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]
May 29, 2002, 07:54 AM
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EVO vs. STI next year?
We all know the EVO will be here in Dec-Jan. But I think it will have some competetion, the Subaru STI.
I read an article thats says the WRX will get a facelift and be on display at the Paris Auto show in September. The new look WRX will be on sale overseas in January.
Since Subi already allocated the 2003 WRX for the US, could a new look STI come here as a new model 2003.5 or 2004 early next year?
I think it would be a perfect time for Subi to do that and have a battle with the EVO.
Something to think about.
I read an article thats says the WRX will get a facelift and be on display at the Paris Auto show in September. The new look WRX will be on sale overseas in January.
Since Subi already allocated the 2003 WRX for the US, could a new look STI come here as a new model 2003.5 or 2004 early next year?
I think it would be a perfect time for Subi to do that and have a battle with the EVO.
Something to think about.
May 29, 2002, 08:25 AM
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I spoke to a Scooby rep at the Long Beach Sema show last month and asked him about the STI.He said it would come in Sept of 03 as an 04,261 hp,about $35k,but only a quantity of 750.
Just more fuel for the fire
Just more fuel for the fire
Oct 17, 2002, 04:22 AM
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evo VIII vs. STi
i know you guys are diehard 
fans, but would you wait for the STi or get the evo when it comes out? i'm leaning toward the evo at the moment but i've been hearing some good stuff about the STi as well. this is a hard decision...i need your opinion on this one.
fans, but would you wait for the STi or get the evo when it comes out? i'm leaning toward the evo at the moment but i've been hearing some good stuff about the STi as well. this is a hard decision...i need your opinion on this one.
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Oct 17, 2002, 04:39 AM
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Originally posted by ishi
Does the US get STI version of Imprezza? I thought WRX was only performance version offfered?
Does the US get STI version of Imprezza? I thought WRX was only performance version offfered?
yes, the STi is coming to the states to compete with the evo. subaru would be dumb not to bring it.
Oct 17, 2002, 05:18 AM
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Don’t know the WRX well and of course very few will know the Evo 8 yet. I do know the STi and am familiar with the Evo 7.
The finish and ride of the STi is much, plusher. The build quality feels slightly better to me. If I was doing a lot of mileage and found the power enough for me I would buy a Scooby. As a daily drive it is less frantic and is less likely to give you a heart attack.
The performance and handling of the Evo 7 is more to my liking. The power comes much earlier and feels bigger. It certainly inspired greater confidence for me and had me going faster. After driving this car to work you will likely need a quiet darkened room to sit in before you interact with people.
There seems to be a general consensus that the Evo is capable of higher power with less investment. With better suspension it can be made much more comfortable with further gains in handling. Perhaps Mitsubishi cut corners with the suspension.
To the Scooby fans that want to bite my head of, I am not down on this car. It is an awesome machine. Either car is an excellent choice. I am only stating my personal impression and preference.
The finish and ride of the STi is much, plusher. The build quality feels slightly better to me. If I was doing a lot of mileage and found the power enough for me I would buy a Scooby. As a daily drive it is less frantic and is less likely to give you a heart attack.
The performance and handling of the Evo 7 is more to my liking. The power comes much earlier and feels bigger. It certainly inspired greater confidence for me and had me going faster. After driving this car to work you will likely need a quiet darkened room to sit in before you interact with people.
There seems to be a general consensus that the Evo is capable of higher power with less investment. With better suspension it can be made much more comfortable with further gains in handling. Perhaps Mitsubishi cut corners with the suspension.
To the Scooby fans that want to bite my head of, I am not down on this car. It is an awesome machine. Either car is an excellent choice. I am only stating my personal impression and preference.
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Oct 17, 2002, 05:37 AM
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Both will be fantastic cars. I am very happy the US is finally getting a new generation of JDM cars like the WRX (STi), Evo, Z, and hopefully a forthcoming Supra, Skyline, RX7, and next gen NSX. Spirited WRX bashing is cool, but remember that for every WRX sold there is one less SUV or minivan on the road....
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Evo baby...but the new headlights and trunk of of the STi are kind hot and both cars should be pushing around the same hp and torque. Ihave my down on an evo already but it'll be interesting to see what an STi will come with.