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07-28-2011, 06:35 PM | #89 |
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I'd get an Evo if you are looking for a performance car bang for the buck. Generally the STI are more comfortable and softer but lack the edge you'd want in a sports car. Or it could be what you are looking for if you like a comfortable DD that has a kick without being hardcore. The Evo is much sharper in handling and road feel, easier to modify and more reliable in the long run. For a couple thousand dollars in mods, you can easily get M3 power and speed. The downside is the low-rent interior and lots of noise.
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07-29-2011, 10:51 AM | #90 | |
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07-29-2011, 04:12 PM | #91 |
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Hey guys! I've been gone for a bit, I might've been blocked lol, but I still haven't made a decision. I've read all the great replies and am leaning away from the Subaru after test driving both. However, I'm reading that the Mitsubishi Evo Mr is like a baby GT-R which really attracts me. It has superb AWD and it looks nice. Its got excellent handling, looks great, and seems useable as a DD. Until now, I've driven the M3 twice and love it, only thing keeping me back is its RWD.
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07-29-2011, 04:42 PM | #92 | |
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07-29-2011, 06:01 PM | #94 |
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08-04-2011, 10:46 AM | #95 |
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You sound like a typical arrogant BMW owner who thinks his M3 is the best car in the world. In reality you're probably just a ignorant, fat, and balding middle aged man who lacks the intelligence to appreciate all types of cars. Your BMW isn't that special and neither are you.
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08-05-2011, 08:18 AM | #96 |
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This comparison might be somewhat more worthwhile when the 2012 STi is finally announced. Subaru has mentioned to have "high expectations" for it. Rumors point to a new engine (finally) with a sizable power bump in the 330hp range (citation). If they find a way to increase the fit and finish (which is TERRIBLE in an STi), you might be somewhat better off to compare them. Even so, I personally still would not compare these two cars but it seems to come up enough on this forum.
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08-05-2011, 08:31 AM | #97 |
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I just went out for a drive in my 2007 STI, and oh man, the car is no where close to the M3 in stock form. You really have to wring the crap out of the STI. But as most others have said, it's a blast in the snow and with the right mods, can be pretty damn quick. I can't believe I'm getting rid of it.
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08-05-2011, 09:25 AM | #98 |
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Evo X all the way over the STI, much better platform to work with too. Handeling is better than both the M3 & the STI throw a decent set of coils & you got yourself one nasty handeling car. Also great thing about the Evo X is you can make dumb power for cheap & walk an M3 or sti. Thats what I did but than I got bored threw a big turbo on n buh bye porsche turbos . Oh another note tho im super excited to get my 2011 335I X Drive
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08-17-2011, 08:37 AM | #102 |
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I just bought a 2011 STI and had it for about 70 days before getting another M. The STI was a fun car, did some auto X in it, just had a great time flying around and not being a little worried of messing something up. Having an E60 M5 before, I just couldn't get the M out of a brain. I'm not back in a 2011 M3 and couldn't be happier
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08-18-2011, 10:15 AM | #104 |
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I had an STI on order. Waited 3 months for it to arrive. during the first 2.5 months my wife kept on telling me not to get the STI and buy what I really want (M3). Reason I choose the STI because its cheaper and I'm conservative on how much I spend. So I canceled the STI order and ordered an e90 M3. Picking it up in Germany in September!
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