Jakeg97

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get the evo

fromWRXtoEVO

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Just to put things on the same table and just to illustrate you how each car performed to the mods:


Back in 04 I took my WRX to the local track, this was before I did the big turbo conversion plus UTEC, plus injectors, plus tunning etc, etc

03WRX(remember, before the turo upgrade but tons of mods):

Turbo XS Upipe(deletes cat number 1) $199
TurboXS mbc $79
TurboXS BOV $179
TurboXs TMIC $925
HKS 3" Dp(deletes cat number 2 and 3) $179
Greddy EvoII catback $535
Injen CAI $310
Borla headers $330
STI scoop $149
GT specs scoop splitter

best ever 13.80@98.99 average 13.9-14 @96-99mph


Evo 8 MR

Same track with just a CAI and a Works DP($450)

13.4@104

No contest here.

ray3328

iTrader: (37)

Now for all the people that say to do a jdm swap are you guys kidding me. Between the price of the motor and trany and the install he can get the used evo and he would still be better off. You guys are just giving bad advice. I looked into it before the trade in on my wrx for the evo and in the long run you lose. I could care less if he gets the evo or not but telling him that the coversion is the way to go is just not the truth. Do the reaserch and then give the advice.

Happy Madison

this is the ugliest evo i've seen yet.

x838nwy

Looks like you've got the "Royal Capital" sign on your rear wing!!
Nice looking WRX, but really I'd get the evo if you're looking to mod the car. If not, keep it. As Warrtalon said, between the 18k and parting out your wrx (Brides, Volks and bodykit, I see) you should be getting this Evo for a bargain.

I'm curious though, is it an Sti or a WRX? You've got Sti emblems. If it's a WRX, definitely get the evo. If it's an Sti, forget what I've said. You're moving sideways rather than vertically (that is if you don't want to mod the car).

ashton13

Keep the rex. 75k... you can double those miles and still be good. Just get a few more mods here and there to keep you interested. Save your money!

donmeca2020

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the evo has less miles and wasnt beaten on, yet i like your subby, you dont see too many bug eyes anymore. really i say its all on you. if you feel like stripin the car back to stock to get the evo. then do it.

Ph3n1x

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Its amazing....yiou come to this forum and ask as question like that....
sheesh

Crackerballer

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Phenix fyah, nice quote their in the signature, and I meant every word of it

*Edit so I can add to the post: I agree with everyone, first and foremost, drive both. Second, decide what you want. Do you want a fast car, very high potential, good handeling, etc? Or do you want to ahve money in your pocket to go out, do as you please, and a car that looks very nice and is rare?

Honestly I believe you cannot go wrong either way. I do think the biggest factor should be your financial position. If the payments are going to strain you, then you will be working more to pay for the Evo, which means no $$ to mod and no time to drive and enjoy. Not worth it in my opinion.

porque

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I'm planning on selling my 02 WRX this summer and buying an Evo, so I say go for the Evo.

phenem

iTrader: (39)

I went through exactly what you are going through about 6 months ago. The outcome was parting the WRX and getting the EVO. I loved the WRX but the EVO is soooo much more fun, and the power is just insane!

~Zach

itsmeek

keep the wrx...this is the wrong place to ask the question.

kirk@WORKS

As someone who owned a STI for 6 months, there is no comparison.

If you want the closest thing to a modern homologated car, go for the Evo.
"The best 4 seat roadcar since the original BMW E30 M3."

-The STI has a slight torque advantage with the extra displacement and is better suited for larger(wider) drivers.
The Evo has:
-Quicker turn in, lighter feel and a bullet proof bottom end that is a tuner's dream.
-better seats, steering wheel, better wing, well positioned intercooler.
-WRC spec 2.0 liter

In '02 we saw many WRX's on the track at Laguna, Thunderhill and Infineon. Now after bottom end issues, most of those track junkies have Evo's.

Lamont Sanford

Go with the Evo, I switched from an 04 WRX to an 05 Evo and I have no regrets

caswanso

I think that if you like to do any minor work to your cars, go with the Evo. My brother had a STI and he said that it is harder to work on. With just the standard bolt - ons and a dyno tune you are in for a heck of a ride with the Evo. There are good things about both cars. I like the Suby but I have to stay true to the Evo.