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Old Jan 12, 2006, 03:45 AM
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04 Evo: Common Problems?
Hey Guys:

I am going to look at a 04 EVO RS this weekend. What are some common problems? Major problems? Problems you guys can deal with? Where is the best place to get these answers?

Any help is appreciated. Hopefully I can join the EVO community soon! Thanks.
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Old Jan 12, 2006, 04:12 AM
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I have an 04 w/ SSL, no problems at all. (knock on the wood)
btw, mine still stock, just exterior mods.
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Old Jan 12, 2006, 08:29 AM
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I have an 04 modded, vandilized, and vandilized again. Still good on stock clutch at 24k
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Old Jan 12, 2006, 09:53 AM
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thanks

anyone else have any porblems?
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I have had none. When it comes to problems with cars I believe it is just the luck of the draw. Owning the Evo I worry about the problems associated with people vandilizing, more than I worry about the car itself. It attracts alot of attention.
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Treat it well drive it right and it'll be fine. Buy it, you won't be disappointed
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Originally Posted by 8urv8
Treat it well drive it right and it'll be fine. Buy it, you won't be disappointed
+1 Mr. Ford... j/k
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Old Jan 12, 2006, 10:14 AM
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I have 47K and the stock clutch is holding like a champ. The only problems I'm having are:

1. sunroof is getting stuck when attempting to open and won't open at all.
2. When reversing, I'm getting a snapping/knocking sound coming from the back of the car.
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Old Jan 12, 2006, 10:18 AM
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My right side door handles are popping out a little. It's nothing serious, but it annoys me, so mitsu is replacing them for free this weekend.
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30,000 miles...absolutely no problems...routine oil changes every 5000 miles...

stock clutch feels like it is new
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Originally Posted by Shaitiger
2. When reversing, I'm getting a snapping/knocking sound coming from the back of the car.
I have that too and mine has 15k on it and I bought it with 8k and its done it since I bought the car (didnt notice until the morning after I bought it), it drives me nuts when I back up...Any ideas? I think I will take it to the dealer and see what they think...hopefully it can be a warranty issue?
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Nothing serious..


The paint sucks ;p.

I have 28k miles and my clutch seems to be doing fine. Although when I reverse and brake sometimes they squeak.
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