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Just got, buying, reviewing, thinking about a new Evo [Ultra Hyper Mega MERGE]
Evolving Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 266
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From: New York
Re: bought my EVO today
Originally posted by Rez90
picked up my EVO today, let the modification game begin. just wanted to greet all the members and make my first post after i got my car. keep driftin boys
picked up my EVO today, let the modification game begin. just wanted to greet all the members and make my first post after i got my car. keep driftin boys
Use it in good health.
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,239
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From: NR Reading PA
Originally posted by Butt Dyno
Sway bars are cheap
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Sway bars are cheap
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We won the mag racing!! Now we will see how they match up on the tracks and it should be great fun!Speedlimit.......
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Dirty Jersey
Originally posted by SGOSWRX
What bothers me about the EVO is it only makes 276hp with 19psi of boost?
My 02 WRX with only 18 psi boost runs 12.7@108mph in the 1/4 mile.
The STi runs just 14.5 psi boost. That is a low boost level for the STi's low compression ratio. If the past proves true, Subaru will leave plenty of room for increasing the boost. The VF39 Turbo on the STi will easily pump out 18+ psi boost. I can only imagine how much hp an STi setup to run 18 psi boost will be making. 350-400hp?
You can't go wrong with either car. The EVO is a great platform for mods. It does everything very well. But for my tastes which is driving back and forth to work every day an STi fits the bill. It will make a great daily driver and weekend drag racer. Thats just me. You need to make your own decision based on your needs. If I was into circuit racing (very risky with a daily driver), I would probably get an EVO. But my car is going to be for the real world, driving back and forth to work.
By the way I expect my 04 STi within the next 2 weeks. Just think how lucky you are to be having such a difficult choice. A choice that will make you happy no matter what you decide.
What bothers me about the EVO is it only makes 276hp with 19psi of boost?
My 02 WRX with only 18 psi boost runs 12.7@108mph in the 1/4 mile.
The STi runs just 14.5 psi boost. That is a low boost level for the STi's low compression ratio. If the past proves true, Subaru will leave plenty of room for increasing the boost. The VF39 Turbo on the STi will easily pump out 18+ psi boost. I can only imagine how much hp an STi setup to run 18 psi boost will be making. 350-400hp?
You can't go wrong with either car. The EVO is a great platform for mods. It does everything very well. But for my tastes which is driving back and forth to work every day an STi fits the bill. It will make a great daily driver and weekend drag racer. Thats just me. You need to make your own decision based on your needs. If I was into circuit racing (very risky with a daily driver), I would probably get an EVO. But my car is going to be for the real world, driving back and forth to work.
By the way I expect my 04 STi within the next 2 weeks. Just think how lucky you are to be having such a difficult choice. A choice that will make you happy no matter what you decide.
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 84
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From: CT
I have a deposit on an STi and I'm going through the same decision as you. Up until both cars actually came out I was thinking the STi b/c of the power difference and DCCD and 6speed.
Now that they are both out, and I've had a chance to drive the Evo, I'm sold on the Mitsubishi. Seats are great, the shifter felt great, the boost is addictive and I really like the looks better. It's got more room in the back and it doesn't have a huge hood scoop. I will remove the wing first thing, so I can have more of a stealth machine with the Evo. The only thing STi has on paper is more power, but that didn't seem to set them too far apart in the magazine tests, so I think in the real world it will come down to the driver.
Plus, like someone else said, the Evo is cheaper. I say get the Evo, but as most people have said you really can't make a bad choice.
Now that they are both out, and I've had a chance to drive the Evo, I'm sold on the Mitsubishi. Seats are great, the shifter felt great, the boost is addictive and I really like the looks better. It's got more room in the back and it doesn't have a huge hood scoop. I will remove the wing first thing, so I can have more of a stealth machine with the Evo. The only thing STi has on paper is more power, but that didn't seem to set them too far apart in the magazine tests, so I think in the real world it will come down to the driver.
Plus, like someone else said, the Evo is cheaper. I say get the Evo, but as most people have said you really can't make a bad choice.
