Thread: 135 vs STi
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      07-28-2009, 03:19 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by aznbenz07 View Post
True, but thats why one should base their comparison on what they plan to do with the car. If tuning is the objective sti takes it, its nice to have the less expensive under dog beat the more pricey 6cyl when enough work is put in.
You're using the old "I can put 5 grand in a mustang/honda and run 10's" argument.

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Originally Posted by Dave Mac View Post
Then it's not a less expensive underdog...and reliability goes down. I've owned all 3 of these cars, STi, Evo and now the 135i. They are all fantastic cars with their own character. That said, street racing is not a good way to compare cars. You've got to get them on a track to really do it right. The Evo turns better than both, the STi digs out of a turn the best but the 135i is by far the better all around car save winter driving.
I think Dave Mac here hit the nail right on the head. +1 for this.
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