Well, I went down to my local Mitsu dealer (Fairfield - Nor Cal). They had 3, Red, Silver and Yellow. Nice car actually.

They are currently putting a 5k mark up on. But I probably could have gotten it for MSRP. But I wasn't ready, cause I still have my S4.

Anyrate, took a test drive. The handling is AWESOME. I can't get over how stiff the suspension is. That is the shining point of the car. The engine was tight yet, I only used 3/4 throttle to about 6k RPM. Good power, very nice midrange. No turbo lag. The headlights are nice. The interrior is very sparce. The tail lights really suck.

I really don't see it as a car that I'd buy, but I wanted to experience it anyway. Enjoy!

 

The EVO is a very nice car, but I believe that the STI will outsell and out run it.

 

STI = 300 Horse, Evo 8 = 271...

 

STI is also going to be more expensive by at least 5k. Ill probalby be test driving one in this coming week too and cant wait!

 

i read the current evo. the japanese EVO VIII is rated at 276hp, however the mitsu engineers actually think it's closer to 307hp.

the car MAY be underrated.. but i dunno.

 

I wouldn't doubt the 8 being underrated (at least in Japan) because of Japanese government regulations. Of course, it would be cool to see Japanese manufacturers advertise numbers closer to actual spec here in the States. It would be a bit of a reversal of the, "We never get that stuff here!" comment.

 

I was under the understanding that the 276 super car hp limit was just a gentlemens placement.

 

second that. the evo just looks less and less aggressive imho as the years go by but the sti is just mean.

 

STi will be about 3.2k us $

 

Reefer! For a minute there I thought you were gonna get the Evo. Can you imagine all the ricer that will rev on you on the way to work. Great review!

 

when was the release date for it, got to go to my local mistu dealer hehe.

 

My local dealership just took delivery of two yesterday. I am hoping to go and check them out tonight, and I will take some pics. They are both sold though so no test drives

 

$3200, I wish!

 

I'm buying one @ the end of the year.

 

I am hoping to test drive one next week

 

got mine on order, take delivery end of the month - black with no sunroof... teehee

 

what does the EVO 8 look like
also post pix of the WRX sti

 

Here you go Charlie....I'm patiently waiting on the STi.
Evo VIII, pics courtesy of Supercars.net



STi, pics from Subaru's web site

 

I recently saw a Best Motoring video (or maybe it was Hot Version) where they raced a stock EVO vs. a stock STi around a track. The STi won, but the EVO stayed on his *** the entire time, so they looked pretty evenly matched. Of course this is subjective based on the drivers.

 

Don't forget the US will be getting a 2.5 liter motor that will be producing 300hp and 300lb/ft torque......so we will have to see what happens with what we have.

The Evo also is a 6 speed in JDM land with all of their electronical goodies like AYC.

 

ummm the Subaru STi is just a ****** monster NO DOUBT.

You buy that car and you will be jizzing your pants everytime you drive it.

 

You drove the USDM STi already? Nice work, how'd you manage that?

Oh you didn't drive it? Thanks for playing, please come again.

-Dave, who has driven neither and therefore makes no comments about either.

 

haha Dave

 

hey are those Bridgestone Potenza RE-010's ?

 

no they are Yokohama Advan's

at least that is what should be on the car when it's stock

http://www.echo23.com/evo/tread.JPG




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