RB5Jezza

I am unfortunately thinking of selling my RB5 and buying either an Evo 6 or 7, Does anyone have any information on these car or have any links to any informative web sites?

ozzy

Here's a start - http://www.lancerregister.com/

Stefan

*TopCat*

Hi,

http://www.lancerregister.com/ you will find everything you need there.

Info based on modals, loads a links etc etc forum, nice people also.

X scooby owner awaiting Evo 8 FQ;-)

M

*TopCat*

posted Monday, May 19, 2003 11:46 bang on time!

SiDHEaD

I dont see what's unfortunate about that??!! Lucky git


Andy

chrisp

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[Edited by chrisp - 5/19/2003 12:19:21 PM]

RB5Jezza

Many Thanks......I hope I am making the right descision, I love the RB5 but the time seems right for a change.
I was at Jap Fest on Sunday and the Evo's looked so sweet - only counted 3 RB5's including mine..where was everyone ?

Cheers
Jezza

m18use

Im thinking of doing the same thing aswell
Looked at one last week

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

Moe

Bring the FQ down the Peel when you've got it

Justin

slacker

you sell outs [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] why don't we all just sell our subaru's and get an evo [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]???

i got my first scoob not long ago so it will be sometime before I even dare think about it...enjoy

RB5Jezza

now then,

funny that....thats the same response I got on the RS Owners club web board when I said I was thinking about selling my Cossie for an RB5.
If the Evo isn't to my liking I'll soon be back for a P1 ! - In fact if I could afford it I'd have both !

Cheers
Jezza

RB5Jezza

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[Edited by RB5Jezza - 5/19/2003 5:16:57 PM]

BigMikeyBoy

Go for the P1 mate, thats exactly what i did!
Smashed up my RB5 back in November last year, toyed with the idea of getting an EVO, had a look at a few but in the end chose the P1, glad i did as its a better car than the RB5 and certainly turns peoples heads!
Am not saying that EVOs dont turn heads, they are great cars but just werent for me. I needed something that i could travel back and forward 75 miles a day to work in, dont think my wallet could have stood up to that with an EVO!!

Take out a couple of EVOs and a P1 and see which you prefer, whatever you do, happy hunting!!

Mikey

wrxstiman

Very expensive car to run.

Brothers got one and the clutch/flywheel needs replacing frequently (700 quid), brake pads too (500 quid).

If the Active Yaw Control unit goes it wil cost you up to 3 grand.

Be careful when you buy. Plenty of pups out there.

Try to get full mitssubishi service history.

wilf

Agree on the costs point - my local mitsi dealer printed out service histories on several evos so I could compare costs - answer every service is at least double what it will cost you for the more infrequent services on the P1. YOu dont have to go franchised though.

cryptwalk

No more so than a scooby.

I'd suggest your brother takes his car to another place. Had my clutch replaced for £400 (my flywheel was fine, though it is often a problem ) and got a full set of pads for £150 changed them myself.

Mine went through a fault of my own doing, cost me £600 for a unit and £150 for fitting. these units DO NOT go easily if you stick to the servicing intervals! 4700 mile change of AYC fluids only, this is generally charged at £90. (not a full service as some would say)

True, as with any car.

So much misinformation when it comes to this BBS and these cars.

Good luck in whatever you decide, for me i'd done Scooby fancied a change (as I think you do) never regreted it once, dont even miss the flat four burble.

[Edited by cryptwalk - 5/19/2003 5:57:29 PM]

chrisp

Drive one and make you own mind up . If you have a fairly standard UK impreza you will be blown by driving the EVO.

If you have a heavily modded UK or a full power JDM car you maybe not be so impressed or blown away. Have good look around the interior I was wasnt terribly impressed with the E7 I looked at very dark and plasticky. Must admit the exterior was very agressive looking but prefered the E6 exterior wise but couldnt get an E6 new .

Biggest problem you will find is finding a big choice of second hand one and be prepared to take a few months to find one unless you are looking at a new one.

It was obviously my local dealer didnt sell many as they knew very little about the cars but that wouldnt be a worry as it would have gone to a specialist to be worked on.

It was going to cost me 10K + my car for a new E7 and I didnt think it was worth the swap so I left it but that just my opinion. The best opinion is your own and the only one you should finally listen to .

wrxstiman

If you can get a full set of mitsubishi evo pads for 150 quid then you are a better man than most.

