I own an STi, I'm looking at an EVO
Feb 7, 2006, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by IMAAaron
Ok, not that I'm tired with my car, but I've owned it for nearly over a year and I already have 31k miles. Love the car, wouldn't normally get rid of it, BUT: The local Mitsu dealer has an RS. I'm thinking if the price to upgrade is right, it might be worth it to delete the year and mileage. Nevermind get the seats I want, from a previous post.
I would like to stop by the dealer today. I need VERY honest opinions, hopefully not too EVO biased. What should I watch out for with EVO's, rather, what will I regret? As far as longevity, is it better to rack up ~150k miles on a high-reving inline 4 or boxer 4 that requires almost a days work for a spark plug change?
I realize that I'm going to miss some things with the RS that the MR would satisfy. Are there any HP differences between the two?
Things that I am going to miss on the RS that I have on the STi (please add to the list, I want to make sure I can live without this stuff.):
1. 6-speed
2. in-dash changer
3. power windows
4. power doorlocks
5. side airbags
6. driver controlled center diff
7. spoiler
8. xenon (i think) headlights
Give me a sales pitch. Is it worth it? Is it greedy? let me know.
I would like to stop by the dealer today. I need VERY honest opinions, hopefully not too EVO biased. What should I watch out for with EVO's, rather, what will I regret? As far as longevity, is it better to rack up ~150k miles on a high-reving inline 4 or boxer 4 that requires almost a days work for a spark plug change?
I realize that I'm going to miss some things with the RS that the MR would satisfy. Are there any HP differences between the two?
Things that I am going to miss on the RS that I have on the STi (please add to the list, I want to make sure I can live without this stuff.):
1. 6-speed
2. in-dash changer
3. power windows
4. power doorlocks
5. side airbags
6. driver controlled center diff
7. spoiler
8. xenon (i think) headlights
Give me a sales pitch. Is it worth it? Is it greedy? let me know.
Originally Posted by EVOGOD21
i sure you will be happy in a EVOB 9 MR I love it i just to have a 2004 evo 8 5 speed
i dyno it and had 265 whp.
i dyno it and had 265 whp.
Feb 7, 2006, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by IMAAaron
No, no neg equity. Only a 36 mo. loan.
Feb 7, 2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by IMAAaron
Well, no deal, not even close.
Anybody want an immaculate '05 STi for 17,900? ...besides the dealer?
Anybody want an immaculate '05 STi for 17,900? ...besides the dealer?
Honestly. I'd be interested. We should talk via pm regarding the condition, I know you have higher mileage but I'd be very interested.
Feb 7, 2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by IMAAaron
Ok, not that I'm tired with my car, but I've owned it for nearly over a year and I already have 31k miles. Love the car, wouldn't normally get rid of it, BUT: The local Mitsu dealer has an RS. I'm thinking if the price to upgrade is right, it might be worth it to delete the year and mileage. Nevermind get the seats I want, from a previous post.
I would like to stop by the dealer today. I need VERY honest opinions, hopefully not too EVO biased. What should I watch out for with EVO's, rather, what will I regret? As far as longevity, is it better to rack up ~150k miles on a high-reving inline 4 or boxer 4 that requires almost a days work for a spark plug change?
I realize that I'm going to miss some things with the RS that the MR would satisfy. Are there any HP differences between the two?
Things that I am going to miss on the RS that I have on the STi (please add to the list, I want to make sure I can live without this stuff.):
1. 6-speed
2. in-dash changer
3. power windows
4. power doorlocks
5. side airbags
6. driver controlled center diff
7. spoiler
8. xenon (i think) headlights
Give me a sales pitch. Is it worth it? Is it greedy? let me know.
I would like to stop by the dealer today. I need VERY honest opinions, hopefully not too EVO biased. What should I watch out for with EVO's, rather, what will I regret? As far as longevity, is it better to rack up ~150k miles on a high-reving inline 4 or boxer 4 that requires almost a days work for a spark plug change?
I realize that I'm going to miss some things with the RS that the MR would satisfy. Are there any HP differences between the two?
Things that I am going to miss on the RS that I have on the STi (please add to the list, I want to make sure I can live without this stuff.):
1. 6-speed
2. in-dash changer
3. power windows
4. power doorlocks
5. side airbags
6. driver controlled center diff
7. spoiler
8. xenon (i think) headlights
Give me a sales pitch. Is it worth it? Is it greedy? let me know.
If you think you'd miss the creature comforts a base IX is not much more $$$.
Compared to the STI you do give up that distinctive boxer 'thing" which is very cool but it's offset by what you get in return, especially with the IX. In 03 and 04 the STI was legitimately and consistently quicker than the Evo. The '05 upgrades brought them about even if not favoring the Evo, and the '06 puts the smack on the STI. Having broken three evo's in I have to say that the difference is apparent from the quicker spool to the top end rip. When I picked up my '03 I remember being pissed after break-in to find out that the sweet midrange hit fell flat at 5000 rpm. The '06 screams to redline and beyond whereas it felt painful in a stock 03.
Quality-wise I think
has done a great job with the minor upgrades here and there but I have found all of the evo models/years to be high quality and durable.I'm biased towards the RS
