Would you buy an EVO viii ?
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rhinochopig said:
The only thing I would say is that the standard suspension is best left alone for b road use. I'd avoid cars that have been lowered using lowering springs. Mine came lowered and it was dreadful
It depends what springs, I've fitted the Eibach pro spring kit with the standard Bilstein struts and a fast road geometry alignment. Its better than standard on a b road and the ride no harder.superman84 said:
It depends what springs, I've fitted the Eibach pro spring kit with the standard Bilstein struts and a fast road geometry alignment. Its better than standard on a b road and the ride no harder.
Same here i have eibachs and they are fine , some lowering springs like Teins are awful though VinceFox said:
point to point you're in the top 5% of fastest roadgoing cars. theyre brutal on maintenance costs and fuel, both economy and tank range and the interiors are a little tiring.
also, you cant leave it anywhere and people will constantly be egging you on in other cars.
theyre f
king awesome.
I have an evo 8 maintenance costs are reasonable, minor service(engine oil change) £70 major service (200) for engine,diff and gearbox oil change also, you cant leave it anywhere and people will constantly be egging you on in other cars.
theyre f
king awesome.christofmccracke said:
VinceFox said:
point to point you're in the top 5% of fastest roadgoing cars. theyre brutal on maintenance costs and fuel, both economy and tank range and the interiors are a little tiring.
also, you cant leave it anywhere and people will constantly be egging you on in other cars.
theyre fking awesome.
I have an evo 8 maintenance costs are reasonable, minor service(engine oil change) £70 major service (200) for engine,diff and gearbox oil change also, you cant leave it anywhere and people will constantly be egging you on in other cars.
theyre f
king awesome.Still, they are great cars and worth the expense in my opinion!
Save a bit more and buy a good 9GT.
When you come to sell in 2-3 years time, there is going to be even more of a glut of cheap 8's on the market.
The reason is because the 8 coincide with Mitsi Motors producing a UK version and softening their official position on JDM imports in 2003. So a lot of FQ and MR cars found their way to the UK roads.
When you come to sell in 2-3 years time, there is going to be even more of a glut of cheap 8's on the market.
The reason is because the 8 coincide with Mitsi Motors producing a UK version and softening their official position on JDM imports in 2003. So a lot of FQ and MR cars found their way to the UK roads.
xkrG said:
So I would appreciate something that handles like a lotus but carries kiddies to nursery !
I wouldn't have thought that this was an Evo. Don't get me wrong, they are brilliant cars, I'm sure, but if they are anything like our old Scooby they beat corners into submission with grip and power, rather than Lotus style adjustability. Handling is not the rally reps' forte. Power, grip and prodigious point to point pace is.
If you really want the above, then what you want is a RX-8 (but be prepared for a lot less speed and power in exchange for your adjustable handling).
The Evo is an awesome car, but I'm willing to bet it won't feel like a 4 seat Lotus.
Ephraim said:
xkrG said:
So I would appreciate something that handles like a lotus but carries kiddies to nursery !
I wouldn't have thought that this was an Evo. Don't get me wrong, they are brilliant cars, I'm sure, but if they are anything like our old Scooby they beat corners into submission with grip and power, rather than Lotus style adjustability. Handling is not the rally reps' forte. Power, grip and prodigious point to point pace is.
If you really want the above, then what you want is a RX-8 (but be prepared for a lot less speed and power in exchange for your adjustable handling).
The Evo is an awesome car, but I'm willing to bet it won't feel like a 4 seat Lotus.
As Evo mag said of the VIIRS Sprint "Despite its apparent practicality, to use it on the daily commute was rather inappropriate, a little uncomfortable and felt almost illicit - effectively it was a four-door Caterham R500."
ETA Here's a nice comparison, which I think sums up the Evo / Scooby handling difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcAu0f3abXo
Edited by rhinochopig on Friday 4th May 09:45
Ok, Today I am going to view an Evo viii MR FQ320 in gunmetal- I reckon its the best of the 8's and fits my needs. I have got a p/x price etc so if I love it, I will be at buying point.
Now is the tme to tell me i'm making a mistake ?
Or convince me its a grrrreat idea ?
