Davey96wrx

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I'm not sure which is better built tbh. Both have pros and cons, I do know that I prefer the horizontally opposed engine and find the Evo engine note a bit flat.

For example my evo 6 can be tuned up to 380hp before the rods bend like a banana and that's probably true of an equivalent age V6 Sti or so.

But the later sti models if in good nick can take a fair old bit of tuning before a rebuild, later evo's aren't able to go past 420hp or so before grenading.

The ayc systems are a bit of a worry too.

Id swap my Evo 6 for an equivalent age Sti type ra without a thought just can't afford one!

bustaMOVEs

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I find there's a clique on most forums and if you don't know one or other then you don't exactly get any responses.
But because you know people or are in the clique gang, then of course there's no problem and will always back them up, as with all forums tbh.
Just choose when not to reply.

plenty

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Agree with your general observation that there is a lot of white noise and posturing here but in some cases the same questions come up again and again, and posting up again rather than making even the barest effort to search smacks of laziness and not someone who's going to add much to the community...it's good form to read before you write

Online communities are a massive part of my ownership experience...I only have a few hours per week to physically enjoy my car, but the rest of the week I'm online to enjoy through social media. For me a good forum is definitely a big plus in a marque/model choice. The UKLegacy forum used to be pretty good.

Moley

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Davey96wrx- get some pictures up

I am still impressed with my 6, especially after seeing what it'll do on track.
Only basic suspension mods, Tein springs and Whiteline rear ARB, but it seemed to feel more composed and handled better than my Newage STI which had full Whiteline kit, coilovers, AP's etc.

Power delivery is great as well .

Ben_r1

I've got both an Evo 9 and a Blobeye STI. On a sunny morning B road blast I'd be just as happy in either they're both fantastic cars once you stop comparing and just enjoy.

The biggest gripe for me between the two is power delivery, the Scooby does have bad boost lag down low and then you get everything in a big hit, the Evo with it's twin scroll is so smooth, albeit a little less dramatic.

Anyway back on topic...

Moley

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Completely agree about comparing, they are both fantastic cars. I would happily have the Newage back, and I still really want another STI Type R, but the prices are climbing so high on them.

In fact a V5/6 would still be my choice if I had the choice of any.

sti-chris

bang for buck 400/400 is the standard evo tune these days.

Davey96wrx

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One last year from a drive in the Lake District.
Next to my 26 year old daily..

ditchmyster

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Yep that put me off, almost 10yrs ago when I was looking for a track car/toy... and just the overall look of them... they just seem soul less to me and there's just nothing about them that grabs me.... which is why I went with the Type R in the end because it stirred something inside me.... I know people say they are better, but then again they cost more... so they should be really.

Nothing against them by the way, I'm sure they're great cars, just not my cuppa.

RAGGY DOO

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The evo hasn't aged well I had an evo 2 and 3 would never call soulless very raw
Drove an 8 standard boring
Stage one boring

ditchmyster

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For me it's not one single thing, it's a combination of things and when choosing an indulgence, which is what my Type R was... the car I chose had to be more than just a tool, it was also replacing several bikes ( road, track and trail ) so it had big shoes to fill.

Type R has them in the looks, sound and feel good/look back factor as well as being a very decent track and road weapon, was a no brainer in the end, although that said... still sometimes think I should have gone for one of each again, but I do still love my Type R.

jayallen

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I've owned an STI RA and an Evo 5, swapping an E6 for an RA is a step backwards in every way.

ZANY

Never had one or sat in one till this day! And I'm now 38 ,aubergine one day I'll have the privilege of sitting in one

My favourite evo shape since day one has to be gaz moley's shape

Rusti

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Both are great marques, and to be fair there can be some hostility on this forum as well.

Evos have always been slightly more expensive and now are going crazy as the Evo is no more. Like for like tests have put them so close to each other its a fairly pointless exercise getting hung up on which is better.

There are one or two owners on the south coast that drive their 5/6 like complete tools, just like what we have all seen with some scoob owners, so as others have said it happens regardless of marque.

Moley

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Cheers mate.

I agree it can look dated, but from some angles i think it still looks fantastic.

ZANY

Very Nice gaz
I personally think they look sikkk from every angle to be honest how a proper rally car should look intimidating and monstrous from the factory no add-ons needed
But I for one will always stay loyal to the Subaru gods as they alwYs look after me with nice rare hard to find bits for my scoob I feel blessed

Ste333

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I had an Evo 4 GSR for a bit and it was a great car. Prefer my Widetrack Blob STI though.
That being said...I haven't had a go in a CT (evo 7 onward) chassis car. WOuld be interesting to try one

type-ra

We had a photoshoot for Modern Classics magazine with a few guys from the MLR & they were a sound bunch.

Rusti

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i love that picture

RAGGY DOO

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That evo is beautiful

S204Darren

The only EVO I would buy personally is a 6 RS

birchy2010

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Used to love my 6. MLR is actually quite welcoming compared to some I have been on for other cars!