I did cross-shop the Evo with the FiST, and I felt the power and grip of the Evo was at another level. My issues were Mitsubishi's questionable longevity for the interior and body parts, as well as their chances of staying in the US car market, as already stated by tubbyaz. For a daily driver that wasn't going to see the track much, the FiST is a better value.
After working on German cars, I would avoid anything from VW if you plan on keeping it outside the warranty period. Initial quality is high, but rarely will VW's efforts stay that nice for long.
After working on German cars, I would avoid anything from VW if you plan on keeping it outside the warranty period. Initial quality is high, but rarely will VW's efforts stay that nice for long.
