335i vs. EVO vs STI

carbnjunkie · 04-07-2008, 06:55 PM

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It symbolizes the painful emotional dilemma that faces every boy racer as he begins the long, introspective journey into adulthood. Evo, STI, or 3-series?

stolen from here;

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...5xi/index.html

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Evil_STI · 04-07-2008, 07:01 PM

STi doesn't look TOO bad in that pik..

MikeCee · 04-07-2008, 07:02 PM

I just can't figure out how people get promoted into positions where they actually think their products can compete with a twin-turbo, all wheel drive BMW.

markman · 04-07-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCee

I just can't figure out how people get promoted into positions where they actually think their products can compete with a twin-turbo, all wheel drive BMW.

335i is not AWD.

MikeCee · 04-07-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by markman

335i is not AWD.

That's correct. The 335xi is. That's the car in this story.

DiscoGsus · 04-07-2008, 07:07 PM

They forgot to mention the BMW is significantly underrated from BMW.

shemoves · 04-07-2008, 07:07 PM

'Tween the Evo and Sti, I went with the STi for reliability. As far as performance goes, the STi and 335i are probably pretty comparable. They are different cars though that satisfy different wants, but lack in some areas where the other does not.

teamjordan23 · 04-07-2008, 07:08 PM

335i Coupe please, I dont like the sedan. I think its above the STi and Evo without a doubt. If I wasn't in college and paying crazy tuition and fees I would so pick one up.

My rankings would look like this....
335i Coupe>Evo X>STi

sweendiggs · 04-07-2008, 07:14 PM

I'll take one of each please.

carbnjunkie · 04-07-2008, 07:14 PM

Crap, 335xi. Mods please edit the title.

Handsdown · 04-07-2008, 07:17 PM

i'd rather have a damn lancer ralliart and 25-40k to put on a house

Stanley · 04-07-2008, 07:18 PM

47 grand is still more 7 grand higher than the fully loaded STi, and I'm willing to bet you could negotiate a better deal on the STi. People with that kind of coin to drop on a car are usually better at math than the author of that article.

soundwave · 04-07-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Handsdown

i'd rather have a damn lancer ralliart and 25-40k to put on a house

but that would only make sense.

Ghosthound · 04-07-2008, 07:23 PM

meh... the STi and Evo cost way too much for what they are... i would take the Bimmer.

elucas730 · 04-07-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sean96gsr

I'll take one of each please.

I'm only one away.

Skunkers · 04-07-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Handsdown

i'd rather have a damn lancer ralliart and 25-40k to put on a house

Help me with math, I think my calculations are off...

If you were going to buy a $40K STI, and you change your mind and buy a Ralliart for $25K, what does that leave you with to put down on a house? My figures say $15K at most, what do have?

Handsdown · 04-07-2008, 07:33 PM

no no, you're thinking new. the new ones are not damned yet.

a 'damn lancer ralliart' is the 2.4l n/a ****box from a year and a half ago.

i think you can pick one up for 13k or so.

and even if you need turbo and awd, a 25k new R/A is still 25k less than a BMW xi even modestly loaded.

sweendiggs · 04-07-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by elucas730

I'm only one away.

Can't you pick up a used Evo RS for like 15k nowadays? I wholeheartedly endorse irresponsible spending, so I say go for it.

REX8 · 04-07-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Handsdown

i'd rather have a damn lancer ralliart and 25-40k to put on a house

Holy math!

Handsdown · 04-07-2008, 07:44 PM

holy unspecified new/used...

what i meant was i'd rather have a ****ty powerless want to be car than spend 40-50k on the latest 'holycowi'mtotallygoingsofast' mobiles. or a bmw.

NJSwamplands · 04-07-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCee

That's correct. The 335xi is. That's the car in this story.

REX8 · 04-07-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Handsdown

holy unspecified new/used...

what i meant was i'd rather have a ****ty powerless want to be car than spend 40-50k on the latest 'holycowi'mtotallygoingsofast' mobiles. or a bmw.

Don't worry, you do.

