Looking to trade my STi for an EVO. Any specifics to look for?
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Looking to trade my STi for an EVO. Any specifics to look for?
Hey guys, this is my first post here, but I've been a lurker since 2009. I've had my 2004 STi for 2 years now, and I'm considering trading it for an EVO.
I'm just curious to know if there's any specific things I should look for/look out for. I've never had a Mitsubishi before, so any input would be great.
I'm just curious to know if there's any specific things I should look for/look out for. I've never had a Mitsubishi before, so any input would be great.
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They are the same as any AWD car. Look for signs the transmission, clutch or transfercase is on its way out. Do you due dilligence before hand (car fax, etc), walk around the car looking for different colored panels possible damage.
Hard to find a Evo that hasn't been modified and reverted back to stock. Just pray it was a decent job and nothing was hacked up.
And good luck. Welcome to the family.
Hard to find a Evo that hasn't been modified and reverted back to stock. Just pray it was a decent job and nothing was hacked up.
And good luck. Welcome to the family.
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They are the same as any AWD car. Look for signs the transmission, clutch or transfercase is on its way out. Do you due dilligence before hand (car fax, etc), walk around the car looking for different colored panels possible damage.
Hard to find a Evo that hasn't been modified and reverted back to stock. Just pray it was a decent job and nothing was hacked up.
And good luck. Welcome to the family.
Hard to find a Evo that hasn't been modified and reverted back to stock. Just pray it was a decent job and nothing was hacked up.
And good luck. Welcome to the family.
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Sounds pretty simple then, honestly. I love my STi, but I'm just kinda ready for a change, ya know? Its nice to hear there's no really weird issues to look out for. Like on the e36 M3's some years the rear strut mounts liked to tear apart from the rest of the car.
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Ha wow, missing bolts? I wouldn't mind trading for one with some stuff done to it, but I'm guessing you mean missing bolts like on the head to exhaust manifold, or on the turbo to downpipe? Basically anything that may have been moded at one point, then put back to stock.
I'm used to my transmission making some whine, but in a Subaru its normal. Thanks for that tip.
I'm used to my transmission making some whine, but in a Subaru its normal. Thanks for that tip.
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Hey guys, this is my first post here, but I've been a lurker since 2009. I've had my 2004 STi for 2 years now, and I'm considering trading it for an EVO.
I'm just curious to know if there's any specific things I should look for/look out for. I've never had a Mitsubishi before, so any input would be great.
I'm just curious to know if there's any specific things I should look for/look out for. I've never had a Mitsubishi before, so any input would be great.
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Ha wow, missing bolts? I wouldn't mind trading for one with some stuff done to it, but I'm guessing you mean missing bolts like on the head to exhaust manifold, or on the turbo to downpipe? Basically anything that may have been moded at one point, then put back to stock.
I'm used to my transmission making some whine, but in a Subaru its normal. Thanks for that tip.
I'm used to my transmission making some whine, but in a Subaru its normal. Thanks for that tip.
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Check the condition of the drivetrain as everyone else said, if there is difficulty selecting gears, loud whining from the transfer case, or slipping clutch you need to be prepared to repair/replace parts and should negotiate with the seller. Depending on the availability and miles it might be worthwhile to do a compression test on the motor. Get a Carfax for accidents and service history. I got my Evo used and the Carfax had all of the oil change records. If any modifications have been made to the suspension take a look at the struts and see if there is residue from them leaking. The seller of my car lived in PA which has the worst roads imaginable and ran Tein S. Tech springs on the stock struts and blew them out. I didn't really care because I intended to replace them with coilovers, but its worth looking for.
Check the various body panels for paint changes, chips/flaking etc. The Mitsu paint is notoriously thin. Check the wheels for any bends/folds that could cause them to lose air.
Since you are coming from another AWD turbo car you will recognize the sounds of any major components on the way out. My car had a failed OEM BPV when I got it, so it had major compressor surge. Just go in with your eyes open and keep in mind -most- Evo's have been modified and reverted to stock to sell.
Check the various body panels for paint changes, chips/flaking etc. The Mitsu paint is notoriously thin. Check the wheels for any bends/folds that could cause them to lose air.
Since you are coming from another AWD turbo car you will recognize the sounds of any major components on the way out. My car had a failed OEM BPV when I got it, so it had major compressor surge. Just go in with your eyes open and keep in mind -most- Evo's have been modified and reverted to stock to sell.
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Also, if you buy an Evo from a guy on any forum, look up their posts to see if they talked about drifting it or something stupid that might cause excessive wear.
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Its good to look at their threads or postings, but its hard to have an evo and not get on it, who ever says so its straight up lying. I dont know about drifting but a lot of us do get on our cars here and there, thats the enjoyment of having a performance car. What it comes down to is keeping up with the maintenance and so the wear and tear is to the minimum. Every used car has wear and tear on it, wheather is visible or not, its just finding the one that has been maintained properly at the same time.
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Haha, yea I always look up the posts by people I'd be interested in trading with. Well it doesn't sound like anything major I couldn't spot pretty quickly. I actually intend on doing some fuel system upgrades, catless exhaust and some other simple mods - then get a tune on e85. My brother has an 08 WRX and he's got a stock turbo from an 08+ STi with some other mods, and he's tuned on e85. Made 360/443 on a dynojet. I'm certain I could do better if I do get an EVO.
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