Schuyler

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So - there are two at the dealers auction today - both 2005s. A Red one with sunroof / leather with 18,200 miles and a silver one, just keyless entry with 22,200 miles. I've got a good friend at a dealer that pulled their info for me. The Red one has had an oil pump replaced. Is that a normal fix? I'm wondering if it shows excessive wear and tear... I've got the name of the dealer (Kendall) and will give them a call to see if they can give me a rough idea of the service records.

Crossing my fingers - Red isn't my first choice but it's got the desired options (maybe even HIDs...) I want....

Thanks in advance - looking to become a part of the family today.

gsrboi80

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It had an oil pump replaced and it only has 18000. That should throw a red flag. No thats not a normal fix at all. Why was it replaced? What did it mess up? ie not pumping oil. If it was me I would not buy that one.

gb_junkie

just out of curiousity...how much $$$ are those evo's? special auction price?

Schuyler

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Update - it has an aftermarket exhaust (quite a loud one) that I'd want to change out for a more closer-to-stock one. It's also missing the airbox shroud (according to my friend at the auction). It's got 18k miles on it and the F and R brake pads are about 1/8". It's an SSL...

I called the dealer and it was the PS pump - not the oil pump - according to them.

Auction price is 22-23k btw.

Opinions?

UFO

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If it's SSL then, yes, it has HIDs. Most common cause for PS pump to go out is people doing donuts. Seriously.

Schuyler

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Thanks for the info - I told the auction guy to go no higher then 23.5k. Wish me luck. I may have an exhaust for sale soon. :d

DCSilvrEvo

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GOOD LUCK! Should tell him 22.5Grand but good luck. I dont know about the PS replacement. I use to do donuts but my PS pump is still strong. Could of been just a bad PS pump.

NoTec

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Doing donuts while locking the wheel in either direction has been known to cause premature pump death but it hasnt happened to me. Of coarse I also havent done any donuts.

DCSilvrEvo

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Ah... maybe I didnt do enough donuts. Well thats great oh BTW in @ 78,XXX Miles if that makes any difference.

su37su

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good luck with your bidding, hope you win

Kwman

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Yeah good luck man. If you win, treat 'em nice.

NoTec

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Dammit, if you win, take your car to the most reputable dealer or a performance shop that knows these cars well to have them perform an evaluation before you start modding like crazy. If alls good, mod away!

3deep

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Check the vins w/dealer and make sure they still have warranty.

NoTec

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i think his friend at the dealer would have already done this when he was going through the records as stated in the first post. I would be more concerned about the car being near or around New Oleans during last september.

Schuyler

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You are correct - I also called the dealer where he bought it in Miami, FL and asked them about it. Both were pretty clean - he did the downpipe, b-pipe, exhaust, intake and maybe suspension, but tirewear looks very even. Warranty is good to go too. Thanks for the good wishes - will know near 1-ish.

<-- really eager to get the dang Evo.