2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR - BBS Wheels - March 2009 Four Seasons Update

The Evo got a lot of attention at the local Chrysler dealership, where our Four Seasons Town & Country minivan was being serviced. One guy commented on the BBS wheels and I said, yeah, they're hot for sure, and they should be: we had to replace one and it cost about $800! His mouth dropped open in disbelief.

But with those 14-spoke BBS wheels, this is really quite a good-looking ride. I like the car's stance, its proportions, just the way it looks sitting in my driveway. In general, I'm weary of the silver paint that we see on cars everywhere these days, but Mitsubishi's Apex Silver is just perfect for this car, especially with the black interior.

On a day-to-day basis, I have to admit that I just put the Evo in Drive and leave it there. I'm not a big paddle-shifter for runs to the grocery store. The Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST) ultimately isn't quite as smooth as a conventional automatic, but it's plenty livable in normal driving.

Joe DeMatio, Executive Editor