Road & Track: EVO IX MR vs. WRX STI
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Originally Posted by EVO Neil
Maybe that it's a $3,000 difference. Look I love my Evo, but you can't ignore the price difference when the numbers are so close on everything else.
The MR gearbox and suspension setup alone is worth a nobel price. For me its worth those 3k....
Not to forget about the EVO's steering.....
i have been going in several 996s, and the feeling for the steering wasnt any better, if at all.....
Originally Posted by Richard EVO
I just got my December issue of Road & Track. There's a short (2-page) article comparing the 2006 EVO IX MR and the Subaru WRX STI.
EVO wins on every performance measurement except skidpad, where STI pulled 0.01g more.:
0 - 60 mph: EVO 4.7; STI 5.1
0 - 100 mph: EVO 12.7; STI 13.8
1/4 mile: EVO 13.5 @ 105.9 mph; STI 13.6 @ 99.6 mph
Braking 60 mph: EVO 116 ft.; STI 120 ft.
Braking 80 mph: EVO 204 ft.; STI 216 ft.
Slalom: 69.0 mph; STI 68.2 mph
Skidpad: STI 0.92g; EVO 0.91g
The author said: "In my opinion, there is no car that will love you more than an EVO will. As a road warrior, its sharpness, directness, and aggressive yet forgiving nature leave the STI no choice but to step aside."
EVO wins on every performance measurement except skidpad, where STI pulled 0.01g more.:
0 - 60 mph: EVO 4.7; STI 5.1
0 - 100 mph: EVO 12.7; STI 13.8
1/4 mile: EVO 13.5 @ 105.9 mph; STI 13.6 @ 99.6 mph
Braking 60 mph: EVO 116 ft.; STI 120 ft.
Braking 80 mph: EVO 204 ft.; STI 216 ft.
Slalom: 69.0 mph; STI 68.2 mph
Skidpad: STI 0.92g; EVO 0.91g
The author said: "In my opinion, there is no car that will love you more than an EVO will. As a road warrior, its sharpness, directness, and aggressive yet forgiving nature leave the STI no choice but to step aside."
but not in motor trend
Originally Posted by VOLFLO
i have driven both cars. drove the MR yesterday, drive the 06 STI last weekend.
The MR gearbox and suspension setup alone is worth a nobel price. For me its worth those 3k....
Not to forget about the EVO's steering..... i have been going in several 996s, and the feeling for the steering wasnt any better, if at all.....
The MR gearbox and suspension setup alone is worth a nobel price. For me its worth those 3k....
Not to forget about the EVO's steering.....
i have been going in several 996s, and the feeling for the steering wasnt any better, if at all.....In the upcoming isses of one of the car mags, they went out of their way and PAID to rent a 5 speed EVO for a comparo even though they were given a 6 speed MR. I find this pretty interesting to say the least.
6 weeks ago I was shopping for an Evo or a STI.
Drove the STI first then the Evo. Scared the heck out of 2 salesmen. I came to the same conclusion that R+T did and bought the Evo that day.
Glad to see that they agree with my choice.
Jim H.
Drove the STI first then the Evo. Scared the heck out of 2 salesmen. I came to the same conclusion that R+T did and bought the Evo that day.
Glad to see that they agree with my choice.
Jim H.
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..so do i. i will pick up my 2006 MR on friday.
slightly OT: but can anybody help me on how to pick an insurance/ insurance agent here in Boston, MA?
(sorry i am german and i just moved here. So i am not familiar with american bureaucracy...THX)
slightly OT: but can anybody help me on how to pick an insurance/ insurance agent here in Boston, MA?
(sorry i am german and i just moved here. So i am not familiar with american bureaucracy...THX)
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Originally Posted by Richard EVO
If you are lucky, your insurance company won't know what an EVO is. Mine insures it as a "Mitsubishi Lancer." 
no matter what the magazines say.. in real life once the mods start being added the subaru gets blown away due to its thin walled aluminum block 2.5 without a closed deck. Untill they give the usdm market a more equal engine to the 4g63 the subaru will always be the 2nd best option.
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Originally Posted by Sinister Subaru
That's great until you get in an accident. Then, if the insurance company doesn't try to accuse you of fraud, they'll probably deny coverage to the damage of your car.
thanks i didnt have a good feeling about that either. So i will hopefully get a quote tomorrow. is there anything i should really be aware of? Whats the story about MA being government regulated when it comes to insurance rates?