Billy_RS

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I'm Thinking about possibly moving on from the saff cossie onto an evo 6.

Wanted to find out anything I should be looking for and anything i should be avoiding etc..

Maybe if anyone has some pics of theirs or good useful info.

Cheers Billy

Robs Frst

Ive owned my 6 for the past 5 years. It's been a good car and not given me any major problems. I spent alot when buying and looking for the right, but you pay for what you get imo. I ended up buying a forged stage 1 car producing 410bhp. Also for peace of mind if I wanted to throw on a bigger turbo.

Mine is a import never been undersealed, only used in dry summer months and solid when I take it for a service, so they do last if maintained, service history is a big thing as the intervals are short.

Make sure you use a good evo specialist
Check Ayc lights illuminates with ignition then goes off. (AYC pump)
Whining boxs and diffs bolts
Rotten Fuel filler pipes
Check boot floor, Sills, front inner wings, Doors all these areas tend to rot
Rear spoiler can crack where it meets the boot.
There so many 6 that look pretty ontop, but if underneath is rotten it is pointless

They also had recalls on rear arms and o2 sensor, may be worth checking it been done.

Generally the 4G63T is a reliable engine, and takes well to performance upgrades when looked after. Parts are not cheap, fuel consumption is not great, but that's not what there about.


MLR forum has plenty of information in regards to them

R5FORD

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Stick to the cossie far more fun to drive im comparing that to a Evo9 btw.. Evos are quick cars they just lack character

Robs Frst

Would say that about every 9.

The 9GT and MR are cracker of a car with the 5 speed Gearbox and RS diff

R5FORD

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I had one with 425hp i sold it after 3 months.

A 9 GT.

the_frozen_one

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Had a 6 TME with stage 1 365. Found it very much a one trick pony.

Much prefer my factory spec ST escos, better build quality, more comfortable and more enjoyable to drive.

But it's personal preference I spose, it's chalk and cheese IMO

JOHNDQ

The MR's don't have 5 speeds or RS diffs its only the GT's and RS's that use the proper set-up unless you mean the MR RS but you will be a luckly man you find one of those! I've not had a 6 but had 2 IX's and a VII RS but you defo have to put a bit of money into a Cosworth to get the performance or handling you get from a standard IX the MIVEC and 80 series turbo are a sweet match

R5FORD

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Still boring to drive lol

Robs Frst

Im on about the MR RS which im aware they are rare. agreed the mivec and 80 series is a really nice setup especially once played.

zippyobrien

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I guess you have to be a cosy owner to love them,

But I found the 400 bhp cosworth to be the most disappointing performance car I've ever driven.

The evo 6 my old man had on the other hand was fantastic. Devastatingly usable almost every were. Not a fan of the ayc feel so it would be an rs for me.

4-5-6 shape evos are on my pre house ownersh list of cars to own.

R5FORD

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There only dissappinting if you dont do all the supporting mods for that power, brakes, suspension etc etc

Robs Frst

What's fun about driving fast in a straight line?

Not like Saph's handle

R5FORD

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Like i said I had a 9 GT with 425hp.. It was fast yes and handles a dream but extremly boring to drive no character and no real thrill.. I sold it 3 days ago.

All imo of course

ANDYRACER

My mate has an EVO 5 and i find it the most over-rated car ive come across.

Its got super car costs with none of the perks!

JOHNDQ

There's not a chance of getting one of those only a few in the country last one I saw for sale Dave Rowe of EPS got to use for Pikes hill. At the end of the day you can buy a IX use it everyday get 400bhp for less than it will cost to have a Cossie welded every year and still be a use able car that you won't have to top up with oil every few miles tbh both my IX's seemed to put together fine never had any bits fall off and never any rattles or any problems with them!

S3an

Sold my 24k mile one in september, was a great car but not suitable for my needs. Great car for the money. just stage 1 tuned 330bhp with some nice little gadgets. I would have another.
I sold it for £7200 if that helps.

v man

Billy I couldn't get rid of mine quick enough

Didn't like it at all
As said very over rated cars that have no build quality about them
Flimsy Interiors
Seats are rubbish for a recaro

And service every 3k that needs to be done either by main or specialist due to Ayc shit

Trust me mate don't bother

Oh and they rott like fuck

v man

I would like to add though I would have a 7 upwards as they are a much nicer car

Lambchop

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Agreed. However having owned a 7 and an 8 at the same time the 8 is MILES better. More refined, 6 speed, subtle exterior changes etc.

I tested a 6TME when looking and HATED it. My mate had a 6 TME from 18 month old and another mate had a GSR at about the same age which I drove lots. At the time I fucking loved it howevere going back to think about buying one at age 9 or so I felt it was very dated on the inside.

I dont follow the prices but £7200 sounds cheap for a low mile car surely?!


I thought I'd get a cheaper evo here in Oz when I moved. A 6 is like £20,000!!!!!

S3an

Thats why the rust free imported ones are going for better money now.
Ayc is easily serviced £10 for oil from the mitsubishi dealer.
Ayc total overall now only costs about £80 for the repair kit(if you have any common basic mechaniacal sense)
I found the seats ok in my VI, and as for interior if you want luxury comforts you buy something else.
I personally dont think they are overated. they are cheap £/£ bhp fun.
Theres plenty out there now for sub £5k that are good useable cars with plenty of bhp and subtle mods.

Billy_RS

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So am I looking at around 5-7k for a decent Evo 5?

Cossie Sean

ive owned, 5 maby more 2wd saffs and rwd escos i built,

built/prepped many evos/imprezas and cossies are so much more "bang" performance wise IMO

i will own a dandelion yellow evoV one day as i love em to bits, but they are not a cossie!

mate, go to a dealer, be upfront and honest about what your after doing, and DRIVE some....... you may be a 5/6 man, or a 7/8/9 man, but you wont know till you drive them

Cossie Sean

and 5-7k is within budget for a nice V easily!

gtcoupejc

try if at all possible to get one with a forged engine, very soft otherwise IMO, I learned the hard way when i was blowing a subaru off the road only for me to put rod out the side of the engine, replaced engine with a TM engine, lasted a year before it was done, wouldnt agree with earlier posts saying theyre boring to drive, had a evo 4 and 6 and the two best cars ive ever had, sore on petrol and parts expensive are only down sides

JOHNDQ

If you got the money wont get better than this, was my old IX GT had it as a fresh import with 13k on the clock

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...-gt/1011280748

Billy_RS

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I think £7k is probably going to be the budget. But I'd rather a really nice 5, then a ropey 6 if you know what I mean.

Evo 7,8,9 to me have lost all the aggressive looks of an Evo which puts me off even if I had the funds. Not sayin I don't like them mind.

Much prefer a 5 or 6.

Red tme is probably my favourite, but I can't find any for sale....

Jay,

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Exactly i loved my 5

S3an

Theres no way my 6 was ropey at £7200, lad who bought it said it was virtually brand new as it came from the factory. Have you looked on the MLR?

JOHNDQ

lol everyone likes different ones mate i cant stand the V and VI everything looks like a after thought, i do know some who has a red TME he never uses it so was saying selling it but think he would want more than 7k
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Billy_RS

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Maybe I'm wrong then, but I haven't really got too deep into finding out what's worth what yet. I was just assuming tbh.

Yeah been perving on the mlr

Rs(555)

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Superb engines !!

Body made of unrepairable Swiss cheese , think rott , rott ,rott !!

Struggle to weld them up,due to thin (monkey ) metal !!


Superb cars in every other way