VikingDJ

Wel, there goes the legitiamacy of the voting system. This poll has become a an attempt to trump one car over the other, therefore making it totally illegitimate. Regardless, it's still fun watching the diehard fans of each car trying desparetely tro put their car on top, even one car is truly not better then the other. It's blatently obvious that EVO and STI fanbois and owners are trying to assure the EVO or STI wins, even though I believe the STI is clearly outselling the EVO now. No proof of that, but the STI is being purchased my Subaru owners, who initially wanted a wrx or even a base Impreza, but took that extra step in $$ to get the top of line. I was one of those people, and I keep loving this car more and more. There really is no worthy Lancer in my book other then the EVO. The WRX to me is a great respectable car in it's own right, and a great value.

Ike

He was kidding...

Also, the Lancer Ralliart really isn't a bad car for the price, volumes better than that sad little Lancer OZ. It's not to the level of a WRX but it'll easily outperform a RS.

saturn

You know me so well...

JmurphRx8

~18/19mpg, beat the evo/sti from a dig? Then you woke up

VikingDJ

Well, I wasn't sure if he was kidding or not, but there is a way to manipulate this voting. I'm sure it's already been done. I sent the link to my roommate, and he's a computer guru, and he told me he voted for the STI about 15 times so far, and asked me if I'd like to see the STI win? He was being seirous. I laughed and said " well I actually voted for the EVO, and kindly asked him not to do that, because plenty of other fanbois are already doing it.

True the Lancer Ralliart isn't a bad car for it's price, but I admit I shrug a little when I see those cars dressed all up beyond stock to look like an EVO, only to realize it's not. No disrespect to those who own and love that car, but it makes me shake my head at times. I guess we all have our own preferences, so more power to those who love the OZ Rally.

MTLbroker

I abstain.

SayNoToPistons

iTrader: (8)

i voted for the STi. quite a lot of people on rx7club have those as daily drivers. they love the warrenty that comes with it (especially the free new brakes that costs 300-400 if they do it themselves) and the reliability compared to the evo. and ofcourse its daily drivable. +1 for Subaru!

Chrisbert

The problem is that even though Subaru and Mits marketed the cars toward a younger set, the reality is you have to be 25+ to insure them without making a mortgage note to do it.

"Shanika"

I voted STI, but WOW... 48% STI and 52% EVO. Must be the new look for the STI, I'm not diggin it either.

Ike

The Evo has a longer warranty than the STI. What are you talking about with the free brakes???

Ike

The Evo almost always edges out the STI in comparos throughout the world, I don't see why this poll should be any different

DARKMAZ8

Is this poll for the rice awards???

smrx8

iTrader: (1)

I searched up the 2007 sti and they claim 297 hp i thought i read it was going to have more horse power ..actually it dropped . 2006 had 300 not a big difference but why the lost ??????

Steiner

The international HP/TQ measurement standards changed. It's the same engine with the same power as it always had.

BTW...If Mitsu measured the Evo's power how Subaru measures the STi, then the Evo IX would be close to 330hp.

smrx8

iTrader: (1)

Oh ok thats what im planning on picking up at the end of the year 2007 evo cant wait...

3000ways

What an absolutely silly statement, you act like the EVO and STi/STI handle like bricks. Sorry buddy but your RX-8 isn't outrunning my EVO IX in the twisties, the car was made for the twisties. Your RX-8 with an intake beat an EVO and STi from a dig, stop dreaming

saturn

Ok, so maybe you people need to lighten up and do some reading. DARKMAZ8 is joking. If you spent more than 20 seconds on this forum reading before posting, you might realize that on your own.

RX8Maine

I owned a 2005 STi until last November when I got "responsible" and traded it in for an automatic tranny Accord (long story). Stupidest thing I ever did. I still miss it.

I had test driven both the Evo and the STi and agree with everything said about the build quality of the Evo and the interior. That was all that swayed me to the STi.

As for daily driveability, that was not so great. The clutch had a heavy pedal and really quick engagement. Combine that with all the torque and needing to row through 4 gears every time I left a light even to go 40mph (very close ratios), my 6 mile / 8 stoplight commute was becoming a pain in the ***. Driving with a passenger in the car was embarassing because each shift caused severe head bob despite all the care I took to shift smoothly, something I had always done well with my heavily modded (including stage 2 clutch) Civic. The suspension was really stiff and the OEM tires had the comfort level of bricks (although there is no better tire for performance without going to an R compound.) Despite all that, I was going crazy in the Accord.

I am amazed with the RX-8. The ride quality is a world better than the STi and it can be driven VERY smoothly. It gives up very little in handling from what I can tell so far, and is also no slouch on power. I am missing the STi much less these days.

Punksux

http://www.forbes.com/vehicles/2006/..._0629show.html

did you guys see this RX8 vs. Honda Civic SI

Punksux

and miata mx5 versus s2000

http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/200..._0706show.html

VikingDJ

I think he's talking about the 3 year 36k mile bumper to bumper which at least Subaru dealerships around here are really good to you. Many owners on STI forum have had their brake pads replaced for free if they are worn thin enough, or the indicator screech hits and you haven't reached 36k miles. So many who take their car to track, or drive hard will go through those stock pads way before 36k miles. Those pads are not cheap, and they don't last 50-60k miles like many other cars that's for sure. Subaru also replaces worn clutches before the 36k miles too in certain areas, like where I live. That's part of Subaru's warranty, and even though it's not as long as Mistubishis, where I live it's way better. They are actually pretty good with warranty stuff, at least in my area.
My uncle who's a service manager for Mitsubishi says they refuse warranty coverage for pretty much everyone who comes in with pre-mature worn brake pads or clutch on an Evo. I guess every dealership is different, so maybe there are some good Mitsubishi dealerships out there that take care of you like the Subaru ones do in the NE. I drive too many highway miles to benefit from this though.

VikingDJ

That's a totally unfair comparison, and I own an S2000. The Miata is in a more affordable class. That Rx8 vs Civic Si one is even worse. What a joke.

jonyjoe

Evo!! Hands down.....

saturn

I saw an STi up close for the first time a few weeks ago and realized that they have pink lettering on the body and seats -- teh ghey!!!11!

Ike

It's Cherry Blossom Red