R5FORD

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out of experience which is the best evo to go for?? i dont like the latest one, but i like the evo 8 and 9 but more 9. whats peoples views on them??

or is a wrx scooby better?? if so in what way?

cheers peeps

C6SSY BOY

I have got the VII FQ300 really nice car to drive, if i could afford it i would have the FQ300 IX, this is the one clarkson said was the better one, for economy i suppose, all bit it chuck it round the track you'd be lucky to get 4 miles to the gallon, standard 300 brake, easy enough to up the power with bolt on bits.

R5FORD

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well i have no idea about evos or scoobies but i have around 23-24k to spend. i was looking at a evo 9 more than anything but not sure which model to go with.. whats the gearboxes like, engine strength etc

any pics of yours mate??

C6SSY BOY

I would have to say the gearbox is alot tighter than my cossy, but saying that when i bought the car from a dealer, i managed to get hold of the last owner and he told me that he had a problem with the gearbox and had it done under warranty, but i've had the car nearly 3 years and (touch wood) never had a problem with it, the engine i feel is good, again smoother than the cossy

The fuel side is quite harsh, i'd be getting about 200 miles to a tank which is about £40

For 23k you'd be looking at a nice tidy 9, evo's are coming down in price, i saw a VII the other day, very clean, mint infact, 31k on the clock, just under 10k.

Her's mine:





And the new plate i just bought.

saff_cossie

Jump on Evo Oz www.evolutionoz.net over here for a wealth of information.

I had a lightly modified Evo VII and an FQ400 replica Evo 8 MR putting out a dynoed 412bhp at the flywheel with a stock exhaust (road worthy requirement). Sold both but are formiddable machines and will drive hard until the cows come home. I entered the VII in numerous track days, motorkhanas and a few hill climbs. Biggest thing I had to replace was tyres.

Bang for buck, awesome machines. Even most of the non Subaru jacket wearing mates prefer the performance of the Evo's over their models but prefer the look of their cars.

Introduce yourself on Evo Oz, read through the stickies and you will find most answers on there somewhere. HTH.

Bullett

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i love the evo's all except the 7.its too plain for me.
my money would go in a 6. handle superb,very quick on the twisties. only gripe is the gearing.i find them too short and 5th doesnt like being driven at 30mph like my cossie so i have to change down.

the 6 is the only car i would replace my cossie with(for a similar sort of car)

im looking after this one at the mo


the only scoobies i would own are the 22b and the wr1.thats it.

R5FORD

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wow looks wicked on the comps.

im after more of a modern car now, so either the nine or the latest one they released.

R5FORD

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wow looks wicked on the comps.

im after more of a modern car now, so either the nine or the latest one they released.

dave cos4x4

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evos are going for stupid money at the moment....tempting lol.

Ebonycossie4x4

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All i ever heard was that the 7s had relaibility issues.

Other than that aint they all much of the same...

C6SSY BOY

i would of said the 7, 8's & 9's ain't much different either, but my 7 (touch wood) has been fine

Ebonycossie4x4

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Ive heard the same from all my friends that have 7s. Its just a very good friend of mine works in mitsibushi and says the only ones he sees are 7s.

He would never buy one. But maybe hes just wrong. Thats why i said im not sure.

SiZT

con-rods, rear diff, clutch. are all issues I've heard of with relatively little tuning (400bhp)

silky16v

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best bargin buys now are the Evo 8 MR, can be had for as little as 11k over here now (and thats for good looked after versions)

The MR versions have better rod's, Cams, Turbo and will quite easily handle 380bhp & torque to match all day long

If your lucky buy a gunmetal version best colour there is add the 9 rear bumper too

heres mine:

Ebonycossie4x4

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Thats gorgeous Mate. Will probably be one of the next cars i own

Red16

Can i just chip in with an alternate idea...

