You need to be careful about the STi's. Word from the Subaru Tuners is the new US STi 2.5L motor does not stand up well at all to mods and they do not recommend tuning of these new motors. Pirouz the NASOIC boards and it doesn't look like the STi is going be very tuner friendly. Also, Subaru published an announcement stating that the current 6 speed gearbox utilized in the US STi isn't capable of handling 350 hp in the new engines ('06) they're developing, once again indicating the lack of reliability of the upcoming STi.
I would also argue Subaru has a pretty bum record for warranty repairs and if you were to come in with either a failed tranny or blown motor, you would be guilty before innocent in their eyes as to whether the failure was abuse related or a manufacturing defect. Their record on WRX 5 speed gearbox failures speaks volumes on their committment to warranties and standing behind their product.
The grass isn't always greener someplace else.....
Jury is still out on the EVO, but it sounds better on paper than the STi, but only time will tell.
Originally Posted by Kangbateh
I own ITR, but you would be a fool if you didn't get the EVO. That car has been proven on the tracks of japan , pikes peak, and the WRC etc. I love my ITR and would never trade it in so i'm going to buy an EVO right along with my ITR. For years we have been waiting for that beast from the east to come here and it finally has. But at the same time Subaru is bringing that STi here also man that car is wicked too! reduced weight, no air conditioning, auto/manual water sprayer, no sound system, and only one type of transmission Manual. man it's a tuners dream (if you like Subaru's me personally I like the Suzuki Aerio don't be sleep!) oh and did I mention it comes with 300HP plus 300TQ?:twisted: