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828 messages, Last post on Oct 03, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 06, 2008 8:16 am) Loved the Recaro seats. Hated the trunk—which is TINY! It's much smaller than the Lancer trunk because they stuck the battery and other space-consuming stuff back there. Why did they do that? To achieve a 50/50 weight distribution so I was told. Maybe so, but it definitely hurts the usefulness of the vehicle if you plan to take trips. The 5-door STI has it all over the EVO in that respect. Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Mar 06, 2008 8:26 am) Too bad it didn't end up looking like that sharp concept.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 06, 2008 8:30 am) Not from what I've heard. Lancer Sportback, yes. Ralliart, probably. EVO, no. That could change, however. Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Mar 06, 2008 8:35 am) Sure looked cool. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 06, 2008 8:16 am) was not trying to be immature, OW and myself where told on another sight that these 2 sedans are beter off then the xi,( sorry if i offended you, but just relaying what i read.) i as an xi owner beg to differ, as the writer of automobile mag does also ! atx, in case you dont know my son rides a vw r32, and i respect all rides, especially AWD automobiles. another phrase from the article reads, so why do mitsubishi and subaru continue racing for awd superiority? 2 reasons; first, both the evo and the sti spring from front wheel drive genes, and AWD IS A NOTCH HIGHER IN THE PERFORMANCE PECKINIG ORDER. second, no one drives exclusively on smooth, dry pavement; when the road is rough or slippery, awd is more likely than alternative to get you HOME SAFE.  safe & fun driving to all, in whatever car you choose to drive! UJ |
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If you're not into the Boy Racer image, anyone consider the Spec-B? It might have 60 less hp than the others, but it still manages a 5.4 second 0-60 time. Comes with a lowered, more STI-like suspension than the GT Limited and includes 6-speed. Plus its priced right around the EVO X and STI though its slightly more 'mature'. Its good enough build quality for entry-level luxury. Certainly worth what you pay for it. I can say from experience they have absolutely phenominal grip in any driving condition with good tires.
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Replying to: bigmclargehuge (Mar 07, 2008 6:07 am) This is a very good candidate that I will consider. The Evo is another but I do not want "wings" on my next car and I want the new DSG tranny which is only on the MR version with the Wing. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: bigmclargehuge (Mar 07, 2008 6:07 am) The STI has indeed matured, in fact too much for some folks. That's one of the criticisms of the new model, that it lacks the spunky character of the 2007 and prior model. |
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I guess to me I think Caliber SRT-4 or Cobalt SS. Something a "boy" could afford. The type of car you'd see in a high school parking lot. At $35 grand the STI is well beyond that. The 2007 and prior were so in your face that you could stretch and include those as well. The new one, not so much, IMHO.
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