What are the things to look out for?

What are the main issues that go wrong with Evo's that i should keep an eye out for?

Are there any positives or negitives about certain mods?

I know the clutch is an issue with many, how much is it to replace with a good (not race worthy) clutch?

Any other input welcome

 

cant really answer too many of those questions..i havent had any problems with mine whatsoever..reallly fun to drive. biggest issue i know of would probably be mitsu not being the best for warranty issues..as in writing down vins and stuff at drag tracks..but def an awesome car...o ya and my 05 is for sale if your interested

 

Thanks....also forgot to mention that i am looking for a used Evo prob 03 or 05 of i get a good price

 

bump... more input????

 

For a decent clutch it will cost u about 1200-1500 depending on if u get someone to install and what type of clutch u get, mitsu will charge about 3000 for stock+install, just so u know. As for certain mods they all have their plus's and minuses, u got to be a little more specific and i would sugust that u do a search before asking becasue most times its already been answered. Would like to help out more but u got to be a bit more specific, as far as i know and personally other than the clutch the car runs/works great granted u maintain it and if u do mod mod correctly. Keep in mind the evo block has been a tried and tested engine as well as the car itself, yes there are a few minor problems but i think that comes down to the car u get off the production line, some are perfect, others are a little f uked. anyway hope this helped a bit and when u get a little more specific with ur guestions u will get more feedback.

 

wow i didn't know it was that much for a clutch....can u show me some sites with these clutches on them?

 

The other thing I'd be aware of if you look at an 03 is the tranny. There were some syncro problems back then, but I haven't heard of them since. I had a grind going into 2nd (if I recall right) in my 03. My 05 (MR, so different tranny) didn't have any issues like that, and I didn't hear of any of these issues in any 04 or 05s. I have known more people with 03s thad didn't have problems than did though. Basically, take a nice test drive, and be aware of any *odd* things...I'd also be careful with modded cars unless they have documentation about the parts and install. Just my .02, good luck.

 

what about broken gears??

 

i've had my evo since march and just so you know its an 05WW and its been great... Traded my 2001 Mustang Cobra for it and I love it I the only think I miss about the cobra is the sound. Evo's are awesome good choice.

 

and if you find a good dealer like I have they'll take care of all the evo's problems

 

What are the differences between the the 03-05 models? Could some one list them?

 

Problems for:

03

04

05

 

Problems for:

03 - You don't own one

04 - You don't own one

05 - You don't own one

Seriously, search first, then we'll help. This has been discussed more times than I can remember...

 

damn man, you dont gotta be so harsh on the guy, but yeah, i guess he did ask for it

 

Just getting his attention. I'm more than happy to help, but people need to help themselves first. It takes a little effort to deserve a little effort.