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[DenEvo]

hi, all!
well, the title gives it away. i'm yet to buy my first evo.
still haven't made up my mind, as i love the looks of the evo 5
but also want something new-ish like an evo 7/8.

was hoping to find some info on here, i.e. what i should look for to find the right car, as i've bought an impreza a while ago and it must be the most frustrating car i've ever owned!

 

[ElDopesta]

Hi and welcome to the Forum buddy!!!

The V is a great model to go for!

Click on this link below for the basics on what to look out for when on a test drive:


http://www.evoowners.co.uk/f10/evo-6-question-1243.html#post4179


If you have the RAC or AA come out to inspect a vehicle you get some protection if it turns out to be a minger. They run an OBD test on the car as well so they get a slightly better picture of what the car has to say for itself too.

If you decide to opt out of the RAC/AA inspection then just remember, if the engine management/AYC/ACD lights are on then walk away unless the car is priced at a thousand pounds lower then the average selling price. In which case it still may or may not be a bargain depending on the service history and general condition of the car.

Be sure to carry out a HPI inspection, make sure it is a Gold Standard check and not the text message or £9.99 ones as they do not cover you fully if the HPI company give you misleading/incorrect information.

Good luck and please keep us posted on how you get on.


El

 

[dic]

welcome buddy
make sure all the dash lights come on, and go off. espeically the ayc light. the rest is pretty much same as any other car unless i am forgetting something???
i am sure the other lads will come and give some more advice

 

[DanSW20]

welcome!

i love the looks of the evo 5
but also want something new-ish like an evo 7/8.

same as me, i bought a 5 and love it even with its small niggles (which hopefully have been sorted now)

 

[stevolution2010]

welcome mate i have a nice v for sale if ur interested?

 

[DenEvo]

welcome!



same as me, i bought a 5 and love it even with its small niggles (which hopefully have been sorted now)

.. especially love the yellow ones.. they look awesome

 

[rossy86]

welcome to the forum bud!
your in the right place for advise ect!!!!
if you see anything you like put up a thread and we can have a look at it and put up our thought/comments

happy hunting bud!
ross

 

[evogeof]

welcome to the site mate

 

[Wayne'o]

wlcome to the forum mate

 

[michelle]

Hiya and welcome!

 

[DenEvo]

Hi and welcome to the Forum buddy!!!

The V is a great model to go for!

Click on this link below for the basics on what to look out for when on a test drive:


http://www.evoowners.co.uk/f10/evo-6-question-1243.html#post4179


If you have the RAC or AA come out to inspect a vehicle you get some protection if it turns out to be a minger. They run an OBD test on the car as well so they get a slightly better picture of what the car has to say for itself too.

If you decide to opt out of the RAC/AA inspection then just remember, if the engine management/AYC/ACD lights are on then walk away unless the car is priced at a thousand pounds lower then the average selling price. In which case it still may or may not be a bargain depending on the service history and general condition of the car.

Be sure to carry out a HPI inspection, make sure it is a Gold Standard check and not the text message or £9.99 ones as they do not cover you fully if the HPI company give you misleading/incorrect information.

Good luck and please keep us posted on how you get on.


El

great info to start with, cheers.

 

[ElDopesta]

As stated by Ross, if you do come across anything that you are interested in getting then please make sure that you post up a link right here.

Once done, we can all take a look at it as well as tell you what we think of it and what you should offer for it too.


El

 

[youngy_315]

you will love the v!! especially if you get a nice one.

welcome aboard buddy

 

[1982ollie]

Hi and Welcome to the forum buddy - Looks like a lot of the top boys on here have already given you some very useful advise already - Good luck with the such and Imust agree a 5 in yellow does look awesome.

Cheers,

 

[DenEvo]

can anyone recommend any dealers?
had a look at sva imports but going by the comments on other forums they don't seem to be very helpful. don't know about their cars though.

 

[stevolution2010]

where are u from whats your budget?

 

[DenEvo]

where are u from whats your budget?

not in the country right now so doesn't really matter where the car's at.
going to take a couple days off as soon as i've found the right one
budget up to 10 grand.. but for that it should be an evo 7 or 8

 

[ron23]

Welcome mate! Im a newbie here as well ...goodluck on your search for your evo....always remember one thing,get a car that you really really like and you will be happy driving it no matter what!

 

[ElDopesta]

Hi Ron!

Get a Newbie post up and let us know a little about yourself and what you drive too


El

 

[DenEvo]

.. and you will be happy driving it no matter what!

as long as it drives! im a lemon magnet though :razz:
just hope ive got more luck this time.