Blue and Gold

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well, where shall I start?

I've now had 2 imprezas one uk and my current is a jdm

however I have an itch that needs scratching and fancy an evo but not sure between a 6 a 7 an 8 or a 9

anyone had any experience with any of them? even better if you've owned one of the above

tubbytommy

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had a six and loved it, prefer imprezas though, no idea why
i currently have a lancer ralliart which is a detuned evo x

Blue and Gold

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How was it compared to the impreza when looking for parts etc? was there much price difference?

tubbytommy

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the new car doesnt compare to an impreza really, its the wrx equivalent in evo terms.

the evo 6 cost me the same as my sti impreza to run and maintain really,but i dont think they are as strong when you tune them.

billyrogers

get an evo 8 or 9. fq 300+ great cars. make sure its an MR too!

Blue and Gold

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I was expecting the evo to be slightly more to run as the service intervals are shorter. I don't plan on doing too many mods as long as it's had the usual breathing mods I think that will be enough

I'd like an evo 9 but not sure my budget is going to stretch to one, I should be able to get a good evo 8 but as to which one I have no idea yet but I would like an fq340 with basic mods

Dave Thornton

I would try and narrow down your choice to an Evo 8, 8MR or 9 and stick to the FQ models. Don't get too hung up on whether it's a 300, 320 or 340 - you mat find a 300 that's chipped to 370bhp anyway. As they're 7-10 years old now I would focus on history and condition. I would suggest buying an unmodified car. Colour - grey or black.

I had a v3 STI for 7 years and an Evo 8 FQ300 for 5 years. In terms of running costs, the Evo was 1 mpg worse, 10% more to insure, about the same on tyres, routine servicing an extra £250 a year, clutch lasted 45k (STI was 85k on original clutch), brakes, shocks etc a little more, unexpected bills both very low for the performance.

Blue and Gold

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Cheers for the advice pal, I'm hoping that I can sell my jdm sti now for a decent price and get one. I've been told that that the 6 speed evo gearboxes are weaker than 5 speed is this true?

bustaMOVEs

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Thought you replaced that with rs4 or have you got all 3 now

tubbytommy

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nope sale fell through on inspection as the rs4 had gearbox issues, so still looking

bustaMOVEs

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Ah cool, get GTR, I would be very jealous

tubbytommy

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bit out of my price range im afraid

jayallen

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This is one of the reasons i sold up and bought an evo..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item3f1d4a827d

Scratch the itch fella, chances are it will haunt you until you do....It may be for you it may not but atleast you will find out.

jeffwrx

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have a evo 6 , still have subaru's as well , but quite liking the evo , running cost are very similar to a STI , which ever you go for, watch out for rust (even with newer cars) ,

hope this helps

KAS35RSTI

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I got a Evo 9 FQ340, amazing car. Broke the diff on it very easily though.

donny andi

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Had a 5, 3x6's ,a mak, 1x7(twice!), 1x8 fq300, 1xmr340 and currently a 9

There not a bad car

Be careful though.....buy a lemon and kiss some serious pennies away
Most 6's are rotton nowadays ?...as said a nice 8mr in gunmetal

Blue and Gold

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as helpful as you're being guys you're not helping my choice I really can't decide which model and colour to go for

Dave Thornton

Yes, 6 speed gearbox is weaker than the 5 speed but not the biggest issue to worry about.

Unmodified 8 MR FQ320 in Gunmetal, mature owner(s), with fsh including cambelt done at 45k/6 years and a recent clutch should be your no. 1 choice.

bustaMOVEs

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IM also thinking about leaving the Scooby scene, but not 100% sure what to go for, really want a GTR but don't think they are practical.......mmmmm

tubbytommy

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best thing i heard all night. dont let the door hit you in the ***

Blue by You

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tubbytommy

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i love moobs really he knows this

Blue by You

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Creep

bustaMOVEs

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Might go for a Honda and stick around like pslewis

RESSE

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PM sent - get back to me if you have any queries

Blue and Gold

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pm replied

movi-star

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I used to have a Impreza sold it for a Evo IX Fq320, I heard the stories that they are dull but really wanted one, I lasted 15 months with it..............and yes they are dull, dont get me wrong they are a fine car and did everything my modded Impreza did and did it slightly better and faster, but I could never get away from the fact it was just dull to much of the time, normal everyday driving I could have been driving literally any old Jap Tin Top, hard to explain, like driving a Intel Microchip on wheels!! No soul to them. I tried to liven it up with a complete Titanium exhaust and 3" open mouth downpipe, but no it still sounded dull.
If you really want one I would say the 8MR 320 or 340 or a 9FQ320/340/360 and yes the 5 speed boxes are stronger than the 6 speeds, thou the 6 speed is still a tough unit, well it was on mine!
Heres a pic of my 9, looked mean as hell and every baseballcap wearing guy will stare at you when you drive past, which is not a good thing!!!!

Blue and Gold

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I drive a jdm so being without the burble won't be an issue. as for the local cap brigade they can look as much as they like as long as they don't touch and surely the whole point of owning a car like this is because it can be dull and boring but at the drop of a gear and a squeeze of the throttle can produce something that makes you feel a but special?

Anger

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After 10 years of Impreza's I'm now driving a Grey 8 MR

Stevesbluewrx

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Noooooooooo really?