evoIX vs sti by edmunds
Feb 7, 2006, 11:27 AM
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I think the truth is that the Evo IX actually makes more than 300 HP. According to Vishnu, they're estimating around 320 hp at the flywheel on 91 octane. Looking at the R&T comparison:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....&page_number=2
The STI goes to 60 in a believable 5.1 secs, whereas the evo MR does it in 4.6. Now, 0-60 is a poor indicator of hp, but the trap speed difference between the two is insane...
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....&page_number=2
The STI goes to 60 in a believable 5.1 secs, whereas the evo MR does it in 4.6. Now, 0-60 is a poor indicator of hp, but the trap speed difference between the two is insane...
they quote me at the end 
Feb 7, 2006, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by coco
"And don't forget that Mitsubishi is currently throwing in free scheduled maintenance for three years/45,000 miles."
Is this true???
Is this true???
Feb 7, 2006, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AndrewSS
^ I just got a feeling of some incompetence of the reviews from the article and video... I would take what they said with some doubt, I would like to point out they got a 5.6 0-60 for the STi they must not have launched or must have gotten an engine with 2 miles on it or something, then they beat the 5,500 limiter in the evo to get a nice launch, sorta odd... oh well its just more media coverage.
I wouldnt think the SSL package with the sunroof or not having the MR aluminum roof would make a dramatic difference.. of course weight is weight, I dont think its gonna be super noticable. However if I was getting an Evo I wouldnt get the SSL, something about the recaros with leather im not a fan of.
I wouldnt think the SSL package with the sunroof or not having the MR aluminum roof would make a dramatic difference.. of course weight is weight, I dont think its gonna be super noticable. However if I was getting an Evo I wouldnt get the SSL, something about the recaros with leather im not a fan of.
Feb 7, 2006, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nsnguyen
Nope. It was true back in 05 but they cancelled that program.
Oh well.. was getting excited for a while.
nsnguyen - hey we live near each other, have not yet met another person with a 9 yet, have seen some but have not met any yet!
Feb 7, 2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Noize
Good read.
"Senior Road Test Editor Josh Jacquot says:"
So that's where he went. Sport Compact Car sucks under the helm of this new Tate dude.
"Senior Road Test Editor Josh Jacquot says:"
So that's where he went. Sport Compact Car sucks under the helm of this new Tate dude.
Feb 7, 2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DreamLike1
quit making excuses. STI got smoked, end of story... go cry about it on NASIOC or whatever...
Feb 7, 2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DreamLike1
quit making excuses. STI got smoked, end of story... go cry about it on NASIOC or whatever...
oh and i'm not fan of leather recaros either, eventhough they look cool.
Feb 7, 2006, 05:19 PM
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It's as if Edmunds wanted to give the STI a chance by choosing the most top heavy, not to mention heaviest overall, Evo. Yet the Evo still wins. Mud in the Subaru's Tribeca-esque face. Tribeca, please.