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Gareth
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Location: Derby, Drives: EVO VIII MR & pug 308
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15th Apr 11 at 00:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Anyone had both?

Thoughts?

How much cash should i be looking at adding on for a p/x

EVO VIII MR 55plate 45k fsh

E46 M3 cab 02plate 60k fsh

cheers

Colin
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15th Apr 11 at 00:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Probably get a 2002 Vert for about 10k now!?

You'll miss the turbo but the straight 6 is a nice engine.
R Lee
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I had an M3 Cab Individual with nearly every option ticked.
Great posers car, great straight line speed, great overall. A bit wobbly though.

Evo, much more composed and brutal power. Aggressive and fun with the rarity factor.

Problem with M3 is that everybody is buying them.
Gareth
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15th Apr 11 at 00:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
This one has a few options, nav, harman etc but its smg is the manual more desirable?
Gareth
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15th Apr 11 at 00:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Does anyone think £2000 and my evo is a fair deal? Its got a hard top are they worth much?
R Lee
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I went for SMG II for the Cab.
I wasn't trying to kid myself. I was in full operating posing auto mode
I didn't see the point in having a manual because it wasn't a car that I'd be using like a full on sports car.
Saying that, the down shifts sounds awesome when it blips the throttle.

I can't say whether its more desirable though. Love it, or hate it. Its down to your preference.

R Lee
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Yes, fair deal IMO.
Colin
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I think its an even split over the SMG box....those that have given it a go love it, folk stuck in 1983 cant see past manuals so wont have it.

Folk get their nickers in a twist about them breaking as well.....pah!

Its a great gearbox!! I loved mine.

Gareth
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15th Apr 11 at 01:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What are running costs like? All ive done for the past 5 years are imprezas/evos. Any chance of engine/gearbox rebuilds? Ive been hit for both on imprezas £2500 and £1800 are they much more for m3s?

cheers.
R Lee
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15th Apr 11 at 01:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
M3 is thirstier than Evo. Full stop.

Not that many engine rebuilds heard of.
Some SMG failures.
Biggest service is around £800.
Rear tyres cost a fair chunk of money.
Overall, cheaper to maintain due to less frequent service intervals.
Gareth
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15th Apr 11 at 01:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah the guy said that but i wasnt sure to believe him because evos are bad even off boost, but i do now.

Any ideas how much an smg rebuild is?
Gareth
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15th Apr 11 at 01:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I suppose its not really running costs im bothered about its major failure costs.
R Lee
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Wouldn't have a clue on the cost of rebuild.
I hammered mine with all the settings on high and it was fine. The only thing everybody bums on about, is the 1000 miles running in service. Otherwise, not much goes wrong.

Forgot to mention, SMG has launch control, which puts a smile on your face
R Lee
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Oh, rear OEM springs crack and snap for fun.

Uprate them to Eibachs. Job done.
Jambo
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15th Apr 11 at 10:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Two very different cars there!

Why not an M3 coupe? Or is this a swap you have been offered?
stan_the_man
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15th Apr 11 at 17:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cab = Gay.
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15th Apr 11 at 18:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by stan_the_man
Cab = Gay.

oh no you d'int

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