Dreaming of an Import (Evo vs Scooby)
Discussion
I've recently changed our driveway up - I sold my beloved FK2 Type R and inherited my wife's rather dull Seat Leon 1.2, and she's got a nice new X3 m40d. The logic behind this decision was that during the week I have a rather dull (and busy!) drive to the train station (15 miles each way), so could enjoy the benefits of a reduced commuting cost but still have a brisk family wagon.
However, I'm missing the visceral rawness of a Jap car, and have come to the depressing realisation that I've never really got over the sale of my blob eye Impreza STI in 2016. Although it was a bit of a nail, I loved that car, and every second spent behind the wheel.
I could, with the help of some questionable man-maths, justify a weekend car (max budget of £12k). I like the saloon shape, and in that price range I am struggling to see past either: 1). Evo6 GSR or 2). Impreza JDM STI Blobeye.
Having had an Impreza previously, I'm leaning towards the Evo - Impreza has the nicer interior and nicer sounding exhaust, but the Evo seems more driver-focused and slightly faster in standard trim. I'm also thinking that Evo will prove a better "investment" option, but that's a secondary consideration (this is intended as a long-term weekend toy, for summer dry days and very limited use).
I'm leaning towards the idea of a fresh import, to minimise chances of corrosion, and as I'm looking for something with reasonably (>60,000) low miles. Anyone imported similar recently via the likes of Torque GT? Would I be able to do this within budget? How long does a car take from auction to landing on British Roads ready to drive away?
I like the idea of keeping the car in Japanese trim, including km/h speedos - is it still possible to remove the 112mph Jap speed limiter without changing the clocks?
Going rate for Evo6's seems to be about the £12k mark currently: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
However, I'm missing the visceral rawness of a Jap car, and have come to the depressing realisation that I've never really got over the sale of my blob eye Impreza STI in 2016. Although it was a bit of a nail, I loved that car, and every second spent behind the wheel.
I could, with the help of some questionable man-maths, justify a weekend car (max budget of £12k). I like the saloon shape, and in that price range I am struggling to see past either: 1). Evo6 GSR or 2). Impreza JDM STI Blobeye.
Having had an Impreza previously, I'm leaning towards the Evo - Impreza has the nicer interior and nicer sounding exhaust, but the Evo seems more driver-focused and slightly faster in standard trim. I'm also thinking that Evo will prove a better "investment" option, but that's a secondary consideration (this is intended as a long-term weekend toy, for summer dry days and very limited use).
I'm leaning towards the idea of a fresh import, to minimise chances of corrosion, and as I'm looking for something with reasonably (>60,000) low miles. Anyone imported similar recently via the likes of Torque GT? Would I be able to do this within budget? How long does a car take from auction to landing on British Roads ready to drive away?
I like the idea of keeping the car in Japanese trim, including km/h speedos - is it still possible to remove the 112mph Jap speed limiter without changing the clocks?
Going rate for Evo6's seems to be about the £12k mark currently: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Thank you both. I've noticed Torque GT and they seem to import some tidy cars - dropped them a message and they've advised circa £17k for a fresh Evo6 import.
Pistonheads/AutoTrader/Facebook Marketplace had me thinking £10-12k might be achievable, but then research on some of the garages advertising reveals some appalling reviews.
Might need to re-think my budget...!! Although, I think with that kind of price difference, it's hard to choose an Evo over an equivalent Scooby!
Pistonheads/AutoTrader/Facebook Marketplace had me thinking £10-12k might be achievable, but then research on some of the garages advertising reveals some appalling reviews.
Might need to re-think my budget...!! Although, I think with that kind of price difference, it's hard to choose an Evo over an equivalent Scooby!
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