Tough choice!

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by paddymph on 24 June 2003

Rich, u thought about a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo LE? Do some research, theyre mint cars, one was running 13.7 at York virtually standard...

Yeah, quick but waaaay too much power (& torque) through the front wheels!

 

[paddymph]

still do 6 secs to 60 + 14 secs to 100, full leather recaros too, mmmm

 

[Rich-D]

Some guy e-mailed me to see if I wanted to swap for a Evo!!!

 

[Rich-D]

p.s. this was an original Evo on a 92 K plate!


Not my cup of tea really >>>

http://www.lancerregister.com/mlr_images/brochure/evo1/evo12.jpg

 

[paddymph]

get the Rb5 so i can test drive it!

 

[007]

It looks OK from that angle from the side/back it looks worse!!

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by paddymph on 24 June 2003

get the Rb5 so i can test drive it!

LOL

Use me as the guinea pig eh?!



Actually, a lad I know off PGAC has an RB5 now, after a well modded 106 GTi, so Ive sent him a PM asking him loads of stuff, so when I hear back Ill forward it on to you...

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by 007 on 24 June 2003

It looks OK from that angle from the side/back it looks worse!!

Yeah, Ive seen a couple in the flesh and they aint pretty!

Just a Proton on steroids!

 

[BenR]

cheap AWD power is a Lancia Delta intergrale......but id only ever stump for the evo.

 

[Neil82]

Rich some RB5s came with the PPP mods some didnt make sure you get a PPP one or a CUP will be right up your chuff! Even with the PPP there wont be much in it till about 90 mph as I found out when I raced a 280 hp M99 Scooby. Good luck with you choice.

 

[cupdriver]

Quote: Originally posted by The Monk on 24 June 2003

Rich for the price of a cup you could get a EVO 7, and still have money left over for insurance etc.......

No way you can just get an Evo 3 for that price. To be honest I would sell my cup for an evo 7 at that price.

If you have the money for the RB5 I think I would maybe go for it. It would have to be mint though. Cup is fantasic for the money.

 

[The Monk]

Quote: Originally posted by cupdriver on 25 June 2003

Quote: Originally posted by The Monk on 24 June 2003

Rich for the price of a cup you could get a EVO 7, and still have money left over for insurance etc.......

No way you can just get an Evo 3 for that price. To be honest I would sell my cup for an evo 7 at that price.

If you have the money for the RB5 I think I would maybe go for it. It would have to be mint though. Cup is fantasic for the money.

lol may not be a 7 but i can get you a 5/6 for 12-13k

 

[JonC]

Test drive them both extensively. What are you gonna use the car for mainly. Sunday drives or everyday. How much are they gonna cost to run. Do you want a brand new car or a happy with a second hand car? If you want speed, you can get Skyline R32 GTR with 400bhp for that money.

 

[Rich-D]

Driving an Impreza tonight...

 

[Rich-D]

Gonna go see my mate about a new Cup too!

Just to make sure mind...

 

[paddymph]

rich, if u wanna drop the scooby offf at mine and ill look after if for you. Cheers bud, lets say about 8pm?

 

[Rich-D]

LOL

Im driving it in Oldham actually...



Anyway, went to see my mate at the Renault dealer tonight and he said I can have a Cup for £11k or a 172 for £12.3k so I just wanted to get an exact price.

Whats the cheapest people have seen "pukka" UK Cups and/or 172s for then???

Would probably go for a 172 at the price, as its the same cost as at Motorpoint, only a full UK car!

They just happen to have a new, unregistered blue on in stock...



But, Ill drive the Impreza first!

 

[007]

What impezza is it?

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by 007 on 26 June 2003

What impezza is it?

Turbo!

 

[007]

Rolf.. no which version? or are you planning nicking the first one you see tonight and taking it for a spin

 

[Ben j]

Stipped out racer and highly tuned williams!!!



far better option for ya money

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by Rich-D on 26 June 2003


Driving an Impreza tonight...

Done it!!!

 

[007]

Well then - all this suspense is killing us

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by 007 on 26 June 2003

Rolf.. no which version? or are you planning nicking the first one you see tonight and taking it for a spin

Tonight was just an MY98 UK Turbo 2000 UK car.

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by 007 on 26 June 2003

Well then - all this suspense is killing us

Very, VERY quick off the mark and 1st & 2nd are a real kick up the @rse, but in 5th gear at say 80mph, if you floor it, its not as quick as I expected.

Dont get me wrong it still bl00dy shifts, but it was a standard UK car, so needs modding. Potential is there though!

Brakes were poo though, as this was a 2 pot caliper model, so 306 p!sses all over it in that area.

Gear change was short, but nothcy and not as precise as Id like, although as 84k miles its not the tightest example.

Not as much legroom as the Pug either, so a bit odd.



Got a few more cars (some Imprezas) in the pipeline though, so well have to see, as I am definately driving a newer one to compare.



Do not even dream about doing one off the lights though, as it was waaaay quicker 0-60 than I expected!

 

[007]

I think the boggo UK ones are generally not that fast - been in a few and not impressed (as i thought i would be). Some of thoose jap imports with the shorter gearing can shift if you can put up with the extra hastle that comes with them. You were after a RB5 tho and its got more power hasnt it? A MY98 has 200-218 (cant remember).

 

[007]

Opps the RB5 has 215bhp - with a PPP it has about 240bhp

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by 007 on 26 June 2003


I think the boggo UK ones are generally not that fast

They are off the line...

 

[007]

thats AWD for you - but the increased tranny losses means your not as fast once moving. Thats why a lot of the RS guys prefer the 2WD Cossies to the 4WD - but the Ford 4wd has massive losses compared to the scoob as its ancient.

 

[Vtec Abuser]

These pics might help you decide mate. Mmmmmmmmmm YUMMY!!!!!

<A target=_blank href= "http://type-r.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51http://type-r.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51

Now tell me that doesnt look the b****cks!

 

[Rich-D]

Yeah, Scooby transmission aint bad and they arent a heavy car...

 

[007]

I reckon you should just go for the RB5 - its a good car and its worth owning a car like that for a year. I always wanted a Mcrae edition - timing was never right tho. The same colour as my Willie so I wont get one now. - An Evo 6 Makinen in silver tho...



http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/file.php?image=1056668313__searchmedia.jpg

 

[Rich-D]

Yeah, RB5 is a top choice.


An Evo is just far too expensive to buy, run, insure, etc...

My mate had a VI and it cost a fortune!

 

[paddymph]

is it true evo gearboxes need rebuilding every few thousand miles?

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by paddymph on 27 June 2003

is it true evo gearboxes need rebuilding every few thousand miles?

Not to my knowledge...

My mate had his EvoVI for over 2 years, running about 350bhp and did loads of trackdays in it, but there were no issues with the gearbox.

 

[paddymph]

cool, I REALLY want an RB5 since this thread, damn you rich.

 

[Rich-D]

LOL

Yeah, they are probably the best 4 door UK Impreza ever!!!



Im not so sure if I really want one now though...

 

[007]

This is what always put me off above all else - I just could not afford this to happen:

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=223181http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=223181

 

[Rich-D]

I am now having a re-think on the Scooby thing...

 

[paddymph]

why;s that?