I chose the EVO MR for a number of factors, while I believe the other two cars are awesome as well the EVO MR would be my choice. Of course of the selected areas in which I had to rate the cars I felt the EVO MR had some weak spots, but all the cars had areas were they were not that strong. With the EVO MR styling was an issue, but I must admit the EVO MR does look better than the base EVO with it's smoked headlights, BBS gun metal rims, lower stance, and black spoiler, all give it an overall apperance better than the regular EVO. Yet it still is not as good looking as the BMW or Corvette. But there are areas were the EVO MR stood out, one being it's price and availability as a new car, the others would have to be purchased used and who knows what abuse they could have gone through with the previous owner. Plus it's price is lower than the other two, leaving me with more than enough money to fix her up. $7,000 on a base EVO, would hit the 11s possibly the 10s easily, imagine that money on a EVO MR, with it's more durable tranny it should easily hit 10s (So there's my thoughts on the tunning potential). While it's inerior is not the best, it does offer room for 4 or 5 like the BMW M3, while the Corvette only offers room for 2. While some people wouldn't mind room just for 2, for me I'd love to have a vehicle perform well and have room for my friends and family to enjoy the experience too. That's just my personal feelings on that. Stock power is great for the MR, while it's numbers suggest otherwise, (The EVO has the lowest rating in HP between the 3) it's the fastest to 60 miles, and only it and the Corvette ZO6 in the list of three can hit in 12 second 1/4 mile time range stock. It's all around performance is also awesome, braking and handling is awesome especially for a 4 door sedan. Add in AWD, and yes with out a doubt the EVO MR is my choice between the three, and to me or in my opinion the EVO MR is the King under $40,000. Of course others will have different opinions, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and choices. Arguments in certain areas can be made for and made against each car.