Would u buy a modded evo
Nov 6, 2004, 06:45 PM
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Would u buy a modded evo
trying to buy used. drove a car that was modded and seemed quite quick. 15k miles and almost bald tires.. i'm new to the whole evo/sti crowd. the car felt quite solid. he has all the stock parts and such.
'03 with ecu flash, fuel pump, full exhaust no cat. intake. and that's all i can remember.
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'03 with ecu flash, fuel pump, full exhaust no cat. intake. and that's all i can remember.
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Nov 6, 2004, 06:53 PM
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people buy a modded one and they have problems with it after 5000 miles. I wouldn't buy anything with serious mod that's not from a tuner shop.
The tranny/transfer-case/clutch is importatant but it's hard to check. I would have money to replace the clutch or have the clutch ready to be installed before I would buy that.
And get the stock cat, since you have to pass emission.
The tranny/transfer-case/clutch is importatant but it's hard to check. I would have money to replace the clutch or have the clutch ready to be installed before I would buy that.
And get the stock cat, since you have to pass emission.
Nov 6, 2004, 06:59 PM
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That depends completely on how much you trust the seller. If you buy a modded car from someone that seems responsible, meticulous and knowledgeable, and who has a good reason for selling, then you are probably okay. The modded ones are the best bargains if you are intending to mod anyway.
Nov 6, 2004, 07:01 PM
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If warrantee is important to you, check the VIN with a dealership before buying.
The warrantee is also factored into the price of the car by Mitsubishi. If the warrantee is gone then the car is worth less -- regardless if you care or not.
The warrantee is also factored into the price of the car by Mitsubishi. If the warrantee is gone then the car is worth less -- regardless if you care or not.
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Nov 6, 2004, 07:04 PM
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Hell no. It is so much better to buy a stock evo rather than modded. You dont know the car have been through with all the mods unlike stock. So I suggest to buy a stock one with lower miles and a decent price. Theres lots of evo that are selling out there that are stock and lower miles. You just gotta find one. Good luck.
Nov 6, 2004, 07:06 PM
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depends on the mods the ones you listed are pretty safe as long as the flash was done by a reputable company just make sure when you drive it to pay attention to any slight engine noises and pay especially close attention to the clutch
Nov 6, 2004, 07:18 PM
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I am deciding to sell mine and its hard to get rid of such a great car especially
one that I love but I can see that it might be dificult to sell because alot of people abuse their evo's right of the lot. My car has probably been launched 8 times and is babied proper cool down etc,. I just think if you take care of the car it will take care of you, granted there have been some defect problems buy I have never had not one of them and I have 11,600 miles. Mods are mild Hks exhaust, Turbo Xs downpipe, apexi intake, perrin ss, Tanabe springs and a few other minor stuff all done at boost solutions, and no problems to date. Just my .02. In the end be very careful with buying a used car especially one of ours, talking to the owner in person and driving the car are extremely important.
one that I love but I can see that it might be dificult to sell because alot of people abuse their evo's right of the lot. My car has probably been launched 8 times and is babied proper cool down etc,. I just think if you take care of the car it will take care of you, granted there have been some defect problems buy I have never had not one of them and I have 11,600 miles. Mods are mild Hks exhaust, Turbo Xs downpipe, apexi intake, perrin ss, Tanabe springs and a few other minor stuff all done at boost solutions, and no problems to date. Just my .02. In the end be very careful with buying a used car especially one of ours, talking to the owner in person and driving the car are extremely important.
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Nov 6, 2004, 07:33 PM
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Not on your life. I wouldn't buy ANY used EVO. A modded one is trouble for sure. If I want to buy a new EVO (I did), and mod it (I am) and thrash it at the racetrack (2 days so far, much more to come) and on the street (daily), that is up to me. You have no idea how that used EVO was driven.
The only people who buy EVOs want to beat the hell out of them. That's not true with lots of other performance cars. Let's take the Corvette as an example. I have been to the racetracks in SoCal a lot in the last year, and I see a lot of Z06. But it is a tiny fraction of Corvette owners that track their cars. EVOs are different. It is a performance car, pure and simple. It is not a fancy status car.
Buyer beware.
The only people who buy EVOs want to beat the hell out of them. That's not true with lots of other performance cars. Let's take the Corvette as an example. I have been to the racetracks in SoCal a lot in the last year, and I see a lot of Z06. But it is a tiny fraction of Corvette owners that track their cars. EVOs are different. It is a performance car, pure and simple. It is not a fancy status car.
Buyer beware.
Nov 6, 2004, 07:52 PM
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=101139
read this post i made before you make this purchase.
read this post i made before you make this purchase.
Nov 6, 2004, 07:55 PM
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don't get me wrong. the evo is a great car, and people will continue to buy it no matter what reputation the company has simply because it is such a blast to drive, but MAKE SURE you check the cars history before you buy it unless you have the means to fix someone elses problems should they occur.
