12-08-2008, 01:47 PM
rocco79 Wrote:Hey bro if u like the saab go for it but IMO (not that it matters) if you need AWD id go mitsu evo... They are by far more tunable and from what ive been reading the trans is a SERIOUS question mark in the wrx/saab.
I am really thinking that the Saab is the way to go. I would love an Evo actually but they are still up in the $18k range for an Evo VIII. They react to tuning a little better but now that open source tuning has taken off for Subarus there isn't much of a difference.
And yes.... the trans is a SERIOUS weak point. I have heard of them letting go mid pull before. The plus side is that a nice gear set is under $1,500 and it makes it nearly bombproof. If I can pick up a low miles, near stock Saab for $10-11k that leaves me about $8k before I would get to the price of an Evo VIII. That is easily the gear upgrade, clutch upgrade, bigger turbo, and supporting mods. The Saab would then destroy an Evo and still have more creature comforts.
Heck you can find Saabs that are a Stage II for ~$12k. Then all that you need is a clutch, gear set, injectors, and a turbo for the most part.
I don't know. I dig it. I like cars that are different too. I know you don't see these every day.