I'd take the EVO IX over an X, a WRX, an STI, and an EVO VIII. It's just the best one. I still can't grasp the look of the X. And my opinion, the new WRX's are UGLY! But this is all IMHO.

 

Not to mention, the IX will be a WHOLE LOT LESS EXPENSIVE...leaving more money for the mods on the IX.

 

I agree, I am not a fan of the new WRX's. I have had a 05 STi, 2 Evo IX's, 2 X's and a 08 WRX. I prefer the IX but my only complaint is the interior is pretty bland compared to that of the X. IX is by far my first choice for any car in the SUB 60K range...Go with what you like though, nothing beats the boxer engine growl...at least you will sound good when your behind the IX at the track lol

 

what? my evo is lowered and the roof is still probably 3-4" taller than my stock height wrx. i never get compliments on the evo, get a lot in the wrx though. btw, i have the sedan. the hatches i agree are ugly.

 

ix for sure if its in good condition!! its a 1000 times better platform..

 

I hear ya. When I buy a performance car, I could care less about the interior. A set of Recaro seats and the Momo steering wheel is all I need. I don't care how cheap the rest of the interior is. From the previous poster, the new WRX looks like a horrible sketch of a car to me. In MY eyes, I just don't like the look. I used to own a WRX by the way. I just like the look of the EVO better in every aspect. Not to mention, going from a WRX to an EVO, it was a night and day difference. I have test driven an STI also, and still would go with the EVO hands down. I hated the exhaust note, which reminded me of a muzzled motorcycle. I actually went with a twin scroll kit on my WRX when I had it to get rid of the boxer note. I finally went with the evo, as the 4G63 trumped the boxer.

 

I own an Evo IX and owned a 2003 WRX for 8+ years, and my wife had a 2008 STi hatch for a while.

IMHO - for daily use, absolutely the WRX:

1) You can get plenty of power out of em - not a gajillion hp like the Evo, but enough to be happy with unless you're one of those quarter mile types.
2) The interior is nicer. Heated seats!
3) The killer: it's hard as **** to find a nice Evo IX. By comparison, to get a nice 2011 WRX, you go to the dealer and write them a check
4) Based on my experience so far - I would bet that the WRX will be (comparatively) less of a pain to own.
5) You can get the hatch, which IMHO looks pretty sharp plus it holds a lot more stuff.

If you were building an autox or track car - Evo all the way.

 

this is really like apples and oranges.....but it is all in what you want. i have both of these. the 2011 is my wifes car.
2011 wrx
pro's
warranty
oil change every 7500miles
boxer rumble...if you like that
looks very good, and good interior
blue tooth connectivity
good trunk space
roomy interior
con's
boxer ruble...if you don't like that
plastic everything under the hood to save money(get topmount, blowoff valve first)
seat's are crap compaired to evo
5 speed is not that good, very loose(can be fixed w/bushings,shortshift)
shocks/springs(handles like a Cadillac)(first thing is coilovers)
damn steering wheel does not go up enough
this is what my wifes car looks like


2006 evo
pro's
stout motor
brembo brakes
recaro seats
decent suspension....better w/MR bilstein
good interior
in my opinion best looking evo avail in U.S.(don't like all black plastic on x)
con's
no warrenty, not that it was worth anything anyways..
maintenance cost. clutch is pricey, stock tire change out after 15k, Premium oil every 3k, pad's and rotor change after 20k, etc
will be used, who know's what was done to it
(as you can see i have a hard time with con's)
here is a pic of my evo9(yes i know it's hella flush, let's keep comment's on topic)

if you have any questions just pm me, i will answer

 

The evo looks sooooooooooo much better tho. subaru lost the ball with the looks department but I have to admit they are starting to look a bit better. mayb it just grows on you?

 

WRX Hatch > WRX Sedan

 

I have to say the hatch is better looking the sedan just looks werid to me.

 

These are my 240sx(pending sale this week)...still looking 24/7 for nice and clean evo ix with low milleage...looking to get my next car by next week!!!

SPECS:
-s13 sr20det blacktop(The swap was done by slidewayz motorsport 4month ago)
-Blitz fmic
-Apexi intake
-hks ssqv bov
-allumunium radiator
-nismo thermostat
-12''fans
-fan switch
-nismo engine&tranny mount
-exedy stage 2 clutch
-exedy racing lighweight flywheel
-autometer boost gauge
-greddy 3'' downpipe
-greddy racing ti c catback exhaust 3"
-Taylor battery relocation
-walbro fuel pump
-180sx kouki tail light
-rps13 overlay

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52475216@N08/5830955874/

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Drive both, it will be a no brainer IMO

 

[QUOTE=SDevo13;9403407]Drive both, it will be a no brainer IMO[/QUOTE

That's what I would do, drive both and pick! Either one is great.......

 

Evo IX hands down bro

~Sean