Evening!

[mattboy]

Now then....

Im a newbie so thought id say hellooo!

Im in a predicament to be honest, im looking for a new motor i have a few options that im thinking about. The Evo is one of them...

I keep reding these horror stories about this type of performance motor, so im hopin a few people can put me straight!

Im going to have budget of £10k hopefully i will spend a little less..which Evo is the best purchase for my budget??

Thanks in advance Matt

 

[Nick]

Welcome!

 

[ElDopesta]

Hi buddy and welcome to the Forum!!!

You will be best off with the VI TME.

It is the most value for money Evo throughout the range.

Try to find a really nice tidy one with minimal or no modifications and take it from there.

Happy hunting buddy.

El

 

[mattboy]

Ahhh right ok.. does TME stand for Tommi makinen edition?

Excuse my lack of knowledge

 

[ElDopesta]

Ahhh right ok.. does TME stand for Tommi makinen edition?

Excuse my lack of knowledge

It does indeed

You will notice whilst searching for one that they do hold their value quite well as opposed to most of the other models.

El

 

[mattboy]

Yeah i have noticed that , where's best place to search? Im looking on PHeads.

Whats these AYC stories i keep hearing about?

 

[rossy86]

hi m8 and welcome to the forum happy hunting you will not
be dissapointed if you go for the evo there the bomb i love mine
best car ive had by a long shot as long as u look after it keep it well maintained
it will look after you bud!!


what stories is this m8??

 

[mattboy]

Oh stories that they cost a fortune to repair when they go wrong. Or is it like most things theses rumours get blown out of all proportion?

Just want to know what im letting myself in for, dont mind spending the cash on maintenance. Hope to do servicing etc myself...im a mechanic for a arable company so not worried about getting me hands dirty

 

[youngy_315]

i wouldnt worry so much about the AYC.... it is blown out of proportion, aslong as there is not a problem when you already get it.

i recommended to another newbie a few days ago to read this and put it into practise... i did too when i got mine and i managed to get a decent motor
http://www.evoowners.co.uk/f10/evo-6-question-1243.html

good luck finding the right car... i would definately never go back on getting an evo!!!

 

[mattboy]

ok youngy thats usefull info cheers. I'll have a read at the link you sent, cheers!

I see your fairly local to me..

 

[michelle]

hiya and welcome!

 

[ElDopesta]

Keep us posted on what you are planning to go and see, if there are links available then paste them on this thread so we can all have a look see and help you make the right decision.

The AYC issue is blown out of proportion for sure. Like any car out there, if you look after it, it will not let you down.

The thing that you will need to remember is that the regular service intervals must be maintained using quality fluids.

El

 

[youngy_315]

where you from then?

 

[mattboy]

Near Diss mate. i know its not local-local but its in Norfolk!

 

[youngy_315]

thats not too far really. if you find any decent motors this way then give us a shout and i can always come give you a hand... with my minimal knowledge anyway. lol. i know alot more now than when i got mine though!!!

 

[mattboy]

Thanks very much bud , may take you up on that when the time comes!

 

[youngy_315]

no problem buddy.

there is nothing worse than spending all that money on a car you want to constantly wish you hadnt got it!! and having no money left for mods you may want!! lol

 

[DennisEvo]

Hi mate n welcome. The stories are a load of poo,there not that bad realy, my 3 lights are all on but I went to see el n his guys and they narrowed the prob down to the preasure sensor, so I'm guna get one of them wen I can,if u have to replace the whole pump ur lookin around the 400 quid mark for a second hand one,wot ever u do DON'T go to the dealers for any advice or parts,their w***ers. Agree with el,an e6 tme would be best value for money.hope u find a good en mate.happy postin.

 

[MR.LANCER]

welcome to the forum pal'

go for a healthy 6 & mod it as you want. you will have cash left too lol'
or as El mentioned go for the TME.
either way, you cant go wrong.

happy searching . . .

 

[mrpsychopath]

as most say, go for a 6tme it would be my choice if I didnt have my 5. hi and welcome