Need help, buying evo with minor flaws.. advice pls!
Jul 15, 2004, 09:00 PM
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Need help, buying evo with minor flaws.. advice pls!
Dealer is selling me an evo for $25,500 17k miles
problems:
1-windshield has a crack the size of a small pebble on the bottom left driver's side.
how much would it be to fix this? I will try to talk the dealer down the cost of repairing this
2-Backseat Arm rest very loose and is only secure on one side... One side looks like the small bar will not go fully into the socket -- will warranty cover this damage? how much to fix? (nothing looks like its physically broken)
3-Aftermarket (autometer) Boostguage installed on the drivers pillar might be an indication of boost controller
4-Exhaust was modified in some way, It is loud as heck and sounds ricey, not sure if the person just added a larger exhaust pipe?
I test drove the car and it seems to drive perfectly fine, but noticed a slight bump when accelerating sharply and switching to the next gear, feels exactly like someone left a basketball in the trunk, there were the rear mats in the trunk but i doubt that would have caused it??
pls give me some advice I really want an evo and this is the only one i will be able to afford in my area. thanks!
problems:
1-windshield has a crack the size of a small pebble on the bottom left driver's side.
how much would it be to fix this? I will try to talk the dealer down the cost of repairing this
2-Backseat Arm rest very loose and is only secure on one side... One side looks like the small bar will not go fully into the socket -- will warranty cover this damage? how much to fix? (nothing looks like its physically broken)
3-Aftermarket (autometer) Boostguage installed on the drivers pillar might be an indication of boost controller
4-Exhaust was modified in some way, It is loud as heck and sounds ricey, not sure if the person just added a larger exhaust pipe?
I test drove the car and it seems to drive perfectly fine, but noticed a slight bump when accelerating sharply and switching to the next gear, feels exactly like someone left a basketball in the trunk, there were the rear mats in the trunk but i doubt that would have caused it??
pls give me some advice I really want an evo and this is the only one i will be able to afford in my area. thanks!
Jul 15, 2004, 09:42 PM
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Man I would have it checked out by another dealer or shop first. If they wont let you do that make sure the warranty is intact. If the window has just a bullseye crack glass shops can repair for about $40. I think the warranty should cover the arm rest unless it is obviously abused. A lot of people put on boost guages without the boost controllers, but like I said, make sure the warranty is still valid. I think most people probably do cat backs on the exaust.
Jul 15, 2004, 09:58 PM
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dont know where your located but... in newyork we have autocritics which come and look at the car for you (cost $100) and determine what if any problem must be fix or need to be fixed best of luck
Jul 15, 2004, 10:05 PM
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more details on that bump thing while changing gears. was there a noise-- if so, from where? was the noise or bump feeling immediately after you lifted or after you engaged the next gear?
also I totally agree on price. that car is worth more like $22-23k. people are buying leftover 2003s with no miles (like mine, 8 mi) for $26,000-28,000 and a new 04 RS goes for $27k full msrp.
also I totally agree on price. that car is worth more like $22-23k. people are buying leftover 2003s with no miles (like mine, 8 mi) for $26,000-28,000 and a new 04 RS goes for $27k full msrp.
Jul 15, 2004, 10:21 PM
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I would honestly hold out or at least have a reputable mechanic check it out. I just bought my Evo for $23,500 with only 11K on it bone stock. I did have to fly to the gulf coast and drive it back to Kansas but it's worth it.
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Jul 16, 2004, 10:52 AM
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That's too expensive even for a stock evo with 17k miles.
1) make them repair visual damages
2) like everyone said, make sure you get a warranty (beware that only NEW evos get the good warranty)
3) try to get a new clutch. how careful would _you_ be on a clutch if you knew your were trading in a car?
4) Then get a professional mechanic to look at the engine.
5) Get a copy of the carfax report and service reports. Make sure it's gotten proper oil changes at 5,10, & 15k.
6) Is it still on stock tires? If so, they are almost dead. It'll cost $700 to get new ones.
In my (limited) opinion, all of those things would have to check out before i paid over 22k for an evo.
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1) make them repair visual damages
2) like everyone said, make sure you get a warranty (beware that only NEW evos get the good warranty)
3) try to get a new clutch. how careful would _you_ be on a clutch if you knew your were trading in a car?
4) Then get a professional mechanic to look at the engine.
5) Get a copy of the carfax report and service reports. Make sure it's gotten proper oil changes at 5,10, & 15k.
6) Is it still on stock tires? If so, they are almost dead. It'll cost $700 to get new ones.
In my (limited) opinion, all of those things would have to check out before i paid over 22k for an evo.
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