Next daily driver: Evo X vs. new STI

mkiv808 · 06-21-2009, 05:53 PM

So, I'm planning on selling my GTI late this year or early next before I'm out of warranty. My sports/weekend car is a Cayman S which I love dearly and will remain my 2nd car.

I've narrowed down my next car to a new STI or Evo X.

I've only test driven the Evo X, which was fairly decent, and can see the following pro/cons with each model so far:

Evo:

Pros:
- Sharp steering and handling
- Better styling (subjective)
- Great seats

Cons:
- Cheapish interior
- Reliability concerns?
- No pass-through trunk! Makes cargo space much less practical. Will have to get roof rack for skis in winter.

STI:

Pros:
- More comfortable ride
- More power/torque
- Slightly better gas mileage
- Better interior

Cons:
- Have heard handling/steering not quite as good as Evo
- Iffy styling, though it is growing on me (white w/ gold wheels plz)

So, for me, they're at a dead heat.

Right now, the Evo does more to put its hand down the front of my pants, but the STI seems a bit more refined/practical.

I'd love to hear from anyone with personal experience on either car. Or both.

KR4P11 · 06-21-2009, 06:10 PM

What about a Legacy? Then you get leather and heated seats. Better Suburu styling IMO then the STI's.

Bryan King · 06-21-2009, 07:16 PM

White Evo X.

7Sins · 06-21-2009, 07:22 PM

Neither, if I had to choose, the EVO hands down.

Z28wrx · 06-21-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KR4P11

What about a Legacy? Then you get leather and heated seats. Better Suburu styling IMO then the STI's.

^What he said^. Or just get a cheaper WRX and use the left over money to improve on the handling, looks, etc...

HaveASupra · 06-21-2009, 07:45 PM

STi - the station wage style is what attracts me, honestly.

domoMKIV · 06-21-2009, 07:59 PM

They are both sexy but im a sucker for the nice ass of the hatch, STi for me.

NITECRUISER · 06-21-2009, 08:30 PM

I saw an STI on the way to work with wheels and suspension. Man, I love it.
If I would of pick a car for my daily, I would go for new STI over EVO X.

DR. RaceBoost · 06-21-2009, 08:37 PM

I would go with the evo...and this is coming from a person who use to have an sti. Just the looks of the new sti is enough to steer me away. It looks like a fishbowl imo.

Blindfold · 06-21-2009, 08:51 PM

I would get a EVO X, this is coming from a current 2004 STi owner

Toph · 06-21-2009, 09:16 PM

White Evo with black or gold wheels

J5isalive · 06-21-2009, 09:27 PM

I have an evo x with basic bolt ons and tune.... 350whp (dynojet) for less than 2 grand.

Have not had one issue with reliability.

begone · 06-21-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J5isalive

I have an evo x with basic bolt ons and tune.... 350whp (dynojet) for less than 2 grand.

Have not had one issue with reliability.

Interesting....

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...STi_169396.htm

Fletch124 · 06-21-2009, 10:03 PM

I have lots of experience with both cars, I put a few thousand miles on an Evo X. Havent driven the sti as much. I'd get the Evo X over the Sti any day.

ionoxj · 06-21-2009, 10:08 PM

Honestly, in socal, theres a famous dealership called South Coast Mitsubishi where they give you awesome deals.
Theres about 901283901839021 of sti's at South Coast Mitsubishi now since the STI owners traded it in for either Evo X or evo 8/9.

And also Evo X because we have a better community than STI owners

I own an evo ix btw l o l.

PM-Performance · 06-21-2009, 10:10 PM

between the two Evo all the way. As said above with exhaust work and more boost and a flash these cars are making 350whp all day long.

Supposedly they are running 0% too, which i dont think you will find on any turbo Subies. I looked when I looked at an 09 WRX and their were no deals to be had other then paying Invoice on the car.

98SUPRATURBO · 06-21-2009, 10:52 PM

i would also say evo x i owned one right before i sold it. as said before cheap interior but performance is by far better then an sti

TTurboXFD3s · 06-22-2009, 02:04 AM

I would say the Evo.

This is coming from a Evo X owner.

TrueSlideXL · 06-22-2009, 02:19 AM

I would get the Evo if you have to buy now. Otherwise if you want to stay VAG the R32 is a nice upgrade.

Have you looked into a Hyundai Genesis 2.0T?

Electric · 06-22-2009, 08:25 AM

Evo X between the two, but take a look at the R32 as well if you would rather have a really nice interior over easy mod-ability. Oh and neither the Evo or the Suby will ever sound this good:

http://www.stratmosphere.com/r32_mtk_cat_catback.asf

R32 with just a Milltek catback

WildDog · 06-22-2009, 10:37 AM

Evo X without a doubt.
I've spoken to some Mitsu technicians and apparently they all agree that the evo is actually a very reliable car, and the most reliable in the entire Mitsu lineup.

mkiv808 · 06-22-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KR4P11

What about a Legacy? Then you get leather and heated seats. Better Suburu styling IMO then the STI's.

Yawn.

mkiv808 · 06-22-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electric

Evo X between the two, but take a look at the R32 as well if you would rather have a really nice interior over easy mod-ability. Oh and neither the Evo or the Suby will ever sound this good:

http://www.stratmosphere.com/r32_mtk_cat_catback.asf

R32 with just a Milltek catback

They're nice, but I will have had the GTI over 2 years, definitely want something different.

4wd-eclipse · 06-22-2009, 02:58 PM

Evo X ...

TopSupra · 06-22-2009, 03:51 PM

I would go with Sti, I love how these cars sound with some exhaust setup.

