Im changing my car soon but a bit undecided what to get so thought id ask some opinions. Ive had various cars around 400ish hp and would like something quicker the next level around the 5-600 hp mark. Ive been looking at cosworths as you do but struggling to find any that are any good really, looked at quite a few now. Im also considering evo's and skyline's as these seem to be in better supply and for more sensible money. Got a max budget of around 17k but would ideally like to spend a bit less if i can.
Know a lot of guys on here have owned quick evos and skylines aswell as cossie's obviously so thought it was a good place to ask, cheers

 

What cars have you had around 400bhp? and what are you going to use it for?

If it's a weekend toy type thing, I'm biased but a 400bhp gtir will beat just about anything of the same power until you get down to kit car weights. It should do mid 11s 1/4mile wise. For less than half your money you should be able to find one with all the bits (forged engine/quaife box/ suspension/brakes etc)
If you want something abit more modern go with the Evo. there's loads of them around so any repairs/tuning should be quite straight forward.

 

Had a few in the region within 50 hp or so, most tuned, had a skyline gtst, mk1 focus rs, e46 m3, z3m, 3 door cos, impreza wr1, audi rs4 to name a few. The car will be a toy basically, ive got other cars to use as daily but would like something with a roof and 4 seats incase i every need to take my family along somewhere

 

If you can get a RS4 for 17k i would get one on them or a M3 or M5.

 

Im selling my rs4 at the moment mate, fancy a change from that sort of car and would ideally like something a bit cheaper but also a bit more of a turbo looopy machine as im planning to just use it as a toy really

 

Cossie then.

 

I also considered looking at some rwd skyline type stuff mate, they seem not too expensive when they come up for sale but I don't know too much about them...

I'd like to stay ford ideally though

Cheers Paul

 

eBay item number 181453469569

Job done.

 

My mate has just bolted a supercharger on his e39 m5 made 519bhp straight off lol.
I really don't see how you can beat that they look good handle well 4 doors and don't cost that much!

 

Arnt Skylines dear for parts.

 

That is exactly the reason for this post, you can buy a mega jap car for not a lot of money, with no rust issues (probably) and it will nost likely be more reliable than a cossie and faster everywhere depending on power ect. But do they have the cossie magic?

 

This is the car

 

I'd be seriously looking at this, you have the budget and trust me, it'll be built well


http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=478002

 

That's had some serious money spent on it

 

Awesome tool Andy, imagine trying to build that Spec for 16k

Front & rear APs alone are zillions Autronic, Turbo kit bla bla

 

Don't be so sure about the lack of rust issues!

Evos especially! Later ones not so much, but 6 and before are renowned for rotting like hell underneath!

I just picked up an immaculate 4 though, but it's an area to watch out for.

 

Steve, the RS, or GT models have their magic, great cars. As for rot, yes they do suffer BUT not all of them, if you go to view one, or any car for that matter get it up in the air

 

Thanks for the replys, staffi i was looking at that 6 earlier on the mlr, also their is an 8 built by mad for a couple of grand more. Which do you rate as being best and why? Know you have owned both evo 6's and 8's.

 

Hi Steve,

For me it would be the 6 every time , they're kinda the Cossie of the Evos if that makes sense? Raw, best looking of the bunch ( again my opinion) have the stronger box than the 6 speed 8. But on the flip side, the 8 is newer obviously more refined too, really it's personal choice for you Steve, but if i had your budget at very least I'd be arranging a viewing of the 6, what have you to lose??

 

Yes i spose i ought to go and have a look at one really to make my own mind up, will have to give the bloke a call. Do the feel quick at that power level like a cossie does? Ive been in a 450hp evo 8 and wasnt blown away really, where as i was very impressed by a 500hp 2wd saff, even if it was a laggy old bugger lol. I know theres trans loss and weight fo factor in but still a huge difference between them. Noticed that evo 6 has done 18k odd miles, is that a lot for a very high for a high spec evo? For example i know the life expectancy of a cossie at that power would probably only be 30k miles. Sorry for all the questions but i know youve owned all the cars im on about

 

Ring mark and get his opinion on the car and ask how much a freshen up would cost

 

i have to agree with pete ,evo 6 are the nicest of them all and im sure all models are more than capable and very fast .

but they aint special like a 500bhp 2wd cossie

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they look chavy

 

Thats one of Marks favourite cars that he has modded I remember it very well. If i was a lot younger & looking for a very fast street car that would be the one for me. Believe me its as special as a 500bhp Cossie in fact more special than any Cossie as a street car.

If you want one out of the box an RS4 is unbeatable .

 

if id the cash id be looking for a high spec r32/33 gtr, check out hja imports on facebook or there website,
they ve seem to get really good high spec car s,
they ve a stunning white r32 gtr atm think its 700ish bhp that id love if id the cash

 

The Evo engines are very reliable and I would expect that to do closer to 50 than 30k before a freshen up.
Both of the cars I have biult that are up for sale are very good cars.

Mark

 

Supercharge the rs4 job done

 

r33 gtr without doubt, 2 door coupe but seats 4 very comfortably, or r32 gtr just a little less room inside.
600 hp peace of piss, excellent gearboxes/diffs, engines are good aswell if looked after and tuned correctly just a little lacking in torque, 500lb, 600hp easy enough to achieve though, and potential for a lot more.

in that price range it would be an r33 gtr for me no question.

 

Thanks for the replys, all useful info. Im going to look at both when i get chance

 

I do like the look of the Evo 8s. Ive never been a fan of the 6 tbh.

 

It'd be a big spec R32 GTR for me, or if you can find one, a well built 350-400bhp Pulsar GTi-R. Absolute weapons.