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]
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From: Texas
Originally posted by Pimpson
because that is not what these cars are about? These are extremely tuned versions of cars that are one off from Rally champions. Get a SXT neon if you want a sub 30k 1/4 miler
because that is not what these cars are about? These are extremely tuned versions of cars that are one off from Rally champions. Get a SXT neon if you want a sub 30k 1/4 miler
well that makes ONE of us 
The evo is just too sexy 
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Originally posted by STiosaurus
Biggot?!! Hey, this doesn't have to be personal. I hate to say it but you look at statistics and not heresay and what the guy down the street says or perhaps whats read on a forum and you'll see that Subaru is generally and statisically more reliable than Mitsubishi. I still think the Evo is just as cool as the STi and I don't have brand loyalty towards Subaru or anything so I'm not posting that
has problems just to be a thorn..they do!!! 
The only issues I have heard from Subaru, namely the WRX is the tranny. That's b/c you have all the idiot drivers dropping their clutches in an AWD vehicle. Things break. Even the Evo/STi trannys are gonna fail after a few dumps. Not too mention the tranny on the Rex is weak anyhow. <--bad on Subaru.
Biggot?!! Hey, this doesn't have to be personal. I hate to say it but you look at statistics and not heresay and what the guy down the street says or perhaps whats read on a forum and you'll see that Subaru is generally and statisically more reliable than Mitsubishi. I still think the Evo is just as cool as the STi and I don't have brand loyalty towards Subaru or anything so I'm not posting that
has problems just to be a thorn..they do!!! The only issues I have heard from Subaru, namely the WRX is the tranny. That's b/c you have all the idiot drivers dropping their clutches in an AWD vehicle. Things break. Even the Evo/STi trannys are gonna fail after a few dumps. Not too mention the tranny on the Rex is weak anyhow. <--bad on Subaru.
Subaru in 1997 had to recall nearly a million cars for the same reason
did in 2000. See link below and scroll down.http://www.financialexpress.com/fe/d.../fco24065.html
Subie sells a 3rd of the cars
does, that makes for quite a high defects ratio. Since then Subie has improved quality.Still, it appears you are basing your comments on what you heard about the 2000 recall and U.S. built models ('93 - 98 models). I am from Europe and
has an excellent reputation there. The german touring club ADAC and the Swiss touring club TCS, which do reliability studies have among the top ranking manufacturers (for TCS, Subie ranks #1, same for the U.K.) quality is right up there with Subie on a global level and just a notch below leader Toyota.
Ahhh, the sti is so tempting. They sent letters saying april for arrivals. better hurry it up b4 i put a deposit for a sti.
My largest concern with the sti is handling. Which will handle better on tarmac? Too bad i can't afford both
better hurry it up b4 i put a deposit for a sti. My largest concern with the sti is handling. Which will handle better on tarmac? Too bad i can't afford both
I drive an 87 Turbo Supra with many mods including suspension and clutch. While my ride is much harsher than stock, I got used to it after a week of daily driving. The clutch is extremely stiff. It's an ACT performance clutch good to over 500 ft-lbs of torque. That took longer to get used to especially using it as a daily driver. Now I hardly notice though and I actually find the softer suspension and clutches of other cars to be annoying.
I also had a soft top Jeep Wrangler for many years, and that thing had ferocious road noise, but I loved that rig and I still miss it.
I know my Supra is a completely different kind of beast than the EVO, but if you are comfortable with manual transmissions and don't drive it like you stole it (at least not all the time), you'll be fine.
Bottom line is that you can adjust to anything, when you drive something you love.
ScoobyBoost
I also had a soft top Jeep Wrangler for many years, and that thing had ferocious road noise, but I loved that rig and I still miss it.
I know my Supra is a completely different kind of beast than the EVO, but if you are comfortable with manual transmissions and don't drive it like you stole it (at least not all the time), you'll be fine.
Bottom line is that you can adjust to anything, when you drive something you love.
ScoobyBoost
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Originally posted by evomk8
I am from Europe and has an excellent reputation there. The german touring club ADAC and the Swiss touring club TCS, which do reliability studies have among the top ranking manufacturers (for TCS, Subie ranks #1, same for the U.K.)
quality is right up there with Subie on a global level and just a notch below leader Toyota.
I am from Europe and
has an excellent reputation there. The german touring club ADAC and the Swiss touring club TCS, which do reliability studies have among the top ranking manufacturers (for TCS, Subie ranks #1, same for the U.K.) quality is right up there with Subie on a global level and just a notch below leader Toyota.
quality everywhere but quality of cars from Normal, IL which sucks. I hope EVO build in Japan would be as good as WRX in this aspect. Another thing is service (and dealers) from my experience suq. 
Hah Well... for me I personally don't care which one I get, it now depends on these factors. What one I can find a car as in i will not wait in line for one. So whoever has availibility. ... Price difference..... I will not pay more than 30k for an evo, and i won't pay more than 34k for a sti... now its time to see who can deliver and who cannot.