Will I Regret getting an Evo
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Hi All,
It's an old argument... Impreza or Evo.
My current car is an Impreza Turbo 2000, So the classic shape. It's a great car and I don't really want to change. However, rust is beginning to take over and it's simply not going to be worth repairing the bodywork.
I think it may be time to upgrade to something a little newer. So I was thinking an EVO 8, most likely the FQ300 variant as the MR stretches the budget a bit.
The problem is, I test drove an EVO 8 a few years back and didn't find it that exciting. It's a perfectly competent car, and one that I really want to love. But I'm just worried that the initial test drive has left me feeling a bit...meh and that I might regret the change.
I'd like a newer car as the classic Impreza is clearly dated inside. I can't think of anything else to change to, other than another impreza, but I think for similar money, the Evo is the better car. Especially as I do need something that will last a fair few years. I tend to run these as daily drives.
Thought and opinions?
It's an old argument... Impreza or Evo.
My current car is an Impreza Turbo 2000, So the classic shape. It's a great car and I don't really want to change. However, rust is beginning to take over and it's simply not going to be worth repairing the bodywork.
I think it may be time to upgrade to something a little newer. So I was thinking an EVO 8, most likely the FQ300 variant as the MR stretches the budget a bit.
The problem is, I test drove an EVO 8 a few years back and didn't find it that exciting. It's a perfectly competent car, and one that I really want to love. But I'm just worried that the initial test drive has left me feeling a bit...meh and that I might regret the change.
I'd like a newer car as the classic Impreza is clearly dated inside. I can't think of anything else to change to, other than another impreza, but I think for similar money, the Evo is the better car. Especially as I do need something that will last a fair few years. I tend to run these as daily drives.
Thought and opinions?
Hi mate
Good info there, thanks for taking the time to write it all out.
I think I'm set on an 8. It allows for a bork fund then, should anything go wrong.
I'm still torn. As you'll know, the Subaru power delivery is exciting and fun, I didn't get the same excitement from an evo. It's almost too good a car. But I still want one
Good info there, thanks for taking the time to write it all out.
I think I'm set on an 8. It allows for a bork fund then, should anything go wrong.
I'm still torn. As you'll know, the Subaru power delivery is exciting and fun, I didn't get the same excitement from an evo. It's almost too good a car. But I still want one
Heaveho said:
Hi, no problem. I'm surprised by the comments about the power delivery, to me the Evo felt massively quicker from a standing start than the Impreza, even though the Evo was standard (280 or thereabouts) at the time I got it, and the Impreza was modified to circa 270 brake, so not a lot in it power wise. The 6 speed in the Evo helps in this respect.
Should have mentioned in the earlier post, the sweet spot is about 400 brake or a bit below, the standard 6 speed and the rods are known for their dislike of being asked to handle much more than that!
I guess it's subjective. But in a straight line, my pokey 245bhp impreza feels a lot faster than an fq300. I am aware, the key word is "feels." There's no doubt in my mind the evo is faster, it just does it with less drama.Should have mentioned in the earlier post, the sweet spot is about 400 brake or a bit below, the standard 6 speed and the rods are known for their dislike of being asked to handle much more than that!
I'll be keeping the car standard. I like the idea of modifying, but I figure just buy a faster car.
choices choices... It's a tough life.KarlMac said:
Yeah I saw that after I posted 
My evo is on polybushes and Tein coilovers, my commute is 4 miles of A roads and the commute is do-able. Wouldn't want to do much more (mainly due to servicing)
I used to do a 20 mile (each way) motorway commute in the Impreza. A combination of BC coilovers an optional 18" wheels and miltek turbo back exhaust means it wasn't great.
I imagine a std WRX or Evo 7/8 260 wont provide any commuting issues at all, but you may end up regretting not going for the STI/FQ.
Still prefer the way my Evo drives though. Although I do want another Impreza at some point.
I'm absolutely no help am I?
hehehe, no worries My evo is on polybushes and Tein coilovers, my commute is 4 miles of A roads and the commute is do-able. Wouldn't want to do much more (mainly due to servicing)
I used to do a 20 mile (each way) motorway commute in the Impreza. A combination of BC coilovers an optional 18" wheels and miltek turbo back exhaust means it wasn't great.
I imagine a std WRX or Evo 7/8 260 wont provide any commuting issues at all, but you may end up regretting not going for the STI/FQ.
Still prefer the way my Evo drives though. Although I do want another Impreza at some point.
I'm absolutely no help am I?
I guess it depends on what's available. I'd be happy with any of these cars really, whether STI/FQ or not.
All good thoughts mate, so certainly helpful. I'm useless.... now looking at an R34 GTT Skyline. It's something different...
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