Mitsubishi Evo 8/9/X
Discussion
Hi all,
I currently own a mk1 Focus RS but I've always wanted an Evo, and now I'm at the age where I could realistically insure one. Thing is I've never been in one, let alone driven one. Probably the closest I've ever come is a Subaru Impreza WRX.
I'm looking at the FQ300+ models, as my Focus is currently 310bhp and I don't want to step down in power. Is this car a logical next step from a Focus, or is it too similar to what I have (4wd not withstanding) in terms of an enthusiasts car that handles well, gives a thrilling experience etc.
There are a few things I want to do in my Focus first, such as visit the 'Ring, so it won't be sold if I do until at least the end of this year. Worth noting too that it won't be used daily, and will probably cover no more than 4-5k per year at a push.
Is this something you guys would recommend, or something I may regret?
I currently own a mk1 Focus RS but I've always wanted an Evo, and now I'm at the age where I could realistically insure one. Thing is I've never been in one, let alone driven one. Probably the closest I've ever come is a Subaru Impreza WRX.
I'm looking at the FQ300+ models, as my Focus is currently 310bhp and I don't want to step down in power. Is this car a logical next step from a Focus, or is it too similar to what I have (4wd not withstanding) in terms of an enthusiasts car that handles well, gives a thrilling experience etc.
There are a few things I want to do in my Focus first, such as visit the 'Ring, so it won't be sold if I do until at least the end of this year. Worth noting too that it won't be used daily, and will probably cover no more than 4-5k per year at a push.
Is this something you guys would recommend, or something I may regret?
Thanks grale but if I did buy one it wouldn't be until at least the end of this year.
True rhinochopig it will be a toy, but a caterfield probably wouldn't be a brilliant choice as I don't have a garage, maybe a Lotus but I can't say I'm as swayed by them - I've always been more drawn to road going rally cars. Also it wouldn't be spending much time on the track, aside from the odd 20 minute sessions at shows.
I spend a lot of the time in my RS up around the Black Mountains in south and mid Wales - twisty mountain roads with not much traffic and even less police presence. Are these the sorts of roads where an Evo would come alive?
And unfortunately the WRX I drove (a friends) was rough at the time with a nackered diff, so I was under instructions not to drive it hard, unfortunately.
True rhinochopig it will be a toy, but a caterfield probably wouldn't be a brilliant choice as I don't have a garage, maybe a Lotus but I can't say I'm as swayed by them - I've always been more drawn to road going rally cars. Also it wouldn't be spending much time on the track, aside from the odd 20 minute sessions at shows.
I spend a lot of the time in my RS up around the Black Mountains in south and mid Wales - twisty mountain roads with not much traffic and even less police presence. Are these the sorts of roads where an Evo would come alive?
And unfortunately the WRX I drove (a friends) was rough at the time with a nackered diff, so I was under instructions not to drive it hard, unfortunately.
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