hi

 

now thats wat i call funny

 

hey, welcome to the boards, as u see most people here are hater, but in there defence u did ask a 'stupid' question that has been covered a million times and actually has threads dedicated to this discussion.

anyways in ur situation instead of buying a $60000 dollar car(AUD) why not scroll down a bit and get a Ralliart, built that up(has great selection, see RRM or RPW, inc. turbo kits), get some practice driving and also it DOES come in auto.

just my $0.02

 

I have both.

like the STI more.

As people say, the STI is a street car that can be driven on the track, the EVO is a track car that can be driven on the street.

For daily, i would go with the STI (more comfortable ride, not as much engine noise, nicer interior etc)

If you're looking to make a rocket ship for cheap, go with the EVO.


but honestly, like most people say, you will probably crash it.


I'm only 20, but if i had either of these cars when i turned 17, id be dead by now.

better than a bike, i suppose.

 

i think im leaning towards the 2004-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX it has alot of aftermarket parts, looks comfortable and doesnt catch the attention of police ;P

 

way too young for an evo buddy - especially as your first car?!?! thats insane. but hey... it would be nice if you could prove us wrong, but odds are pretty good that you'll just wreck it.

a wrx is a great idea, not so expensive - and still very tunable.

 

NOOOOOO. No more highperformance sports cars for teenagers. The evo will make u feel like ur the best driver ever. Allwhell drive is an amazing thing when it comes to grip, the 16g spools so fast that it will blow your head off.

Im speaking from experience. when I was 17-18, self control behind the wheel of an evo was almost impossible with all the civics and integras revving at you evrywhere you go.

Dont do it man. Get a beginner car, take your money and by some parts and some tools.

Install them yourself and learn something about cars.

Thats what im doing right now on my 93 rx7 TT. And im loving it.

 

As you probably know by now there is plenty of sarcasm, unkindness and disrespect floating around this forum. To answer your question I would drive both and determine what you like. I've never driven an STI myself. From what I hear the STI is a little more refined interior-wise. If keeping the car stock is your intention, most would tell you that the STI is the way to go. They are VERY similar in the performance arena. Personally, I like the look of the Evo a little better (which is somewhat important to me). Take each for a spin and report back. I really don't think anyone here would fault you for getting an STI in the end, as it commands a lot of respect.

 

buy a hyundai.....
both are to much to handle for a first car

 

I test drove the 06 Eclipse a few days ago (both manual and sportronic) - comfortable, smooth, quiet, slow as fawk. Just when I start to get used to my Evo and begin to take it for granted, I have an epiphany .

 

Yeah dude just test drive both cars, and buy the one you like the best.

 

pick up a Civic Si or RSX type S, will give you a taste for performance cars and for modications, while not killing yourself. And automatic? puh-lease! Get one of those hondas to beat the clutch around to learn on, and you'll never look back.

 

Well now that youve put up with all the harassment and are still here, I'll give you my advice.

Being a younger driver, both an Evo or Sti are going to cost you a fortune to insure. Also, the upkeep and mod costs on both of those cars are relatively high. You say that you've been working your butt off for the last couple years to save for your own car and thats admirable, but going out and spending it all on a car that it doesnt really seem like you can afford could be a bad idea.

Also, if you are using the word "fuss" and manul transmission in the same sentence, you obviously have not driven long enough to appriciate the response and feedback a manual car gives.

You may be into cars but an enthusiast does not drive an auto. Get some experience behind the wheel in a lower hp front or rear wheel drive car. Learn how it reacts, turns, accels, decels and SHIFTS! Look into cars like a civic si, sertra se-r, 240sx, eclipse gst, etc etc. Something that wont cost an arm and a leg to insure and modify.

Then after youve modded it, broke it, fixed it, put some blood sweat and tears into it, and gotten a feel for it, move to an awd car cause it is a totally different animal. I like the wrx idea, and you could start there if youd like, but if youre first car is AWD, youll never go back. An Evo or Sti is not a good first car for anyone. It is just too much car. Learning to master a 300hp car before learning how a 120hp car can lose control could be deadly.

Good luck either way!

oh and btw, an Evo pwns an Sti

 

just get a wrx

 

for performance i would go the STI, but everything else go the EVO.