Prob some cheap competition pads (pagid?) so please dont misinform!

If you can run the bugger on the cheap then fair play since you prob have all the MLR contacts but if you use proper mitsu parts then it will cost you....thats all im saying.

[Edited by wrxstiman - 5/19/2003 7:24:08 PM]

Wulfy

My Brembo brake pads were £280 all around, and thats from a fairly typical motorsport garage. Not cheap, but not £500! How much do scooby pads cost?

silver:scooby

after being at the japfest on satarday i to am thinking about buying an evo 7, i have all ways loved the evos but just had to own a scooby, now thats out of my system may be its time to move on i was just totaly blown away just how fast they where laping.
But need to do some looking around and speak to some owners to get some feed back about the car

wrxstiman

have iqs just dropped?

Im talking about proper mistubishi pads not other manufacturers!

RichiW

Some crap as normal comming out here with regard to Evos

The OEM pads are very expensive, around £400 yes, but, when i was having my Evo6 serviced at the Ralliart dealership, they recomended Brembo pads (but not the OEM part no. ones ) which cost me £150 fited! As for 'cheap Pagids' eh??.. one of the best high performance pads available for the Evo!! I now have Ferodo DS2500 pads which cost me £140, i fitted these myself, and they are better than any of the previous pads i've had in for everyday use (the Pagids were abit noisy).

Clutch as Crypt states, around £400 for an uprated AP or Helix, you will pay another £300 if the car needs a flywheel (common if the clutch has been slipping).

Servicing your better staying away from dealerships(mainly beause of service and experience rather than cost) and using the specialist route if warranty isnt an issue.Cost wise..

Small service 4500 miles £166.04
Medium service 9000 miles £218.91
Large service 13500 miles £418.19
Exceptional service 45000 miles £662.44

All prices include VAT!

Fuel wise, steady 70/75mph you'll get 30mpg and at 80/85mph 26mpg.Spirted driving will see you low teens.

I've had a Scoob, a MY98 Terzo, loved it to bits and still do, but could never go back after having the Evo, though each to their own.

http://www.lancermods.co.uk


[Edited by RichiW - 5/19/2003 11:09:31 PM]

chrisp

Isnt 30mpg a touch optimax-stic.


So you will never ever buy another scoob what are going to do when they discontinue the EVOs . I never say never just incase something better comes along and I have a open mind to drive anything .

chrisp

Or did you mean you could never go back to your 98 UK turbo. If so I agree with you I couldnt go back to my 98Uk turbo either and as the RA is easily as quick as an E7 I would be in the same boat.

[Edited by chrisp - 5/19/2003 11:23:19 PM]

RB5Jezza

Cheers everyone,

This is just the info I was looking for

RB5Jezza

cryptwalk

I think Rich answerd that rather well.

Anyone can have MLR contacts, some peeps can be friends with repritable tunners.

I think you'l find most peeps use aftermarket bits regardless of the car.

C

I went from a P1 to an Evo

I would say that the Evo is characterless in comparison to the P1 but I bought the car as a basis for a project & not to pansy around town in worrying whether I "look good"

As I dont use it every day (havent driven it for over a month ) I prefer the "hardcore image" of the Evo - yes its thirsty, yes its a harsh ride but when you start pushing it it feels so much better (IMHO) than the P1...

Compare on saturday - you could even without looking at the laptimes see the Evos were soo much quicker around CC not all of them must be better drivers than you guys

I dont think I would go back to a scooby unless it had had some serious money spent on it...

oh & Evo's are less likely to go pop if you start tuning them

evoviifan

I have an evo Vii, and I love evos and scoobs. I have had a few performance cars and the Vii is the best so far.

My view is simple...both the scoob and the evo execellent cars, and it just depends on the individual as to which on you would like more.

The only thing that took me towards the evo was that they are a lot rarer on the road...you only see a few a month. Scoobs tend to be more popular and you see them daily. This gives it a bit more wow factor.

If that was not an issue then it would have only come down to service interval and purchase price, in which case the scoob would have won hands down, and I would own one now!

I love the evo VII and after 8000 miles of enthusiastic driving I have had no problems yet (touch wood).

RB5Jezza

i've been having a bit of a re-think, although I love the RB5 it's got to go as i want a change. I am now swaying towards a P1, but I also love the Evo's but which one 6 or 7 ?? Help - I think it will come down to which one is the fastest and if I manage to find an unabused example