I chose the Evo over the WRX/STI for the reason I do not like Subaru's manual transmissions and the Subie's feel laggy.

 

I didn't read any of the posts in this thread but Im sure what I am about to say has already been said.

The reason I chose an EVO vs. the STI or even the R32 (which I was considering at the time) is because of the tunability of the EVO platform and the bulletproof 4g63 iron block engine.

downside STI:
The STI has an aluminum block and are not as easy to work on compared to an EVO.

dowside R32:
the engine is strong but short of making a heafty investment in FI and completly eliminating realiability/warranty there isn't much bolt on power you can add.

downside EVO:
none that I could find.

Over 3 years ago before I bought my EVO I did a T chart listing all the positives and negatives for each and the was the clear winner IMO. I have friends that have both cars (STI & R32), stock and modded, and I still wouldn't trade my EVO for either. I'm very happy with the choice I made and I think I will own this car for a very long time, eventually when I get more room in the garage I'll make this a "track only" vehicle.

 

good story.

reminds me of when I drove off the lot with my EVO. I can still remember that feeling and that new car smell. what an awesome day that was. Honestly, its more memorable then when I purchased my Z06.

 

never even considered the STi. the evo is legendary!

 

I was going to buy an sti... but I waited for the evo and my friends got sti's now I have the fastest car!

 

Because the 4g63 is the best thing since sliced bread. It beats any Suby box engine hands down.

 

I picked the STi first thanks to DCCD. Later on when ACD was available I got an RS.

 

ok, ive had the 06 sti and now a 06 9 mr. Three words, EVO, EVO, EVO.

 

STI's are like Mustangs; everyone has one.

 

Looks, responsivness, response to mods aka my new AMS 2.3l Stroker and gt35r. Oh and the back seat is so much more comfy, and mine has leather and a sunroof! Both of which are heavy obvously and I want to take them out and get better seats!.

 

1) The STi is a pig. It is heavy, don't let anyone tell you differently. Not only is it significantly slower from the factory, but it does not respond as well to simple modifications when compared to the EVO.

2) Fit and finish. I disagree with people here who are stating that the STi has equal or better fit and finish. A friend of mine had an STi for two years and over time the dashboard began to rattle so loud that it became annoying. When I drove his car it felt clunky and awkward as I tried to settle the dashboard rattles by pushing where I thought I heard the noise coming from. The interior seems cheap, even more-so than the EVO. If you want to consider ride-quality, his suspension became so rough over time that it was unbearable to ride in on long trips. This is coming from someone who ran a Buddy Club N1 suspension on his RSX-S, one of the stiffest on the market. Oh, and don't forget, no matter what color you buy, you are "gifted" with those god-awful ugly and non-supportive blue seats.

3) Do yourself a favor. Go to a Mitsubishi dealership and DRIVE AN EVO. The second I saw my car in the showroom I was sold, and a test drive only made the decision easier.



-Carl

 

- what was available between the two used near me in my price range
- the sti's gear was annoyingly short to me
- more power results for less money
- seem easier to work on to me
- i liked the handling alot better
- from the first 5 secs i sat in the drivers seat, the ergonomics just felt right
- WAY more room for wheel and tire fitment

 

because its an Evo






On the real, easier to mod, 4G63 has been around forever

 

One of the biggest reasons was the STi's interior. I simply cannot handle that shade of blue. Awful.

 

price....30K out the door for the EVO and 35k out the door for the STI.