My wife now has a MY02 WRX wagon. I used to drive it until I got the STi last week. All I can tell you is if people are saying that the STi doesn't handle as well as the EVO then I'm glad I made the right choice. The STi has scary handling along with the power. When I first got the car all I could think driving home was they must be carzy to talk smack about this cars handling.
I had to drive 150 miles from the dealership last week and the ride home was awesome. I couldn't believe how response the car moved to my thoughts. I found myself changing lanes with a quick flick of the wrist. The Wagon is nowhere near as quick. When the STi turns it just picks a line and holds it. This was the first car I've every had that drives like my motorcycle. The STi is flickable like a bike.
Until I bought the STi I felt my WRX was stable. Its not even in the same league. The wagon would let you feel the chassis rolling with sharp turns at speed. So far I have yet to feel that with the STi. Part of this is because with the STi I can take those same turns at a greater speed. I don't feel comfortable yet so I haven't felt the rear lose traction or the chassis flex.
I will say the STi just pulls you through a turn as opposed to the WRX that simple rotates you through a turn. I hope I was able to answer some of your question. I would like to hear other opinions regarding this topic too.
I had to drive 150 miles from the dealership last week and the ride home was awesome. I couldn't believe how response the car moved to my thoughts. I found myself changing lanes with a quick flick of the wrist. The Wagon is nowhere near as quick. When the STi turns it just picks a line and holds it. This was the first car I've every had that drives like my motorcycle. The STi is flickable like a bike.
Until I bought the STi I felt my WRX was stable. Its not even in the same league. The wagon would let you feel the chassis rolling with sharp turns at speed. So far I have yet to feel that with the STi. Part of this is because with the STi I can take those same turns at a greater speed. I don't feel comfortable yet so I haven't felt the rear lose traction or the chassis flex.
I will say the STi just pulls you through a turn as opposed to the WRX that simple rotates you through a turn. I hope I was able to answer some of your question. I would like to hear other opinions regarding this topic too.