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That's a GTS correct? As for price with the STi the new Evo MR is just about as expensive with less power and a harsher ride. The steering is quicker, which is good at Laguna Seca, bad in traffic. The RS is the cheaper lighter one. I believe the MR is the only one available with a 6 speed. The brakes could be upgraded relatively easily. Of course so could the Evo. I think the STi is better looking, especially from the rear. The view most people will get!
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My local dealer had one on their lot for a few months until some young kid bought it (with his folks accompanying him of course). I was at the dealer picking up a part when he was taking delivery... -Chike
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-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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If I do get the Evo MR and we have a chance to meet up, you can definitely take it for a drive. -Chike
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Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to be a plumber or a peddler in the hope to find that modest degree of independence still available under present circumstances. -- Albert Einstein, The Reporter, November 18 1954 |
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Now you're just being silly Alan!
-Chike
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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they are both cars,, from my experience and know how on both cars, and verry familier with both engines
its simple if u wanna keep a car stock and fast go with a sti if u wanna a fast car that u wanna modify go with the evo 8 the sti engine is complicated, new and hard to tune, the evo engine has been around for along long time, and verry capable of lots of power and good times the sti has more goodies also also a 3rd option maybe a regular wrx mine ran low 13s with only 2,000$ in engine mods, might wanna think of that also, as for the volvo, its just asking for trouble,, expensive for everything, hope that helps some in your decesion
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EASY to tune. if you have the money, Easy Street will return your STi with over 1000hp.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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I don't plan on modding my next car too much as I will buy one with a ton of power from the factory. What I like about the STI and EVO is that their limited edition models. The EVO MR in that titanium grey just looks killer though... The Volvo will be more expensive to maintain in the long run. Maybe it'll be a good car for me after Law School. -Chike
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What still gets me is the string of names and cryptic alphanumeric codes we attach to car names. It started in Japan and now everyone's doing it.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR and now even the Americans: Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Firehawk Why? I was at Island Dragway in NJ (*shudder*) last friday night...there was a modded EVO there running consistent 13.0s...the ricer crowd was all about that. Then some guy showed up in a 1991 Eagle Talon TSI (completely stock looking) and ran 12.4 on his first pass next to the EVO. Everyone got quiet real quick. Now that impressed me. Then 5000 mustangs proceeded to run 14s and 15s for the rest of the night. After looking at and sitting in the EVO, i'd take an STI anyday regardless of the power level. Plus very few cars look as cool (for a 4-door) in blue. It's not always just about the power. If you want a car only for the strip...then it is (but then it's stupid to pay $30000 for a factory racer when you can pay $5000 for an older car and spend the other $25000 making it WAY faster than the factory car), but otherwise the car that offers the better overall package should be the winner. |
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well said shadow,,
also might wanna consider fit and finish the sti has better interior then the evo IMHO another factor to rember,, not that ether of them has any luxury though,
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The best Evo was the 5th. The new one looks like a Pontiac Sunfire. If you can't see the resemblance your biased. And the STi looks ALOT better from the back.
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Honestly, both the USDM EVO and STI look great IMHO. The Evo has more interior space which is a plus for my family (wife currently drives a base Lancer ES). I just like the MR edition due to its exclusivity, the special plate/badges, and the awesome grey color!!! -Chike P.S. Plus 0-60 in 4.7s ain't bad at all for a 35K car.
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