Just wondering why a lot of Ralliart owners chose to with it versus the Evo? Was it price, difficulty finding one, or just really liked the RA?

 

Price and daily use, although I never originally intended on doing much modding on my RA it did happen.

Still don't regret anything though. Modding a Ralliart requires some extra thought sometimes adapting the EVO parts to fit on the RA. I learnt a lot because of it.

 

Ok I understand price but daily use? Besides the the trunk on the Evo being small what other difference do you see for daily use?

 

You can fold down the rear seats on the RA to make a lot of boot space. That's been very handy.

Turning circle and fuel economy are better in the RA.

Insurance is probably cheaper too due to the overall value being less.

It's much easier to mod an EVO for actual racing though.

 

Isn't know the rear seats folded down that would be nice to have. I do have to admit the Turning radius and fuel economy suck but the Evo's performance makes up for it IMO.

 

Not everyone needs the pure performance that the EVO gives. I chose the RA because it gives the performance when I want it while balancing fuel economy and insurance. The cost of the RA new in Canada is also 7k to 10k lower than the EVO GSR or MR even with the tech package. I see the RA as a daily driver that is more than capable of some extended spirited driving whereas the EVO is a race car adapted for the streets.

 

Hatchback, pretty much.

If there was an Evolution X Fastback model, I'd more than likely be in it.

Rich

 

Pretty much this for me too since i'm in Canada. Insurance, practicality, fuel, price

 

Because Sportback!

 

In Canada as well it came down to price and insurance especially with my age(was 22 when I got it) and overall needed the automatic of the sst for the wife to drive occasionally and the less harsh ride for the two young kids, can barely fit a stroller in the RA trunk don't no how I could in the evo

 

For me, it was a bunch of things. The Evo was out of my price range, insurance would have been too, and really I'm too lazy to drive a manual every day.

 

Like a lot of ppl the price range of the EVO is too high and that was the main reason. I get on the peddle sometimes but not 40k worth of it! Plus for me at least I got a discount on the RA plus trade in, so I made off decently.

 

I owned one before and the only reason that I discarded the EVO it was for the lack of trunk space. That is the only reason.

 

Ralliart has a more comfortable suspension for daily use, much bigger trunk with fold down seats and you don't have to put your washer fluid in the trunk (very retarded design on the Evo), you can get it with regular front seats which are better for long trips, and obviously the more usable turning circle. The transmission is way better than the GSR's 5-speed. Also rpms are reasonable at highway speeds. Basically a GSR is a bad car for long highway trips, a fairly uncomfortable and impractical daily driver, and a wonderful track car. The Ralliart is very good for cruising on the highway, very good for daily driving and is reasonably practical, and is a set of decent brakes and coilovers away from being a pretty good track car.

In any case, right now I would rather go to a Subaru dealership and pick up a new STI though. Has all the practicality of a Ralliart plus performance that almost matches the hardcore nature of the Evo X.

 

The EVO is certainly one heck of a vehicle, but it wasn't the fit for me. When I looked at the 2 side-by-side, I knew I needed the RA. A spare tire, readily available parts and the battery up front. No bashing here...But when I look at cars inevitably my first thoughts are "how is this vehicle to work on", and "how is the parts availability" i.e. does the local shop carry brake pads, rotors etc. Just my .02!