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[Djw Dave]

I hate Evos, as a Subaru guy. But annoyingly I seem to be falling in love with these.

What’s not to love? Best thing to do is buy one and see.... Like this one

 

[v15ben]

Lovely car, can't beat an Evo for fun (and expensive servicing!)
Barely used now, but 145k is a high mileage for one of these I'd have thought!

 

[Djw John]

It was kms until it got changed when imported. So 140km odd and the rest in miles.

 

[Djw Dave]

Lovely car, can't beat an Evo for fun (and expensive servicing!)
Barely used now, but 145k is a high mileage for one of these I'd have thought!

As John states its a Japanese import so came over in KMs 139,372 = 86,601 miles, add on the 6k I've put on it in my ownership puts it about to 92k roughly.

It's a huge surprise that people could afford to do 86k in one tbh.

 

[Silent_Scone]

I hate Evos, as a Subaru guy. But annoyingly I seem to be falling in love with these.

Only Scoob I'd consider is a P1. They're worlds apart in terms of drive.

 

[Djw John]

As John states its a Japanese import so came over in KMs 139,372 = 86,601 miles, add on the 6k I've put on it in my ownership puts it about to 92k roughly.

It's a huge surprise that people could afford to do 86k in one tbh.

Over 18 years though. That makes it only a fortune to fuel every year.

 

[Djw Dave]

Over 20 years though. That makes it only a fortune to fuel every year.

 

[Djw John]

Yeah, 86k in 18 years. 4 miles in 2 years

 

[Djw Dave]

Yeah, 86k in 18 years. 4 miles in 2 years

Oh. ?

 

[adamlstr]

Only Scoob I'd consider is a 22B. They're worlds apart in terms of drive.

EFA.

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[Christopher]

f**k me that's nice!

Best model, best colour on the best wheels.

 

[Djw Dave]

f**k me that's nice!

Best model, best colour on the best wheels.

Wanna buy it ?‍♂️

 

[Christopher]

Wanna buy it ?‍♂️

I'd love it but I'd be killed. Instantly. Not by the car, either.

 

[Djw John]

Well if possession is 9/10ths of the law its mine now anyway.

Moved to mine for a clutch change that we should get done by about June looking at our diaries atm.

 

[Brookie.]

I'm pretty sure this used to belong to a guy called Ben who used to be on here. He was at the first Yorkshire meet I ever went to when I first got my 182.

He had one of the first supercharged 1*2s on here from what I remember - this was him in 2009:

 

[Darren S]

I'd love it but I'd be killed. Instantly. Not by the car, either.

Just get that V slowly dying amongst the undergrowth, next to The Skylark chippy, Chris.

I wince every time I glance at it in passing.

 

[Djw Dave]

Well if possession is 9/10ths of the law its mine now anyway.

Moved to mine for a clutch change that we should get done by about June looking at our diaries atm.

You’re welcome to it.

 

[Darren S]

It seems to be the way with Evos, most seem to turn into ‘investment’ cars and barely turn a wheel month to month.

I had the chance to have it out all last weekend. But decided to potter about in the Clio. I think that’s when I made my mind up that it’s time to sell.

Seems to be around the 2-3 year mark when a lot of owners sell them on.

The honeymoon period passes - the windy draught in your empty wallet gets tiresome and you're immensely paranoid about every knock and rattle that you 'think' you hear.

Evos cost a lot to run - and whichever way you look at it, the small number of miles compared to the £££ spent upon it, starts to resemble a monthly mortgage payment.

That said, they are utter Addiction Machines. Nice ones command and receive respect when you're out on the road. Mid-300s bhp is ball-park territory for the mass of VAG sheeps out there in 2018. But with little effort, these were matching (and exceeding) those levels of performance over two decades ago.

Brilliant machines, built for harsh driving, yet wrapped in a body and chassis floor made of paper. Without thinking, if money allowed - I'd have another.

 

[Djw Dave]

Seems to be around the 2-3 year mark when a lot of owners sell them on.

The honeymoon period passes - the windy draught in your empty wallet gets tiresome and you're immensely paranoid about every knock and rattle that you 'think' you hear.

Evos cost a lot to run - and whichever way you look at it, the small number of miles compared to the £££ spent upon it, starts to resemble a monthly mortgage payment.

That said, they are utter Addiction Machines. Nice ones command and receive respect when you're out on the road. Mid-300s bhp is ball-park territory for the mass of VAG sheeps out there in 2018. But with little effort, these were matching (and exceeding) those levels of performance over two decades ago.

Brilliant machines, built for harsh driving, yet wrapped in a body and chassis floor made of paper. Without thinking, if money allowed - I'd have another.

You sound like a man ready to make a mistake.

I’ll PM you the details.

Also they’re surprising cheap to run if you never use them. Mines hasn’t gone through a full tank this year!

