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Old 31 October 2010 | 10:56 AM
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After 9 years of championing the Impreza I have finally sucumbed to the power of the dark side. I have failed you my x comrades, a traitor, a defector who has been initiated into the legion of MLR. My Evo 6 fighter is now my weapon of choice. Although lost for eternity to powers of dark I will never forget the kindness and generosity bestowed upon me by you all. I wish you all success in battle.
Old 31 October 2010 | 11:03 AM
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well go on then,fekk off to the mlr were you belong.
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you may as well show us some pictures first....

and first impressions...if you must...
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well go on then,fekk off to the mlr were you belong.
Ahhhhh the force is strong with you I sense, we will see if you too can be broken one day
Old 31 October 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bigarf
well go on then,fekk off to the mlr were you belong.
Old 31 October 2010 | 11:22 AM
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im sure we'll see you bk here in the near future you'll be bk im sure!
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Originally Posted by scatty
you may as well show us some pictures first....

and first impressions...if you must...
Ok lets compare to my last scooby:

The car: 2005 Sti type UK
The mods: ecutek, ss exhaust, coilovers, anti lift, sports clutch, bump steer mod and a few other bits etc
The power: 340/50 bhp

The car: 2000 EVO 6 GSR
The mods: EVO 9 cams and diff. Fidanza flywheel and ACT sports clutch. Ecutek remap, HKS induction kit, large fmic, 3" ss exhaust turbo back, greddy prof boost controller. 360bhp

EVO +ve points[LIST][LIST][*]Car feels lighter more nibble and direct[*]Responsive acceleration which revs quick and strong to red-line[*]Less turbo lag[*]Better seats very supportive[*]Handles awesome (considering running standard setup)[*]Looks awesome on the road (imo)[*]mpg is comparable to the sti[*]Sound system is beyond crap

EVO -ve points[LIST][*]Interior dash is very basic[*]Much more internal road noise, rattles and creaks[*]Uncomfortable on long motorway runs (this is the 6 after all which was much more raw, a comparison with the evo 7 which is more refined and comfortable would be more accurate when comparing comfort and build quality)[*]Not as easy to live with if driving every day I reckon but will see over the next few months.

I'm sure there are many more things to add but I have only had the car for 2 weeks. So will report back and keep this updated as time goes by.
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im sure we'll see you bk here in the near future you'll be bk im sure!
Doubt it, its the last time i own anything like this as I'm starting a family soon...it will be sensible sports cars after the evo.
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Originally Posted by morpheus1870
Ahhhhh the force is strong with you I sense, we will see if you too can be broken one day
you will never break me,the force is too strong with me my friend.
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Originally Posted by morpheus1870
Ok lets compare to my last scooby:

The car: 2005 Sti type UK
The mods: ecutek, ss exhaust, coilovers, anti lift, sports clutch, bump steer mod and a few other bits etc
The power: 340/50 bhp

The car: 2000 EVO 6 GSR
The mods: EVO 9 cams and diff. Fidanza flywheel and ACT sports clutch. Ecutek remap, HKS induction kit, large fmic, 3" ss exhaust turbo back, greddy prof boost controller. 360bhp

EVO +ve points[LIST][LIST][*]Car feels lighter more nibble and direct[*]Responsive acceleration which revs quick and strong to red-line[*]Less turbo lag[*]Better seats very supportive[*]Handles awesome (considering running standard setup)[*]Looks awesome on the road (imo)[*]mpg is comparable to the sti[*]Sound system is beyond crap

EVO -ve points[LIST][*]Interior dash is very basic[*]Much more internal road noise, rattles and creaks[*]Uncomfortable on long motorway runs (this is the 6 after all which was much more raw, a comparison with the evo 7 which is more refined and comfortable would be more accurate when comparing comfort and build quality)[*]Not as easy to live with if driving every day I reckon but will see over the next few months.

I'm sure there are many more things to add but I have only had the car for 2 weeks. So will report back and keep this updated as time goes by.
Also the evo doesn't have that awesome scooby burble however sounds like a plane when it gets going

I love the Impreza through and through which will never change. Just fancied a play with something different but familiar, if you get me

I own both a PS3 and an XBOX because they are both good in different ways. I can't afford to own both a scooby and an evo, but If I did have that sort of money I would buy a GTR

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Originally Posted by bigarf
you will never break me,the force is too strong with me my friend.
Old 31 October 2010 | 01:51 PM
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The force is strong in the Arfy-one...

I'd have an Ev* six as well as my Scoob... not instead.

