devinwebb907

this coming up weekend i am going to test drive an evo w/ 25k miles....just wondering what are some problems i should be looking for in the car before i purchase it(if i do.)

Waz996

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central differential noise..

clutch clutch clutch clucth clutch clutch clutch clucth clutch clutch clutch clucth clutch clutch clutch clucth clutch clutch clutch clucth clutch clutch clutch clucth...

gears engaging (2nd and 3rd mostly) without a grinding noise..

tyres..

turbo not smoking blue from the back

wael evo7

devinwebb907

good thought, i might not have even checked the smoke coming out of it

devinwebb907

*bump ..anything else?

RalliArtEvoVIII

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like he said...
clutch, transfer case noises at usually 40+mph speeds, treads on tires, any kind of smoke of that matter coming from teh exhaust unless its condensation, and if and he have time, take it to the dealer and have it fully checked by Mitsu before purchasing.

devinwebb907

hopefully the dealers where he is located are nowhere like the ones where you went

UT_Evo

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Black smoke will almost 100% come from the Exhaust... it's the way of life with an ultra rich car... what you should really be concerned with is the fact that they're letting people test drive it... try and go fast and pray that the sales person yells at you not to EVER do that again... I'd hate to buy a used car bashed on by idiots test driving it, it's bad enough buying a new one bashed on by sales people

sleet

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^^ Good point, if they tell you to stop then they've probally stopped the car from being abused as much as possible.

steveevo8

its no different then your regular test drive on a used car, i say if its from a dealer ask them for a carfax report. and service records, just to see if theres been any prior problems, other then that, just make sure theres no scratches, gear engagnement, and clutch.

devinwebb907

private seller...sorry i didn't specify. im going to put my money on he will let me test drive it, cause if not im not buying it.

KevinB

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check for the kind of mods that are on the car if any!!!!!! That should speak a lot about the car also.

Bom's Evo

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i'd talk him down a little in price. maybe go half on a clutch.

devinwebb907

thanks guys, mostly the only mods are things to help the car from dying before it should(ex. boost controller) also has a new alarm system. price is already fair i believe, but ill be talking him down.