I'm looking to buy an Evo within the next few days, my options:

2006 Wicked White Lancer Evo IX w/10,000 with Basic Bolt-on's mainly AMS parts

$27,000

or

2005 Wicked White Lancer Evo VIII MR w/ 40,000 stock

$25,000

Whats better for each year/model, your reasoning...

thanks in advance!

Go with the 06 with only 10k miles. (I assume you mean miles). For only 2 thoudand more you'd get practically a brand new car compared to a car that probably has been beaten up for 40 thousand miles.

Make sure to negotiate, look around and do a carfax. A few weeks back I picked up an 06 IX with 22000 miles for 24,900. Came with lots of parts.

i would take the MR if you are car savvy it would be a better choice.imo since the other has a few mods more likely has been raced in.

Get the IX. You'll be happier.