evo's
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evo's
well, where shall I start?
I've now had 2 imprezas one uk and my current is a jdm
however I have an itch that needs scratching and fancy an evo but not sure between a 6 a 7 an 8 or a 9
anyone had any experience with any of them? even better if you've owned one of the above
I've now had 2 imprezas one uk and my current is a jdm
however I have an itch that needs scratching and fancy an evo but not sure between a 6 a 7 an 8 or a 9
anyone had any experience with any of them? even better if you've owned one of the above
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I'd like an evo 9 but not sure my budget is going to stretch to one, I should be able to get a good evo 8 but as to which one I have no idea yet but I would like an fq340 with basic mods
#7
I would try and narrow down your choice to an Evo 8, 8MR or 9 and stick to the FQ models. Don't get too hung up on whether it's a 300, 320 or 340 - you mat find a 300 that's chipped to 370bhp anyway. As they're 7-10 years old now I would focus on history and condition. I would suggest buying an unmodified car. Colour - grey or black.
I had a v3 STI for 7 years and an Evo 8 FQ300 for 5 years. In terms of running costs, the Evo was 1 mpg worse, 10% more to insure, about the same on tyres, routine servicing an extra £250 a year, clutch lasted 45k (STI was 85k on original clutch), brakes, shocks etc a little more, unexpected bills both very low for the performance.
I had a v3 STI for 7 years and an Evo 8 FQ300 for 5 years. In terms of running costs, the Evo was 1 mpg worse, 10% more to insure, about the same on tyres, routine servicing an extra £250 a year, clutch lasted 45k (STI was 85k on original clutch), brakes, shocks etc a little more, unexpected bills both very low for the performance.
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This is one of the reasons i sold up and bought an evo..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item3f1d4a827d
Scratch the itch fella, chances are it will haunt you until you do....It may be for you it may not but atleast you will find out.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item3f1d4a827d
Scratch the itch fella, chances are it will haunt you until you do....It may be for you it may not but atleast you will find out.
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have a evo 6 , still have subaru's as well , but quite liking the evo , running cost are very similar to a STI , which ever you go for, watch out for rust (even with newer cars) ,
hope this helps
hope this helps
#16
Had a 5, 3x6's ,a mak, 1x7(twice!), 1x8 fq300, 1xmr340 and currently a 9
There not a bad car
Be careful though.....buy a lemon and kiss some serious pennies away
Most 6's are rotton nowadays ?...as said a nice 8mr in gunmetal
There not a bad car
Be careful though.....buy a lemon and kiss some serious pennies away
Most 6's are rotton nowadays ?...as said a nice 8mr in gunmetal
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Unmodified 8 MR FQ320 in Gunmetal, mature owner(s), with fsh including cambelt done at 45k/6 years and a recent clutch should be your no. 1 choice.
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I used to have a Impreza sold it for a Evo IX Fq320, I heard the stories that they are dull but really wanted one, I lasted 15 months with it..............and yes they are dull, dont get me wrong they are a fine car and did everything my modded Impreza did and did it slightly better and faster, but I could never get away from the fact it was just dull to much of the time, normal everyday driving I could have been driving literally any old Jap Tin Top, hard to explain, like driving a Intel Microchip on wheels!! No soul to them. I tried to liven it up with a complete Titanium exhaust and 3" open mouth downpipe, but no it still sounded dull.
If you really want one I would say the 8MR 320 or 340 or a 9FQ320/340/360 and yes the 5 speed boxes are stronger than the 6 speeds, thou the 6 speed is still a tough unit, well it was on mine!
Heres a pic of my 9, looked mean as hell and every baseballcap wearing guy will stare at you when you drive past, which is not a good thing!!!!
If you really want one I would say the 8MR 320 or 340 or a 9FQ320/340/360 and yes the 5 speed boxes are stronger than the 6 speeds, thou the 6 speed is still a tough unit, well it was on mine!
Heres a pic of my 9, looked mean as hell and every baseballcap wearing guy will stare at you when you drive past, which is not a good thing!!!!
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I used to have a Impreza sold it for a Evo IX Fq320, I heard the stories that they are dull but really wanted one, I lasted 15 months with it..............and yes they are dull, dont get me wrong they are a fine car and did everything my modded Impreza did and did it slightly better and faster, but I could never get away from the fact it was just dull to much of the time, normal everyday driving I could have been driving literally any old Jap Tin Top, hard to explain, like driving a Intel Microchip on wheels!! No soul to them. I tried to liven it up with a complete Titanium exhaust and 3" open mouth downpipe, but no it still sounded dull.
If you really want one I would say the 8MR 320 or 340 or a 9FQ320/340/360 and yes the 5 speed boxes are stronger than the 6 speeds, thou the 6 speed is still a tough unit, well it was on mine!
Heres a pic of my 9, looked mean as hell and every baseballcap wearing guy will stare at you when you drive past, which is not a good thing!!!!
If you really want one I would say the 8MR 320 or 340 or a 9FQ320/340/360 and yes the 5 speed boxes are stronger than the 6 speeds, thou the 6 speed is still a tough unit, well it was on mine!
Heres a pic of my 9, looked mean as hell and every baseballcap wearing guy will stare at you when you drive past, which is not a good thing!!!!