Why are there more new Mitsubishi Evo 9 for sale than the Subaru WRX STI?

Question

I am in central FL, and I notice that dealers still have several NEW 06 Mitsubishi EVO 9s. It's much harder finding a new 2007 Subaru WRX STI, since they get sold quicker. I am a prospective buyer and would like to have some input on this.

Why is this? Does the EVO have other 'achilles heels' other than the dreaded premature clutch wear? Is the STI the better car for the street and occasional track? The EVO is praised in all magazines and people as 'the car to have', yet the Subaru STI is the 'hard car to find'. Can anyone shed light on the subject? Thanks

Answer 1

Ranging in popularity between both cars its hard to make a choice, though i've driven both and I can make a educated guess at least.



The 2007 wrx sti model is fast, handles great, and can still take you around town while feeling normal, while when I drove the evo it was a totally different feeling, it was FAST, and had a bit better handling, but for a daily driver I don't think i'd be happy with it.



The other reason that the 07 sti is going to be hard to find right now is because the 08 model has been skipped in preparation for a 09 model release of the sti, meaning that all those people who would have bought an 08 this year are scrambling to get their hands on the limited stock of 07 sti that are left over, not to mention many people find the 07 much more aesthetically pleasing than the 08 wrx (and in relation the possible 09 sti) causing a jump at that car.



I'll put it this way to sum it up, if you love to take your car to the track or always out to play in it the evo is a great car, but if you're a daily drive commuter with a passion for some offroad fun when you're not busy the sti is for you.

Answer 2

I think it comes down to what you want out of the car. The Subaru will give yo a better more reliable car that is more comfortable for daily driving. It is pretty quick and with basic mods and tuning you will be rewarded with some good gains. The EVO may be more raw and not as good of a daily driver but if you plan on tracking or dragging the car at all, it will give you a little bit bigger gains mod for mod. It also handles a little better than the STI and with basic mods it just gets better. If I had the funds i would have the STI for daily use and an EVO for weekend fun but I could only have one so I went with the Subaru and do not regret it one bit. Plus the Subaru community is so much better than the EVO kids. They are almost as bad as BMW drivers.

Answer 3

The STis havent sold as well in the last 2 years because theyre hideous. The 07 is the fastest/most mod receptive STi yet, but its also pretty ugly. The EVO is slightly faster, looks way better, etc.



and EVOs dont have clutch issues, they have driver issues, like people doing 7000 RPM clutch dumps on a drag strip.



I have an 05 STi, but if I had to chose between an 06 EVO or 07 STi, I would take an EVO in a heartbeat.