Why does everyone buy the STI over the EVO?

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Jul 13, 2007 | 12:12 PM

bullyd0g

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Why does everyone buy the STI over the EVO?

I know the STi has a little bit more HP, but I think I would rather have the EVO myself, maybe it's just around here but there are TONS of STi's and no EVO's at all. Any ideas?

Jul 13, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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Around California, I see about 10 Evos per 1 STi :/

Jul 13, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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price could be a factor...

Jul 13, 2007 | 12:20 PM

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I believe Subaru is more respected as a manufacturer of vehicles in general and especially with AWD than Mitsubishi is anyway.

Around Long Island tho, I see equal amounts of both.

Jul 13, 2007 | 12:28 PM

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I can't remember the last time I've seen an EVO in St.Pete. A bunch of WRX's running around like rabbits.

Jul 13, 2007 | 12:30 PM

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I see more Evos than STIs in socal.

I never liked the way the EVO looks. The car looks too much like a car with aftermarket body kits. Not my thing.

Jul 13, 2007 | 12:37 PM

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i rarely see Evo's in NY but i see plenty of Sti's.

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Jul 13, 2007 | 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bullyd0g

I know the STi has a little bit more HP, but I think I would rather have the EVO myself, maybe it's just around here but there are TONS of STi's and no EVO's at all. Any ideas?

I like the Evo's over the STI's. Less body roll in the Evo. Does the STI have the mechanism that sprays water on the intercooler like the Evo's?

Jul 13, 2007 | 01:25 PM

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i see comparable amounts of both cars.

on paper, the evo and sti seem like similar cars but they feel totally different from each other when you drive them.

Jul 13, 2007 | 01:36 PM

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If I want a track car, Evo is my choice, but If I need a DD, I would go for STI.

Jul 13, 2007 | 01:41 PM

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I don't see many of either, WRX and EVO are both in the 40,000 USD range down here. Did have a fellow American down here with an EVO and he busted his flywheel and he eventually switched to a WRX when he got back to the states.

Jul 13, 2007 | 02:10 PM

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Here in Dallas I'll see an STI for every seven EVOs.

Jul 13, 2007 | 02:27 PM

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I see just as many STI's as EVO's around my area. I prefer the EVO but I think STI's and Subaru's in general are more reliable than Mitsubishi.

Jul 13, 2007 | 02:41 PM

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Evo are more track (road race) worthy. I like both. If I was to buy one, I would have a hard time deciding.

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