Evo or STi? (was: alright, here it goes, be honest guys :)
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alright, here it goes, be honest guys :)
Alright i have gotten an outrageously good price offered on my M3 (E36) and i am going to be selling early summer. I am looking into another Suby or ...an EVO.
here is the deal, i have to finance so will most likely have to go to a dealership.
here is my debate, pay a little more get an 06 STI low miles, seen some 6k mile STI's used, a low mileage 05 STI, or a low mileage EVO 8. But i am diggin the STI's looks over the evo, but that new MIVEC motor seems nice. Although i will not be doing too much modding besides maybe a catback, susp. and some wheels...
be honest guys and let me hear your opinion, of course i am leaning towards a suby...but we'll see
-Rocky
BTW, would like to go new but i think my budget is going to be around 28k max, trying to keep payments around 275 or cheaper so i can still eat
here is the deal, i have to finance so will most likely have to go to a dealership.
here is my debate, pay a little more get an 06 STI low miles, seen some 6k mile STI's used, a low mileage 05 STI, or a low mileage EVO 8. But i am diggin the STI's looks over the evo, but that new MIVEC motor seems nice. Although i will not be doing too much modding besides maybe a catback, susp. and some wheels...
be honest guys and let me hear your opinion, of course i am leaning towards a suby...but we'll see
-Rocky
BTW, would like to go new but i think my budget is going to be around 28k max, trying to keep payments around 275 or cheaper so i can still eat
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Originally Posted by brucelee
I love subies and all, but I want an EVO.
All around car = STI
Drivers car with some discomfort = EVO
All around car = STI
Drivers car with some discomfort = EVO
I'd lean towards the Suby too though.
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I have a STi and my brother has an Evo. If I have to buy a new car now, I would still buy an STi. Nicer interior, nicer overall build quality. More torque also makes suby a better car to drive around town. Of course, if you want to build a 500whp monster, then Evo. If you don't plan to mod the car a lot, you should go with suby.
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Originally Posted by wm07
I have a STi and my brother has an Evo. If I have to buy a new car now, I would still buy an STi. Nicer interior, nicer overall build quality. More torque also makes suby a better car to drive around town. Of course, if you want to build a 500whp monster, then Evo. If you don't plan to mod the car a lot, you should go with suby.
As far as the torque, the EVO9s are putting down nice torque numbers now with this MIVTEC stuff
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Originally Posted by qwk_wrx
i also have come to terms that LIC motorsports is the shiat, and well they work on subys which is a big consideration...
i test drove it last week and its pretty nice
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haha same here...there's a nicely priced one for 24k with 44kmiles on it with a prodrive stage 1 upgrade and full service done by maita...i got him down to a little better price, i just wish i had the time frame to get rid of my car and get that one lol
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I cant get over the Evo's looks...IMO the STI is just so much better looking of a car...but to each his own....I am happy with my STI...I picked up my car for 28k (06 w/ 10k) But then again I work at the dealership that it was traded it at!