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Besides the STi, what is the EVO's closest competitor?

Old Mar 4, 2002 | 12:52 AM
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Besides the STi, what is the EVO's closest competitor?

M3? 911? Skyline?
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 01:55 AM
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M3 maybe at least on dry land. As far as rally goes, there is not one out here (right?) Ford is bringing there RS out here, and that would be a rally type car, but still not in the same class as EVO or STi. I imagine they will do shootouts between the M3 STi and EVO, maybe audi? Im not sure there will be any American cars to compete directly though. Unless the rumors of Pontiac rebadging a WRX are true!

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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 01:58 AM
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Oooh...now that'd be a shootout...

but

Pontiac rebadging a REX!? Wow...I know they work with Toyota at least on the Vibe (Matrix) but also to collaborate with Subaru on a Rex? Eeeks...sounds a tad far fetched.
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 02:00 AM
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I would sya the only competition that will be in the same price range (M3 and M5 are way more expensive) would be an old Audi Quattro. You know those 5000lb beasts ;-) from the 80s. There's even a video out where they compare the Audi with the EVo 6. Ithink that's TOP GEAR.
You can find it on the EVo CLub Italy page
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 02:03 AM
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http://i-club.com/forums/showthread....hreadid=151169

Far fetched? Unfortunately, NO!
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 02:05 AM
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*shudders...* that was a head trip and a half reading that...I don't even wanna think about it...
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 02:08 AM
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didn't you know all about how gm buys up small companies to steal their technology and ruin them by gm-izing them
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 02:34 AM
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I know TOyota is working on a youth brand!!! GOOD Luck

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...dai_toyota.xml

But haven't heard about the GM buying subaru
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 06:23 AM
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Pontiac is considering the GTO.. so uh check motortrend.com

yeah toyotas SCION is coming soon
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 06:28 AM
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the yugo

i think the yugo gvx 1.3 liter 4inline 64 hp 74lbs of torque
this a speed machine.haha
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 06:43 AM
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An M3 would be close. How about the Le Car? Hehehe. I saw one with one of those greedy cantloupe launcher exhaust. I think the guy spent more on the exhaust than he did acquiring the car.

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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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maybe the M roadster?
Old Mar 4, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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i think once VW brings their 4motion to the jetta and gti, people will look at them for more luxury and all season performance. Although the perf. #'s won't be very close, the pricing and luxury will give VW a head up.

BTW, are we forgetting about the 330xi? that thing hustles to 60, is all-wheel drive and much more luxurious than the sti or evo. granted it won't win any races against them unless modified, it's still something to keep in mind.

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