Oi!! Clarkson ...... NO!!!
08 August 2005, 11:50 PM
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Oi!! Clarkson ...... NO!!!
Look what Clarkeson has said in his EVO IX write-up!!
"Consider, then, that while the Evo IX does all this, it is also keeping you safe with one of the most sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems ever put on sale. Finally, take into account that its design has benefited from more than 10 years of competition in, and often at the front of, the world rallying scene.
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
Pete
"Consider, then, that while the Evo IX does all this, it is also keeping you safe with one of the most sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems ever put on sale. Finally, take into account that its design has benefited from more than 10 years of competition in, and often at the front of, the world rallying scene.
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
Pete
08 August 2005, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Look what Clarkeson has said in his EVO IX write-up!!
"Consider, then, that while the Evo IX does all this, it is also keeping you safe with one of the most sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems ever put on sale. Finally, take into account that its design has benefited from more than 10 years of competition in, and often at the front of, the world rallying scene.
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
Pete
"Consider, then, that while the Evo IX does all this, it is also keeping you safe with one of the most sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems ever put on sale. Finally, take into account that its design has benefited from more than 10 years of competition in, and often at the front of, the world rallying scene.
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
Pete
08 August 2005, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
you been on the booze tonight?
Catching up with the gossip!!
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08 August 2005, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Errrrrm, no - just got back from a few days away!!
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09 August 2005, 12:03 AM
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This new EVO must be a lot better than the last one then???? coz in the last series of top gear i think almost all the presenters said they would choose the impreza over the evo if they had to buy one.
09 August 2005, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by turboDean
This new EVO must be a lot better than the last one then???? coz in the last series of top gear i think almost all the presenters said they would choose the impreza over the evo if they had to buy one.
...prolly correct tho,evo 8 on.
09 August 2005, 06:30 AM
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Like the earlier post he said he'd choose the Scoob over the Evo every time and did'nt know why, Richard Hammond said he'd always preferred the Scoob
This was in 2003 though I believe
This was in 2003 though I believe
09 August 2005, 07:13 AM
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Think I read this article in the Sunday Times Driving section as recognise the comments, wasn't Clarkson but some other bloke, so well know in fact his name escapes me. It was a bit of a comparison between an EVO IX and an Exige 240R?
09 August 2005, 08:51 AM
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I've always thought that the EVO is a much more grown-up car. Especially for the track.
Yes, the Subaru is good (I love mine), but the EVO looks so much more refined. Now I have to admit that I haven't driven one yet. And unless it's on a pre-arranged track day, or on a test drive when I'm looking for a new car, I very much doubt I will.
Why?
Well, in searching for a new car, the Evo isn't on my list for one very poignant reason - my wife (as we both pay for and will drive the car) hates the look of the EVO. So it doesn't even get a look in. I have to also admit that looks-wise, I have to agree with my wife (although the MY06 has changed THAT opinion!!!! What an abomination!)
Don't get me wrong - I'm sure the EVO is a much better car in every sense, but in my case, you either like it or not.
Besides if Clarkeson did write the review - I'd take it with a pinch of salt, sa I thought he wasn't allowed into a car for 6 months with his injury......
Dan
Yes, the Subaru is good (I love mine), but the EVO looks so much more refined. Now I have to admit that I haven't driven one yet. And unless it's on a pre-arranged track day, or on a test drive when I'm looking for a new car, I very much doubt I will.
Why?
Well, in searching for a new car, the Evo isn't on my list for one very poignant reason - my wife (as we both pay for and will drive the car) hates the look of the EVO. So it doesn't even get a look in. I have to also admit that looks-wise, I have to agree with my wife (although the MY06 has changed THAT opinion!!!! What an abomination!
)Don't get me wrong - I'm sure the EVO is a much better car in every sense, but in my case, you either like it or not.
Besides if Clarkeson did write the review - I'd take it with a pinch of salt, sa I thought he wasn't allowed into a car for 6 months with his injury......
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09 August 2005, 09:04 AM
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I think it boils down to a) price and b) the fact that the scooby has allways been the more day to day friendlyer version out of the box. Every review says that from the box, the evo is the true car, the scooby is the one that is nearly a fast but a better day-to-day bet
09 August 2005, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Look what Clarkeson has said in his EVO IX write-up!!
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
Pete
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
Pete
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09 August 2005, 01:56 PM
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Ooooooops, you're right!!
SORRY CLARKSON!! Could you tell your lawyer to stop ringing me???? (I never knew Jeremy read this BBS?? ) Bloody hell!!
Anyway ............................ I got the wrong bloke!!
It was, in fact, By Andrew Frankel of The Sunday Times!!
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SORRY CLARKSON!!
Could you tell your lawyer to stop ringing me???? (I never knew Jeremy read this BBS?? ) Bloody hell!!Anyway ............................ I got the wrong bloke!!
It was, in fact, By Andrew Frankel of The Sunday Times!!
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09 August 2005, 02:05 PM
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Well all that comes from a guy thats over 6feet tall and owned a italian red sports car for a few years then only to realize he couldnt get in and out with out needing a chiropracter to re jig his back clarkson is a t0sser..He wouldnt know a decent bit of machinery if it bit him on the ****..
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Look what Clarkeson has said in his EVO IX write-up!!
"Consider, then, that while the Evo IX does all this, it is also keeping you safe with one of the most sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems ever put on sale. Finally, take into account that its design has benefited from more than 10 years of competition in, and often at the front of, the world rallying scene.
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
Pete
"Consider, then, that while the Evo IX does all this, it is also keeping you safe with one of the most sophisticated four-wheel-drive systems ever put on sale. Finally, take into account that its design has benefited from more than 10 years of competition in, and often at the front of, the world rallying scene.
It is at about this time that the Subaru Impreza lobby will rear its tediously predictable head. While the Impreza is similar in design it is dramatically different in execution and no truly serious driver faced with the choice between the two could ever drive home in a Subaru. A show-off? Yes. A driver, no."
Cheeky git!!!
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09 August 2005, 02:11 PM
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Have to say, that according to what I've seen and HEARD from the ever increasing stickered-up virtually un-silenced brigade, new shape as well as old, I cannot totally disagree with him!
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09 August 2005, 05:08 PM
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That seemed like a cheap dig at the Impreza with no real facts or opinion to back it up.
Subaru don't sell a car to compete with the 320 at the moment. Unless they've brought out a 30 grand tricked out version of the STI that I don't know about.
A 26 grand base model STI shouldn't be compared to a 320. Simple as.
Subaru don't sell a car to compete with the 320 at the moment. Unless they've brought out a 30 grand tricked out version of the STI that I don't know about.
A 26 grand base model STI shouldn't be compared to a 320. Simple as.
09 August 2005, 05:46 PM
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Went to see a fq320 today in red - i would have to say, apart from the slighty lary rear lights perhaps, it looks a heck of a lot more grown up than the STi .....im not dissing subaru (i had a classic sti)
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