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Old Sep 9, 2004, 05:14 PM
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Update on Evo Longevity

Hello guys. I just want an update on the mileage you have now and any big problems?
Old Sep 9, 2004, 05:18 PM
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16,000.....th gear synchro is out, havent replaced it yet. Eveerything else is perfect.
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23,000 with no major issues except the rotors were warped from the dealer.

Just regular maintanence (which is way more expensive that normal cars! )
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Just hit 12,000 yesterday and still going strong. No problems.
Old Sep 9, 2004, 05:24 PM
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23,000 with no major issues except the rotors were warped from the dealer.

Just regular maintanence (which is way more expensive that normal cars! )
Those warped rotors are under warranty and the dealership should replace them.
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Almost 20k, NO PROBLEMS (knock on wood)
Old Sep 9, 2004, 05:44 PM
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21,XXX miles best car I ever bought.
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Coming up on 31k. Just had the 30k service done.

I'm still on the stock clutch. Just replaced the rear pads, front pads replaced at 17k. Stock tires lasted 15,500.

Only minor "issues" I've had so far that needed fixing:
wacky gas gauge
'warped' rotors (of course)
typical creaks and squeaks of an evo

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10000 miles , pretty well modified and runnin strong. Amazingly enough Ive also been able to tune it to get 21mpg around town and 32-34 on the freeway .........as long as I stay at 65 on the freeway and I dont get the lead in my veins settling into my right foot!
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17000 replaced a clutch and my 5th gear is screwed up . Mitsu is rebuilding my traany and they said it wasnt my fault. Oh and tachometer bulb burned out everything else is great
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32k plus miles, original clutch, no major issue.
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34,500 miles with only the p0300 issue....which has mysteriously gone away for the past 400 miles or so. Go figure. Oh, stock clutch still =].
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23,000 and no problems........
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18k no problems due to mileage... Just an intermittent stalling issue from day one that has seemingly cured itself.
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16k here no probs just normal tire replacement air filter and oil changes etc (bout 3x what it costs on my last car)


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