Finally; I find a good reason to write a letter to AutoWeek

[AGR]

2004 sti or EVO

Which one would you want? Probably should be a poll or something in the off topic forum

Personally: I like the look of the WRX STi much more than the EVO. It does have 300hp / 300 ft. lbs of torque. Subaru has been doing AWD on production cars longer. Quality wise, I would go with Subaru also.

Now,,,,,if Mazda was offering a MAZDASPEED with 275 hp / 275 ft. lbs. of torque (or something similar) for the same money, I would go with the Mazda. Forget the AWD. That doesn't matter to me. I'm not rally racing.

Besides, I like the looks of the MAZDASPEED better than either of the other two. The Evo and the STi look like something out of Saturday Night Fever - a little too Disco!!

For clean lines; I really love the subtle look of the Audi S4. The Audi's just look great in general. (of course; this isn't giveaway month at your local Audi dealer)

 

[dafababa]

I have always loved the evo's but the sti is good to. its kindda like 6 of one, half dozen of the other

 

[phantom]

i wouldn't buy the evo8 with that kind of fascia (look dumb) and an evo without AYC...

sti is way overpriced.

 

[dafababa]

wouldn't buy the evo8 with that kind of fascia (look dumb) and an evo without AYC...

That is one of the things they had to get rid of to keep prices down

 

[phantom]

still, without the AYC is a bit like loosing the feature of an evo

 

[dafababa]

I totaly agree. but it still is a hell of a car

 

[slug420]

evo8<04 sti<evo5

droooooool......

 

[AGR]

evo8<04 sti<evo5

droooooool......

This has been a fun thread, but let me just say this; I love what I've got. I love my MAZDASPEED! It's practical magic, without an insane monthly note.

 

[dafababa]

yes I love my mazdaspeed as well, I also love the sti and evo, and i love chicks to esspecially the hot ones

 

[phantom]

it will be real nice if Mazda and Mitsu make a "EvoSpeed" which have anything mechanical in the Evo but the looks/interior/handling of the MSP!!! I'll do whatever you want to get that car!!

 

[gb5mx]

Remember, dealers where charging mark-ups on Subaru WRX's when they came out and you can now get them far below MSRP... heck even Chrysler and VW dealers found a few suckers to pay well over sticker for PT Cruisers and New Beetles a couple of years ago.

 

[jsgolfer]

i'd go with the STi all day everyday. the new EVO is ugly. the front end looks like that damn SUV they make. they should have given us the older one with the lancer front end.

 

[AGR]

i'd go with the STi all day everyday. the new EVO is ugly. the front end looks like that damn SUV they make. they should have given us the older one with the lancer front end.

I agree; between the two - the STi. Did you also notice the EVO somewhat resembles an ugly ass Pontiac?! But; don't let me get started on those horrid vehicles!

 

[Grimace]

Yeah, but would you still choose the STi if its a few thousand $ U.S. more?

 

[AGR]

Yeah, but would you still choose the STi if its a few thousand $ U.S. more?

Over the EVO? Yes. Again; I'm not keen on Mitsubishi automotive quality, and the things I have read (over the years) about them in consumer reports publications.

Either one of those (WRX STi or EVO), are certainly more prone to visiting the shop more then our MAZDASPEEDS. And yes; we all are aware that higher performance vehicles are this way, but that sure as hell doesn't mean because it is higher performance, I want it in my garage.

Plus; and I say this again; I will never have a car note that is $600.00+. And; my friends, without a substantial down payment, there is no way to avoid it with a $30,000 + car. That's just the facts.

I don't need 270+ HP. I want a car I can drive daily, have a f*#king blast with, be proud to own, and know that the Mazda name is quality!! For me; My MAZDASPEED is the answer. Period!