Debating on getting rid of my STI for an EVO IX
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Debating on getting rid of my STI for an EVO IX
This is my first post on this forum so please bare with me. Hope everyone has had a great weekend and I am asking for some advice. So I recently bought a 2019 STI locally here in Iowa. I was debating on going out to NC to look at an EVO IX but with traveling and taking work off and the variables about the car maybe being a big ****box I decided to go with the safe bet even though the IX is my favorite car ever. I haven't even seen one in person or driven one. My buddy has an AMS built VIII so I was familiar but still not a IX. Now granted that I have put a turbo back exhaust, CAI, EBCS, and currently running a Torqued Performance tune I absolutely love the car but I am CONSTANTLY looking up evo's and evo parts. I do not think I have buyers remorse but it is the "what if" that is killing me. From others on here that have more familiarity with both if you could choose between the two vehicles which would you go with? I am fortunate I paid for my current car almost in full so I have the equity there to sell it and find a IX but would you be willing to give up a brand new vehicle for a vehicle that's 13 years old and has 50k+ miles?
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That was the biggest part of my decision. Either one would have been the car I drive the most. I think if the the Evo was closer and it checked out I 100% would've jumped on it. Maybe I can try and find a decent Evo VIII to mess around with for the time being in the near future.
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That was the biggest part of my decision. Either one would have been the car I drive the most. I think if the the Evo was closer and it checked out I 100% would've jumped on it. Maybe I can try and find a decent Evo VIII to mess around with for the time being in the near future.
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I got rid of my Audi S1 quattro (2016My) recently and replaced it with a 2005 JDM IX GT Wagon (manual 6spd). The IX Wagon is just as comfortable a drive as the audi was (known for brittle ride quality in dynamic mode) and was only missing Bluetooth phone integration and DAB radio for in car features, the latter solved with an Alpine Halo9 Headunit install. However given the IX Wagon's age there is a risk it may suffer issues more readily than the audi (subjective based purely on increased risk of part failure due to age or use not build quality) and if I needed my daily to be there 1st thing every day that might be a risk I couldn't take. However I have the luxury of working from home as well as having other modes of transport ,so if I had needed to commute a Motorbike would have been the primary mode of work transport . That all said bar some aging of suspension fittings (strut knock and looser bushings ) the IX has a far smoother engine than the TSFI audi unit, and its a lot faster and more practical ! so it was a no brainer for me .
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As someone that has actually done it, I will say that you won't be disappointed! =)
I have a 2016 STI which is coming up off lease in April, and deep down in my heart I always wanted an Evo. I originally wanted a white IX, preferably an MR. But one day, I came across an 05 in white that I felt like I couldn't pass up, was the color I wanted with all tasteful parts I would have ended up spending the money on anyway. Plus, judging by the history of the car, I felt like it was a much safer choice than many other Evo's in the market that didn't cost an arm-and-a-leg.
I LOVE my Evo, it gives me feelings of happiness and joy when driving that I never got with my Subaru. I think my STI had better throttle response, a tougher feeling gearbox, and a much sharper steering (not to mention way better turning radius). But literally everything else, Evo takes the cake. It's quicker and despite the negatives of the throttle response and steering, I feel like it's funner to drive because the gears are much shorter and it's so much fun ripping through them. Plus, this is relative, but I kind of prefer the sound of a 4G63 over the boxer rumble lol.
Now, onto the bad things. As others said in this thread, I'm not sure if the Evo will make a suitable daily, just for the mere fact that you're going to be looking at cars that are over 10-years old (13 if you're specific about a IX). I know plenty of people that daily theirs, and **** I think there's someone in my general area that has almost 500k on theirs. But it's still an old car, and old cars will likely come with quirks and potential for things to go wrong. I've owned by Evo since early December and put about 2000mi on it. Right now, she's down after developing a misfire in cyl#1 and we found that one of the valve springs appears to be broken. Haven't done any further detective work to see if the valve's bent, but I'm just saving the money to upgrade all the springs & retainers as well as upgrade my cams to the S2's (lopey idle here I come!). In addition to that minor "hump in the road", the car itself is a little bit on the rusty side being I live in NY and the car came from NJ. The car has considerable rust in the rear frame where the subframe bolts up to it, as well as on the radiator support where the radiator brackets bolt up to it, all of which I'm told is not uncommon for Evo's exposed to snow & salt. I'm not sure how the weather is in Iowa, but definitely take precaution if you're looking to buy one in an area prone to snow, because Mitsu's I feel in general are very susceptible to rust. If you get a rust free one and plan on driving it in the snow, take the necessary precaution to undercoat the rust-prone areas like the rear frame and radiator support.
