Evo - will it be a case of don’t meet your hero ?
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When I was about 20 my mate had a evo 8 was only the baby gsr260 and let me have a drive in it for 5 mins and then ever since I just always wanted one, but since then I have had much faster cars and much slower cars and much better handling cars and much worse and even its rival Impreza wrx.
It’s the looks that do it for me but I feel like in my head I’m expecting it to be amazing like a remember all those years ago.
Not sure if it will be a case of don’t meet your hero’s ?
Would be a 2nd car that would live on the drive 5/7 days a week.
Anyone else been in the position
It’s the looks that do it for me but I feel like in my head I’m expecting it to be amazing like a remember all those years ago.
Not sure if it will be a case of don’t meet your hero’s ?
Would be a 2nd car that would live on the drive 5/7 days a week.
Anyone else been in the position
I have had Evos, Skylines and Impreza STIs, the latter being the better daily, but as yours isn’t, the Evo will be fine as the occasional car.
I got rid of mine when they entered the chavvy stage when they were cheap enough for people to buy and tastelessly modify, but not maintain.
I think that now prices have come back up, the view of the cars has improved enough, that you won’t automatically get such comments from people.
My own mistake was buying a C63 Merc. Great noise, but the driving experience left me a bit cold.
Years ago I had a 24hr test drive of an Evo 8 that was running around 330bhp, and I absolutely loved it. It was(and still is) one of the best cars that I've ever driven.
I went in the direction of the TVR Cerbera at the time, but it definitely is a car that I still really want though. I thought that it was a cracking car.
I went in the direction of the TVR Cerbera at the time, but it definitely is a car that I still really want though. I thought that it was a cracking car.
Tommo87 said:
My own mistake was buying a C63 Merc. Great noise, but the driving experience left me a bit cold.
That happened to me with the E92 M3. I'd wanted an M3 for as long as I could remember, so my expectations were absolutely sky high for it, but I ended up not gelling with it very much at all though sadly. It was definitely a don't meet your hero car for me. I keep my expectations of cars really low now after that experience, and that way I don't end up being disappointed with them.
Tommo87 said:
I have had Evos, Skylines and Impreza STIs, the latter being the better daily, but as yours isn’t, the Evo will be fine as the occasional car.
I got rid of mine when they entered the chavvy stage when they were cheap enough for people to buy and tastelessly modify, but not maintain.
I think that now prices have come back up, the view of the cars has improved enough, that you won’t automatically get such comments from people.
My own mistake was buying a C63 Merc. Great noise, but the driving experience left me a bit cold.
Funny you should say that’s as I have just sold my w204 C63 really great car imo, it’s the only car I have instantly regretted selling, but we had attempted burglaries for the keys, (loved just on the boarder or Bradford they will steal anything) moved now haha.I got rid of mine when they entered the chavvy stage when they were cheap enough for people to buy and tastelessly modify, but not maintain.
I think that now prices have come back up, the view of the cars has improved enough, that you won’t automatically get such comments from people.
My own mistake was buying a C63 Merc. Great noise, but the driving experience left me a bit cold.
CountVacillate said:
I had an 400hp Evo 6 and hated the thing.
Completely overrated, soulless sounding engine, and inherent design faults that make them rust like crazy. Felt heavy compared to the ‘GC8’ Impreza I previously had which I rated much better for balance and nimbleness.
I took it off the road and left it on the drive for 10 months while I traveled around SE Asia.
When I left there was minimal surface rust underneath, what you’d expect.
When I got back the rear chassis legs had completely and I mean drastically rusted out, due to a design flaw where water collects and sits in the chassis legs.
The steering was pretty good, but honestly my lightened Mk1 MX5 Turbo was more fun to drive and I built that myself for £1500.
I also disliked the MLR forum, lots of Willy waving and quite a few rude individuals there.
I have had a ver6 sti classic and I found it really nose heavy, used to lunge in to corners and understeer like a pig, anti lift kit helped abit but didn’t rate it as highly as I thought I would so interesting comment on that !, and also like you say 90% of the battle is finding one that’s not rustyCompletely overrated, soulless sounding engine, and inherent design faults that make them rust like crazy. Felt heavy compared to the ‘GC8’ Impreza I previously had which I rated much better for balance and nimbleness.
