View Poll Results: Is buying a stock Evo X MR with over 146 000 miles a good idea?
Yes - If maintained correctly and all service is up to date
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Thinking about purchasing a high mileage Evolution X MR, thoughts?
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Thinking about purchasing a high mileage Evolution X MR, thoughts?
Hey guys,
It's been a while since I've posted, but I have been looking for another car which would fit my needs currently as I need something AWD, 5 seats, more trunk space, more comfortable, less work involved in maintaining, still performance oriented and completely bone stock. I've also come to the conclusion that I need a car that is automatic/SST as currently both my vehicles an Evo 9 and 350z are manual transmissions, which my girlfriend and family members are unable to drive/use.
I've narrowed down the choices to a few vehicles and one being the Evo X MR. I've recently come across one 2009 Evo X MR that seemed like a great deal price wise. The car is bone stock, the owner has all service and maintenance records since purchased new, he has replaced the clutch and timing chain along with done AWC service within the last 20 000 miles, clean title, and the safety and emissions tests have been done recently.
The only major issue I have with the car is that it has about 146 000 miles or 235 000 kilometers. Now I know people have said there are cars with high mileage that are in great condition due to proper owner maintenance and cars with low mileage in poor condition due to abuse/modifications.
I want to know an Evo X owners thoughts on this and in particular if anyone with high mileage Evo X's have anything to add that I should be concerned about. Also if you have alternative suggestions for vehicles based off my needs feel free to comment.
Thanks for your time!
It's been a while since I've posted, but I have been looking for another car which would fit my needs currently as I need something AWD, 5 seats, more trunk space, more comfortable, less work involved in maintaining, still performance oriented and completely bone stock. I've also come to the conclusion that I need a car that is automatic/SST as currently both my vehicles an Evo 9 and 350z are manual transmissions, which my girlfriend and family members are unable to drive/use.
I've narrowed down the choices to a few vehicles and one being the Evo X MR. I've recently come across one 2009 Evo X MR that seemed like a great deal price wise. The car is bone stock, the owner has all service and maintenance records since purchased new, he has replaced the clutch and timing chain along with done AWC service within the last 20 000 miles, clean title, and the safety and emissions tests have been done recently.
The only major issue I have with the car is that it has about 146 000 miles or 235 000 kilometers. Now I know people have said there are cars with high mileage that are in great condition due to proper owner maintenance and cars with low mileage in poor condition due to abuse/modifications.
I want to know an Evo X owners thoughts on this and in particular if anyone with high mileage Evo X's have anything to add that I should be concerned about. Also if you have alternative suggestions for vehicles based off my needs feel free to comment.
Thanks for your time!
Last edited by reboundicon; Dec 17, 2014 at 01:19 PM.
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Test drive the car, take it up hills, push it a little. Take it to a mechanic that knows Evo's (not the dealer), have them look it over. It's worth paying them a couple hundred to have no (or at least, less) surprises.
What? How big are your grocery bags? I can fit 5-6 no problem.
What? How big are your grocery bags? I can fit 5-6 no problem.
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he has replaced the clutch and timing belt
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Test drive the car, take it up hills, push it a little. Take it to a mechanic that knows Evo's (not the dealer), have them look it over. It's worth paying them a couple hundred to have no (or at least, less) surprises. What? How big are your grocery bags? I can fit 5-6 no problem.
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Actually, I have 2 subs in my trunk on either side (custom molded/fit) in the indents. I can fit over 6 bags of fully packed groceries no problem and more if really needed. Plus you can always stack the bags if you really went nuts at the store. I think the trunk space is about the same between the IX and X, with IX being slightly bigger. Yes I have owned both.
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Trunk space? It's fine. You learn to pack things in there like sardines. Previous experience playing Tetris might help. But, it's workable.
A 150k mile MR? You're going to be taking some chances. If you plan on modding and replacing the clutch packs, etc., go for it.
A 150k mile MR? You're going to be taking some chances. If you plan on modding and replacing the clutch packs, etc., go for it.
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Hey guys,
It's been a while since I've posted, but I have been looking for another car which would fit my needs currently as I need something AWD, 5 seats, more trunk space, more comfortable, less work involved in maintaining, still performance oriented and completely bone stock. I've also come to the conclusion that I need a car that is automatic/SST as currently both my vehicles an Evo 9 and 350z are manual transmissions, which my girlfriend and family members are unable to drive/use.
It's been a while since I've posted, but I have been looking for another car which would fit my needs currently as I need something AWD, 5 seats, more trunk space, more comfortable, less work involved in maintaining, still performance oriented and completely bone stock. I've also come to the conclusion that I need a car that is automatic/SST as currently both my vehicles an Evo 9 and 350z are manual transmissions, which my girlfriend and family members are unable to drive/use.
From this description I would not recommend a evo x
trunk space-No
comfortable-No
less work involved-No
since you already own two performace cars how about just a better dd car. one thats comfortable and large trunk and low on maint and automatic. for the price your looking at for a evo x with 145k you could get a nice dd for same price with less likly/costly problems.
look into a subaru legacy or impreza or something similar.
Last edited by slvrevo84; Dec 17, 2014 at 11:51 PM.
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