Frankly, no one is buying that's what you meant.

Handsdown · 04-07-2008, 07:55 PM

25 new, 40 used.

seriously i don't care if you believe me or not, that's what i was saying. simple as that.

delongedoug · 04-07-2008, 08:20 PM

I'd go STI for utility and reliability reasons.

FaastLegacy · 04-07-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Handsdown

holy unspecified new/used...

what i meant was i'd rather have a ****ty powerless want to be car than spend 40-50k on the latest 'holycowi'mtotallygoingsofast' mobiles. or a bmw.

Maybe you only have that attitude because you can't afford one of those 'holycowi'mtotallygoingsofast' mobiles?

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04-07-2008, 07:01 PM	#2
Evil_STI * Banned * Member#: 106521 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: is_gay Vehicle: I am an ancient of chaos. \\ t3hclap.com	STi doesn't look TOO bad in that pik..

04-07-2008, 07:02 PM	#3
MikeCee Scooby Specialist Member#: 136687 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: crosby, vokoun, tk, orpik Vehicle: 15 iginla, dup...	I just can't figure out how people get promoted into positions where they actually think their products can compete with a twin-turbo, all wheel drive BMW.

04-07-2008, 07:07 PM	#6
DiscoGsus Scooby Specialist Member#: 47646 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVa Vehicle: 0211 RallyWagon DGM Sedan	They forgot to mention the BMW is significantly underrated from BMW.

04-07-2008, 07:07 PM	#7
shemoves Scooby Guru Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 1997 Outback	'Tween the Evo and Sti, I went with the STi for reliability. As far as performance goes, the STi and 335i are probably pretty comparable. They are different cars though that satisfy different wants, but lack in some areas where the other does not.

04-07-2008, 07:08 PM	#8
teamjordan23 Scooby Newbie Member#: 105025 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Retired from NASIOC/OT 2013	335i Coupe please, I dont like the sedan. I think its above the STi and Evo without a doubt. If I wasn't in college and paying crazy tuition and fees I would so pick one up. My rankings would look like this.... 335i Coupe>Evo X>STi

04-07-2008, 07:14 PM	#9
sweendiggs Scooby Specialist Member#: 82230 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southeastern CT Vehicle: '13 Volkswagen GTI '00 Saab 9-3 Beater	I'll take one of each please.

04-07-2008, 07:14 PM	#10
carbnjunkie Scooby Newbie Member#: 49311 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2002	Crap, 335xi. Mods please edit the title.

04-07-2008, 07:17 PM	#11
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	i'd rather have a damn lancer ralliart and 25-40k to put on a house

04-07-2008, 07:18 PM	#12
Stanley Scooby Guru Member#: 7374 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 2137 Studebaker BlingBlingBlue	47 grand is still more 7 grand higher than the fully loaded STi, and I'm willing to bet you could negotiate a better deal on the STi. People with that kind of coin to drop on a car are usually better at math than the author of that article.

04-07-2008, 07:23 PM	#14
Ghosthound Scooby Specialist Member#: 110979 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Vehicle: 2010 FJ Cruiser	meh... the STi and Evo cost way too much for what they are... i would take the Bimmer.

04-07-2008, 07:33 PM	#17
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	no no, you're thinking new. the new ones are not damned yet. a 'damn lancer ralliart' is the 2.4l n/a ****box from a year and a half ago. i think you can pick one up for 13k or so. and even if you need turbo and awd, a 25k new R/A is still 25k less than a BMW xi even modestly loaded.

04-07-2008, 07:44 PM	#20
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	holy unspecified new/used... what i meant was i'd rather have a ****ty powerless want to be car than spend 40-50k on the latest 'holycowi'mtotallygoingsofast' mobiles. or a bmw.

04-07-2008, 07:55 PM	#23
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	25 new, 40 used. seriously i don't care if you believe me or not, that's what i was saying. simple as that.

04-07-2008, 08:20 PM	#24
delongedoug Scooby Specialist Member#: 124113 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: To infinity Vehicle: and beyond!	I'd go STI for utility and reliability reasons.