Giving up on a TME, what are 8 MR how do they compare??

rufio · 08-03-2012, 10:37

dont really matter what anyone else thinks mate, it will be your car at the end of the day, test drive both and see what you think

evomad99 · 08-03-2012, 10:44

staffi · 08-03-2012, 10:45

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Originally Posted by evomad99

As the title says, I have been looking for a while for a good tommi

, I dont want a dog of a car, or an import or be bent over and pay £15k for one. So I have been looking around and come across a couple of 8 mr fq320, what are peoples honest thoughts on them and how would it compare to a tme? I have been told that the later cars are easier to tune but that the older cars are more raw...I'm going to upset a lot of people but I really do prefer the shape of the 6!!! Let me know your thoughts

I'm on my second Mak now and tbh i love it, i've been lucky enough to have had two 8s too, one being a MR 320 which got heavily modded. I prefer the 6 because imo it's more RAW, has the looks too (again, my opinion), and i like the 5speed box too, the 6speed in my 8MR felt weak to me...

I'd hold out if i were you because you'll ALWAYS wonder what if imo cus i think you're heart's set on a Mak really yes???

evomad99 · 08-03-2012, 10:57

evomad99 · 08-03-2012, 10:58

staffi · 08-03-2012, 11:00

Hold out alittle while longer would be my advice pal...

MidnightE6 · 08-03-2012, 11:07

Grey or Red MR > Mak

Mak > Silver MR

Has to be a white Mak though !

That is my opinion.

jaievo6 · 08-03-2012, 11:11

If your hearts in the Mak or a good 6,then keep looking,or you will regret it down the line.

staffi · 08-03-2012, 11:21

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Originally Posted by MidnightE6

Has to be a white Mak though !

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Originally Posted by jaievo6

If your hearts in the Mak or a good 6,then keep looking,or you will regret it down the line.

+ 1

derek277 · 08-03-2012, 11:23

I have an 8 MR FQ320 and love it, but to be really honest i have never driven a TME so can not compare, i did have a 8 GSR 260 with a five speed gear box but i do prefer the 6 speed gear box in the MR.

Probably doesnt help much, but like a few above me have said it's up to you at the end of the day!

scubaladdie · 08-03-2012, 11:28

Never driven an MR but I drove an VIII FQ330 before I bought my VI and it felt a bit cumbersome tbh. Drove my VI after that (completely standard) and it felt cheaper and tackier inside but a lot faster, sharper and livelier. Drove a standard TME as well and that felt a lot sharper than the VIII

staffi · 08-03-2012, 11:28

Don't get me wrong here guys, the 8 MR is a stunning car, it's not called EVOLUTION for nothing, but as said, i prefer the older/rawer feel of the 6s etc and being 46yrs old i know what old & raw feel like personally..

Goginawa · 08-03-2012, 12:00

How long have you been waiting / looking for a TME mate?

evomad99 · 08-03-2012, 12:06

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rufio Senior User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 158	dont really matter what anyone else thinks mate, it will be your car at the end of the day, test drive both and see what you think

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staffi TOO many posts....... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Warwickshire Car: UK Mak with Forged M.A.Developments Engine, 80series, Vipec etc, 420.5bhp 427.3ft/lb @ 2.bar :-) Posts: 13,018	Hold out alittle while longer would be my advice pal...

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jaievo6 Senior User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kent Car: evo6 2.3 stroker mapped by APT 30HTA turbo Posts: 3,111	If your hearts in the Mak or a good 6,then keep looking,or you will regret it down the line.

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derek277 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 92	I have an 8 MR FQ320 and love it, but to be really honest i have never driven a TME so can not compare, i did have a 8 GSR 260 with a five speed gear box but i do prefer the 6 speed gear box in the MR. Probably doesnt help much, but like a few above me have said it's up to you at the end of the day!

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scubaladdie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edinburgh/Leeds Car: Evo VI GSR, Compomotives,Teins,Carbon Twin-Plate,HKS Cams 396/400 Posts: 4,514	Never driven an MR but I drove an VIII FQ330 before I bought my VI and it felt a bit cumbersome tbh. Drove my VI after that (completely standard) and it felt cheaper and tackier inside but a lot faster, sharper and livelier. Drove a standard TME as well and that felt a lot sharper than the VIII

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