Now, I'm sure a lot of the members on here have a lot more experience with Evo's in general than myself as I've only owned mine for a little over a month. But, in the short month I've owned it, I'm still VERY happy with my purchase. Despite the fact it's broken, I still love the car and I tell people all the time - I'm not pissed my car is broken and I gotta fix it, it's the fact that it's broken and I CAN'T drive it because I want to so bad! So, if you're able to keep the Evo on the side and have the STI as a daily, it would be most beneficial if and/or when the Evo decides to break. But like I said, if you do kiss the STI goodbye for the Evo, you won't be disappointed in terms of how the car drives. I was thinking I was going to be a little sad when I turn in the STI, now it doesn't even phase me and I just think about what's next for the Evo lol.
One piece of advice, if you REALLY want a IX -- try your best to get what you want. The last thing you want is to buy a car and say "****, why didn't I just get the car I always wanted?" So, my advice? Sell the STI, look for an Evo IX, and maybe also look for a cheap beater to drive daily in case something happens with the Evo. But, even with potential issues, you won't be disappointed, take it from someone who's done it. =)
I have a 2016 STI which is coming up off lease in April, and deep down in my heart I always wanted an Evo. I originally wanted a white IX, preferably an MR. But one day, I came across an 05 in white that I felt like I couldn't pass up, was the color I wanted with all tasteful parts I would have ended up spending the money on anyway. Plus, judging by the history of the car, I felt like it was a much safer choice than many other Evo's in the market that didn't cost an arm-and-a-leg.
I LOVE my Evo, it gives me feelings of happiness and joy when driving that I never got with my Subaru. I think my STI had better throttle response, a tougher feeling gearbox, and a much sharper steering (not to mention way better turning radius). But literally everything else, Evo takes the cake. It's quicker and despite the negatives of the throttle response and steering, I feel like it's funner to drive because the gears are much shorter and it's so much fun ripping through them. Plus, this is relative, but I kind of prefer the sound of a 4G63 over the boxer rumble lol.
Now, onto the bad things. As others said in this thread, I'm not sure if the Evo will make a suitable daily, just for the mere fact that you're going to be looking at cars that are over 10-years old (13 if you're specific about a IX). I know plenty of people that daily theirs, and **** I think there's someone in my general area that has almost 500k on theirs. But it's still an old car, and old cars will likely come with quirks and potential for things to go wrong. I've owned by Evo since early December and put about 2000mi on it. Right now, she's down after developing a misfire in cyl#1 and we found that one of the valve springs appears to be broken. Haven't done any further detective work to see if the valve's bent, but I'm just saving the money to upgrade all the springs & retainers as well as upgrade my cams to the S2's (lopey idle here I come!). In addition to that minor "hump in the road", the car itself is a little bit on the rusty side being I live in NY and the car came from NJ. The car has considerable rust in the rear frame where the subframe bolts up to it, as well as on the radiator support where the radiator brackets bolt up to it, all of which I'm told is not uncommon for Evo's exposed to snow & salt. I'm not sure how the weather is in Iowa, but definitely take precaution if you're looking to buy one in an area prone to snow, because Mitsu's I feel in general are very susceptible to rust. If you get a rust free one and plan on driving it in the snow, take the necessary precaution to undercoat the rust-prone areas like the rear frame and radiator support.
Now, I'm sure a lot of the members on here have a lot more experience with Evo's in general than myself as I've only owned mine for a little over a month. But, in the short month I've owned it, I'm still VERY happy with my purchase. Despite the fact it's broken, I still love the car and I tell people all the time - I'm not pissed my car is broken and I gotta fix it, it's the fact that it's broken and I CAN'T drive it because I want to so bad! So, if you're able to keep the Evo on the side and have the STI as a daily, it would be most beneficial if and/or when the Evo decides to break. But like I said, if you do kiss the STI goodbye for the Evo, you won't be disappointed in terms of how the car drives. I was thinking I was going to be a little sad when I turn in the STI, now it doesn't even phase me and I just think about what's next for the Evo lol.