06-21-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
mkiv808 Z06 convert Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C to the T Posts: 1,441	Next daily driver: Evo X vs. new STI So, I'm planning on selling my GTI late this year or early next before I'm out of warranty. My sports/weekend car is a Cayman S which I love dearly and will remain my 2nd car. I've narrowed down my next car to a new STI or Evo X. I've only test driven the Evo X, which was fairly decent, and can see the following pro/cons with each model so far: Evo: Pros: - Sharp steering and handling - Better styling (subjective) - Great seats Cons: - Cheapish interior - Reliability concerns? - No pass-through trunk! Makes cargo space much less practical. Will have to get roof rack for skis in winter. STI: Pros: - More comfortable ride - More power/torque - Slightly better gas mileage - Better interior Cons: - Have heard handling/steering not quite as good as Evo - Iffy styling, though it is growing on me (white w/ gold wheels plz) So, for me, they're at a dead heat. Right now, the Evo does more to put its hand down the front of my pants, but the STI seems a bit more refined/practical. I'd love to hear from anyone with personal experience on either car. Or both.

06-21-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
DR. RaceBoost SupraForums Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 280	I would go with the evo...and this is coming from a person who use to have an sti. Just the looks of the new sti is enough to steer me away. It looks like a fishbowl imo. __________________

06-21-2009, 10:03 PM	#14
Fletch124 2JZ swapped! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, Nevada Age: 20 Posts: 734	I have lots of experience with both cars, I put a few thousand miles on an Evo X. Havent driven the sti as much. I'd get the Evo X over the Sti any day. __________________

06-21-2009, 10:08 PM	#15
ionoxj SupraForums Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 24 Posts: 336	Honestly, in socal, theres a famous dealership called South Coast Mitsubishi where they give you awesome deals. Theres about 901283901839021 of sti's at South Coast Mitsubishi now since the STI owners traded it in for either Evo X or evo 8/9. And also Evo X because we have a better community than STI owners I own an evo ix btw l o l. __________________ Current car = Tarmac Black Evo 9 SE Dream car = Supra TT 6speed ANY color ;)

06-21-2009, 10:10 PM	#16
PM-Performance RoastBeefCurtain Commando Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tierra de los inmigrantes, PA Age: 29 Posts: 5,624	between the two Evo all the way. As said above with exhaust work and more boost and a flash these cars are making 350whp all day long. Supposedly they are running 0% too, which i dont think you will find on any turbo Subies. I looked when I looked at an 09 WRX and their were no deals to be had other then paying Invoice on the car. __________________ 04 S60 93 240SX

06-21-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
KR4P11 aka ARIES Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Age: 28 Posts: 393	What about a Legacy? Then you get leather and heated seats. Better Suburu styling IMO then the STI's.

06-21-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
Bryan King Cream on the inside Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Age: 23 Posts: 1,793	White Evo X.

06-21-2009, 07:22 PM	#4
7Sins That guy with the rx7 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: naples/gainesville fl Age: 22 Posts: 600	Neither, if I had to choose, the EVO hands down.

06-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#6
HaveASupra SupraForums Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: In Peace Posts: 299	STi - the station wage style is what attracts me, honestly.

06-21-2009, 07:59 PM	#7
domoMKIV hi. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Age: 27 Posts: 1,204	They are both sexy but im a sucker for the nice ass of the hatch, STi for me.

06-21-2009, 08:30 PM	#8
NITECRUISER SupraForums Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SOCAL Posts: 964	I saw an STI on the way to work with wheels and suspension. Man, I love it. If I would of pick a car for my daily, I would go for new STI over EVO X.

06-21-2009, 08:51 PM	#10
Blindfold SupraForums Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 145	I would get a EVO X, this is coming from a current 2004 STi owner

06-21-2009, 09:16 PM	#11
Toph Subi Love Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 4-1-3 Posts: 522	White Evo with black or gold wheels

06-21-2009, 09:27 PM	#12
J5isalive SupraForums Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alpharetta Ga Posts: 68	I have an evo x with basic bolt ons and tune.... 350whp (dynojet) for less than 2 grand. Have not had one issue with reliability.

06-21-2009, 10:52 PM	#17
98SUPRATURBO Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 7	i would also say evo x i owned one right before i sold it. as said before cheap interior but performance is by far better then an sti

06-22-2009, 02:04 AM	#18
TTurboXFD3s SupraForums Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ca Posts: 470	I would say the Evo. This is coming from a Evo X owner.

06-22-2009, 02:19 AM	#19
TrueSlideXL Weapon of Mass Affection Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manhattan Posts: 3,626	I would get the Evo if you have to buy now. Otherwise if you want to stay VAG the R32 is a nice upgrade. Have you looked into a Hyundai Genesis 2.0T? __________________

06-22-2009, 08:25 AM	#20
Electric SupraForums Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorba Linda, CA / Providence, RI Posts: 85	Evo X between the two, but take a look at the R32 as well if you would rather have a really nice interior over easy mod-ability. Oh and neither the Evo or the Suby will ever sound this good: http://www.stratmosphere.com/r32_mtk_cat_catback.asf R32 with just a Milltek catback

06-22-2009, 10:37 AM	#21
WildDog SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 25 Posts: 103	Evo X without a doubt. I've spoken to some Mitsu technicians and apparently they all agree that the evo is actually a very reliable car, and the most reliable in the entire Mitsu lineup.

06-22-2009, 02:58 PM	#24
4wd-eclipse SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OMAN Posts: 301	Evo X ...

06-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#25
TopSupra SupraForums Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: some where in th world Posts: 256	I would go with Sti, I love how these cars sound with some exhaust setup.

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