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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
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
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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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
I'd like to stay ford ideally though
Cheers Paul
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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!
I really don't see how you can beat that they look good handle well 4 doors and don't cost that much!
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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?
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I'd be seriously looking at this, you have the budget and trust me, it'll be built well ![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=478002
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I'd be seriously looking at this, you have the budget and trust me, it'll be built well ![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=478002
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http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=478002
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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.
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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.
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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??
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??
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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
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I'd be seriously looking at this, you have the budget and trust me, it'll be built well ![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=478002
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http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=478002
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 .
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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
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
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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
Both of the cars I have biult that are up for sale are very good cars.
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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.
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.
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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.