I was contemplating the same thing before I got my evo. I was choosing between an 06 EVO GSR with 20,000 miles and a 2007 STI Limited with about the same miles. If the STI that you are looking at isn't the limited, I personally wouldn't look at it because I hate the blue interior of the others. my advice is GET THE EVO SE!! I have not regretted my decision at all. Like everyone said, if you take care of it and aren't a douche, then it will last. Now if you treat it like a bunch of people who think that 300 + HP is a good reason to drop the clutch on it and do four wheel burnouts and hard launches, I guarantee you will break it and pay the nice price of a new drivetrain. That said, you will want to check out the evo or get it checked out to make sure that you are getting it in good condition. A guy I know on here bought an evo and found out that the previous owner had thrashed on it. He had the dealership replace the blown clutch, the warped rotors, and the fake greddy VTA blow-off valve....I also like the fact that there are fewer EVOs on the road...

 

I had an 06 sti. Now I have an evo ix. People who know how to drive run 500 HP through the 5 speeds. I a have never heard of the 5 speed being weak. I have heard that the 6 speed is, but I have minor power upgrades and no problems after 20k miles with a 60 foot pound torque increase.

As far a a daily driver my dad has an 05 sti. I took him to dinner for his birthday yesterday, and he sat down and said your seats are much more comfortable than mine.

 

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