I'm thinking about helping my sister get a RA. Evo all the way for me though.....

 

nooooo. if the rear seat folded down maybe. but NO.

 

not to thread-jack but no, its 250HP, AWD, and is heavy...it does 0-60 in the 6.5-6.9 range just like the Civic Si...

 

Ralliart

Interior: FAST-Key • Bluetooth® hands-free phone interface system • Automatic climate control • Magnesium paddle shifters • Power windows/locks/mirrors • Tilt adjustable steering column • Cruise control • Sport-type meter gauges • Multi-information display • Variable intermittent wipers • Auxiliary audio inputs jack • Chrome, 12V accessory outlet • 60/40 folding rear seats • Leather-wrapped sport-type steering wheel and shift knob with shift boot • Steering wheel-mounted cruise control and audio switches • Aluminum pedals • Adjustable rear headrests

 

as someone who is interested in an RA, if my budget permitted i would be looking at an evo no question

 

no

 

the ralliart isnt as pretty

 

Road and Track did a comparison not too long ago between the Ralliart, Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo, Subaru WRX and Mazdaspeed 3. The Ralliart was the heaviest and most expensive of the group, and was last place in the performance tests. That should answer your question.

 

+100

I wouldn't buy a RA, but damn mitsu give the evo a pass through or something! I had the same beef with my RS and almost bought an Sti this time for that reason. Then I came to my senses.

Hmmm... not to thread jack, but I wonder how similar this is to an Evo rear seat... I've been thinking about making my own pass through so I can carry 4 ppl + skis.

 

+1

 

the evo is slow enough, I couldnt imagine going to an RA that can only handle another 40whp before the transmission throws a fit.

 

I dont even look back! Might be a RA behind me!

 

This is really a dumb question to ask...especially on the Evo X board. I'm not sure what you expect to hear? The X is obviously better. The cars market to different people. There's not going to be anyone who says they wished they would have gotten the RA instead of the X, but there will be some people who say they wish they would have gotten the X instead of the RA (excluding me). I enjoy the SST very much, and the low-end torque is great for driving around town. I don't go to the track, so what's the point of me spending the extra money for the X?

 

No, a lot of people were telling me to get the RA and that the Evo was overkill, but i test drove the RA, it just didn't have the same feeling or kick as the Evo. It felt like any other 4 door sedan to me.

 

RA is 4-door sedan and Evo X is 4-door sports sedan