I have an Evo V, and while its a great car etc if i has £23-24k to spend sod buying a chav'y Evo, i'd be looking at something like an Audi RS6

check this one out on pistonheads £22,995 37,000miles



Finished in rare Mongolian Pearl Blue Metallic with complimentary black 'RS6' embossed recaro sports leather piped in silver and carbon fibre trim. FULL STAGE 3 CONVERSION (cost £5k) by Audi recognised AMD TECHNIK, to include 525 BHP power upgrade, full Miltek exhaust system, sports suspension (lowered 20mm). HUGE SPECIFICATION to include colour satnav plus with TV, Bose sound system, dual aircon/climate, Alacantara headlining, electric heated seats front and rear, abs, traction, multi airbags, esp (electronic stability programme), front and rear centre armrest, cruise, xenon lights, nokia blue-tooth, side and rear blinds, load cover, roof rails, fully dechromed bodywork, aluminium mirrors, remote alarm/immobiliser and 18" alloys. This awesome example is offered in truly exceptional condition inside and out. It will not disappoint!! Possible part exchange,warranty,competitive finance. Open monday-saturday 9-6pm. Viewing by appointment only. After hours call 07880 555144.

bigryrs

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beast

silky16v

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lovely car that but absolutely no good if you wanna chuck it around some B-roads (quickly) the evo is the weapon of choice for some fast B-road fun

Ebonycossie4x4

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wouls much rather have the evo.

To be honest though i think id find another few grand and buy a 500 BHP M5. They are plumetting at the moment...

SO COSSIE

The only ones to watch is the 7 as they knock out the clutch very easy and the 6 the rear ayc diff is weak as i had two of them (diffs that is) Do not know off weak parts on the 8 - 9.

But grate cars all round would have one again

Red16

As he didnt specify what he wanted the car for i just assumed he wanted a quick road car, which is exactly what the RS6 is. It doesnt handle as bad as you're making out, it'd embarass a lot of cars on track etc imo.

If he wants a car purely to hoon around the backroads then i can understand why he'd prefer the Evo, as theyre just great for that! Please note that they hump clutches for fun until a multiplate clutch is fitted!

C6SSY BOY

Yes please, that is the mutts nuts, very nice.

silky16v

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well that the rumour mill at its best they only hump clutchs if you launch them and slip it at junction etc, mine done 28,000 miles and still on it original clutch and i drive it hard but i'm kind to the clutch and drivetrain
If you think about it mine running around 340bhp and the clutch lasting 4.5 yrs so far and 28,000 miles i reckon thats pretty good going i don't think any 4x4 cossie running the same would last as long.

Daviet

i choose a spec c scoobie over an 8 or 9 personally.
there will be tiny differences in performance and you dont see anywhere near as many on the roads.

Red16

I own an Evo V, 365bhp/345lbft @ TheRacingLine

When i first got it and done a few launches etc the Exedy organic lasted 1500 miles.

Another Exedy organic, and no launches just a bit of sporty driving and that lasted 8500miles.

I then fitted an Exedy twin plate and thats been fine since.

KSA-Cossie

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Had a shot of a 7 for a day and hated it,had a shot of a sti 7 and thought it was far better.

C6SSY BOY

I'll be honest i'm not a scooby lover but that is awesome, it's looks nice in white, what spec is this one?

Alg1k

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I have to say the next car im getting is a mitsi evo 8 mr
The dogs dangleys

Alg1k

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I like I Like alot

Ebonycossie4x4

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all i found with evos were that they were very civilised. a subaru seems much more on edge.

Depends on youre viewpoint to which option you prefer

Tangodeltasierra3

u can get a jap import X rs for 22k now if u look on mlr theres one on now.

Si B

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I hate my Evo 8..............








.......... no sorry, I love it

You may have noticed from my constant raving on about it posts!

15 k miles in a year, one track rod end replaced, cost £27

That's with near constant track use - I don't really use the car for a pure social drive - I drive to tracks, thrash it, then drive home. At 320 bhp it just soaks it all up.

Likes tires, petrol and services though, but that's fair for the use I give it