KAS35RSTI

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Since I sold my S202 I have been in dilema's after dilema's in regards to what car to buy. I just got myself a JDM STi widetrack & to be honest it did not do anything for me, therefore I sold it. Dont get me wrong, it was a very nice car to drive but it did not have that toy feeling to it. Plus the weight was very noticeable.

I have been offered a very decent mildly modded Type R V4 only for 3k. Car is mint, nothing wrong at all. A lot of car for very little money. Bank the rest & live happily ever after, or go view the Evo 9 ............ or just buy a Daewoo Matiz

What to do?????????????

craigo

iTrader: (1)

You want a toy. the right choice would be the R .....

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

The right choice would be to borrow a time machine and go back to having the S202.

Failing that, fully forged 400bhp type R.. Now that's a toy !!!!

eggy790

iTrader: (20)

if you didnt like newage subarus, you'd hate the later evos, dont make that mistake

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

The bug was ok. The blob was not so ok.

Considering a few Evo's but as you mention, I worry the weight. I want that ridiculous acceleration feeling.. you get me?

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Don't tell me you didn't like the twin scroll Kas...?
Even though everybody raves about it...LOL..

I know what you mean though, I didn't rate the 05 JDM STI I had through my hands.

eggy790

iTrader: (20)

evos are flat as a fart , too smooth, i promise you that.. evo 6 was not bad but still not as raw as my bugeye but the evo 8 i got now, is plain boring.

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

The Twinscroll was not as quick as I was expecting it to be. The revs go through quick but the speedo is still at 80-90 when redlining in 4th.

Seen 2 Evo's, 1 is a 9 which is running 400/400, the other is a 8 FQ300, 2.3 stroker, cossie cams, RS box, Vipec ecu, Tomei turbo, limited to 490/490.. Wonder how this would compare to a similar bug or classic?

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

Matiz gets my vote Kaz...

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

Buy the type r, because for 3k you can't lose, then get api or et to stick a nice 2.1 in with a big turbo, wait till the box breaks and then get a 6 speed.

You know the score, if you spend 7/8k on it you will have a very serious toy.

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

........but its going to cost a hell of a lot more than 7 or 8k

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

What to do as always. Type R is tempting.

Jay, off topic, how far are you from poole?

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

About 5 miles why?

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

Wicked. Pm your way shortly

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

Just buy a ready made monster. 7 or 8 K won't be anywhere near enough to build a serious car..

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

Replied....

This is pretty sorted, came across is the other day...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3847290.htm

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

It won't if he gets his hands dirty, and he might actually hang on to it if he has a better connection with it, lets face it a very large chunk of money that many pay out is in labour charges for things that are not difficult to do, and with all the information on the internet with regards "how to" you only need a decent socket set, axel stands and a jack, and thousands can be saved, and the feeling of satisfaction is immense.

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

I know what you are saying fella but not everyone is mechanically minded or confident to tackle the work. The only reason i can afford to have a "play" with cars is because i do everything myself...

Shaks-STI

iTrader: (7)

Type R gets my vote, fun to drive. Drove Evo 8 MR for over a month didn't have as much fun as the Type R tbh, don't get me wrong it's a very well built car but feels too heavy comparing to the Type R.

toyney83

iTrader: (3)

type r all the way mate. often thought of getting rid of my 2005 sti and getting 1 myself

zakscooby1

iTrader: (8)

Go for a type r! As above send it for a 2.1 and when s**t goes bang i will have a 6 speed waiting for you for a apna price

grahamc

iTrader: (10)

I would say type R or go for something silly like a turbod caterham, gt40 replica etc

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

Lol

I went to look at the big spec Evo 8, yes it was fast but it just didnt feel right. Plus the scoop not being there felt weird.

Banny you rised from the dead?

Zak..

adam405sti

iTrader: (14)

cortina mk 2 Kas??? Theres one on autotrader. Here's the link

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p

Limited Edition

And low mileage too

bonesetter

iTrader: (9)

Another Type R vote here

After owning all manner of STi's I went back to a Type R, as it was the most fun... light, nimble, hurls forward (at a mere 330bhp ), and makes all the right noises (induction, chatter sound BOV etc). Good luck

BTW - have you owned a Spec C? I haven't, but of all the New Age cars, these look the most interesting

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

Not a bad car to take upto Maccy'D

Ye owned a S202 which is based on the Spec C RA. Best car ever! Best of IMO. Also owned a JDM STi Widetrack but didnt think much of it.

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

I found the newage heavy and boring aswell and the main reason for selling it and buying the P1.

adam405sti

iTrader: (14)

Your welcome to take the s202 back although i would prefer to sell it. Its an absolute pleasure to drive.

I think you will struggle to find anything like it...

bonesetter

iTrader: (9)

Ohhh, s202 for sale...?

Cannon Fodder

iTrader: (100)

Kas, I would say try a Blobeye Spec C as I wouldn't really compare it to a standard JDM STi, but I have to say that once you've had an S202 that nearly all others are a disappointment.