newer alternative to the Evo 8/9?
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Ive been driving around in a 2014 fiesta st for the past couple of mo ths and i love it. I actually almost sold my evo to buy one, but backed out bc i love my evo too much. First fully built motor, me and my friends built it together, etc. if i was going to spend 20-25 k on a new car, i would buy the fiesta st over everything else. I have lots of videos racing it at sebring, nashville superspeedway, etc. its an amazing machine.
You will not be disappointed with a fiesta st. At least drive one and youll see!
You will not be disappointed with a fiesta st. At least drive one and youll see!
On another note, I came across a series of articles claiming that Subie would be making an AWD BRZ STI. I'm not into the boxer motor and a 2D coupe makes it even less appealing to me, but I figure I would mention it.
I don't think AWD is even possible on the BRZ as the packaging is too tight. It doesn't make any sense for the car, anyways. STI version is more likely but it'll still be NA.
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The actual OEM pump is "only" $350. It's the "euro" tax that all aftermarket companies are adding that is driving the price up. APR charges $1099 for their upgraded pump which is just some internal upgrades. It's nuts.
Catbacks are $900+
Downpipes are $600+
It's a bit ridiculous. It's like I'm driving a Porsche or something.
Honestly, I've been kicking around the idea of getting rid of the car and picking up a 2014 Evo GSR. It's hard to go back to that horrible interior though.
Catbacks are $900+
Downpipes are $600+
It's a bit ridiculous. It's like I'm driving a Porsche or something.
Honestly, I've been kicking around the idea of getting rid of the car and picking up a 2014 Evo GSR. It's hard to go back to that horrible interior though.
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Apparently, Subie announced it back in the March-May time frame. Its scheduled for a 2015 debut. There are a bunch of articles on it. I suppose whether Subie goes thru with it remains to be seen. Or maybe the announcement was BS?
http://media.subaru.com/newsrelease....o-seater&mid=1
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MS6 is porky and nose heavy. I test drove it once, and it was not a great improvement over my old 2003 6s (which was wonderful DD BTW, I am sorry I sold it).
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I'm afraid MrF might be recalling this press release, dated 4/1/2013.
http://media.subaru.com/newsrelease....o-seater&mid=1
http://media.subaru.com/newsrelease....o-seater&mid=1
http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease...ble-two-seater
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just picked up a 14 Focus ST, the steering, brakes, and response feel very evo-like. I just needed a better daily driver while my X will be more of a track focused car. It was between this, a 12 MS3, or 13' WRX. I hated the MS3's exterior, but it had good power. The WRX handled like garbage; very 1st gen DSM ish around corners, but very good power for stock. Overall what did it for me was the interior, the space and the handling. now time to get rid of the wheel hop.......
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Not only that, but it ended production around the same time the Evo IX did... so it's not exactly a "newer alternative."
Im honestly kind of tired of 4 cylinder lack of off-boost torque. Been doing DSMs/Evos for coming up on 15 years and really getting the itch to play with V8s. The new corvette is looking quite amazing out of the box...
Same price range will be the Mercedes CLA AMG or whatever its called. ~350hp, 7 speed dual clutch, AWD. Still 4 cyl, but DCT might help that out. Hopefully its not a tank though.
Same price range will be the Mercedes CLA AMG or whatever its called. ~350hp, 7 speed dual clutch, AWD. Still 4 cyl, but DCT might help that out. Hopefully its not a tank though.
just picked up a 14 Focus ST, the steering, brakes, and response feel very evo-like. I just needed a better daily driver while my X will be more of a track focused car. It was between this, a 12 MS3, or 13' WRX. I hated the MS3's exterior, but it had good power. The WRX handled like garbage; very 1st gen DSM ish around corners, but very good power for stock. Overall what did it for me was the interior, the space and the handling. now time to get rid of the wheel hop.......