2005 MR or 2005 STI
Jul 18, 2004, 11:33 AM
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Just to heat this debate up some I have attached the following link that details the signifigant improvments to the US version of the 2005 STI. Keep in mind that it can be bought today for $31,000! Thanks everyone for the input, I will try to be patient.http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...ewtopic&t=9784 
Jul 18, 2004, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gorf
I'll be putting down a deposit soon for the new MR. I'm coming from a WRX, and I've gone through the STi vs. EVO debate 100 times. Both are performance cars, both are just about equal, but IMO the EVO beats out the STi in the looks department.
Jul 18, 2004, 06:51 PM
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i hope everyone here knows where subarus get there turbos from.......
they get it from MITSUBISHI!....if you dont believe me, next time you look inside a WRX, look what it says on the turbo.......
they get it from MITSUBISHI!....if you dont believe me, next time you look inside a WRX, look what it says on the turbo.......
Jul 18, 2004, 07:07 PM
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here is food for thought i have two friends with the WRX stage 4 modded. They are running on the stock tranny, stock clutch with over 20000 miles on it. about 15000 miles with the stage 4 . NO problems what so ever. Food for thought
Jul 18, 2004, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by NvsEvo
i hope everyone here knows where subarus get there turbos from.......
they get it from MITSUBISHI!....if you dont believe me, next time you look inside a WRX, look what it says on the turbo.......
they get it from MITSUBISHI!....if you dont believe me, next time you look inside a WRX, look what it says on the turbo.......
Jul 18, 2004, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by batty
here is food for thought i have two friends with the WRX stage 4 modded. They are running on the stock tranny, stock clutch with over 20000 miles on it. about 15000 miles with the stage 4 . NO problems what so ever. Food for thought
Jul 18, 2004, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by alleggerita
Nurburgring times for
MR (not sure if GSR or RS): 8:13
Spec C: 8:06
NSX: 7:56
M3: around 8:20
M3 CSL: just under 8:00
Note al of them are either JDM or Euro spec.
MR (not sure if GSR or RS): 8:13
Spec C: 8:06
NSX: 7:56
M3: around 8:20
M3 CSL: just under 8:00
Note al of them are either JDM or Euro spec.
Jul 19, 2004, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RaX
What's the source of the MR time?
http://www.lancerevoclub.com/phpBB2/...pic.php?t=2294
Last edited by alleggerita; Jul 19, 2004 at 02:48 PM.
Jul 19, 2004, 08:21 PM
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I sat in an '05 STi today (the dealer wouldn't let me drive either of the two '05s they had). The interior is quite civilized...nice stereo and dual cup-holders and, well, it's much improved both functionally and aesthetically. One thing I absolutely hated about it are the seats -- they're like Barcaloungers compared to the Recaros in the Evo (I could move laterally like 3 inches bolster to bolster!) I was able to drive an '04 STi (I know, it's a bit different) and one thing that I absolutely despised, but imagine I could get used to (i.e., learn to ignore) is the damned hood scoop. At first, it was like driving around with a flyer under your windsheild wiper...couldn't ignore it, especially when it starts vibrating on bumpy roads! :-)
IMO, the Evo (driven an '03 and an '04) fits me better from a driver positioning standpoint. I don't recall feeling that one was notably faster than the other, but the Evo definitely feels bigger inside and has a more spartan interior.
Damn these decisions!
IMO, the Evo (driven an '03 and an '04) fits me better from a driver positioning standpoint. I don't recall feeling that one was notably faster than the other, but the Evo definitely feels bigger inside and has a more spartan interior.
Damn these decisions!
Jul 20, 2004, 06:06 PM
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After looking at the specs and photos posted of the interior of the MR, I am not very impressed. I am disapointed with Mitsu about this. They refuse to send to America the "Good Stuff" and there does not appear to be much difference between the EVO 8 and MR.
- Considering that dealers are discounting the STI - I am going to buy the STI and get my deposit back on the MR. My deposit is to buy the MR at MSRP - which is not a bargin by any means.
- Considering that dealers are discounting the STI - I am going to buy the STI and get my deposit back on the MR. My deposit is to buy the MR at MSRP - which is not a bargin by any means.
Jul 20, 2004, 06:25 PM
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I agree. The MR is absolute Sh*t now. Way to go Mitsubishi. Now I know that this is a Subarau forum so congrats for you. I may get myself a 2005 sti now. Mitsubishi crawl under a rock and hope that it falls on top of you.