Finally drove an evo6 (update 28.1.06)

[user3220]

As some of you are aware i'm thinking of getting an Evo6 early next year.

But today i went to have a look at a Tommi Makinen edition, it was a Ralliart UK car number 48 and it was a 51 reg 8) .

I couldn't beleave how civilised the car was around town and how effertless it accelerated.

There was me thinking that they were stripped out rally cars but there not :shock:

This has made me more determined to get 1 (maybe even this 1 if i can sort my finances out) :twisted:

[user630]

the MAKS are the same as the GSR without the added weight/comfort of air conditioning , ABS etc
they both feel good in all areas
hope you find yourself a cracker :-)

Buy it, you only live once.

:muhaha: :muhaha:

[lloyd@jrd]

Go for it,especially without being a UK model on a 51 plate,what colour was it?

Makinen differences to a GSR:

10.5 Full Titanium Turbo (opposed to 7.5 part Titanium)
Uprated Exhaust
Uprated Suspension
White Enkei Tarmac Wheels
Fuel System
Front Bumper
Red T.Makinen Trim

305 bhp @ 1.3 bar

[user3220]

Originally Posted by Lloyd@JRD

Go for it,especially without being a UK model on a 51 plate,what colour was it?

It was Scotia white.

I'm really tempted, i just need to do some thinking with a calculator to work out how skint i'll be and for how long


There was 1 thing that put me off slightly, it had 18" wheels fitted (the same style as the 17's) but the wheel arch liner (the plastic bit) was removed because the wheels rubbed :???:

[user2923]

Originally Posted by gaz160

It was Scotia white.

I'm really tempted, i just need to do some thinking with a calculator to work out how skint i'll be and for how long


There was 1 thing that put me off slightly, it had 18" wheels fitted (the same style as the 17's) but the wheel arch liner (the plastic bit) was removed because the wheels rubbed :???:

You have to go for it mate!
Thats not too good i looked for a stock 1.. but not a major issue if the rest of the car is ok.

Fuel is bad though! Your prepared for 18mpg when you boot it...
But you never see above 20... 21-22 on a run at the most. Small tanks half make it better though... only cost £40

[Mick429]

Originally Posted by Evo VI

the MAKS are the same as the GSR without the added weight/comfort of air conditioning , ABS etc
they both feel good in all areas
hope you find yourself a cracker :-)

Most Maks are GSR based aren't they?

There is an RS version that loses the driver aids/aircon etc ... TME Monte Carlo IIRC. Bazza just bought himself one

[user3220]

Originally Posted by RickyLee53

Fuel is bad though! Your prepared for 18mpg when you boot it...
But you never see above 20... 21-22 on a run at the most. Small tanks half make it better though... only cost £40

Yes mate i hardly drive my car as it is so the money i save not driving it every day will pay for the times it gets booted

Originally Posted by Mick429

Most Maks are GSR based aren't they?

There is an RS version that loses the driver aids/aircon etc ... TME Monte Carlo IIRC. Bazza just bought himself one

Yeah, that confused me too Mick

[lloyd@jrd]

Originally Posted by RickyLee53

You have to go for it mate!
Thats not too good i looked for a stock 1.. but not a major issue if the rest of the car is ok.

Fuel is bad though! Your prepared for 18mpg when you boot it...
But you never see above 20... 21-22 on a run at the most. Small tanks half make it better though... only cost £40

Will second that,you have to have it.The last count of white uk maks was 3 years ago and there were only 28 then,THIS IS A MUST

As for fuel consumption,how on earth do you guys get that figure,im lucky if i get 8 to the gallon when driving quick and about 17/18 on a run


but you will agree,its well worth it