Why did you choose an EVO 8 or 9 over an STI
Dec 25, 2007, 08:28 PM
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No. I believe the 10 year/100k mile powertrain warranty applies only to the original owner and does not transfer over. But I believe for any subsequent owners will get a 5 year/60k mile powertrain warranty.
Dec 26, 2007, 10:48 AM
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its been said many many many times before. Research and take them for a test drive. I've owned an 04 wrx (loved it) then got an 05 STI (loved it even more) then when an old man crashed into my STi i went with the evo for a change. In my opinion, if you're using the car as just a dd and maybe some fun at the track go with an STi. Now if you're looking to mod the hell out of it, race it more than drive it around go with an evo.
STi good daily driver with power and tourque right from the factory
EVO track beast waiting to be unleashed
STi good daily driver with power and tourque right from the factory
EVO track beast waiting to be unleashed
Dec 27, 2007, 05:36 PM
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ok confused about something. Since 06 would be the ony model I would buy I have a question about the GSR. Theres RS (stripped model) GSR (the one I want ) and then the MR(the one I dont want since it has the weaker 6 spd trans) and the car I really want is the 06 GSR with the sun fun pack package. Ok, now my question is WHAT IS THE SE PACKAGE?
Dec 27, 2007, 06:28 PM
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The SE package was introduced halfway through '06 and is basically a standard IX with certain goodies from the MR (aluminum roof, HIDs, foglights, BBS wheels) and a few extras (deeper front lip, Diamond Black wheel color, red interior stitching, SE trunk badge). The MR is available with the Appearance Package (though some people just call it the MR SE) which includes the SE's extras that the MR didn't already have.
Dec 28, 2007, 12:39 AM
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so the sun, fun and power pkg includes HID's, Leather, sunroof and a better stereo or just a 10" sub? Also, is the 5spd trans much better than the 6spd in the MR?
Dec 28, 2007, 01:50 AM
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Regarding the 5-speed transmission, it has been said to be the better choice for quarter-mile drag racing particularly, though there are other reasons that people have that may vary... gas mileage (19/25 for the 5-speed and 18/24 for the 6-speed according to the EPA estimates, though there are some MR owners who say that steady highway cruising can definitely go quite beyond 24 mpg), durability (based on some reports of the MR's fourth gear having issues under the frequent stress of road racing and such), etc. However, the 6-speed is not a bad transmission, as there are many MR drivers who haven't had any issues while enjoying the smoother shifting (according to reports) and better cruising gear (extra gear = lower freeway rpms). It depends on what you're trying to do... if you're all about daily driving, you can't go wrong either way (though the MR may make things a little more comfortable overall), but if you want to go the heavy modding route or track your car frequently, then the 5-speed might be a better choice for the long-run.
Dec 31, 2007, 12:00 AM
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Well I definetly want the EVO 9, but these are my current problems: Living in the 2nd biggest city in the country you would think there would be more for sale, buts its hard to find any in the Chicagoland/Milwaukee area and when I do find it, it sells the same day. I mean the only reason I would take an STI would be just b/c of the more features it offers especially cruise control. EVO is just such a better car. Another question, if the EVO 9 doesnt have the SSL package, nor the SE package and if its NOT and MR, does that mean it will most likely not have Xenons/HID's? Well this is what I would do with either car if I had, simple bolt-ons, NO Autocross or any road course racing, barely any drag strip racing. Just a daily driver, needs to be reliable with the mods I get and thats about. Nothing major.
Dec 31, 2007, 08:31 AM
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The cars are so close in performance stock, its just a matter of taste. You're posting in EVO forum, so that kinda tells me your getting an EVO
. My coworkers has an 06' STI. Its a nice looking, more comfortable ride but its not for me. The rawness of the evo is awsome. Although it would have been nice to have reclining seats
As you can tell by the responses, the EVO can make a lot of power but so can a subie. Good like finding your IX SE.
. My coworkers has an 06' STI. Its a nice looking, more comfortable ride but its not for me. The rawness of the evo is awsome. Although it would have been nice to have reclining seats As you can tell by the responses, the EVO can make a lot of power but so can a subie. Good like finding your IX SE.
Dec 31, 2007, 08:36 AM
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