View Poll Results: % of people who have had problems with their evo's?
I have had no problems
444
63.07%
Yes I have had problems
198
28.13%
Boy have I had problems
62
8.81%
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% of evo owners who have had problems?
May 17, 2004 | 08:48 PM
#62
16 years old, 1044 miles and absolutely no problems. ya, im one of the younger owners, was driving my mom's 2001 eclipse gt b4 i actually got this car, and i must say if anyone's parents actually know how fast this beast goes then in their right mind they wouldnt buy it for them, but ya kno i have my way wit words >;] neway ive had the car for over a month now and everything's perfect >;] i love my evo 
May 18, 2004 | 06:28 PM
#66
Originally Posted by Chris in HB
And yet ANOTHER f'ing post about Evo reliability... Every time the "no problems" are in the high 90%s - amazing. I know Evolved1 is trying to decide whether to buy the Evo or not. If you like it, buy it. It works fine. If you aren't sure, then buy a Honda or something. Too many people here complain about the smallest crap, but it has been 100% reliable for most of us (with a few exceptions). What next? "But the tires are loud..." 
May 18, 2004 | 06:44 PM
#67
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
5700 miles with a small handful of mods. Slipped clutch 2-3 times and still feels like new. No problems other then a few nicks in the paint by the back driver side passenger door. Need to bring to dealer. But ive never been hard on my car, just pushed it alot
May 18, 2004 | 06:58 PM
#69
Newbie
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: "The OC"
Originally Posted by mxjs
14k on my Evo P003 misfire code at idle and bad piston rings, 35% leak in #3 piston. Im the 6th Evo at the dealership with the same problem.
Maybe you did not properly break in the motor???? Excesive speed and "Sprited" driving the first 600mi will not allow the "brand new" piston rings to properly adjust and form a proper seal. Read your Mitsu manual, it advised against fast starts and hard driving the first 600mi. I helped build Honda motors before and the rings always need time to adjust to the piston temp driving habits etc.....Is your Mitsu warranty going to cover this problem? If not there is always a stroker kit you can rebuild your Evo with !!!! Good luck
May 20, 2004 | 10:17 PM
#72
Originally Posted by Miss Evo 8
Maybe you did not properly break in the motor???? Excesive speed and "Sprited" driving the first 600mi will not allow the "brand new" piston rings to properly adjust and form a proper seal. Read your Mitsu manual, it advised against fast starts and hard driving the first 600mi. I helped build Honda motors before and the rings always need time to adjust to the piston temp driving habits etc.....Is your Mitsu warranty going to cover this problem? If not there is always a stroker kit you can rebuild your Evo with !!!! Good luck
