i would take an sti any day of the week. If you are lookin for a dependible car with great power mods, an sti is where it is at. if you are look for pure performance and could care less about insurance and safety, than the evo is your choice. Remember, the evo is still a mitsu with a non up to par tranny and transfer cases. my parents didnt like the evo b/c it felt like the rental lancer we had to get. haha. remember, personal preference should be the number one item when it comes to choosing. if you like the evo, then get an evo and vise versa. sorry, i am trashed!