Which EVO?

[Gaijin]

This is some good advice, sounds like a scoob would be more suitable for you as they are cheaper to maintain. They're also more common than evo's and parts are generally cheaper. Whilst they may not have the handling prowess of an Evo you're unlikely to notice on the road unless you drive like a complete lunatic (and modding the scoob can result in far improved handling anyway if you want.) Seem's like you're set on an Evo and won't consider anything else but take a look at some scoobs, 7k should get you an STI 7 UK model which will be more modern than an Evo for the same cash.

Exactly, the Scoobs arguably aren't as easy to tune for bigger power, but are the equivalent to the Evo's.

It may sound a bit strange that I'm "arguing for the other team", especially given the rivalry and all, but it's undeniable - Scoobs are cheaper to run, and essentially are a very similar car with pretty much the same design brief.

I want an evo because it meets all of the silly criteria i have set.

This doesn't really help as you aren't being specific. What are the silly criteria?

what will i be spending the maintenance fund on? (specifics)

Take your pick - AYC Pump, Rear Diff, Gearbox, Clutch, Brakes, Transfer box. Some are more likely to go than others, but you can guarantee that it will hurt the wallet when they do.

 

[Meridian]

Exactly, the Scoobs arguably aren't as easy to tune for bigger power,

I'd have to debate that: a bugeye STI can be taken from 260 to about 325bhp with a new fuel pump and a remap for instance. The standard engine can take 425 or so bhp forever, and the gearbox is good for 600+.


M

 

[Gaijin]

I'd have to debate that: a bugeye STI can be taken from 260 to about 325bhp with a new fuel pump and a remap for instance. The standard engine can take 425 or so bhp forever, and the gearbox is good for 600+.


M

Hence the word "arguably" chucked in there

But lets not argue especially given my recommendations so far in this thread

 

[beermonster]

http://www.lancerregister.com/mlr_runningcostcalculator.php might help you get a feel for things.

Wow i just ran an average 12k pa miles, a tyre change and brake change, with insurance at low risk and total cost to run was £5.8k nice.

 

[Tobias]

yea its quite an interesting calculator, though obviously brakes and tyres arent required annually. Also, they are parts I would expect to regularly maintain. I used to like the scooby more than the evo, but now my heart is set on an evo. I am reading up on the 5/6 now

 

[Kenai]

I dunno, if you're putting performance tyres on an Evo and driving it how an Evo was meant to be driven I reckon you'd easily be going through a set of tyres per year. Brake pads i've no idea but I can't imagine them being particularly infrequent either.

 

[Clarkey]

though obviously brakes and tyres arent required annually

Seems like you don't have any experience with cars like this, costs will come as a shock! Maybe not brakes, but you'd be lucky to need only one set of tyres a year, 6-9 months per set is more likely.

 

[ironman]

Get a Scoob, they sound a right treat and aren't owned by gayboys in Brighton

 

[Tobias]

Seems like you don't have any experience with cars like this, costs will come as a shock! Maybe not brakes, but you'd be lucky to need only one set of tyres a year, 6-9 months per set is more likely.

In an earlier post I stated I would do only 6-7k miles a year or something. Mainly to be used in the wet / cold when I cant ride the bike. Tyre wear is significantly less in adverse conditions as its not going to be pushed. I doubt I will need to change tyres / brakes once a year like this. Even if I do, thats not a factor as to if I will buy one or not. Maybe I will get a shock, we will see!

So why is everyone on the bangwagon that a scooby will be cheaper to run? They are very similarly designed cars, similar power, similar performance. Also the scooby engine is not meant to last as long if tuned slightly. Surely this is a sign of it being more unreliable, if the engine is weaker? The stronger evo engine is able to take more power, so in its standard form should last longer than that of the impreza. Am i missing something?

 

[bledd]

Is this to go with your cheap winter runner that you can 'thrash to within an inch of its life?'

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18081522

Or perhaps alongside your turbo car for £3k max?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18132023

Nailed.

 

[Lum]

e: wrong thread

 

[B@Th*nG]

Nailed.

did you even read the guys response? or do you just fancy pimping your favourite bum chum?

B@

 

[Tobias]

did you even read the guys response? or do you just fancy pimping your favourite bum chum?

B@

to be fair, it did make me laugh

 

[Axeboy]

I find mitsubishi's easy to work on actually...

I dont see a subaru as any easier to run for a year... his mileage isnt that high and if its driven normally, which is likely, its not going to be that bad to run.

I find working on them very simple and everything is quite easy to do.

 

[Meridian]

and if its driven normally, which is likely, its not going to be that bad to run.

What's the point of owning an Evo if you plan to drive it normally? Or do you mean: "Normally for an Evo"? That's something completely different...


M

 

[Axeboy]

What's the point of owning an Evo if you plan to drive it normally? Or do you mean: "Normally for an Evo"? That's something completely different...


M

If I was to drive an evo as it 'should' be driven for any reasonable part of 7000 miles per year, i wouldnt have a license...

A blast at weekends etc fair play, but i wouldnt plan on driving liking a madman for most of 7000 miles

Evo would be fine as a low mileage daily with backroad blasts at the weekend in my opinion