Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo?

VP705 · 12-13-2008, 05:20 PM

I'm sure a lot of you Subie owners have had to make a decision between an Evo and an STi at some point. Just wondering why some of you have chosen to pick an STi over an Evo...?

I have had a 2002 WRX before so I know a little about Subaru's more than Mitsubishi's.
I'm looking at both for my next car purchase. Either the 04-05's or the 06-07's, and I just want to get some opinions.

Deuce Cam · 12-13-2008, 05:32 PM

One of the big deal breakers for me was the fact that there weren't any Evo's on any dealer lots meaning I wouldn't be able to test drive the car before purchase, probably not an issue for you. Other than that it was a bunch of small things like:

- more balanced chassis due to symmetrical drive train (symmetrical drivetrain is also better in bad weather)
- standard 6 speed transmission that's known for being strong, the gear ratios for daily driving aren's so great though
- HID headlights standard
- cruise control
- great crash test ratings

The 04-07 sti's are all pretty good; although, the frequency of problems seem to be greater with the 07 model year. If you decide to go with an EVO only consider an 06 or newer.

enterthedragon · 12-13-2008, 05:37 PM

Practicality.

The evo doesnt have rear fold down seats and has a small trunk. I wasn't able to keep a second daily driver around when I put myself into the STI or an EVO so I needed a car that could do a lot and that was the STI.

Grey Ghost · 12-13-2008, 05:37 PM

when i showed up in the mitsu dealer in a civic, and got out an looked at the evo for about 5mins...i guess they assumed i couldnt afford it and no one came out the building, they jus loked at me. So i left went to suby dealer and got the STI!...

CelTexSTi · 12-13-2008, 05:41 PM

the ONLY thing was that BOXER RUMBLE!! i think the evo's look mo betta.

azhiaziamsubie · 12-13-2008, 05:55 PM

^^ one of my MAJOR deciding factors was the BOXER SSOUND.. can never get old.

+ i liked how all STi's came with 6 speed MT standard.

subydude1974 · 12-13-2008, 06:03 PM

I just don't like Mitsubishi's

***neverendingmods*** · 12-13-2008, 06:08 PM

The sound of a boxer engine uncorked.

VP705 · 12-13-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuce Cam

One of the big deal breakers for me was the fact that there weren't any Evo's on any dealer lots meaning I wouldn't be able to test drive the car before purchase, probably not an issue for you. Other than that it was a bunch of small things like:

- more balanced chassis due to symmetrical drive train (symmetrical drivetrain is also better in bad weather)
- standard 6 speed transmission that's known for being strong, the gear ratios for daily driving aren's so great though
- HID headlights standard
- cruise control
- great crash test ratings

The 04-07 sti's are all pretty good; although, the frequency of problems seem to be greater with the 07 model year. If you decide to go with an EVO only consider an 06 or newer.

Dunno. I heard a lot of bad things about the 6 speeds and how unreliable they are.

My friend had to replace a tranny on his 07 STi.

SXti · 12-13-2008, 06:11 PM

Looked at 3 different EVOs before I even thought about looking at 08 STIs

The Evo looks better to me in every way.... but...

I like the torque of the STI
The boxer rumble
6-speed (didn't want to buy the MR for that)

Finally... and most importantly to me......7k off and 0% my STi.

12-13-2008, 05:20 PM	#1
VP705 Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: NorCal Posts: 78 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2008	Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? I'm sure a lot of you Subie owners have had to make a decision between an Evo and an STi at some point. Just wondering why some of you have chosen to pick an STi over an Evo...? I have had a 2002 WRX before so I know a little about Subaru's more than Mitsubishi's. I'm looking at both for my next car purchase. Either the 04-05's or the 06-07's, and I just want to get some opinions.

12-13-2008, 05:32 PM	#2
Deuce Cam Spec C Club Feedback Score: 4 reviews Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: stock Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,520 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? One of the big deal breakers for me was the fact that there weren't any Evo's on any dealer lots meaning I wouldn't be able to test drive the car before purchase, probably not an issue for you. Other than that it was a bunch of small things like: - more balanced chassis due to symmetrical drive train (symmetrical drivetrain is also better in bad weather) - standard 6 speed transmission that's known for being strong, the gear ratios for daily driving aren's so great though - HID headlights standard - cruise control - great crash test ratings The 04-07 sti's are all pretty good; although, the frequency of problems seem to be greater with the 07 model year. If you decide to go with an EVO only consider an 06 or newer.

12-13-2008, 05:37 PM	#3
enterthedragon Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08STI Fav Mod: raising the headlights Posts: 396 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? Practicality. The evo doesnt have rear fold down seats and has a small trunk. I wasn't able to keep a second daily driver around when I put myself into the STI or an EVO so I needed a car that could do a lot and that was the STI.

12-13-2008, 05:37 PM	#4
Grey Ghost Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Lambowser 07 STI Fav Mod: The Lamb Unda my hood... Location: Bowser's Castle Posts: 1,273 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2007	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? when i showed up in the mitsu dealer in a civic, and got out an looked at the evo for about 5mins...i guess they assumed i couldnt afford it and no one came out the building, they jus loked at me. So i left went to suby dealer and got the STI!...

12-13-2008, 05:41 PM	#5
CelTexSTi Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: PSM 04 STi Fav Mod: rallypig!!! Location: Abilene/Celeste,TX Posts: 185 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2007	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? the ONLY thing was that BOXER RUMBLE!! i think the evo's look mo betta.

12-13-2008, 05:55 PM	#6
azhiaziamsubie Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: CGM 2006 STi Fav Mod: Tune Location: Orange County Socal Posts: 189 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2008	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? ^^ one of my MAJOR deciding factors was the BOXER SSOUND.. can never get old. + i liked how all STi's came with 6 speed MT standard.

12-13-2008, 06:03 PM	#7
subydude1974 Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: LED Parking Lights, JDM Red Backup Light Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 196 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2007	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? I just don't like Mitsubishi's

12-13-2008, 06:08 PM	#8
*neverendingmods* Laughing at the squids Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: 06 STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Buying a beater for Daily Driving Location: DE/PA border Posts: 1,555 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? The sound of a boxer engine uncorked.

12-13-2008, 06:11 PM	#10
SXti Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 5 reviews Car: OBP - 08 STi Fav Mod: The girl in the passenger seat. Location: Utah Posts: 443 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004	Re: Why Did You Pick your STi over an Evo? Looked at 3 different EVOs before I even thought about looking at 08 STIs The Evo looks better to me in every way.... but... I like the torque of the STI The boxer rumble 6-speed (didn't want to buy the MR for that) Finally... and most importantly to me......7k off and 0% my STi.

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