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P.S. You forgot the tiny fuel tank, and the servicing requirements, ( not so bad if it's your weekend toy ! )
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Originally Posted by morpheus1870
Ok lets compare to my last scooby:

The car: 2005 Sti type UK
The mods: ecutek, ss exhaust, coilovers, anti lift, sports clutch, bump steer mod and a few other bits etc
The power: 340/50 bhp

The car: 2000 EVO 6 GSR
The mods: EVO 9 cams and diff. Fidanza flywheel and ACT sports clutch. Ecutek remap, HKS induction kit, large fmic, 3" ss exhaust turbo back, greddy prof boost controller. 360bhp

EVO +ve points[list][list][*]Car feels lighter more nibble and direct[*]Responsive acceleration which revs quick and strong to red-line[*]Less turbo lag[*]Better seats very supportive[*]Handles awesome (considering running standard setup)[*]Looks awesome on the road (imo)[*]mpg is comparable to the sti[*]Sound system is beyond crap

EVO -ve points[list][*]Interior dash is very basic[*]Much more internal road noise, rattles and creaks[*]Uncomfortable on long motorway runs (this is the 6 after all which was much more raw, a comparison with the evo 7 which is more refined and comfortable would be more accurate when comparing comfort and build quality)[*]Not as easy to live with if driving every day I reckon but will see over the next few months.

I'm sure there are many more things to add but I have only had the car for 2 weeks. So will report back and keep this updated as time goes by.
You say "car feels lighter more nibble and direct".I have an 05 STi TYPE UK,and it is very nibble.lol
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Has to be said tho, the 6 is by far the best looking evo.
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You should have swapped the lardy newage with a well sorted classic!

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Originally Posted by QUICKSCOOB
You say "car feels lighter more nibble and direct".I have an 05 STi TYPE UK,and it is very nibble.lol
Yes as did my 05, however in comparison I find the 6 to be more so.
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Originally Posted by g7prs
You should have swapped the lardy newage with a well sorted classic!
I have owned 4 in the past so been there done that
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Originally Posted by dunx
The force is strong in the Arfy-one...

I'd have an Ev* six as well as my Scoob... not instead.

dunx

P.S. You forgot the tiny fuel tank, and the servicing requirements, ( not so bad if it's your weekend toy ! )
Yes fuel tank is small.

Servicing every 4000miles, had the big one done last week (all belts, fluids etc) so all the next ones will cost max £150-£170 quid from specialists. Expected with such cars. Not too arsed as it's second car anyway.
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Originally Posted by morpheus1870
I have owned 4 in the past so been there done that
My brothers over on the mlr and has a 550bhp evo 6 so I can see the attraction
Old 31 October 2010 | 06:57 PM
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You need Other Marques section ... go on, **** orf!

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it will be sensible sports cars after the evo.
exactly why you'll be back,, the newage sti fits that sentance spot on!!
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Originally Posted by rapid.STI
exactly why you'll be back,, the newage sti fits that sentance spot on!!
Shame it looks SHIITTE
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hhmmm return you will, when broken the evo is hmmm.

Joking aside i kind of did the same going from a blob wrx to a 58 plate audi s line. now back to a classic and that is where i'll stay. the force runs strong in me.
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hhmmm return you will, when broken the evo is hmmm.

Joking aside i kind of did the same going from a blob wrx to a 58 plate audi s line. now back to a classic and that is where i'll stay. the force runs strong in me.
BROKEN!! DON'T SAY THAT!!
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Originally Posted by morpheus1870
BROKEN!! DON'T SAY THAT!!
Starting to have doubts already your 'powers' are weak old man you should not have returned to this site .
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Originally Posted by morpheus1870
its the last time i own anything like this as I'm starting a family soon...it will be sensible sports cars after the evo.
That's why I got a Hawk STI, large boot, four doors, quick enough to easily get on the motorway but still fun when i'm on my own

I did consider an Evo though but just couldn't bring myself to do it

Get some pics up.
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the force runs strong in me.
same here,, just cant keep way
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lol, i thought i would try life in the luxury german market and picked up the audi with 7k on the clock, full s line pack with all the trimmings. Very nice to drive at first having all the auto functions of headlights, seperate climate control, AMAZING bose sound system. but after 9 months it just felt dull. traction control would kick in all the time first sign of wet.
Classic wagon is fairly sensible, delivers power by the bucketloads and spares can be picked up so easily with the amount being broken daily. what more can you ask for?

Reason i didnt go evo was purely the image factor, not saying subaru are any better but classic wagon versus evo 5/6/7 etc does look more respectable and less chavy.

You'll be back to us in a wagon when your family starts.
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Nice one Morph, good cars imho (have had a few evos), the 6 is a little dated now but good fun and imho the best of the 10 Evos made.

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. . . well its a buyers market at the moment- how about a straight swap for a Daewoo Matiz and a £20 halfords voucher??



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