Colin
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Been looking at these today while bored, trying to get a feel for what id like next (wee while away!) Think I fancy something fun after my 18 months in a diesel
Does anyone know about all the different models available (UK cars).
Would 12 - 13k get a good one in say a years time?
Thoughts are either an Evo 8 or Focus RS (like them but think id prefer 4x4 over FWD in a 'performance' car...not sure) both about 03/04 plate & I think would cost around the same......other ideas an M3 but not sure id get one for my cash, probably a dog, older/high miles if anything.
Anyone clued up?
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Toby
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what version, can you get the mr on an evo 8?
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DannyB
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Personally i prefer the evo 6,alot nicer looking. you could get a really decent one for about 10k.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/331678.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/384371.htm
[Edited on 21-02-2008 by red_top]
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Toby
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i just dont like the fogs reminds me of that kit for the corsa which looks shank
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Wrighty
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been looking at evo 7s as i wouldnt mind one next...12-13k gets you a good one
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SportBoy
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i prefer the newer evos to the old ones . think they look more grown up than the 6  evo is also in a diffrent league the the frs alltho the frs is still a very nice car imo my fav ford of recent years
[Edited on 21-02-2008 by SportyBoy]
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Colin
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These ones are my inspiration, obv a bit more cash & far from standard.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/372879.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/336835.htm
Oh yea I want a red one incase you've not noticed 
[Edited on 21-02-2008 by Colin]
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by red_top
Personally i prefer the evo 6,alot nicer looking. you could get a really decent one for about 10k.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/331678.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/384371.htm
[Edited on 21-02-2008 by red_top]
Wouldnt buy anything older than what I have - 02. I do have a soft spot for Stickered up Red Malbourgh TME Editions tho But no it would have to be an 8, or a very nice 7!
[Edited on 21-02-2008 by Colin]
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Wrighty
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dont see everyones obcession with evo 6's theyre horrible looking cars
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Superlite Ltd.
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Evo 8 has the 6 speed gearbox thats actually not as nice to use as the 5 speed. More economical for long drives though.
On tarmac the 6 is better but if you hit little Welsh gravel roads the 8 will storm ahead.
If it were my cash i'd buy an older one in really good condition
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22B
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quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
Evo 8 has the 6 speed gearbox thats actually not as nice to use as the 5 speed. More economical for long drives though.
On tarmac the 6 is better but if you hit little Welsh gravel roads the 8 will storm ahead.
If it were my cash i'd buy an older one in really good condition
Dunno where you got that from, but the 7,8,9 are all better than the 6, hence the name evolution, I prefer the 6 myself but the newer cars are definitely better
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DannyB
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That 8 you posted in the first link is gorgeous colin.
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Superlite Ltd.
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quote:
Originally posted by 22B
quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
Evo 8 has the 6 speed gearbox thats actually not as nice to use as the 5 speed. More economical for long drives though.
On tarmac the 6 is better but if you hit little Welsh gravel roads the 8 will storm ahead.
If it were my cash i'd buy an older one in really good condition
Dunno where you got that from, but the 7,8,9 are all better than the 6, hence the name evolution, I prefer the 6 myself but the newer cars are definitely better
Its tried and tested that on a tarmac track the 6 wins. There was an episode of 5th gear when the bint tested them.
Its only of mixed surfaces that the later ones rule all
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Colin
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Nik said his 8 MR was miles ahead of his 6 TME in every way.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by red_top
That 8 you posted in the first link is gorgeous colin.
Isnt it...I want it, now  lol
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kz
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
These ones are my inspiration, obv a bit more cash & far from standard.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/372879.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/336835.htm
Oh yea I want a red one incase you've not noticed
[Edited on 21-02-2008 by Colin]
first one =  teh sex
red ftw 
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Nismo
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Evo 8 MR
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Colin
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Whats with the MR model thats the others lack?
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will_ainsworth
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evo beater....
lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq91e3VISYU
(pug 106gti..)
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kz
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
evo beater....
lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq91e3VISYU
(pug 106gti..)
theres a better video of that somewhere
This video may not be suitable for minors!?
lol
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binxy16v
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defo get an evo mate they are my altime fav car! our lass bought me a day out in rally cars for xmas present and got to drive the evo 8 it was the best by far! cant fault it! but would get the evo 5 or 6 if i was getting one bit cheeper and look a lot nicer i think!
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Gareth
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Whats with the MR model thats the others lack?
better turbo, cams, suspension, lights, oil cooler, aluminium roof,
cooling system (something to do with the head)
5 ply head gasket instead of 3 (can run more boost safer)
not sure about other engine parts but the MR can run 400/400 safely with standard turbo and internals.
oh and of course available in gunmetal grey an MR only colour unlike silver and red that was also available on the 260 gsrs.
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WU-TANG- DAN
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quote:
Originally posted by will_ainsworth
evo beater....
lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq91e3VISYU
(pug 106gti..)
evos still better though
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AK
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colin -
http://www.trackscotland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=215
http://www.trackscotland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=259
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Tom
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7/8's cool as feck, 6's look dated now imo.
Get ready to get your wallet out col
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