Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.This 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition is a genuine rally-bred icon: the special edition built to honor Mitsubishi's four-time World Rally champion, in the most coveted Passion Red with the factory tribute decals. It carries the TME's upgraded 4G63 turbo four and full-time all-wheel drive, and it is registry-documented as number 2736 of 3,020. Freshly imported from Japan and repainted in its original color, it is a highly desirable spec, and the color-and-decal combination is exactly the one collectors want.2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen EditionBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowClassic.com puts the Tommi Mäkinen Edition benchmark at $56,590 with an average around $59,008, and GSR-specific comps spanning roughly $32,540 to $75,452, with an exceptional example reaching a remarkable high of $320,000. Within that market, specification matters enormously, and the consensus among the knowledgeable Evo community in the comments is that Passion Red with the factory decal package, as documented here by the TME Registry, is the most valuable and sought-after combination.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis car's desirable color-and-decal spec and registry documentation support a strong number, and the sub-25-year import status means it is now legally in the US. The one nuance to weigh is the 2025 repaint: while it was refinished in its correct original color with correct replacement decals and reportedly presents beautifully, a repaint is a repaint, so a buyer will want to understand the reason for it and the quality of the work, ideally with pre-paint photos.2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen EditionBring a TrailerGiven the highly desirable spec, the registry documentation, and the strong condition, but accounting for the repaint and import considerations, I would call fair value roughly $60,000 to $80,000. The current $60,000 bid with thirteen bids and five days remaining is already in that range and climbing, consistent with how strongly the community has responded to the color and presentation.Condition and detailsThe specification is the appeal. This is a genuine TME GSR in Passion Red with the tribute decal package, riding on the model's signature white 17-inch Enkei wheels, with TME-specific bodywork including the aluminum vented bonnet, front over-fenders, and adjustable rear wing, plus the specially tuned suspension with aluminum control arms and red Brembo front calipers. The two-tone interior has the correct Recaro seats and MOMO wheel. The upgraded turbocharged 2.0-liter 4G63 features a titanium turbine wheel and revised internals over the standard Evo VI, driving all four wheels through the five-speed manual, and a Blitz turbo timer has been fitted. It was imported from Japan and repainted in its original red in 2025, showing about 62,000 miles.2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen EditionBring a TrailerThe condition discussion in the comments is worth understanding, because it involved a spirited exchange. The seller, who states the car is bone stock with up-to-date maintenance and needs nothing, presents it as one of the finest examples to come to market recently. A commenter who owns a comparable TME raised pointed questions and drew a comparison to another recently sold white TME that he alleged had hidden rust concealed by undersealing, cautioning buyers about the model's known tendency to rot in the floors, sills, and chassis. Other commenters who had seen this car in person pushed back, describing it as genuinely clean. This is exactly the kind of debate a buyer should resolve independently rather than take either side at face value.2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen EditionBring a TrailerThe diligence is specific and important on an imported Evo. Have the car inspected in person, with particular attention to the known TME rust areas: the floors, sills, rear chassis legs, and trunk, since these cars are notorious for corrosion and the seller has offered to make it available for a pre-purchase inspection near Marin County, California. Ask for pre-repaint photos to understand the paint's history and confirm the bodywork underneath. Note that the car has not been inspected by the California Bureau of Air Resources, which California buyers must factor in for registration. Verify the registry documentation and the maintenance history. The car is offered on a Washington title.2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen EditionBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeMitsubishiModelLancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition GSRYear2000Mileage~62,000 (99,000 km)EngineTurbocharged 2.0-liter 4G63 inline-fourProduction#2736 of 3,020TransmissionFive-speed manualDrive typeAll-wheel drive with limited-slip differentialExterior colorPassion Red with decalsInterior colorBlack Ecsaine and red clothCurrent bidUSD $60,000Interested in this car? View the listing here.What makes the Tommi Mäkinen Edition uniqueThe Lancer Evolution VI is, to many enthusiasts, the purest of the 4G63-powered Evos, the last of the line used as the basis for Mitsubishi's World Rally Championship effort. The Tommi Mäkinen Edition, introduced for 2000, was a special variant created to celebrate the Finnish driver's four consecutive WRC drivers' titles, and it went beyond a decal package: it received a specially tuned suspension with aluminum control arms, a quicker steering rack, a titanium turbine wheel in the turbo for faster spool, lowered ride height, unique Recaro seats, and distinctive TME bodywork and Enkei wheels. It is widely regarded as the definitive road-going tribute to Mitsubishi's rally dominance.2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen EditionBring a TrailerThat combination of genuine rally pedigree, meaningful mechanical upgrades, and limited production has made the TME one of the most collectible Japanese performance cars of its era, and values have climbed accordingly as the JDM market has matured. Within the TME world, the Passion Red cars with the factory tribute decals, like this one, are the most iconic and desirable, precisely because they most evoke the rally livery the edition celebrates. For a collector who wants the definitive Evo VI in its most coveted specification, a documented, clean TME in red is the one to have, which is exactly why this car has drawn the attention it has.My takeThis is a genuinely desirable Tommi Mäkinen Edition in its most coveted specification, Passion Red with the factory decals, registry-documented and freshly presented, and the Evo community has responded accordingly. My fair-value call is $60,000 to $80,000, reflecting the ideal spec and documentation against the 2025 repaint and the import and rust considerations these cars demand. I would be comfortable in that range for a car that inspects as clean underneath as it presents on top.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe buying advice is inspection-led and specific to the model. Take the seller up on the offered pre-purchase inspection and have a specialist scrutinize the known TME rust zones, the floors, sills, rear chassis legs, and trunk, since corrosion is the single biggest risk on these and the comments included a pointed debate about it. Ask for pre-repaint photos to understand the paint history, verify the registry documentation and service records, and factor in that it has not yet passed California's air-resources inspection if you are registering there. Handle those, and the current $60,000 bid is a fair starting point on the most desirable specification of a rally-bred icon.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.