Motortrend EVO MR vs STI round 2
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Motortrend EVO MR vs STI round 2
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ars/index.html
sti came in 1st place by slimest of margins, personally i prefer EVO for the aftermarket.
Eitherway nice read.
sti came in 1st place by slimest of margins, personally i prefer EVO for the aftermarket.
Eitherway nice read.
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Either one's a winner
Wow, they cut a 13.0s 1/4 mile in the STi.
Everyone is saying that the '06s have been slower. Guess not.
STi was only .4sec behind on the 1.5 mile road course. I'd like to see what would change if they put the Evo's Advans on the STi.
Wow, they cut a 13.0s 1/4 mile in the STi.
Everyone is saying that the '06s have been slower. Guess not.
STi was only .4sec behind on the 1.5 mile road course. I'd like to see what would change if they put the Evo's Advans on the STi.
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So close, looks like it's down to brand loyalty or a preference in looks...
hasn't it been like that for the last couple of years though......I thought I remember the 2004 comparison and 2005 comparison being the same thing.....too close to really call a winner either way.
It is pretty impressive that these two companies build two cars that perform in virtually identical fashion. I don't think I have ever read comparisions where the two cars have been that close in every respect.....year after year.
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Originally Posted by bascho
hasn't it been like that for the last couple of years though......I thought I remember the 2004 comparison and 2005 comparison being the same thing.....too close to really call a winner either way.
It's all preference. When I was shopping, I didn't have a preference, but Mitsubishi forced me into the STi when the local dealership was charging MSRP +$5000. I also find it interesting that Mitsu has brought over the MR edition (charging $3K more than an STi), but Subaru has not brought over a Spec C. I'd like to see what the auto writers think about the 320hp twinscroll motor vs the MR.
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It is pretty impressive that these two companies build two cars that perform in virtually identical fashion. I don't think I have ever read comparisions where the two cars have been that close in every respect.....year after year.
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Originally Posted by bascho
hasn't it been like that for the last couple of years though......I thought I remember the 2004 comparison and 2005 comparison being the same thing.....too close to really call a winner either way.
It is pretty impressive that these two companies build two cars that perform in virtually identical fashion. I don't think I have ever read comparisions where the two cars have been that close in every respect.....year after year.
It is pretty impressive that these two companies build two cars that perform in virtually identical fashion. I don't think I have ever read comparisions where the two cars have been that close in every respect.....year after year.
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Originally Posted by sti_eric
Yep, that's about it. It's the general belief (at least on NASIOC, not sure about evom) that the Evo is a better track machine (quicker steering, marginally better stopping, more predictable handling, better modability factor), while the STi has better street manners (softer ride, less lag with the 2.5L engine, nicer interior, that good 'ol boxer rumble, and is a marginally better straightline performer).
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When I was shopping, I didn't have a preference, but Mitsubishi forced me into the STi when the local dealership was charging MSRP +$5000.
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Originally Posted by JRichter
They didn't offer you free gas for a year and tires for life like they do on Mitsu's advertised here.
I also had a 3000GT previous to this and was real happy with Mitsu reliability or their dealer's service. That dealership has since been bought out and we no longer have a Mitsu dealer within an 80 mile radius.
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Originally Posted by sti_eric
This was almost 3 years ago when the STi and Evo first came out. Drove up to the Mitsu dealer (in my 2001 Z3 no less), they said: "No test drives without a $1000 deposit and you WILL pay MSRP +$5000". I said: "Bite me". Drove a mile down the same road to the Subaru dealer, got an immediate test drive, and said, "Ok, let's work out a deal". And here we are.
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Originally Posted by sti_eric
...I also find it interesting that Mitsu has brought over the MR edition (charging $3K more than an STi), but Subaru has not brought over a Spec C. I'd like to see what the auto writers think about the 320hp twinscroll motor vs the MR...
Check google videos though. I think they put a Spec C against an FQ320 a few years back IIRC. That's more apples to apples than comparing the Spec C to a USDM Evo MR.
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roud 2 as in 2nd iteration of the cars for the USDM. i prefer the stiffer suspension of the regular EVO and RS over the MR. if im going hardcore with one of these cars, Id rather go hardcore all the way.
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FQ400 anyone? hehe.
I think the JDM MR "had" a more agressive increase in performance than just 5-10hp, but there seems to be a different "MR" edition in every different country it was sold in.
I am not entirely sure, but wasn't the MR edition discontinued in most countries except for the US? Or it could be the FQ400 that was discontinued.
I think the JDM MR "had" a more agressive increase in performance than just 5-10hp, but there seems to be a different "MR" edition in every different country it was sold in.
I am not entirely sure, but wasn't the MR edition discontinued in most countries except for the US? Or it could be the FQ400 that was discontinued.
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