Originally posted by 03LANCER
i personaly dont care much for the evo. i mean your just going to throw after market part on it like the es whats a lancer ES with a turbo charger.... its an EVO pretty much throw a kit on it and you got the same thing for about the same as with you guys paid 32g for your we will only pay 25 or 30, then your aftermarket mods youll spend about 40 g all around and if you throw aftermarket turbos in you just spent more than that.
i personaly dont care much for the evo. i mean your just going to throw after market part on it like the es whats a lancer ES with a turbo charger.... its an EVO pretty much throw a kit on it and you got the same thing for about the same as with you guys paid 32g for your we will only pay 25 or 30, then your aftermarket mods youll spend about 40 g all around and if you throw aftermarket turbos in you just spent more than that.
not to mention the awd system, enkei wheel / yokos, recaros and brembos at all four corners...
I personally dont care much for the Lancer ES but thats just my opinion. Lots o' Luck to you friend.
Originally posted by 03LANCER
i personaly dont care much for the evo. i mean your just going to throw after market part on it like the es whats a lancer ES with a turbo charger.... its an EVO pretty much throw a kit on it and you got the same thing for about the same as with you guys paid 32g for your we will only pay 25 or 30, then your aftermarket mods youll spend about 40 g all around and if you throw aftermarket turbos in you just spent more than that.
i personaly dont care much for the evo. i mean your just going to throw after market part on it like the es whats a lancer ES with a turbo charger.... its an EVO pretty much throw a kit on it and you got the same thing for about the same as with you guys paid 32g for your we will only pay 25 or 30, then your aftermarket mods youll spend about 40 g all around and if you throw aftermarket turbos in you just spent more than that.
Since you won't race or modify the cars. Here ya go. Why to get the EVO:
- sunroof
- more room in backseat
- better seats
- stereo
- won all mag comparo's
- And every mag has said that the EVO is easier to drive at the limit.
- $2000+ in pocket (if you got my deal it would be the plus)
- better looks IMO
- sunroof
- more room in backseat
- better seats
- stereo
- won all mag comparo's
- And every mag has said that the EVO is easier to drive at the limit.
- $2000+ in pocket (if you got my deal it would be the plus)
- better looks IMO
Originally posted by SeanWantsEvo
OK listen... this is not bs, i just happen to work for a used car financing company. I am the account manager. I made a phone call over to one of our dealerships that we fund people from. Anyways, one of the sales people that i am friends with knows people down in LA where he live. He is good friends with a few dealers and one just happens to be a mitsu dealer. And yes.. i can EXACTLY what i just said... 200 over invoice.. so if i get the spoiler/sunroof...invoice is about 26500 or a few more... so 200 OVER that... im not paying 31,000 + for the car just cause i want the carb fiber spoiler/sunroof. So i would appreciate if you stfu jimmyv... k thnxs bye.
As far as hooking anyone else up.. i will see what i can do and post further on the forum, just remember... it helps to know people, it REALLY does.
OK listen... this is not bs, i just happen to work for a used car financing company. I am the account manager. I made a phone call over to one of our dealerships that we fund people from. Anyways, one of the sales people that i am friends with knows people down in LA where he live. He is good friends with a few dealers and one just happens to be a mitsu dealer. And yes.. i can EXACTLY what i just said... 200 over invoice.. so if i get the spoiler/sunroof...invoice is about 26500 or a few more... so 200 OVER that... im not paying 31,000 + for the car just cause i want the carb fiber spoiler/sunroof. So i would appreciate if you stfu jimmyv... k thnxs bye.
As far as hooking anyone else up.. i will see what i can do and post further on the forum, just remember... it helps to know people, it REALLY does.
Without your explaination of the inside track, it does sound like BS. Hearing the rest of the story in your last post makes this sound more believable. As amazing as the deal is, did you have to wear knee pads?
I'll also say thanks. You motivated me to renegotiate my deal and I am getting a below MSRP deal from a different dealer. I am picking it up on Monday.
Bottom line-congrats if you got it(hearing the whole story makes me think you did) & thanks for motivating me to get a better deal.
Mr.STFU
i'm very impressed with ev1's fairly objective answers.. and i don't really need to say anything more about the performance...
however, u all forgot that the EVO comes with stock HID's!!
however, u all forgot that the EVO comes with stock HID's!!