i drove the 05 sti and yes its a smoother ride. so what , i drive an evo cause i like more. and if you really liked something that you stick up for , why not buy 2 sti; instead of getting an evo also. but if you have money, like i think you do, then any decision you make is for 'what you have' (an sti and an evo)not want can afford or what you like better.