New MR? Help
Originally Posted by Traitor
First of all, sorry for starting yet another thread about Evo vs. STi. Here's my situation right now:
I just got done after shopping around today. I got to test drive a MR and all I can say is "Wow" I love that thing so much. I went to the Subaru dealer and they offered me an 05 STi for about 31k, I was impressed with the dealer as well. I really like the MR more than the subaru but it's so hard to pass up for such a good price. What do you all think about it? I also got to test drive a 350z but I liked MR/STi more. I'm not sure of the price on the MR because the sales man wouldn't let me know the bottom line. I'll find that out tomorrow. Any input would be nice. Flames are welcome too...
I just got done after shopping around today. I got to test drive a MR and all I can say is "Wow" I love that thing so much. I went to the Subaru dealer and they offered me an 05 STi for about 31k, I was impressed with the dealer as well. I really like the MR more than the subaru but it's so hard to pass up for such a good price. What do you all think about it? I also got to test drive a 350z but I liked MR/STi more. I'm not sure of the price on the MR because the sales man wouldn't let me know the bottom line. I'll find that out tomorrow. Any input would be nice. Flames are welcome too...

MR or STI
I read in the SCC that it will be out by next fall. I have an MR, but if I had to choose between the two I would have chosen the obvious the "MR"......Pick the car that will make the happiest...
I would, and did, buy a 'standard' 05 Evo, under 31K out the door. I knew the STi would be close in price. but I liked the handling and looks of the Evo better - although I also liked the STi quite a bit.
Jim
Jim
Originally Posted by Jhodel
I would, and did, buy a 'standard' 05 Evo, under 31K out the door. I knew the STi would be close in price. but I liked the handling and looks of the Evo better - although I also liked the STi quite a bit.
Jim
Jim
you COULD just wait til the IX comes out. it will have more hp and tq along with ALL (hopefully) the MR parts on it as standard. only downside is waiting
Originally Posted by 05-EVO-GSR
What is more important to you? Bottom line Price? Exclusivity? Warranty? Potential? A goofy looking hood scoop? A big *** carbon fiber wing? 5 speed? 6 speed? Power windows? Advertised HP?
Well....
Well....
Originally Posted by bluebanana23
I would have to go with the STi
dont pass the chance at the wonderful MR!
buy an sti and your just another number among many
buy an mr and your a special evolution driver among few
[QUOTE=Traitor]. How well is the Subaru for moding, I've heard it can't handle that much power 'cause of the aluminum engine.
- exactly, not much fun modding that car
I think it's worth the extra money.
-so do i , i wish i could have have one
I have no place to get it serviced.
The dealer I'm buying it in is about 40 miles away so It's kind of a drive for me
- 40 miles is practically nothing to drive for service. plus it would be a fun drive. but many service things you can do on your own. oil change, etc .....
Everyone thinks I should get STi but me.
- you have just answered your own question. why do what other people think is better for you? you get the sti and everytime you see an evo on the road you will think 'man that could have been me' "why did i settle?" well dont get the sti- dont have any regrets
I doubt I could get less than 37k OTD for an MR.
- so what , its only money
Does the GSR have a similar level of performance to the MR is it very far off?
- very simular, this the next best thing and still better than the sti!
I didn't get to test drive the GSR only MR. What would be a good OTD price for a new 05 GSR?
-anything below 34k
If I can, I’d prefer an evo over STi but I'll settle for an STi. .
- i hate that word settle.
- exactly, not much fun modding that car
I think it's worth the extra money.
-so do i , i wish i could have have one
I have no place to get it serviced.
The dealer I'm buying it in is about 40 miles away so It's kind of a drive for me
- 40 miles is practically nothing to drive for service. plus it would be a fun drive. but many service things you can do on your own. oil change, etc .....
Everyone thinks I should get STi but me.
- you have just answered your own question. why do what other people think is better for you? you get the sti and everytime you see an evo on the road you will think 'man that could have been me' "why did i settle?" well dont get the sti- dont have any regrets
I doubt I could get less than 37k OTD for an MR.
- so what , its only money
Does the GSR have a similar level of performance to the MR is it very far off?
- very simular, this the next best thing and still better than the sti!
I didn't get to test drive the GSR only MR. What would be a good OTD price for a new 05 GSR?
-anything below 34k
If I can, I’d prefer an evo over STi but I'll settle for an STi. .
- i hate that word settle.


