Why did you choose the Ralliart?
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RA can easily be swapped with most EvoX parts, many mod parts available, big HP/TQ potential, sleeper....cheaper than an Evo and my Sportback RA hauls around a lot of crap on a day to day basis!
AWD is amazing...especially in a very snowy Canadian winter.
AWD is amazing...especially in a very snowy Canadian winter.
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Because of AWD, looks(everytime I drive by big windows and see the car's reflection I smile, because it is damn sexy!!), potential, SST transmission.
When I was deciding I talked to a buddy of mine who worked at a Subaru dealer here in Calgary and he said to not get a WRX because of the engine problems they have!
As for MS3, I owned Mazda 3 Hatch before RA and MS3 has same issues such as noisiness inside! Also trunk space! Surprisingly I can fit A LOT more in my Ra's trunk than I could in Mazda!
If you want a daily driver car, a car that you can travel in and still be comfortable get an RA not an EVO.
BTW where abouts in Alberta are you? If you're in Calgary I can give you a ride and you'll see what I mean.
When I was deciding I talked to a buddy of mine who worked at a Subaru dealer here in Calgary and he said to not get a WRX because of the engine problems they have!
As for MS3, I owned Mazda 3 Hatch before RA and MS3 has same issues such as noisiness inside! Also trunk space! Surprisingly I can fit A LOT more in my Ra's trunk than I could in Mazda!
If you want a daily driver car, a car that you can travel in and still be comfortable get an RA not an EVO.
BTW where abouts in Alberta are you? If you're in Calgary I can give you a ride and you'll see what I mean.
The thing is though, at least once in the life of you're car, you're going to be at a set of lights and a WRX or MS3 is going to pull up beside you and smoke you (unless you're modded), as the 0-60 times are lacking a bit for a car of this type in the RA, no? Numbers for a stock RA vary all over the internet from 5.4 to 6+...
BTW: ukrboy, how much did your RA set you back? Is it dealer bought? Platinum Mitsu I'm assuming?
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The thing is, for manual cars to run a "advertised time" is to have no missed shifts and perfect gear selection. But for the rallairt, it's every time
This is my Ralliart 0-60 (sorry for music lol). Only mods are Bryans free GST basemap, $20 boost pill as far as this video is concerned.
My 1/4 is also at 13.07 @ 104.01 MPH
The car is amazing in looks, the AWD, build potential, torque and just being a convenience as well as a formidable competitor on the track and at the stop lights lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOEYYfFr9ZQ
My 1/4 is also at 13.07 @ 104.01 MPH
The car is amazing in looks, the AWD, build potential, torque and just being a convenience as well as a formidable competitor on the track and at the stop lights lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOEYYfFr9ZQ
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Yes, I am in Calgary. The car will mostly serve as a daily driver so I guess that is more suited for the RA over the Evo. I'm just trying to get a feel for cars of this type before making the plunge. The MS3, IMO, might be comparable to the RA performance-wise minus AWD, but it's just no were as... exclusive as an RA. RAs have an element of "bada$$ness" to them that's just missing in the MS3/6...
The thing is though, at least once in the life of you're car, you're going to be at a set of lights and a WRX or MS3 is going to pull up beside you and smoke you (unless you're modded), as the 0-60 times are lacking a bit for a car of this type in the RA, no? Numbers for a stock RA vary all over the internet from 5.4 to 6+...
BTW: ukrboy, how much did your RA set you back? Is it dealer bought? Platinum Mitsu I'm assuming?
The thing is though, at least once in the life of you're car, you're going to be at a set of lights and a WRX or MS3 is going to pull up beside you and smoke you (unless you're modded), as the 0-60 times are lacking a bit for a car of this type in the RA, no? Numbers for a stock RA vary all over the internet from 5.4 to 6+...
BTW: ukrboy, how much did your RA set you back? Is it dealer bought? Platinum Mitsu I'm assuming?
I also didn't like WRX. I can't even say why.
Also, considering that we have snow 6 months of the year AWD will definitely help you.
Yes, I got mine from Platinum. I can recommend a sales guy there that I dealt with. Really nice guy. Much-much better experience than I had at Stoney Trail Mazda! It cost me 35k And I got Cobb AP for free. The car was a demo and had about 8k on it. It already had 3m chip protection (worth 1200 alone). And they bought my Mazda for 2500 more than a black book value!
Let me know)
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I chose the Ralliart because I couldn't find any used '08 WRXs equipped with an automatic.
I live in the DC-metro area so driving stick can be a pain in traffic. I literally traded in a '09 WRX for my Ralliart last night. This is my first Mitsubishi and hopefully I won't regret it :P
I live in the DC-metro area so driving stick can be a pain in traffic. I literally traded in a '09 WRX for my Ralliart last night. This is my first Mitsubishi and hopefully I won't regret it :P
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I really don't hink that MS3 will smoke an RA. It has sooo much torque steering it's unbelievable! I drove both generations. Also, nobody is as fast switching gears as SST tranny. RA is also much more quiet on the highway. Trunk is much bigger.
I also didn't like WRX. I can't even say why.
Also, considering that we have snow 6 months of the year AWD will definitely help you.
Yes, I got mine from Platinum. I can recommend a sales guy there that I dealt with. Really nice guy. Much-much better experience than I had at Stoney Trail Mazda! It cost me 35k And I got Cobb AP for free. The car was a demo and had about 8k on it. It already had 3m chip protection (worth 1200 alone). And they bought my Mazda for 2500 more than a black book value!
Let me know)
I also didn't like WRX. I can't even say why.
Also, considering that we have snow 6 months of the year AWD will definitely help you.
Yes, I got mine from Platinum. I can recommend a sales guy there that I dealt with. Really nice guy. Much-much better experience than I had at Stoney Trail Mazda! It cost me 35k And I got Cobb AP for free. The car was a demo and had about 8k on it. It already had 3m chip protection (worth 1200 alone). And they bought my Mazda for 2500 more than a black book value!
Let me know)
Platinum ftw.
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I really don't hink that MS3 will smoke an RA. It has sooo much torque steering it's unbelievable! I drove both generations. Also, nobody is as fast switching gears as SST tranny. RA is also much more quiet on the highway. Trunk is much bigger.
I also didn't like WRX. I can't even say why.
Also, considering that we have snow 6 months of the year AWD will definitely help you.
Yes, I got mine from Platinum. I can recommend a sales guy there that I dealt with. Really nice guy. Much-much better experience than I had at Stoney Trail Mazda! It cost me 35k And I got Cobb AP for free. The car was a demo and had about 8k on it. It already had 3m chip protection (worth 1200 alone). And they bought my Mazda for 2500 more than a black book value!
Let me know)
I also didn't like WRX. I can't even say why.
Also, considering that we have snow 6 months of the year AWD will definitely help you.
Yes, I got mine from Platinum. I can recommend a sales guy there that I dealt with. Really nice guy. Much-much better experience than I had at Stoney Trail Mazda! It cost me 35k And I got Cobb AP for free. The car was a demo and had about 8k on it. It already had 3m chip protection (worth 1200 alone). And they bought my Mazda for 2500 more than a black book value!
Let me know)
PS: You weren't driving south on Macloed yesterday after the Flames game by any chance were you? I saw a guy in a WW RA with the nose blacked out. Gave the guy a thumbs up lol