Why doesn't Mitsubishi embrace the aftermarket?
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No need. I don't recall where I heard this stat but essentially approximately 1-2% of car owners actually mod them. With the amount of time/money it would require to warranty/service the additional items, combined with the perceived limited market - its an expenditure I doubt they are interested in.
just my guess, not fact.
just my guess, not fact.
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how about the cost of losing customers daily and being known as a company that barely stands behind anything? This EVO is my LAST evo, unless I buy an 8 for cheap and build a drag car
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Yes, the Euro-spec FQ series of Evos have a manufacturer warranty. But, the warranty is through Mitsu of Europe. The warranty wouldn't be honored in the US because it's not a US-spec model. To gain warranty service, you'd have to ship the car back to a dealership in Europe. The cost of the shipping would be more than fixing whatever part failed.
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Anythings possible man, I've seen 1973 Australian ford falcon XB GT's imported to the states, if you get a hold of the right person and have the money to back it, any car can be shipped to the U.S. hands down!
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Not evos - cars in general (of which evos make up a miniscule amount). I wish I could recall where I read/heard this but essentially 1-2% of all cars on the road end up being modded with aftermarket performance parts.
Mitsu already has a hard time honoring warranties on stock evos - I just don't think they are interested in extending that same negligence to an aftermarket wing.
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But, we all know Evos have been pretty darn bullet proof throughout the years when the mods have been kept simple, installed professionally and tuned properly. I'm talking intake, exhaust, tune. Even an upgraded clutch would be great. That's the type of stuff I would expect a dealership to carry and install and still keep the warranty valid. Those three mods wouldn't push the mechanical limits of the car IMHO. Especially on the X where those types of mods seem to bring out what the car should have really been from the factory.
Plus, buying Ralliart springs or coilovers from the dealership and keeping your suspensions warranty intact would be great. Would allow every owner a chance to lose the 4x4 stance and still keep their suspension warranty.
So, yes, if they pushed the limits of the modifications they offered there would certainly be issues and substantial warranty costs. But, if the mods are kept simple and safely within mechanical limits, there is a huge business opportunity for Mitsu dealers to make some money off parts/accessories and for Mitsu to build some loyalty with one of the most passionate groups of car enthusiasts in the industry.
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Thats funny you think it's easy to import the XB GT as there was a limited run of those cars, think (Mad Max/Road Warrior). I got a little off topic, but yeah go one guys lol.
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