this is the way I see it.
Evo and STI are like the Coke and Pepsi I buy everyday at 7-11. I could have cared less which one I drank so I bought the Coke which was on sale for 90 cents because the Pepsi was $1.09.

 

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So did you get an EVO or the Sti???

 

Personally I would wait for the new Lotus Elise. I plan on buying one as soon as I pay off my STi. That is the car I wanted but didn't know if it was coming to the USA. That car is awesome. Just image adding more power to the 190 hp. It will pull low 4's and still handle better than the EVO and STi.

Read the new Road & Track November 2003 issue for more details.

So what did you decide?

 

Maybe the sti's clutch wont go out in 5k miles lol

 

EVO MOTOR: Inline 4 that has more research and design money towards it. Which is the whole industry VS. Porche and Subaru. Also, the Evo 8 has the 4g63 block which is super strong and is used in the real rally car. The 4g63 is also used in the Eclipse, and talon, and many other cars. There are a lot of parts and tuner setups already available for the EVO. Motor work alone the Evo has a huge advantage.

STI MOTOR: Sti is 2.5 liter making it not true to rally spec. The 2.5 is not used in the rally car taking away many of the 2.0 tuner formulas used in JAPAN.

CONCLUSION: The Evo is better for modification.

 

Well I swapped cars with a neighbor that has a stock STi tonight. He drove my Evo while I tailed him in his STi. I liked the interior of the STi a lot, especially the gauges. Much better than our cars. However, it felt odd, maybe due to the active diff. When we got to a clear opening, he punched it in. I tried to keep up, but the STi didn't have enough juice. With a few mods, the Evo will CLOWN the STi. No kidding.

Chris

 

Just go with what your heart says, that will make you happier, trust me the grass is always greener on the other side!!

 

I dont understand why everyone always dogs the EVO interior. Its a true sports car. It has a basic and clean interior and the focus is on performance. It should come with a boost guage in place of that little gay lancer pod!!!!!

 

I wasn't making fun of the Evo's interior - I like it, but the STi's gauges look 100% better. I don't like their shifter (but I do like 6 speeds and reverse lock-out) or the seats, but the rest was nice. I still think it's weak that they don't put a stereo in it. Weight savings, my ***...

 

2.5 liter garbage unknown motor..thats all i have to say

 

its kind of sad that subaru who has really left their mark on the rally racing world and are well known tuners had to use a 2.5 liter engine just to keep up with the evo's 2.0. just my .02

 

HOPEFULLY EVO WILL GET A 6SPEED

 

Uknown-Yes
Garbage-No
Give the tuners time, its a new engine.
As for the cars, it really is personal preference. I went and checked out the EVO, then the STi(i'm lucky the dealers are within a mile of each other). I prefered the STi. The only problem i have is the REV limit that i bounce off when launching.

 

I wonder if the EVO and Sti group will ever get along, Its a shame that we dont learn from each others cars, and hang out and shoot the crap.......... I chose the EVO because I like it better someone else chose the Sti because they like it beter, buy what you like and what fits your needs. There are alot of cars new and used that you can get for $30,000 and under.