It’s been a long time since I've had one and impossible to make a full appraisal on it until I’ve owned it for a while, and only time will tell I guess. But I’ll be only too pleased to impart my thoughts on it as time goes on.
The main draw to it, for me right now was rarity, the AYC which really is an incredible bit of kit if not cheating slightly (why some of the Evo boys remove it I will never know). The fact I can drive it on, or beyond its limit and get away with it is a real plus. The more discerning looks are a plus to me these days as well. It’s a personal thing but I’ve never got on with how the rear of any of the newages look.
And I like the fact just a few subtle, relatively inexpensive bolt on/off mod’s can take the car to semi reliable 400bhp. Mines running short of 400 with a safe map but I’m happy to not have stupidly lumpy cams on idle and a map that’s on the side of safe for the sake of 20-40bhp.
It’s been said before by me as a road car, quick is quick enough for me. If I’m ever feeling brave enough good luck to anyone trying to keep up with me down some twisities even if they had a gazillion HP car. It would get very silly and scary very quickly, and I know which one wouldn’t end up in a ditch upside down.
I loved the E46 M3 but that was too accomplished and heavy and didn’t have soul, I love AWD and lighter nimble cars so the Evo was a good logical choice . But on viewing it, it was as much a decision with my head as my heart as well.
I love both and always will, just a change of direction within a very similar type of car.
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