 

[Christopher]

Just get that V slowly dying amongst the undergrowth, next to The Skylark chippy, Chris.

I wince every time I glance at it in passing.

I've never seen it!

 

[Darren S]

I've never seen it!

Wha??

Heading down towards the war memorial from the Darwen side, just look down the little dead-end side street that runs alongside The Skylark chippy. There’s a silver V parked up there, caked in leaves, twigs, splatterings of mud from rain -you name it.

It’s been there as long as we’ve been in BX - but did initially see it on the road a few times.

Won’t be worth jack soon.....

 

[Djw Dave]

Wha??

Heading down towards the war memorial from the Darwen side, just look down the little dead-end side street that runs alongside The Skylark chippy. There’s a silver V parked up there, caked in leaves, twigs, splatterings of mud from rain -you name it.

It’s been there as long as we’ve been in BX - but did initially see it on the road a few times.

Won’t be worth jack soon.....View attachment 1396495

That's a shame that, how can people leave a car like that?

 

[Darren S]

That's a shame that, how can people leave a car like that?

It’s worse now - that pic is fairly old.

I know - it’s weird. Even a cheap Halfords car cover would be better than nothing.

Those tyres will be ruined by now as well [emoji853]

 

[Christopher]

Ahh man, that's painful!

 

[Djw John]

What was it that was up the road from us @Djw Dave a 3?
It sat for an easy 6 years plus and only moved when they sold the house.

 

[Djw Dave]

What was it that was up the road from us @Djw Dave a 3?
It sat for an easy 6 years plus and only moved when they sold the house.

2 I think it was. Just a complete waste. I know I don’t use mine but that’s a completely different waste ?

 

[Djw John]

At least you leave yours in the dry for years on end!

 

[adamlstr]

Seems to be around the 2-3 year mark when a lot of owners sell them on.

The honeymoon period passes - the windy draught in your empty wallet gets tiresome and you're immensely paranoid about every knock and rattle that you 'think' you hear.

Evos cost a lot to run - and whichever way you look at it, the small number of miles compared to the £££ spent upon it, starts to resemble a monthly mortgage payment.

That said, they are utter Addiction Machines. Nice ones command and receive respect when you're out on the road. Mid-300s bhp is ball-park territory for the mass of VAG sheeps out there in 2018. But with little effort, these were matching (and exceeding) those levels of performance over two decades ago.

Brilliant machines, built for harsh driving, yet wrapped in a body and chassis floor made of paper. Without thinking, if money allowed - I'd have another.

Amen, brother.

Although they cost a lot to keep, there’s not a whole lot this side of £100,000 that would match it, or, mine at least.

I’ve done 6 track days this year, it’s wanted a rear diff and regular maintenance parts and that’s it. The machinery I’m capable of showing a clean pair of heels to in it, is frankly amazing. Given that it’s 20 years old. I think I’ll have just tipped 3000 miles this year. And it’s about £1 a mile excluding fuel.

Everywhere I go people compliment it, especially out on track, where they belong.

I [emoji3590] my Evo.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Amen, brother.

Although they cost a lot to keep, there’s not a whole lot this side of £100,000 that would match it, or, mine at least.

I’ve done 6 track days this year, it’s wanted a rear diff and regular maintenance parts and that’s it. The machinery I’m capable of showing a clean pair of heels to in it, is frankly amazing. Given that it’s 20 years old. I think I’ll have just tipped 3000 miles this year. And it’s about £1 a mile excluding fuel.

Everywhere I go people compliment it, especially out on track, where they belong.

I [emoji3590] my Evo.

This is where they really belong

 

[adamlstr]

This is where they really belong

I’m a man of compromise...

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[massiveCoRbyn]

I’m a man of compromise...

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That's a compromise I can live with!

 

[Djw Dave]

Slight update on the old Evo front.

Had it in at a local specialist (Extreme Motorsports) to have the clutch changed. I decided to opt for a bigger clutch from a 7-9 model along with a lightened flywheel. I had the alignment adjusted as I had fitted some new Bilstein coilovers to address a slight knock.

It’s now back and I’m getting ready to sell. Mixed feelings about actually selling and ill
No doubt regret it at some stage but it’s set to go. Couple of pictures.

 

[cat171]

Don't sell it, it looks lovely!!

 

[Djw Dave]

The clutch that was removed had very much seen better days.

 

[Djw John]

Can confirm, the new clutch has made a real difference

 

[Rojer]

My friend just picked up a 7 the other day. It;s pretty mental.

 

[AdDaMan]

How much is it up for?

 

[Rojer]

How much is it up for?

Was that aimed at me?

 

[AdDaMan]

Was that aimed at me?

No lol. The OP's V that is for sale..

 

[Rojer]

No lol. The OP's V that is for sale..

Ahh my bad, i wasn't sure if he was selling it or not.