I'll let you know how I get on, just got a 400 mile round trip to view it !
Now is the tme to tell me i'm making a mistake ?
Or convince me its a grrrreat idea ?
I'll let you know how I get on, just got a 400 mile round trip to view it !
xkrG said:
Ok, Today I am going to view an Evo viii MR FQ320 in gunmetal- I reckon its the best of the 8's and fits my needs. I have got a p/x price etc so if I love it, I will be at buying point.
Now is the tme to tell me i'm making a mistake ?
Or convince me its a grrrreat idea ?
I'll let you know how I get on, just got a 400 mile round trip to view it !
Dead jealous. Now is the tme to tell me i'm making a mistake ?
Or convince me its a grrrreat idea ?
I'll let you know how I get on, just got a 400 mile round trip to view it !
If i may be permitted a bit of sexism...
The evo is a filthy, filthy thing, with the equivalent advantages and disadvantages this analogy implies.
Well......I was looking for something different to my XKR and its certainly that.
Likes - Great driver feel and feedback. Steering like a go-cart. more driveable off-boost than expected. more progressive than i expected. Very nimble for its size. Quick.
Dislikes - This example needed paintwork tidying, bonnet chipped alot. Build quality of the panels and lack of solid feel. Interior from a 1983 nissan cherry.
Overall - I loved it, its light nimble & quick and still takes my baby to nursery ! I'm asking the dealer to respray the bonnet and refurb the wheels, then I'm having it
Likes - Great driver feel and feedback. Steering like a go-cart. more driveable off-boost than expected. more progressive than i expected. Very nimble for its size. Quick.
Dislikes - This example needed paintwork tidying, bonnet chipped alot. Build quality of the panels and lack of solid feel. Interior from a 1983 nissan cherry.
Overall - I loved it, its light nimble & quick and still takes my baby to nursery ! I'm asking the dealer to respray the bonnet and refurb the wheels, then I'm having it
The bonnets do chip badly. Mine had its bonnet painted 15,000 miles ago and it has gone like it again. It is the shape of the car.
MRs were the peach of the 8s. Much closer to the 9 than the 8. Residuals are still pretty good on them, considering they are 7 years old. Their colour scheme is also the best IMO. Black trims, black wheels, black badges etc.
MRs were the peach of the 8s. Much closer to the 9 than the 8. Residuals are still pretty good on them, considering they are 7 years old. Their colour scheme is also the best IMO. Black trims, black wheels, black badges etc.
xkrG said:
Well......I was looking for something different to my XKR and its certainly that.
Likes - Great driver feel and feedback. Steering like a go-cart. more driveable off-boost than expected. more progressive than i expected. Very nimble for its size. Quick.
Dislikes - This example needed paintwork tidying, bonnet chipped alot. Build quality of the panels and lack of solid feel. Interior from a 1983 nissan cherry.
Overall - I loved it, its light nimble & quick and still takes my baby to nursery ! I'm asking the dealer to respray the bonnet and refurb the wheels, then I'm having it
Did you hpi it and search for the reg number on the MLR??Likes - Great driver feel and feedback. Steering like a go-cart. more driveable off-boost than expected. more progressive than i expected. Very nimble for its size. Quick.
Dislikes - This example needed paintwork tidying, bonnet chipped alot. Build quality of the panels and lack of solid feel. Interior from a 1983 nissan cherry.
Overall - I loved it, its light nimble & quick and still takes my baby to nursery ! I'm asking the dealer to respray the bonnet and refurb the wheels, then I'm having it
Well the registration does not appear anywhere online other than DVLA reg's.
Cant find anything on the MLR forum.
I will HPi it in the next few days, mate works at a garage and will do it for me.
This does add up, as it was owned by a woman, nurse who used it as a daily driver. Her husband thought it was a good idea ! Anyway, its not been enthusiast owned, hence its completely unmolested, hence i cant find a trace of it online.
Cant find anything on the MLR forum.
I will HPi it in the next few days, mate works at a garage and will do it for me.
This does add up, as it was owned by a woman, nurse who used it as a daily driver. Her husband thought it was a good idea ! Anyway, its not been enthusiast owned, hence its completely unmolested, hence i cant find a trace of it online.
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