S3an

Evo owners, im thinking about buying a Evo shortly and was just wanting your opinion on them, If i do get one it will be a V1. Just like the way they look. i know these vary in price from around the 5k mark right up to about 14k/15k range. Would you stretch your budget to get a newer one like say a Evo 8 FQ or go with the one you like. Ive looked into running costs and recall work etc and to be honest if it bothered me i wouldnt be looking. The car will be used at weekends etc the odd occasional trip to work. Failing The Evo what other car for some where about 8k. Ive already done the e46 M3, Escos, Just looking for a change.

4x4 S2 Cossie

I entered my 4x4 cos into a sprint race a couple of years ago and was very surprised with the times, i.e, mid-range of the class. I'm sure a better driver could of shaved a couple of seconds off but i knew it's limits without spending money on brakes, suspension, wheels, adjustable rear beam etc etc.

So, through some arm twisting from some friends, i bought an Evo6 with an RS short ratio box, time trial spec cams, and decent suspension set-up. Wow, what a difference. I couldn't believe the difference in handling, braking (standard brembo's) and acceleration (RS box). It was so much faster! You could easily pick up a similar Evo for 5-6k as you say.

Now, i'm Ford through and through but the Evo suited me for the sprint racing. I would have another one tommorow (as long as theres always a cossie next to it in the garage!)

Good luck finding your new car. IMO can't go far wrong with a mitsi.

Cheers, Chris

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

I tried a 6 TME before buying my 8. The 8 is miiiiiiiiiles better imo. Modern for starters. Its very much an individual taste though.

Cossie Sean

Amazing cars, love em to bits and a joy to work on actually!

i will have a 1/2/3 one day

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

tbh ive driven an 8 and its a nice car but just feels like the car is doing all the work, plus ihate the front end of the 8 with a big smily face the 7 is a lot better looking

but for driving its the 5 or 6 as it feels like your actually driving the car

and i wouldnt spend the extra getting a tme i dont seethe point its only a few little differences compared to a std gsr

if you get a 6 get one with fogs and not one with covers as they look like a pair of small tits

4x4 S2 Cossie

S3an

Going to look at a immaculate EVO 6 tomorrow, 22k miles, silver, slight tune to 320bhp. It's got the original OZ's on aswell which I like, they so suit the car.

Cossie Sean

Thats not an Evo 6 mate

DAN P

iTrader: (1)

iv drove a six 320 bhp and a 8 380bhp the 8 was much nicer to drive but i would have a 7 lol

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

I like the 8s and thats it.I dont like the rest of them.

S3an

Well ive bought one and i pick it up on friday. its a VI, 23k miles, stage 1 tuned, after market exhaust, apart from that all original including the super T's wheels.

Little rant though, i had 10+ years ncd on my insurance. but becusae i haven't insured a car on the policy(2 1/2 years ago) i have lost all my ncd, they elapse after 2 years not using them (all insurance companies) good job i can use my vans ncd's.

Lambchop

iTrader: (1)

Not white from boro area is it?

xr4x4rs

iTrader: (5)

shit about the ncbs

sounds like a nice car though, and good low milage one

S3an

No stirling, one owner since it came into britain in 2004.

http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=383755

Derby_Gav

Very off topic but I'm getting a car after having a van for a few years and most insurance companies are being arsey about this. Who are you using if you don't mind me asking?

Gavin.

S3an

Most companies will do it, i got mine through Paul at need2insure(gets good write ups on here) also adrian flux had no issues using my commercial vehicle insurance ncd's

Derby_Gav

Funny you should mention them, I have spoke to both today. Flux had problems with mine sadly for some reason and need2insure were too expensive.

All the best with the evo, shame they don't do a estate version!

Gavin.