Should I stay or should I go?, Celica GT-Four vs. Lancer Evo Options

[Ruroniarc]

Right now I own a 1996 ST Coupe, but I would really like to have more power, and even more than that, I would like to have all wheel drive. I'm really into the whole rally scene, which can't be done with a front wheel drive car.

Now, I love my Celica, don't get me wrong. I really do, and probably more than the car its self, I really love this forum. It's taught me a lot of things.

But, should I try to get my hands on a 6'th gen GT-Four (LHD), or should I just move on and try to get a Lancer Evo? I'm really torn. I don't really have the money right now, but I would really like to change it up at some point.

Anyone have some good advice? Anyone driven an Evo, gen 6, 8, or 10? Anyone driven both a GT-Four, and an Evo? I'd really like to compare, and get a feel for which direction I should move.

Thanks for all your input.

This post has been edited by Ruroniarc: Jun 20, 2009 - 8:10 AM

[GMan]

> Ruroniarc
> and even more than that, I would like to have all wheel drive.

It does have its appeal in snow.

> But, should I try to get my hands on a 6'th gen GT-Four (LHD),

LHD is harder to find than a RHD. How many markets had them, Spain, Germany, France... ?
Very hard to import and get registered ?

> or should I just move on and try to get a Lancer Evo? I'm really torn.
> Anyone driven an Evo, gen 6, 8, or 10? Anyone driven both a GT-Four,

Have you driven an Evo yet ? Mitsu dealers would not let me drive one until put down a deposit.
Things may have changed with the economy though ?
The EvO probably is your best bet if you want newer.

> From Malden, MA
> Right now I own a 1996 ST Coupe, but I would really like to have more power,

Living in MA, your options are limited with anything 96+.
Keep the '96 for a DD, pick up an ST185(St165 ?) and build that up ?
Maybe do an 6th gen AWD & turbo swap ? Maybe Pipes can give you a ride in His swap ?

> I don't really have the money right now, but I would really like to change it up at some point.

Well then. When you get the money, Ask again.

> Thanks for all your input.

Good luck on your choice.

Regards;