3 models :beer:

Now as of to the stripped out version that I was talking about, here are the official press releases:

"The trims Mitsubishi specifically announced for Japanese market were the GSR, which is the standard Evo X now, and the RS model. The stripper RS model has always been a favorite of ours, especially with the giant rear wing deleted and all those foo-foo features like a radio and power whatever tossed to save weight."

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Sporting the S-AWC and Twin Clutch SST and other cutting-edge automotive technology as well as a more comprehensive functional and convenience equipment specification, the GSR trim level (also available with a 5-speed manual transmission) leads the new Lancer Evolution X lineup. The lineup also continues to offer the RS competition base model, with a less comprehensive and simplified equipment specification to reduce weight to a minimum.
RS is offered in two body colors, including White Solid which is exclusive to this trim level.
3. Manufacturer's recommended retail price (MMRP)
GSR* 4-cyl. 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC MIVEC with intercooler-turbocharger 5M/T Full-time 4WD (S-AWC): 3,495,450
Twin Clutch SST: 3,750,600
RS 5M/T Full-time 4WD: 2,997,750 (2,997,750.00 JPY = $28,093.81 USD)"

Enough facts?
So yeah, its available in Japan, but hopefully will be available in US too.

350z is a model that came out in 2004... that's almost 5 years ago. There is simply no way I'd get a new car with a 5 years old styling. I like the 350z styling myself, but I think the styling of the Evo X is much more aggressive. Plus Evo X has AWD, turbo vs 350z RWD, NA.

Also if you think US pricing is high, then come to Canada it'd make you cry. :(