AP1 vs. Sti on freeway
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the maita vs. s2k "fun to drive factor" is also subjective. the miata is very nimble, but so underpowered, and the s2k has the power, but its not as nimble. to me, having alot of seat time in both, the s2k is the more fun to drive car. but the miata is the damn bench mark for roadsters.
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Originally Posted by stitos2k,Jul 17 2007, 06:02 AM
I don't know man, there are a lot of guys over on the evo forums who were previously STI owners.
I'll give you that since the IX ended production in december 2006, some guys in older Evo's who didn't want to wait for the X or didn't care for it probably jumped ship. We'll have to wait and see what the X brings I suppose.
That's ok, my next car will be neither mitsubishi or Subaru. Don't get me wrong, the sti was ok but it wasn't all that great. Rattled like crazy (I spent 3 months fixing rattles, and as soon as fixed one something else would start), interior looked better but like I said, rattled. The motor is a PITA to work on. Changing the plugs in that thing was an adventure, and just about anything you did besides an oil change required you to remove the top mount IC. The tranny was its best feature, being build like a brick it could take a lot of punishment... It shifted like a brick too.
Frankly, I've taken apart the ENTIRE interior of both cars (seats, dash, carpet, panels). The STI looks better, but the evo is built better (at least on the ix).
Its YOU who don't want to get ME started. Having owned both I'm uniquely qualified to discuss both cars in detail.
With the 2007, well I don't know much about it frankly. Don't really care much either since I never plan to own one.
I'll give you that since the IX ended production in december 2006, some guys in older Evo's who didn't want to wait for the X or didn't care for it probably jumped ship. We'll have to wait and see what the X brings I suppose.
That's ok, my next car will be neither mitsubishi or Subaru. Don't get me wrong, the sti was ok but it wasn't all that great. Rattled like crazy (I spent 3 months fixing rattles, and as soon as fixed one something else would start), interior looked better but like I said, rattled. The motor is a PITA to work on. Changing the plugs in that thing was an adventure, and just about anything you did besides an oil change required you to remove the top mount IC. The tranny was its best feature, being build like a brick it could take a lot of punishment... It shifted like a brick too.
Frankly, I've taken apart the ENTIRE interior of both cars (seats, dash, carpet, panels). The STI looks better, but the evo is built better (at least on the ix).
Its YOU who don't want to get ME started. Having owned both I'm uniquely qualified to discuss both cars in detail.
With the 2007, well I don't know much about it frankly. Don't really care much either since I never plan to own one.
I bought the sti for 4 reasons, the engine, tranny, awd, and rear-wheel bias drivetrain. When you buy an econo box like this you better sacrifice the trades-off. Rattling, clunking, cheap interiors are of no concern for me. It really depends on what your perferences are. I know lots of people who rather drive in comfort in a more extinguished brand of car, The sti isnt for them.
Owning both cars....what will be your next car?
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Well, based on the fact that I plan to keep the Evo... Probably the new Camaro, convertible if it isn't priced to the moon. That's one hot domestic, and I haven't even considered buying domestic since 1993. I don't want it for modding or racing, just cruising. By the time it comes out and I have spare cash floating around my Evo should be right around 80k miles. The extra car will let me take some of the burden off the evo, sad as it sounds it'll become the winter car 
Of course if Honda wakes the hell up and makes a 300hp turbo s2000 I'd probably buy that instead. I'm still a bit weary of GM quality.
As sad as it sounds, I'm getting tired of the modding cars game. When I think of all the money I've spent on cars in just the last 5 years... shiver... At least if I do decide to mod the camaro, it'll probably be super cheap like most domestic mods.
Once my Evo gives out and I have to get another 4 door sedan, I'll probably get a WRX or Legacy GT and only do minor mods.
Of course if Honda wakes the hell up and makes a 300hp turbo s2000 I'd probably buy that instead. I'm still a bit weary of GM quality.
As sad as it sounds, I'm getting tired of the modding cars game. When I think of all the money I've spent on cars in just the last 5 years... shiver... At least if I do decide to mod the camaro, it'll probably be super cheap like most domestic mods.
Once my Evo gives out and I have to get another 4 door sedan, I'll probably get a WRX or Legacy GT and only do minor mods.
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Originally Posted by Damnedhooligan,Jul 16 2007, 09:32 AM
what a fan boi!!!! i completely agree with you though, but you forgot about the skyline gtr, and thats one really awesome awd car. Even though all of the statements you typed are true..What does this have to do with a freeway roll race??? we already know the strenghts and weakness of these 2 cars...
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Originally Posted by mcwop23,Jul 17 2007, 07:17 AM
I would love to see S2kguy's "STi is better than evo comparo" because none of his reasons would include a performance-oriented one.
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Why is it that EVO owners always have a chip on their shoulder? Could it be because after the z0myg0dthiscarcanbesofast mod-ether cleared, they figured out that they actually purchased an inferior car?
Nah, that'd be giving them too much credit.
