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Old 12 November 2004, 03:18 PM
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Default What would you have,Evo FQ400 or impreza Type 25!

Just wondering what peoples choices would be, both are brilliant cars, but which one would you have if you had the money! I cant make up my mind so i want to hear some views as a lot of people on SN have owned evo's and scoobs, cause both cars have got the same sort of torque, evo has around 50bhp more, evo costs £47.000 wheres the type 25 costs around £35,000.
Old 12 November 2004, 03:20 PM
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i would have the evo....then sell it to buy the t25 and have loads left for mods
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Old 12 November 2004, 03:42 PM
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Scoob everytime.


Evo's look like they've been attacked by Halfrauds imho
Old 12 November 2004, 03:46 PM
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Evo cant be worth 12,000 more than the type 25

I like EVO's but anyone can make a car with that sort of power if you put the servicing down to 4,500 miles. IMHO the servicing interval shows that the engine is at the limit and thats why i got a scoob not an EVO.
Old 12 November 2004, 04:01 PM
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Type 25 I'm afraid.

When I next buy a scoob I think I would almost definately visit Mr Litchfield.
Old 12 November 2004, 04:08 PM
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what is a type 25?
Old 12 November 2004, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by paulhsti
what is a type 25?
http://www.type-25.com/

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Old 12 November 2004, 04:56 PM
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If I was being given the car I would choose the Evo, if I was buying the car I would have to say the Impreza.

FQ400 looks a fantastic car and would out perform all Scoobys but heavily overpriced.
Old 12 November 2004, 05:09 PM
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What is the 4500 mile service schedule on an Evo?

Is it:
oil change @ 4500
full service @ 9000
etc.

Or a full service every 4500?

scooob service schedule is every 10k, but who doesn't change their oil every 5k?

If the evo is just an oil change at 4500, not really much in it, is there???

I heard a rumour that the scoob service interval was pushed out to 10k to satisfy the car lease companies who wouldn't pay for servicing every 9k.
Old 12 November 2004, 05:14 PM
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The WR1 has an oil and filter change every 5000 miles.

I'd visit Mr Litchfield if i were going for another new car.
Old 12 November 2004, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tchort
Evo cant be worth 12,000 more than the type 25

I like EVO's but anyone can make a car with that sort of power if you put the servicing down to 4,500 miles. IMHO the servicing interval shows that the engine is at the limit and thats why i got a scoob not an EVO.
And the clueless award goes to YOU!

The 4500 service is for the AYC....

The Evo block is good for over 900bhp, the engine is no-where near it's limit

A standard internalled engine has been proven numerous times to be good at or over 400bhp & 400lb/ft.

Next time check your facts!
Old 12 November 2004, 05:52 PM
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Same here, as a present MR400, real world it will be type25
Old 12 November 2004, 05:56 PM
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type 25
Old 12 November 2004, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mudfrog


Evo's look like they've been attacked by Halfrauds imho
And how would you describe the subaru then
Old 12 November 2004, 06:44 PM
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I'll take the 47k and get myself a 330bhp Evo 5 and a 2nd hand noble......Oh no, I've already done thatonder2:
Old 12 November 2004, 08:14 PM
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whichever drove the nicest IMO
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Sorry but it would have to be the Evo for me.
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neither

a beige cortina........crusader
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Type 25 anyday
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I'd take the Type 25, IMO it would be a faster real world car due to the wider power band, plus the FQ400 is way overpriced.
Old 12 November 2004, 08:25 PM
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Neither - 996?.....That'll do nicely
Old 12 November 2004, 08:30 PM
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how would this mr 400 compare to a spec c? the spec c is lighter with 335 bhp and 330 torque. not to mention the spec c's handelling
Old 12 November 2004, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by backdoors
neither

a beige cortina........crusader
Did they do them in beige? Can't remember seeing one.
Now a nice allegro with a square steering wheel
Old 12 November 2004, 08:45 PM
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the T25 would deffinately be my choice between the 2

I think in the real world the FQ340 would be a more able car on the road than the FQ400.

If it were T25 v FQ340 then the decission would be harder to make but still would be the T25

Tony

Hmmmmmmm T25 Spec C ra very sound nice
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