Opinions on evo 5
02-12-2010, 04:41 PM
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Drive one. I own one after having an Impreza, and personally I hate it. Its unstable at low speeds, doesn't feel as sure footed, the engine sounds like a lawnmower.
However, it is very surefooted at higher speeds, I do quite like the aggressive looks of it.
Seriously, drive one and decide for yourself, don't listen to opinions IMHO
However, it is very surefooted at higher speeds, I do quite like the aggressive looks of it.
Seriously, drive one and decide for yourself, don't listen to opinions IMHO
02-12-2010, 04:45 PM
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just sold My 5 a couple of months ago and I got to say it was a excellant car, in the 2 1/2 years I had it, it never broke down once and the first year it was used everyday.
things to look for is RUST, make sure you have a good look underneath and that it has been undersealed properly, check AYC light comes on when ignition is switched on and goes off after start up (alot of people remove the AYC light to hide this)
only other thing is clutch as Std items arent up to the job when tuned so it would be better if it had a twin plate clutch in
I can honestly say it was the best car I have owned and Miles better than my 3dr cossie I had
things to look for is RUST, make sure you have a good look underneath and that it has been undersealed properly, check AYC light comes on when ignition is switched on and goes off after start up (alot of people remove the AYC light to hide this)
only other thing is clutch as Std items arent up to the job when tuned so it would be better if it had a twin plate clutch in
I can honestly say it was the best car I have owned and Miles better than my 3dr cossie I had
02-12-2010, 05:08 PM
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Drive one. I own one after having an Impreza, and personally I hate it. Its unstable at low speeds, doesn't feel as sure footed, the engine sounds like a lawnmower.
However, it is very surefooted at higher speeds, I do quite like the aggressive looks of it.
Seriously, drive one and decide for yourself, don't listen to opinions IMHO
However, it is very surefooted at higher speeds, I do quite like the aggressive looks of it.
Seriously, drive one and decide for yourself, don't listen to opinions IMHO
great advice; i hated the ones i had as they always felt unstable in normal driving. a lot of people like them though but i would sooner have an impreza.
definately check for rust underneath too!
02-12-2010, 06:51 PM
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just got a email back from the guy this is what he put
quick spec,brand new tein superstreets,brand new evo 9 turbo with new oil and water pipes,inc new manifold/turbo/dowm pipe gaskets,brand new gizzmo ms ibc,3mm lash adjusters,etchings k inc jasma exhaust,decat,front and rear anti roll bar bushes (poly),apex i induction,ralli art intercooler pipes and battery reloaction kit(like rocking horse poo),brand new intercooler oem part, brand new 225l walbro fuel pump,new clutch last year with a re con gearbox,ralli art ecu mapped to 1.2 bar,evo 8 mr alloys with 4 falken ze912 tyres,it has 102,000km,compression in 15 psi above average on all cyclinders with a average of 168 psi,should be abou 345 bhp and with a remap of standard ecu will see 400bhp 400 ft/lbs,it has been run with a rare jdm exhaust restricter for the past 6 years so engine has had an easy life,ayc works perfectly with no noises (rare to find) and the light comes on and goes of as it should,service history for miles and import papers,text check clear,will do hpi if required,cheers Elliott
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quick spec,brand new tein superstreets,brand new evo 9 turbo with new oil and water pipes,inc new manifold/turbo/dowm pipe gaskets,brand new gizzmo ms ibc,3mm lash adjusters,etchings k inc jasma exhaust,decat,front and rear anti roll bar bushes (poly),apex i induction,ralli art intercooler pipes and battery reloaction kit(like rocking horse poo),brand new intercooler oem part, brand new 225l walbro fuel pump,new clutch last year with a re con gearbox,ralli art ecu mapped to 1.2 bar,evo 8 mr alloys with 4 falken ze912 tyres,it has 102,000km,compression in 15 psi above average on all cyclinders with a average of 168 psi,should be abou 345 bhp and with a remap of standard ecu will see 400bhp 400 ft/lbs,it has been run with a rare jdm exhaust restricter for the past 6 years so engine has had an easy life,ayc works perfectly with no noises (rare to find) and the light comes on and goes of as it should,service history for miles and import papers,text check clear,will do hpi if required,cheers Elliott
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02-12-2010, 07:00 PM
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7k at a push
My mate had a 5 recently that was VERY nice. Rebuilt engine, 9 turbo, proper 3" exhaust blah blah. extremely good nick. It was circa 7 and I guess was betetr than that one. Less miles too.
as said NEVER underestimate rust on a 5! They are not undersealed form new as they are all imported. One can have more rust than 10 sierras!!!!!
Why he wouldnt have it mapped to full capability is beyond me!
He also seems to wank over rare parts
My mate had a 5 recently that was VERY nice. Rebuilt engine, 9 turbo, proper 3" exhaust blah blah. extremely good nick. It was circa 7 and I guess was betetr than that one. Less miles too.
as said NEVER underestimate rust on a 5! They are not undersealed form new as they are all imported. One can have more rust than 10 sierras!!!!!
Why he wouldnt have it mapped to full capability is beyond me!
He also seems to wank over rare parts
02-12-2010, 07:00 PM
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I bought an Evo 5 about 3 months ago, it's awesome, wish i'd bought one years ago. Mines certainly NOT unstable at low speeds, and drives lovely. With that spec, i'd say it's well worth around 6k!
02-12-2010, 07:06 PM
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I would say 6k but do look under it for rust, If it has been in the UK a long time there will be lots of it if a new jap import there will be none.
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02-12-2010, 07:09 PM
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Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Having owned a sti ra v5 and now a evo 6 gsr i think they are very alike, as for the evo not liking slow speed corners have a look on youtube with the p1 vs a evo.
