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01-29-2008, 01:23 PM | #67 |
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Here is a video review of the Evo X and WRX STI. Enjoy.
Now we just need to see results from a 135 test.
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Ive owned a 03 evo and driven many 04-05 sti's. When i got word that the 135i was gonna have the TT n54 i got rid of my evo so I could start saving. Though the 135i shares some similar specs to the evo/sti market, its really hard to compare the 135i to them. I agree with sciamop, the 135i compares more with the rx-8/350z market by far. The evo/sti are econobox cars with loads of power to back it up. The 135i is a luxury vehicle with loads power. All have a butt load of power but attract totally diff. audiences. I myself, was tired of having a fast econobox and wanted something with more luxurious. The 135i should have the same luxuries as my rx-8 plus the power of the evo. Making the 135i a win win :thumbup:
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Not liking its looks is a different thing entirely. The implication was that the others are "all show no go" types. That's silly, because aside from the too-big wing on the previous STi's, they're pretty mundane looking, though rugged. You just have to be wise and swap the wing and skip the gold wheels like I did.
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Also the Evo is lower in price. Just because you can't get a 135i for below MSRP doesn't mean you can't get an Evo for less than MSRP. These are prices that anyone can get: All "GSR" models as the MR is not yet available Base Evo X= $31,944 Evo X with SSS= $33,694 Fully loaded Evo X with SSS and NAVI= $35,356 Base 135i= MSRP of $34,900 |
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and i just got an sti shirt in the mail... the fraternity of sti...omg a t shirt will not make me buy another sti thats for sure.
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If ultimate performance was the goal, there would not be a tall/heavy sedan bodyshell, there would not be 2-3 extra seats in the back etc. Actually, scratch that. They were originally built as rally homologation cars - if Mitsu and Subie wanted to go rallying, they needed to build a few thousand of these cars. The fact that they could sell them at all (for a $15k premium over the mundane versions) I think came as a surprise to both manufacturers. Later, Mitsu figured out they can apply a little spit&polish to their car and sell it for $5k more than they used to. Thus the Evo X...
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Also, the EVO X isnt 5k more than the IX unless you're comparing a IX RS to a non existant RS EVO X in the USA. The cost between the two is a little more than a 1000 dollars. You add the better interior, AYC, bigger wheels/tires, and inflation into the mix and you're getting a lot more for the money than the previous generations. The EVO X has only been out for two weeks and one shop already has it making near 350awhp/tq on 91 octane gas with nothing more than bolt ons. Theres currently no way to tune the ECU so thats pretty impressive. |
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3rd Place - Subaru Impreza WRX STi Highs: Fantastic high-end engine grunt, supple ride, an interior worthy of the sticker price. Lows: Vague, overly assisted steering; flaccid power below 4000 rpm, a chassis set to terminal understeer. The Verdict: ROCK - Plenty of power in need of some finesse |
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In Canada, we'll see three Evolution trim levels, starting with the $41,498 GSR, (for the "purist" driver, according to Mitsubishi Canada), moving to the $47,498 MR and the fully-equipped $51,498 MR Premium (MR models are available in May). WAAAAYYYYY to expensive for a Mitsubishi IMO. The 'fully-equipped' model is more then a base 335i sedan. Give your head a shake. Seriously I can see the greatness in both the EVO and the STI. The price in CANADA makes it completely rediculous. If I want an STI I can find them slightly used in Ontario for ~25k. |
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