convince me otherwise
buying a used car is like hitting a jackpot, you either get a car that is a great deal or ones that made you wish you bought it new. I bought a used 03 with 15k miles for $25k, i haven't run into any problems, though I think i could've probably gotten it a cheaper if I waited. STI is a great car, it's just not as mod friendly as the evo. I would trade it in for a IX, that's what I plan to do next year.
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Originally Posted by RalliArtEvoVIII
hey i totally feel u man, the 03 Evos arent the best Evos to own theyre actually the WORST IMO and i have one too, of course I have decided to get rid of it within 1/2 a year and get a Supra as it suits my needs a lot better and i stil lthink the Evo is an amazing car and so is an STi and i was having thoughts about the STi, but that fugly hood scoop, crappy seats and super tight engine bay didnt do it for me. Also, STi's dont have great tuners like the Evo's tuners. Remember what happened at WRX VS EVo Shootout a while back?
The 05 Evo is the same as an 03 Evo if you didn't know!!!!
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Trade it. It sounds like you made up your mind already. They are both great cars and fun to drive. FYI, Subaru of Dallas has some new 05s with repaired hail damage for just over $29K.
Originally Posted by F&I-EVO
03 Evo suck, You don't know what you are talking about i have 22k on mine with NO problems what so ever (stock clutch).
The 05 Evo is the same as an 03 Evo if you didn't know!!!!
The 05 Evo is the same as an 03 Evo if you didn't know!!!!
Really ???????
I don't think that you know what you are talking about .There are many differences between the 03 and 05 Evo's
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Originally Posted by F&I-EVO
03 Evo suck, You don't know what you are talking about i have 22k on mine with NO problems what so ever (stock clutch).
The 05 Evo is the same as an 03 Evo if you didn't know!!!!
The 05 Evo is the same as an 03 Evo if you didn't know!!!!
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Originally Posted by Derek Baker
Really ??????? I don't think that you know what you are talking about .
There are many differences between the 03 and 05 Evo's
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Derek
I don't think that you know what you are talking about .There are many differences between the 03 and 05 Evo's
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Originally Posted by F&I-EVO
What, the 10.5 hotside? Besides the MR, what else? = nothing
Even before I tuned mine it ran door to door with tuned (close to what I have done) 03's. Now I just kick the crap out of those.
Originally Posted by F&I-EVO
What, the 10.5 hotside? Besides the MR, what else? = nothing
You've never heard of ACD or the front LSD? How about the improved wastegate to go with that 10.5 hotside that is pushing more boost from the factory (20.3psi)? Perhaps the aluminum roof (MR/RS) and side door beams?
05s are stronger out of the box and respond better to the same mods, as you can see by some of the threads in the Drag Racing forum...
Originally Posted by F&I-EVO
What, the 10.5 hotside? Besides the MR, what else? = nothing
you know... sometimes it pays to do your homework.
back on topic:
STI's are great cars. I think it's a much better "daily driver" than my Evo.
I have 2 good friends with 05 STi's and everytime I drive their cars, I feel it's easier to live with daily. Also, for long drives.... damn... that cruise control is just too damn nice to not have in our Evos.
It would be my only choice, IF I coudn't stay with the Evo.
Last edited by rsboy; Jun 27, 2005 at 01:53 PM.
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
Haha, that's amusing...
You've never heard of ACD or the front LSD? How about the improved wastegate to go with that 10.5 hotside that is pushing more boost from the factory (20.3psi)? Perhaps the aluminum roof (MR/RS) and side door beams?
05s are stronger out of the box and respond better to the same mods, as you can see by some of the threads in the Drag Racing forum...
You've never heard of ACD or the front LSD? How about the improved wastegate to go with that 10.5 hotside that is pushing more boost from the factory (20.3psi)? Perhaps the aluminum roof (MR/RS) and side door beams?
05s are stronger out of the box and respond better to the same mods, as you can see by some of the threads in the Drag Racing forum...
Originally Posted by thadon84
yeah my main problem is that i think the previous owner raced the car and left it beat up when he traded it in ie
never buy a used evo. its used for a reason
I think it really depends on how you treat any car. I have had good luck with my 03. The 05's seem to be going for quite a bit more money. I think if you like the STI go for it. Just try to get a new one. I personally would not buy a used EVO or STI unless I knew the person had taken care of it properly. The 05's do have a few things up on the 03's, but it is kind of fun battling with the wheel when each side struggles for traction in 2nd (no LSD).
i'm gonna keep the evo as much as i might try to get an sti im so in love wis this car and i just really cant afford it anyways id rather use my money to make my evo a killer thanks for the replies though