Blaspheme: Anyone thinking WRX sti or Evo for next time?
10-03-2005, 04:44 PM
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Blaspheme: Anyone thinking WRX sti or Evo for next time?
I love this new A4, don't get me wrong. It is almost pure joy to drive.
My mid-life crisis car, which is overdue, won't be a 'Vette or a Honda S2200 (although maybe an M3 would work), but I have this thing about the WRX sti that's lasted more than a few days...
Discuss?
My mid-life crisis car, which is overdue, won't be a 'Vette or a Honda S2200 (although maybe an M3 would work), but I have this thing about the WRX sti that's lasted more than a few days...
Discuss?
10-03-2005, 04:52 PM
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STI would be a fun car but that makes me want to try a B5 S4...
when I start thinking along those lines. That's despite the knowledge that the turbos blow more than Monica Lew...nevermind. cheers! Mike
10-03-2005, 05:34 PM
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Re: Blaspheme: Anyone thinking WRX sti or Evo for next time?
go drive and STi and then drive the Evo.....you tell me what you would rather drive everyday vs drive on weekend and track days.
We work extensively with both of them, and for day to day, the STi is a more comfortable car. For track day duties and weekend warrior, the Evo runs circles around it in terms of sheer fun, and overall "sports" feel...it's also a helluva lot cheaper to mod the Evo
We work extensively with both of them, and for day to day, the STi is a more comfortable car. For track day duties and weekend warrior, the Evo runs circles around it in terms of sheer fun, and overall "sports" feel...it's also a helluva lot cheaper to mod the Evo
10-03-2005, 05:36 PM
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If I were 27, yes, but at 37, no - if it were my only car, I'd go nuts..
But as a second car, I can see it easily. Great autocross or track day ride, but not a complete package as a daily driver for me.
10-03-2005, 06:06 PM
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yea, wouldn't want it as an everyday car...i've heard of evo engines blowing at 8k miles, dont think
they are very reliable.
I haven't driven either of them, but I imagine they are really fun to drive.
I haven't driven either of them, but I imagine they are really fun to drive.
10-03-2005, 06:09 PM
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an EVO VIII MR would've been nice to have, especially since the price would be similar,
but i'm addicted to my audi right now and there's nothing major wrong with it. I agree with everyone else about it's issues:
-non functional buttons on steering wheel suck
-no bluetooth
(these will probably have a solution soon since people here are relentless at solving these issues, just comes down to cost/benefit)
things easily fixed:
-orange airbag light
-beeping seatbelt chime
-stiffer suspension, but the B7 suspension isn't all that bad
sorry, end of rant, i kinda got lost in my thoughts.
-non functional buttons on steering wheel suck
-no bluetooth
(these will probably have a solution soon since people here are relentless at solving these issues, just comes down to cost/benefit)
things easily fixed:
-orange airbag light
-beeping seatbelt chime
-stiffer suspension, but the B7 suspension isn't all that bad
sorry, end of rant, i kinda got lost in my thoughts.
10-03-2005, 06:24 PM
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Re: yea, wouldn't want it as an everyday car...i've heard of evo engines
I've "heard" of virtually every new car blowing a motor early...its not an indicator of anything. We also have customers who have dynoed over 450 whp on bone stock internal Evo motors (aside from cams and headstuds)
As for the MR...for me, I think it's a waste. The standard GSR model is the one to get IMHO
As for the MR...for me, I think it's a waste. The standard GSR model is the one to get IMHO
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10-03-2005, 06:37 PM
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Re: I'm going the opposite way
Although mine isn't an STi, it's a modded WRX that makes about the same power. They are definately very fun, but you will miss the luxury and great german interior - which is why I'm selling my WRX for an A4 Avant. I've had my fill and am ready to ride in comfort and style again.
Before the WRX I had a BMW 330Ci, so I've definately a good amount of time on both sides of the fence.
Before the WRX I had a BMW 330Ci, so I've definately a good amount of time on both sides of the fence.
10-03-2005, 06:59 PM
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lemme change that to "I know" somebody who's Evo blew at 8,000 miles
Maybe a new car blowing a motor early "is not an indicator of anything." But do you think many Evo's will be running well after 150 or 200k miles? Or as well as an Audi?
10-03-2005, 07:23 PM
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Re: lemme change that to "I know" somebody who's Evo blew at 8,000 miles
honestly if it is well maintained, yes I do.
Had a 92 Galant VR4 that went to well over 200k miles....car ran low 12's. Was all in the maintenance. Alot of times I think its just "in the cards" - some people get the good cars and some don't
Had a 92 Galant VR4 that went to well over 200k miles....car ran low 12's. Was all in the maintenance. Alot of times I think its just "in the cards" - some people get the good cars and some don't