Mmmhhmm. And put on a catless downpipe and the RFL BOV ( ) and watch for Mitsu to say bye-bye to your warranty. Than, wait for one of those sensors to haywire and see where you end up at.

 

GAAAAWD...that thing is hotness!

 

and rode in the Evo MR (dual clutch auto). Both are very, very capable cars. So much so, that I really doubt that you'd be able to push them to the point of differentiation on the street. Can't go wrong with either....

Matt

 

I agree completely Matt. The levels of both of these cars is so high that you can only sort the difference out on the race track. I like the Subaru, but either car is a hairy chested beast.

 

and how much are those Evo's?

 

low to mid $30k's

 

less than a well optioned Mini!!!

Matt

 

I really like the new STi in either white or black...

but I'd save my pennies a little longer and get a 335xi coupe

 

low 30s and mid 30s for some souped up econo boxes.... save up a little more and pick up a 135i.

 

Yeah, but I mean, come on. There's no comparison in overall motoring fun-ness. An Evo is a just a car. Owning a MINI is a lifestyle change.

 

Mini needs to pick up it's game, the gap between what Mini is offering and what others are offering is narrowing. Over-option a Mini, and there are lots of cars I'd buy instead.

Matt

 

agreeed

 

yah, but next year most of us will be dusted by some Hyundai
coupe. lol

mid $30k's is not bad at all.

 

I drove a Hyundai Sonata LTD, and it's as good a 4 door car in its segment. Their SUV came out 2nd in a 5 way shootout, and in speaking with the Genesis product manager, it will be a good value as well.

Matt

 

which is why you should always buy the stripper mini. cloth seats!