One thing i will mention is mpg is on a self harm level on both the scooby and more so the evo
One thing i will mention is mpg is on a self harm level on both the scooby and more so the evo
02-12-2010, 07:13 PM
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if not been looked after and abused they can easily cost as much as a cossie.
Mark
02-12-2010, 07:22 PM
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Zee Germans are coming
i had a evo 6
servicing is 350 qiud every 3k and you cant do it your self because of the ayc
personally i couldnt get rid quick enough and mine was a very clean low miles car
they look better than what they are
i would never go back
saff or 3 door any day
or e46 m3 even better
servicing is 350 qiud every 3k and you cant do it your self because of the ayc
personally i couldnt get rid quick enough and mine was a very clean low miles car
they look better than what they are
i would never go back
saff or 3 door any day
or e46 m3 even better
02-12-2010, 07:24 PM
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i had a evo 6
servicing is 350 qiud every 3k and you cant do it your self because of the ayc
personally i couldnt get rid quick enough and mine was a very clean low miles car
they look better than what they are
i would never go back
saff or 3 door any day
or e46 m3 even better
servicing is 350 qiud every 3k and you cant do it your self because of the ayc
personally i couldnt get rid quick enough and mine was a very clean low miles car
they look better than what they are
i would never go back
saff or 3 door any day
or e46 m3 even better
Mark
02-12-2010, 07:32 PM
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Think the 5 really set the standard for the rest but imo the 5 is still the best. Drove a fair few from standard upto 500hp and tbh i never thought they were unstable. Thought the chassis soaked up the power well even with nothing overly special on the suspension front.
Saying that i'm used to a nova turbo so its gotta be fairly lairy before i would says its unstable.
Saying that i'm used to a nova turbo so its gotta be fairly lairy before i would says its unstable.
02-12-2010, 08:55 PM
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free hpi checks on a 6k car???
you only get what you pay for-do a proper one with hpi or use www.autocheck.co.uk
you only get what you pay for-do a proper one with hpi or use www.autocheck.co.uk
02-12-2010, 09:03 PM
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I'd deffo be asking why the swap for your car if its worth a few quid less.
When i was selling my Leon FR TDI i was offered a mrk1 focus RS which was very tempting and i love them for what they are but alarm bells was ringing.
Trust no cunt
When i was selling my Leon FR TDI i was offered a mrk1 focus RS which was very tempting and i love them for what they are but alarm bells was ringing.
Trust no cunt
02-12-2010, 09:10 PM
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i would get a propper hpi done before i did the deal but a quick check before i get too far into it would help
he has sent me another e mail
these are the only pics i have at the moment,i can take more if required,underside if good with no corrosion or rust,visually or either noticed on MOT and no rust anywhere coming through on arches etc,i jet wash underside every week, im not to keen to get rid of it,but im driving up to hemel hemsteed once a week snow boarding and would like to do it in something a bit easier really,but if no interest im not worried,im from southampton, cant remember if i said that im planning to change the diff bolts tomorow ,which is a common issue with E5 and E6 gsr models,with open diff's up front,rs models had a lsd as did a few gsr's and dont suffer.i have done all the work myself (senior marine engingeer) and have done all parts listed since i got it in april.only thing left now if to replace inner track rod arms (very common) and arm are only �50, oh and a little plastic piece on the o/s/r door (the sill plate thingy �5),just waiting for one to come up on mlr forum.
he has sent me another e mail
these are the only pics i have at the moment,i can take more if required,underside if good with no corrosion or rust,visually or either noticed on MOT and no rust anywhere coming through on arches etc,i jet wash underside every week, im not to keen to get rid of it,but im driving up to hemel hemsteed once a week snow boarding and would like to do it in something a bit easier really,but if no interest im not worried,im from southampton, cant remember if i said that im planning to change the diff bolts tomorow ,which is a common issue with E5 and E6 gsr models,with open diff's up front,rs models had a lsd as did a few gsr's and dont suffer.i have done all the work myself (senior marine engingeer) and have done all parts listed since i got it in april.only thing left now if to replace inner track rod arms (very common) and arm are only �50, oh and a little plastic piece on the o/s/r door (the sill plate thingy �5),just waiting for one to come up on mlr forum.
03-12-2010, 11:09 AM
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as said evo 5s are great car's,but you must check under for rust a clean looking car can be hanging on the floor/chassis legs ,that does look a nice 5 though,evos are easy to work on and for 5k you could break that car & get your money back all day long
03-12-2010, 11:25 AM
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03-12-2010, 12:23 PM
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My mate used to take his 5 to Steve Hill. I seem to remember him baulking at the cost of servicing too.
Which are the ones that suffer from "crank walk"?
Which are the ones that suffer from "crank walk"?
03-12-2010, 02:45 PM
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To be honest the 6 is the one to have better block for modding.
Look better Imo.
Check for rust underneath behind doors, AYC light, Fuel filler neck pipe rot.
My 6 runs 400bhp and handles that power but drinks fuel, but once driven a Evo you forget about the spending.
Thats looks a nice 5 especially in black.
Look better Imo.
Check for rust underneath behind doors, AYC light, Fuel filler neck pipe rot.
My 6 runs 400bhp and handles that power but drinks fuel, but once driven a Evo you forget about the spending.
Thats looks a nice 5 especially in black.
03-12-2010, 03:29 PM
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Never had one but drove 2 evo4s and an evo5 a fair bit and tbh i prefered the evos to the two wrxs i sold one 02 73k and a 52plate with around 60k and also sold a ppp sti on 53 plate last year and was nice to drive as a car but imho id rather have an evo.