Lurking for months - Time for my introduction... '08 SGM ISF
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Evo: A razor sharp, precision track machine. Lots of grip, incredible handling, easily tunable for additional power, relatively inexpensive to maintain, very noisy, not the most comfortable daily driver, huge attention getter. AWD allowed me to take the car to the snow with no issues. Oh, and boost is very addicting. I was able to average around 23mpg on average (city+hwy). Seats 5.
ISF: A very capable sports sedan, plenty of power, but not quite as fast as my modded Evo. The engine builds power much differently than did the boosted 2.0L in the Evo. Good handling, but does not have the precision the Evo had. The car is noticeably heavier (~600lbs heavier) and I can definitely tell when taking turns. The ISF is definitely much more comfortable with many more amenities. I can actually hold a conversation with people in the car without having to raise my voice! Gas mileage has been anywhere from 18-25mpg for me.
Both cars were engineered for different, albeit similar, purposes and both are great in their on regards.