One piece of advice, if you REALLY want a IX -- try your best to get what you want. The last thing you want is to buy a car and say "****, why didn't I just get the car I always wanted?" So, my advice? Sell the STI, look for an Evo IX, and maybe also look for a cheap beater to drive daily in case something happens with the Evo. But, even with potential issues, you won't be disappointed, take it from someone who's done it. =)
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As someone that has actually done it, I will say that you won't be disappointed! =)
I have a 2016 STI which is coming up off lease in April, and deep down in my heart I always wanted an Evo. I originally wanted a white IX, preferably an MR. But one day, I came across an 05 in white that I felt like I couldn't pass up, was the color I wanted with all tasteful parts I would have ended up spending the money on anyway. Plus, judging by the history of the car, I felt like it was a much safer choice than many other Evo's in the market that didn't cost an arm-and-a-leg.
I LOVE my Evo, it gives me feelings of happiness and joy when driving that I never got with my Subaru. I think my STI had better throttle response, a tougher feeling gearbox, and a much sharper steering (not to mention way better turning radius). But literally everything else, Evo takes the cake. It's quicker and despite the negatives of the throttle response and steering, I feel like it's funner to drive because the gears are much shorter and it's so much fun ripping through them. Plus, this is relative, but I kind of prefer the sound of a 4G63 over the boxer rumble lol.
Now, onto the bad things. As others said in this thread, I'm not sure if the Evo will make a suitable daily, just for the mere fact that you're going to be looking at cars that are over 10-years old (13 if you're specific about a IX). I know plenty of people that daily theirs, and **** I think there's someone in my general area that has almost 500k on theirs. But it's still an old car, and old cars will likely come with quirks and potential for things to go wrong. I've owned by Evo since early December and put about 2000mi on it. Right now, she's down after developing a misfire in cyl#1 and we found that one of the valve springs appears to be broken. Haven't done any further detective work to see if the valve's bent, but I'm just saving the money to upgrade all the springs & retainers as well as upgrade my cams to the S2's (lopey idle here I come!). In addition to that minor "hump in the road", the car itself is a little bit on the rusty side being I live in NY and the car came from NJ. The car has considerable rust in the rear frame where the subframe bolts up to it, as well as on the radiator support where the radiator brackets bolt up to it, all of which I'm told is not uncommon for Evo's exposed to snow & salt. I'm not sure how the weather is in Iowa, but definitely take precaution if you're looking to buy one in an area prone to snow, because Mitsu's I feel in general are very susceptible to rust. If you get a rust free one and plan on driving it in the snow, take the necessary precaution to undercoat the rust-prone areas like the rear frame and radiator support.
Now, I'm sure a lot of the members on here have a lot more experience with Evo's in general than myself as I've only owned mine for a little over a month. But, in the short month I've owned it, I'm still VERY happy with my purchase. Despite the fact it's broken, I still love the car and I tell people all the time - I'm not pissed my car is broken and I gotta fix it, it's the fact that it's broken and I CAN'T drive it because I want to so bad! So, if you're able to keep the Evo on the side and have the STI as a daily, it would be most beneficial if and/or when the Evo decides to break. But like I said, if you do kiss the STI goodbye for the Evo, you won't be disappointed in terms of how the car drives. I was thinking I was going to be a little sad when I turn in the STI, now it doesn't even phase me and I just think about what's next for the Evo lol.
One piece of advice, if you REALLY want a IX -- try your best to get what you want. The last thing you want is to buy a car and say "****, why didn't I just get the car I always wanted?" So, my advice? Sell the STI, look for an Evo IX, and maybe also look for a cheap beater to drive daily in case something happens with the Evo. But, even with potential issues, you won't be disappointed, take it from someone who's done it. =)
I have a 2016 STI which is coming up off lease in April, and deep down in my heart I always wanted an Evo. I originally wanted a white IX, preferably an MR. But one day, I came across an 05 in white that I felt like I couldn't pass up, was the color I wanted with all tasteful parts I would have ended up spending the money on anyway. Plus, judging by the history of the car, I felt like it was a much safer choice than many other Evo's in the market that didn't cost an arm-and-a-leg.
