View Poll Results: Choose which ones will influence your decision
Wow, 300hp, 300 ft-lbs from 2.5L Subaru boxer engine
152
22.25%
Proven tuning potential of the Mitsubishi 4G63
355
51.98%
Subaru\'s strong 6-speed manual tranny
138
20.20%
Mitsubishi\'s dependable 5-speed tranny
109
15.96%
DCCD on the STi... wish Evo had ACD
132
19.33%
Stock FMIC on the Evo
164
24.01%
Exterior looks
305
44.66%
Interior quality
148
21.67%
Gross Vehicle Weight
79
11.57%
I want to test drive both before deciding
165
24.16%
Price
261
38.21%
Body Shell Rigidity
133
19.47%
Brakes
163
23.87%
0 - 60 mph and 1/4 mile times
201
29.43%
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Evo vs. STI | Anything and Everything [ALL THREADS MERGED]
Then we have a winner, the Evolution!
It is just under 30k and out performs the rx8, while the Sti will cost over 30k (apx 34k) but probably wont be much better than the evo(if it is at all).
It is just under 30k and out performs the rx8, while the Sti will cost over 30k (apx 34k) but probably wont be much better than the evo(if it is at all).
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The 6 speed on the rx8 is optional... it comes standard with a at that is 207 bhp not 250. So you gota pay extra if you want to 
like a mad man. =\ Kinda sux but o well. Go EVO so much cooler ^ ^
like a mad man. =\ Kinda sux but o well. Go EVO so much cooler ^ ^
The Evo clutch should last fine as long as you don't dog it too much. If you plan to dump the clutch a lot, then say bye-bye:
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Originally posted by bfdd
The 6 speed on the rx8 is optional... it comes standard with a at that is 207 bhp not 250. So you gota pay extra if you want to like a mad man. =\ Kinda sux but o well. Go EVO so much cooler ^ ^
The 6 speed on the rx8 is optional... it comes standard with a at that is 207 bhp not 250. So you gota pay extra if you want to
like a mad man. =\ Kinda sux but o well. Go EVO so much cooler ^ ^
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From: Minneapolis
I can't wait for the first track comparison between this new generation of sport compacts - 350Z, Evo, WRX (both variants), R32, SRT-4, G35 hell throw in a Mustang and Vette for fun... that will be fun... it is a good time to be a car nut!
Originally posted by trigeek37
I can't wait for the first track comparison between this new generation of sport compacts - 350Z, Evo, WRX (both variants), R32, SRT-4, G35 hell throw in a Mustang and Vette for fun... that will be fun... it is a good time to be a car nut!
I can't wait for the first track comparison between this new generation of sport compacts - 350Z, Evo, WRX (both variants), R32, SRT-4, G35 hell throw in a Mustang and Vette for fun... that will be fun... it is a good time to be a car nut!
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Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Irvine, CA USA
Re: RX-8 vs. Sti vs. Evo
Originally posted by darknightohio
Whats the best bang for my buck? I cant choose I want all three please help me decide!!!
Whats the best bang for my buck? I cant choose I want all three please help me decide!!!
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From: Minneapolis
Originally posted by ocOZkid
Hell, I would take your car over all of those besides the evo, sti and the vette Z06, but it would still be cool to see that comparison anyways, just for the hell of it. To see if you really do get what you pay for.
Hell, I would take your car over all of those besides the evo, sti and the vette Z06, but it would still be cool to see that comparison anyways, just for the hell of it. To see if you really do get what you pay for.
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From: King of Prussia, PA
Originally posted by ocOZkid
The Rx-8 has a six speed(always a plus), 1.3L NA rotary, 250 horse at 6500rpm's, 159 lb./ft if tourque
at 5500rpms, revs to 9grand, rear wheal drive, it does have a really slick third door that leads to a back seat that I can assure you is cramped.
On the Evo you get a turbo charged 2L, this makes 271chp and apx. 280 tourque
, this goes through a five speed manual tothe awd which I believe is a 2 way rear lsd and a open front diff., and comfortable 5 passanger seating, guarentied to beat the rx8 in probably all competitions(0-60, 1/4 mile, obviously rallying, auto-x, and track).
..But the evo is a couple thousand dollars more than the rx8, in my opinion this is definitely worth the extra dough for the performance and utility advantage you would have over the rx8.
The Rx-8 has a six speed(always a plus), 1.3L NA rotary, 250 horse at 6500rpm's, 159 lb./ft if tourque
at 5500rpms, revs to 9grand, rear wheal drive, it does have a really slick third door that leads to a back seat that I can assure you is cramped.On the Evo you get a turbo charged 2L, this makes 271chp and apx. 280 tourque
, this goes through a five speed manual tothe awd which I believe is a 2 way rear lsd and a open front diff., and comfortable 5 passanger seating, guarentied to beat the rx8 in probably all competitions(0-60, 1/4 mile, obviously rallying, auto-x, and track)...But the evo is a couple thousand dollars more than the rx8, in my opinion this is definitely worth the extra dough for the performance and utility advantage you would have over the rx8.
You decide what medicine you want.
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2GTSiAWD - I am going to have to disagree with you in regards to the RX8 on the track. I think it's absolute lack of mid-range torque is going to kill it in auto-x & amateur track events. From what I have read in R&T SCC etc it seems to have an excellent chassis, and quieter & more refined then the fd, but it is down on HP and up on weight, not a great thing. I am extremely happy it has come way down in price, but it has a lot to live up to - the fd was such a great car even with all the problems owners had with the 13b.
Originally posted by 2GTSiAWD
...regard to refinements. Granted it doesn't have the power the EVO has, but would probably give most EVO owners fits on the track...
...regard to refinements. Granted it doesn't have the power the EVO has, but would probably give most EVO owners fits on the track...
Originally posted by trigeek37
2GTSiAWD - I am going to have to disagree with you in regards to the RX8 on the track. I think it's absolute lack of mid-range torque is going to kill it in auto-x & amateur track events. From what I have read in R&T SCC etc it seems to have an excellent chassis, and quieter & more refined then the fd, but it is down on HP and up on weight, not a great thing. I am extremely happy it has come way down in price, but it has a lot to live up to - the fd was such a great car even with all the problems owners had with the 13b.
2GTSiAWD - I am going to have to disagree with you in regards to the RX8 on the track. I think it's absolute lack of mid-range torque is going to kill it in auto-x & amateur track events. From what I have read in R&T SCC etc it seems to have an excellent chassis, and quieter & more refined then the fd, but it is down on HP and up on weight, not a great thing. I am extremely happy it has come way down in price, but it has a lot to live up to - the fd was such a great car even with all the problems owners had with the 13b.