Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Before the EVO came out I would have taken the EVO.

Now I'd prefer the dependability of the Subbie.

Especially if you consider Mitshubishi may not be stateside for long and even if by some miracle they stay they are voiding warranties faster then you can say baiting the customer. (with SCCA memberships )

Actually if I had to choose I'd get the new Legacy GT with the toned down STi engine and infinitely better looks then either of the other 2.

Talk about a sweet looking sleeper... Mod potential!!!



The leg GT is definitly on my list of hot cars that are total sleepers. Just a FYI its the same 2.5L as the STI which have shown to be good to 400WHP.

The drawback on the on GT is the turbo system, its completely different then the STI, hence no wrx or sti upgrades. The IC is different, the ECU is different, the Exhaust and DP are different. Right now there aren't much mods. There is a reflash available that put it at 275/275 hp/tq and a set of mufflers for the rear that give her some rumble. It won't be long before there are 350-400hp kits avaiable though

As far as the EVO STI thing. I test drove both and I can honestly say the EVO is a better track car. It feels like your brain is hardwired to the road, think about turning and the EVO turns. Handling is right on par with the STI its just that EVO 'feels' better but numbers don't lie they are too close to call one better then the other.

The factors that helped me decide to go with the STI was Subaru reputation, reliability, and company finacials (aka they aren't in trouble and declining every warranty claim). The clutch was more durable in the STI, and overall build quality was much better. The EVO was better for modding, but equally good for getting your warranty cancelled, the STI has so much power/TQ from the factory and its so linear that its a definitly a better daily driver. The EVO you really had to get her revving to have any fun, if someone caught you off guard aka you were in 3rd and rolling at 2K rpm, you couldn't take off and you would get your azz handed too you until you hit 4-5K.

You also don't get tired on the interstates because the evo would twitch on every bump and wind gust beause of the tight steering rack. I have since replaced my steering rack bushings with poly and it now feels closer to a EVO, but not quite the same feeling.

I also liked the trans and AWD system of the STI better, 3-LSD's, DCCD, indestructable 6spd, etc etc.

Like I always say in my reviews both are excellent cars and its all in what the owner wants. To say one is better then the other is just plain stupid.


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