I LOVE my Evo, it gives me feelings of happiness and joy when driving that I never got with my Subaru. I think my STI had better throttle response, a tougher feeling gearbox, and a much sharper steering (not to mention way better turning radius). But literally everything else, Evo takes the cake. It's quicker and despite the negatives of the throttle response and steering, I feel like it's funner to drive because the gears are much shorter and it's so much fun ripping through them. Plus, this is relative, but I kind of prefer the sound of a 4G63 over the boxer rumble lol.
Now, onto the bad things. As others said in this thread, I'm not sure if the Evo will make a suitable daily, just for the mere fact that you're going to be looking at cars that are over 10-years old (13 if you're specific about a IX). I know plenty of people that daily theirs, and **** I think there's someone in my general area that has almost 500k on theirs. But it's still an old car, and old cars will likely come with quirks and potential for things to go wrong. I've owned by Evo since early December and put about 2000mi on it. Right now, she's down after developing a misfire in cyl#1 and we found that one of the valve springs appears to be broken. Haven't done any further detective work to see if the valve's bent, but I'm just saving the money to upgrade all the springs & retainers as well as upgrade my cams to the S2's (lopey idle here I come!). In addition to that minor "hump in the road", the car itself is a little bit on the rusty side being I live in NY and the car came from NJ. The car has considerable rust in the rear frame where the subframe bolts up to it, as well as on the radiator support where the radiator brackets bolt up to it, all of which I'm told is not uncommon for Evo's exposed to snow & salt. I'm not sure how the weather is in Iowa, but definitely take precaution if you're looking to buy one in an area prone to snow, because Mitsu's I feel in general are very susceptible to rust. If you get a rust free one and plan on driving it in the snow, take the necessary precaution to undercoat the rust-prone areas like the rear frame and radiator support.
Now, I'm sure a lot of the members on here have a lot more experience with Evo's in general than myself as I've only owned mine for a little over a month. But, in the short month I've owned it, I'm still VERY happy with my purchase. Despite the fact it's broken, I still love the car and I tell people all the time - I'm not pissed my car is broken and I gotta fix it, it's the fact that it's broken and I CAN'T drive it because I want to so bad! So, if you're able to keep the Evo on the side and have the STI as a daily, it would be most beneficial if and/or when the Evo decides to break. But like I said, if you do kiss the STI goodbye for the Evo, you won't be disappointed in terms of how the car drives. I was thinking I was going to be a little sad when I turn in the STI, now it doesn't even phase me and I just think about what's next for the Evo lol.
One piece of advice, if you REALLY want a IX -- try your best to get what you want. The last thing you want is to buy a car and say "****, why didn't I just get the car I always wanted?" So, my advice? Sell the STI, look for an Evo IX, and maybe also look for a cheap beater to drive daily in case something happens with the Evo. But, even with potential issues, you won't be disappointed, take it from someone who's done it. =)
I get all the guys that say don't daily it but i daily my IX, just got it last year, coming up on a year in february and i love every second of owning it, its only ben down once and it was my fault. Only thing i don't like is putting miles on it, i have had it not even a year yet and i have put almost 10k on it, smiling all the way.
Installing an Fp green at the moment myself and it is a learning process but again i love every second of it, even the frustrating times.
Installing an Fp green at the moment myself and it is a learning process but again i love every second of it, even the frustrating times.
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I have an MR, and I wouldn't trade it for anything... ...Its just a great road and track car, but no longer a daily driver. The STI is also a nice vehicle and I believe it is probably a better daily driver, plus its a lot more modern.
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I get all the guys that say don't daily it but i daily my IX, just got it last year, coming up on a year in february and i love every second of owning it, its only ben down once and it was my fault. Only thing i don't like is putting miles on it, i have had it not even a year yet and i have put almost 10k on it, smiling all the way.
Installing an Fp green at the moment myself and it is a learning process but again i love every second of it, even the frustrating times.
Installing an Fp green at the moment myself and it is a learning process but again i love every second of it, even the frustrating times.
I would say it depends on your goals with the car. If you are trying to have a really fast daily(over 400whp), go with the Evo. Evo can easily make 400 plus whp on the stock block, and Subarus dont like living north of that region nearly as well as the Evo does. But the STi is new and is probably super comfy, has warranty etc.
Btw, dont know if some of you guys havent found out yet, but the MR has a fairly fragile gearbox compared to the GSR 5spd. Another thing to keep in mind.
