neil-h

Right, here's a question in a similar vein to one further down the page. How does something like a V6 Type R fair as a daily driver? I've got a lightly modified (chassis mods) GB270 at the moment which is fine as a daily but the classic shape was what i always wanted in an Impreza really and TorqueGT currently have one listed that's caught my eye.

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

Depends on the type of mileage you do, as a type r is a not a good motorway proposition as it revs quite high due to the short ratio box. Its a blinding driving experience though and worlds away from the luxo barge that is the GB270

Tidgy

how many miles a year do you do?

neil-h

12k primarily on single lane A roads.

Tidgy

tbhj i;ld be tempted to get type r as weekend toy and get a daily sh1tter then

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Agree with Tidgy. My WRX RA is great for weekend fun but is a bit to raw for daily use and it would dull the effect if used daily.

But it is for sale if your interested

neil-h

Yeah as much as I'd love to run 2 cars, I can't justify the money at the moment.

Tidgy

with the fuel cost saving you'll prob find it pays for itself, mine did

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

I have a gold W Plate Rover 25 which as been faultless for nearly two years now. It was a one owner car and as only just hit 50K, £500 bargain

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

I personally could not use a classic everyday(owned classics & newages), there to old now and I find the ride quite harsh(even standard), the gearing short so no good for motorway, and the interior creak and rattle more then any car I have ever been in. Great if you want a weekend car that can put a smile on your face, but for me, I could not live with one on a daily basis(but some on here do drive them everyday)!!!

neil-h

Sounds like my car, the joys of fitting BCs

Welloilbeefhooked

iTrader: (3)

My type r would drive me round the bend if driven daily. Too harsh, too much road noise, too short gearing etc etc. All of which could be sorted but then there is no point in buying one in the first place.