Test drove an '06 STI today....
Oct 25, 2005, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sinister Subaru
According to the starter of the thread, STis are "all understeer." How'd he do a 180, if that was the case? 
The WRX is "ok." It's a nice car, but NOTHING like an STi or an Evo.
As for the front end of the STi, it's a matter of personal preference. I stopped by the Suby dealer yesterday because I saw a new WRX sitting out front, and decided to check out the front end on closer inspection. As much as I'd hate to admit it, in person I liked it.
The WRX is "ok." It's a nice car, but NOTHING like an STi or an Evo.
As for the front end of the STi, it's a matter of personal preference. I stopped by the Suby dealer yesterday because I saw a new WRX sitting out front, and decided to check out the front end on closer inspection. As much as I'd hate to admit it, in person I liked it.
Oct 25, 2005, 06:26 AM
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I'm just curious why someone with a subaru would bother posting in an evo forum? If you're happy with your subaru then why bother trying to defend it, better yet, why even read what evo owners (most of those who actually own one) think about it? They obviously made up their mind on the evo just as you did on the sti and that's why they have it. What did you expect? I left the comparing up to the professionals and that was one of the main reasons for getting an evo. In 90% of the comparisons I've looked at all went with the evo barely edging out the sti. I'm sure the sti is a great car in its own unique way but I'm glad I chose the evo. The evo does have its downfalls like the stiff ride but I've gotten over that after I've felt how it handles turns etc. As for some of the sti bashing on here, most of the guys doing the bashing don't have either car and are basing their judgement on a playstation experience. That's one thing I can't stand about this site...too many posers and not enough adults.
Oct 25, 2005, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by savaho
I'm just curious why someone with a subaru would bother posting in an evo forum? If you're happy with your subaru then why bother trying to defend it, better yet, why even read what evo owners (most of those who actually own one) think about it? They obviously made up their mind on the evo just as you did on the sti and that's why they have it. What did you expect? I left the comparing up to the professionals and that was one of the main reasons for getting an evo. In 90% of the comparisons I've looked at all went with the evo barely edging out the sti. I'm sure the sti is a great car in its own unique way but I'm glad I chose the evo. The evo does have its downfalls like the stiff ride but I've gotten over that after I've felt how it handles turns etc. As for some of the sti bashing on here, most of the guys doing the bashing don't have either car and are basing their judgement on a playstation experience. That's one thing I can't stand about this site...too many posers and not enough adults.
(i drive a subaru). the reason why he posts here (as well as nasioc) is because he is a car lover. most of us love all cars and we post in many different forums because we enjoy the community and learning about other makes and models.
Oct 25, 2005, 06:36 AM
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Both the STI and the Evo understeer stock. I owned a 2005 STi and and traded it for an EVO. I had the STi for 6 months. The STi definetly has more rear wheel bias and if you drive it right (brake hard and early and gas through turn) it will rotate, but it still understeers.
The Evo will do the same but it doesn't understeer as bad as the STi (varies depending on braking/cornering situation). But the steering on the EVO is much more precise. The Sti definetly feels more bulky/luxury, but I attibute that to stock suspension and slower steering. With some coilovers and the right alignment the STi rocks. As does the Evo. But you can't change the slow steering of the STi.
In regards to the 2006 Looks.. I think its laughable. I don't like it at all. If i didnt by my 2005 and waited to 2006, I would have never owened an Sti cause that front end is UGLY.
The Evo will do the same but it doesn't understeer as bad as the STi (varies depending on braking/cornering situation). But the steering on the EVO is much more precise. The Sti definetly feels more bulky/luxury, but I attibute that to stock suspension and slower steering. With some coilovers and the right alignment the STi rocks. As does the Evo. But you can't change the slow steering of the STi.
In regards to the 2006 Looks.. I think its laughable. I don't like it at all. If i didnt by my 2005 and waited to 2006, I would have never owened an Sti cause that front end is UGLY.
Oct 25, 2005, 06:50 AM
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lol what are they gonna do take the wheel from you while you're driving?? hit their driving school 2nd brake?? Both dealers my mitsu dealer and the suby dealer and even the acura dealer that let me test drive a new rsx-s let me take it to 120 on the highway AND told me to floor it around corners to see how it wont let go of the rd..even the infiniti g35 guy let me do that..so i dont know what dealers you're going to test drive from but apparently they suck..most test drives of performance cars in my experience result in just as much fun for the salesperson in the car with you as it does for yourself..on that note i think the new sti is pretty sexy except for part of the front grille..
Originally Posted by Sinister Subaru
I'm not being defensive, but Subaru dealers don't just let you take an STi out and wring it out. He probably didn't take it over 45 mph, and talks about how there's "understeer all over."
Oct 25, 2005, 07:09 AM
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I would by an STI over an EVO for under one condition. That i was never going to mod ether car. I persionally like the interior of the STI better but the platform of the evo is just amazing. so at the end of the day evo>sti IMO
Oct 25, 2005, 07:44 AM
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I've driven the 06 STI as well. It didn't feel sporty to me but it did feel more tolerable for a daily driver. I'm not really looking for a race car but I definately like the looks of the EVO better. I'm sticking with Mistu.
Oct 25, 2005, 09:06 AM
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Speaking of test drive policies...
It's absolutely ridiculous that anyone is expected to buy a car without test driving it.
I have never, and will never, buy a car without driving it first.
The dealerships should just keep one car for test driving purposes, since they tend to get abused.
It's absolutely ridiculous that anyone is expected to buy a car without test driving it.
I have never, and will never, buy a car without driving it first.
The dealerships should just keep one car for test driving purposes, since they tend to get abused.
Oct 25, 2005, 09:53 AM
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Exectly, dealers around here don't let you test drive the Evo, they say for obvious reasons. I wish I would have test driven a WRX before I bought my RA. Maybe the insurance would have been too much for me, I dunno, but it seems like the AWD would have been a better choice.