Notices

From a cossie to a evo to M3 whats next ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12 July 2005, 09:52 PM
  #1  
brif
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
 
brif's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default From a cossie to a evo to M3 whats next ?

Over the last 10 years I have moved from modified Cossies , to Evo 6 then Evo 8 Fq and now driving a BMW M3 Smg. The M3 as much as its a lovely car I miss a turbo so want to move back to one but my pref would really be a Evo Fq340.I did 36k in 11 months in my Evo the reason I sold it was the servicing every 4500 miles or about every 6 weeks. Anyways Im looking at new Scoobies but found they dont feel alll that quick, Ive tried Sti WRx fitted with PPP even had 4000 miles on it so was loosened up , dont take me wrong quick car compare to normally cars but it doesnt feel 0 - 60 pull as quick as Evo , Ok I know I can mod it and do recall my mates moddied P1 which was more than quick but I need a warrantly , What currently is the quickest model i can buy that come with Manufactor Warrantly

Ta guys
Old 12 July 2005, 10:02 PM
  #2  
Neilo
Scooby Regular
 
Neilo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Behind the wheel of a Time Attack R33 GTR
Posts: 5,734
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

spec C import if you want a new car....arguably the most able out of the box impreza made to date.
Old 12 July 2005, 10:41 PM
  #3  
john banks
Scooby Regular
 
john banks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

How about a 911 Turbo, Merc 55K of some description, Noble M400?
Old 12 July 2005, 11:03 PM
  #4  
brif
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
 
brif's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I did consider a 911 turbo but I do too many miles most private and are too much money for a new one/ year old one, Merc had a 350slk on demo for a couple days but the time u add extras you might as welll get a 55amg slk but thats over 50k +, Noble servicing is every 6k and no local dealers but I do love them and as its RWD with a turbo great fun, Looked at C spec but doesnt have A/C etc I know a wimp but 36k per year i do need some luxury. What about the IL or XL jap models looks like that have adjustable centre diff unlike UK models but its not a factory warranty. Id really like to aim at a 0 -60 car in -4 secs , umm i wish
Old 12 July 2005, 11:22 PM
  #5  
john banks
Scooby Regular
 
john banks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Warranty, 0-60 in 4, 36k per year, Aircon, long service intervals. Think you'll have to compromise somewhere....

Could you not run a slightly older 996TT on extended warranty?
Old 12 July 2005, 11:24 PM
  #6  
john banks
Scooby Regular
 
john banks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Any warrantied Scooby is going to be boring to you IMHO.

If you really need turbo(s) and want to be sensible a 3.0 diesel? Daily car and fun car?

If you want one car to do it all at not silly money I think you already have it...

Last edited by john banks; 12 July 2005 at 11:27 PM.
Old 13 July 2005, 08:30 AM
  #7  
TonyBurns
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
 
TonyBurns's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Posts: 25,565
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

4k still isnt loose on a scoob, its acutally still tight then, as John says, a big diesel or see if you can pick up a nice AMG merc, though with the miles you do, the diesel is looking a good bet.

Tony
Old 13 July 2005, 11:57 AM
  #8  
john banks
Scooby Regular
 
john banks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: 32 cylinders and many cats
Posts: 18,658
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Mine didn't improve power or torque from testing at 1000 miles and 7000 miles with the same turbo and same map (I had changed the fuel injectors between and mapped to the same AFR, but no other changes).
Old 13 July 2005, 01:55 PM
  #9  
ustolemyname??stevieturbo
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
ustolemyname??stevieturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 2,786
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Spec C ? Type 25 ??

And how meaningless is 0-60 with regards to a cars performance.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Wingnuttzz
Member's Gallery
30
26 April 2022 11:15 PM
g7prs
Member's Gallery
34
24 January 2016 06:46 PM
JDM_Stig
Other Marques
23
02 October 2015 07:47 AM
JohnS
ScoobyNet General
1
11 May 2000 09:24 PM
evo_vi
ScoobyNet General
80
10 May 2000 12:47 PM



Quick Reply: From a cossie to a evo to M3 whats next ?



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:20 PM.