I took it off the road and left it on the drive for 10 months while I traveled around SE Asia.
When I left there was minimal surface rust underneath, what you’d expect.
When I got back the rear chassis legs had completely and I mean drastically rusted out, due to a design flaw where water collects and sits in the chassis legs.
The steering was pretty good, but honestly my lightened Mk1 MX5 Turbo was more fun to drive and I built that myself for £1500.
I also disliked the MLR forum, lots of Willy waving and quite a few rude individuals there.
ZX10R NIN said:
Go to a specialist & take one for an extended test drive you'll then know if it's for you & if it is buy one 
Didn’t think dealerships would do that on a older 2nd hand car ?Yeah I georgeyboy12345 said:
What cars have you driven that handle better than an Evo? Genuinely interested
I have a fd2 atm as my garage queen definitely handles better than my mates evo quicker round both anglsea damp and faster round combe, had a s1 Elise can’t comment if it’s better than a evo but I would imagine it is, also had a ap2 s2000 that has to be on par too.georgeyboy12345 said:
dmsims said:
georgeyboy12345 said:
What cars have you driven that handle better than an Evo? Genuinely interested
A 944 turboEdited by dmsims on Sunday 13th February 19:09
I ran a EVO 7 daily for a year.
My summary would be as follows:
Very fast point to point but not actually that rewarding as a drivers car i found, anyone could jump in it and drive it fairly quickly with little skill. I spent a lot of time worrying about the AYC failing and the costs involved albeit it never did.
The car was fairly reliable but I do tend to keep on top of my cars. The interior is nothing special but your paying for the drive I guess. I would totally agree with the points above regarding rust that is something to watch!
Mine very nearly went on fire, there is a electrical connector in the passenger footwell, water can get down into this connector and cause a fire. i managed to catch mine when it started to smoke before it went up, actually a pretty scary experience when it happened.
Id think in the current market you could get in and out of one pretty easily if it didnt suit your needs.
My summary would be as follows:
Very fast point to point but not actually that rewarding as a drivers car i found, anyone could jump in it and drive it fairly quickly with little skill. I spent a lot of time worrying about the AYC failing and the costs involved albeit it never did.
The car was fairly reliable but I do tend to keep on top of my cars. The interior is nothing special but your paying for the drive I guess. I would totally agree with the points above regarding rust that is something to watch!
Mine very nearly went on fire, there is a electrical connector in the passenger footwell, water can get down into this connector and cause a fire. i managed to catch mine when it started to smoke before it went up, actually a pretty scary experience when it happened.
Id think in the current market you could get in and out of one pretty easily if it didnt suit your needs.
Edited by Nathsx on Sunday 13th February 19:08
cerb4.5lee said:
Tommo87 said:
My own mistake was buying a C63 Merc. Great noise, but the driving experience left me a bit cold.
That happened to me with the E92 M3. I'd wanted an M3 for as long as I could remember, so my expectations were absolutely sky high for it, but I ended up not gelling with it very much at all though sadly. It was definitely a don't meet your hero car for me. I keep my expectations of cars really low now after that experience, and that way I don't end up being disappointed with them.
So I was really looking forward to it but the turbo-lag was dreadful, and then the head gasket let go. Best forgotten, especially at today's prices.
But if you still really want an Evo why not try to get a decent drive in one - it might make your mind up, one way or the other!
dmsims said:
georgeyboy12345 said:
dmsims said:
georgeyboy12345 said:
What cars have you driven that handle better than an Evo? Genuinely interested
A 944 turboEdited by dmsims on Sunday 13th February 19:09
understeer? Get on, the front end on an Evo is pointy and on its toes. It’s one of its best characteristics, as most reviews will attest. Not sure how many you’ve driven, but geo is important, as is good rubber. Subarus, now those wash out massively!
Evolved said:
understeer? Get on, the front end on an Evo is pointy and on its toes. It’s one of its best characteristics, as most reviews will attest. Not sure how many you’ve driven, but geo is important, as is good rubber. Subarus, now those wash out massively!
For the OP try it , market is solid you won't lose much but buy a good one , I spent a fortune on mine
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