andylegacygt

after many discusions with the wife.... even tho she still thinks the legacy is more PRACTICAL (and better looking)? than a normall scooby... dont ask! That i have the go ahead to look and buy so long as i sell the leg first.
I am after some ideas now i.m looking for more power so possible STI but..... dont shout at me..... even thought of Evo but i would like honest for and against ideas on cars, so reasons to buy or not to buy.... could be a game show this!! My brother says a Scoob is a poor mans evo and you can get more power and handling out of it for not a lot spent, so fire away give me your input

ilogikal1

Well if you're going down the Evo route, the Evo's just a poor mans GTR

andylegacygt

Thanks mate message understood!! In the words of Clarkson I need more POWER!!

ilogikal1

Bugatti Veyrons are very reasonably priced

andylegacygt

wo wa wha woooo only just managed to talk her into letting me do akind of swap not spendin half the famileis inheritance!!

ilogikal1

Well, my only insight is that I found the Impreza to be a better drive. The Evo (or at least the one I've driven) seemed to lack any real feeling of involvment; it drives you, as opposed to the Impreza where you drive it. Just my opinion of course

andylegacygt

chers mate thats good to know thanks, i'd rather know i,m driving than it for sure!!

ilogikal1

Well that certainly rules out black TransAm's with a few aftermarket extra's then

andylegacygt

when i was a bairn i thought they were cool and the red flashing light in the grill was the best after market goodie you could get!!

The Dogs B******s

How much have you got to spend(roughly),dont get an evo,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you wont have any friends

JDM Steve

Andy wasnt long ago where i was in the same situation as yourself weighing up the differences between the evo and the scooby.

As you can see i went for the scoob but after asking lots of questions and going out for a few drives in cars too.

The Evo is a nice looking car dont get me wrong its no scooby but the design has its own charm the only down side ive seen in the past is when theyve given me the price on parts like the Active Yaw Control £1500 + vat and they tend to go every now and then. The fuel tank has its issues where you need to fill it up every 150miles as the gauge doesnt give an accurate reading this is listed on the Evo IV , V , VI not sure about the VII or VIII. Boot interior from what ive seen there isnt one it looks like theyve spent that much on the car they couldnt afford the covers.

I could talk about the scooby STi i bought but to be honest your best off having a drive of it yourself

The Dogs B******s

Here's one for you Andy,it doesn't look in bad nick:- performance centre manchester : IMPREZA WRX STI S204

jonny81

Definately get an STi mate, there such great cars & a hell of a bargain for what you get for the money. Alternatively if your wanting something a bit more 'special' how about an escort cosworth?

The Dogs B******s

Totally agree,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the evo world is a very lonely place,,,,,,,,,,,,,im putting this because my mate who has an evo9 comes on here

ilogikal1

If you're after something with a bit of poke, I know a guy who's selling a twin engined R5 that puts most things to shame

girl-in-a-scoob

I thought of this when i read this thread and low and behold here it is

mrfixit

evo no scooby yes yes yes yes

help2003

iTrader: (1)

i was looking at an evo, before i got my scooby, just the money i wanted to spend didnt get you alot with the evo, seem to really hold there price well.

mrfixit

Tidgy

mate of mine went from scoob to the evo.

short version, evo's more expensive to run, drinks fuel compared to the scoob, the car doesn't give good driving feel/road feed back compared to the scoob

then the final bits

bhp for bhp the scoob is quicker
if you heavily modding then a scoob is the cheaper option

all in all there both good cars, the evo helps the driver out more, but you can push the scoob further.

andylegacygt

Guys thanks for all your input, help and advice on this some very good points thanks and i think your advice has helped a lot..... when i do change i think it will be sti, Steve thanks for the offer of a spin in your motor i still might take you up on that!!

mrfixit

if you want to go in a quick one andy just pop donw well take you out and will keep it ina stright line no side ways stuff

andylegacygt

[QUOTE=lisescooby;7542108]two words fu**IN clueless!!![/

Id rather have a reason or a descripyion why, two words dont give me the info i need tbh

dunx

iTrader: (3)

Evo easier to get the bhp on the cheap, V onwards.... but you really don't have any friends ! !
Fuel tanks are still small on VII onwards I think and you do get the feeling it's driving and you are hanging on to it.
Scoob costs more to get the bhp, and you get friends.... fuel tank is a decent size but still not big enough (joke !) and you feel you are doing some of the work when driving it properly.

DunxC

P.S. I couldn't justify an extra £4000 for an Evo ! ! !

andylegacygt

Lee thanks again, as wi Steve I might take you up on that offer, but tbh its the sideways stuff i want to compare against mine and also raw POWER

The Dogs B******s

I think you'll find his points are correct

ozzy sti

i went 4 the sti best move i ever made cars fantastic it's fast holds the road excellent and fits kids in the back and a load of shopping in the boot great alrounder or as parkers guide describes it the sti is a super car 4 half the price of a super car. good luck mate.

girl-in-a-scoob

stuart148

iTrader: (12)

evo vs scooby ,,,evo wins hands down ,,bit more £££ in fuel but not a lot,as for servicing its the same
you do your scoob every 4k just like you do a evo

iv had both and only missed the noise of the scooby ,thats why i came back to scoob ownership

stu

The Dogs B******s

If the evo wins hands down,then why have a scooby????It surely cant just be the noise.I bought a scooby because it was a scooby and thats what i wanted. But thats me