Im a previous owner of 2 Evo's and now going to be buying an Sti I need some advice.
Dec 31, 2005, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Brijen123
I dont have my Evo's any more. I no your biased towards the Evo but think of it as if you liked the Sti and were going to decide between an 06 or 05.
Dec 31, 2005, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ted Rintel
its funny, the STI costs more here in Maine to insure than
the STI
the STI
You mean then an Evo
For some reason the Evo makes my premium go up 20 dollars and the Sti puts it down 250 dollars 
Dec 31, 2005, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisw
dude, I traded my STI for an EVO. All it took was the test drive. The minute I took the on-ramp onto the highway I knew that I had bought the wrong car. I drove home with the EVO that afternoon.
Why didnt you like your Sti they are just as fast if not faster on the freeway because of the close ratio 6-speed and all that torque?
Dec 31, 2005, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ted Rintel
I am 55, have a totally clean record,
insure 4 other cars [my family] and was quoted
$1100 per year for the EVO9 and around 1200
for the STI
insure 4 other cars [my family] and was quoted
$1100 per year for the EVO9 and around 1200
for the STI
It doesnt make any sence, Maybe the Evo is mor nown where I live
Dec 31, 2005, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ted Rintel
most reviews state that the STI is a more rational
daily driver with far less turbo lag
daily driver with far less turbo lag
It has little to none as far as turbo lag goes. The power band is linear but pulls so hard it almost gives you a headache. The Evo has no power until about 3,200 rpms when it shoot off like a rocket until about 6,500 rpm's when the turbo starts to taper off. Both amazing cars.
Dec 31, 2005, 09:36 AM
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You've had 2 Evo's, screw it time for a change. I like the new steel gray, looks clean. You said you change cars alot. If you end up missing your Evo make the switch again to a IX. I had 2 WRX's 2002 & 2005, 04 STi...after the R32 it was time for another STi, but i went with the RS cause i wanted to taste the EVO. For me out of the box i wanted to mod the STi suspension...the Evo on the other hand just needs a few small things.
I miss my STi sometimes, but at heart im just a sucker for the EJ engines. I like they engine drivetrain layout on subarus better. If the STi would get a quicker steering rack and offer the Spec-C I would get rid of the RS.
I miss my STi sometimes, but at heart im just a sucker for the EJ engines. I like they engine drivetrain layout on subarus better. If the STi would get a quicker steering rack and offer the Spec-C I would get rid of the RS.
Dec 31, 2005, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ashumo
You've had 2 Evo's, screw it time for a change. I like the new steel gray, looks clean. You said you change cars alot. If you end up missing your Evo make the switch again to a IX. I had 2 WRX's 2002 & 2005, 04 STi...after the R32 it was time for another STi, but i went with the RS cause i wanted to taste the EVO. For me out of the box i wanted to mod the STi suspension...the Evo on the other hand just needs a few small things.
I miss my STi sometimes, but at heart im just a sucker for the EJ engines. I like they engine drivetrain layout on subarus better. If the STi would get a quicker steering rack and offer the Spec-C I would get rid of the RS.
I miss my STi sometimes, but at heart im just a sucker for the EJ engines. I like they engine drivetrain layout on subarus better. If the STi would get a quicker steering rack and offer the Spec-C I would get rid of the RS.
Dec 31, 2005, 09:48 AM
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You're asking on the wrong forum. Don't come here asking us to help you decide between an 05 and 06 STi. That's just dumb...
Not to mention leasing is dumb, too, and is a very poor reason for deciding on an STi instead of an Evo. Dumb, I tell ya...
Not to mention leasing is dumb, too, and is a very poor reason for deciding on an STi instead of an Evo. Dumb, I tell ya...
