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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:07 AM
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Should I buy this car?

Sorry for a noobish post. I've been looking around for an Evo that I can afford, and I think I've found one. Problem is it's modded already, but I think I can get past that. Here are the specs. What do you think?:

-2003 Evolution
-Black
-~10,000 miles
Mods:
Performance:
HKS GT-3037 Turbo
SFP Manifold Ceramic Coated
Tial 38mm Wastegate
Custom O2 Housing
4in. Custom JDM Intake
HKS Filter
HKS Downpipe
HKS BOV
Custom Lower Intercooler Pipe
Custom Dump Pipe
93 Octane Dynoflash ECU
Custom TMS Braded Lines
Walbro Fuel Pump
680cc Bushur Injectors
264in./272ex.Cams
Bushur 3in. Exhaust W/ 2 Mufflers
Bushur Test Pipe
RoadRace Engineering MBC
ACT 6 Puck Clutch
ACT Extreme Pressure Plate
Fidenza 11.5 lbs Flywheel
Oddysey Mini Battery
Carbon Fiber Radiator Shroud
Ralli Art Oil Cap

Exterior:
Charge Speed Japan Body Kit
Charge Speed Japan Wide Fenders
Smoked Tail, Front, Side Lights
Enkei 17in. Wheels
Endless Brake Pads

Interior:
HKS Turbo Timer
HKS Shift Knob

I.C.E.:
2 12in. Woofers
1500Watt Rockfort Fosgate Amp.
Custom Enclosure

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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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for how much??? you know the facts with used evos right? and esp. the ones that are already modded? i bet the owner already raced the car and beat the hell out of it. yeah its nice having a modded preowned evo with resonable price but its like having sex with a girl thats been with 100 other guys. my personal advice is....take that money and go down for a new evo(get the MR like meeh, the 6 speed is worth the 5 extra grand.) plus you also get that great warranty. 100,000 miles or 10 years wat ever comes first. you dont need to modify it either. mitsu built an awsome "STOCK" car that can perform well through any condition and they back up their cars with that great warranty...but that just my word......do watever floats your boat
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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Okay, well, here's the kicker. I left this out because I wanted to hear opinions on this car. The price of the car is $8,000. Yes, that's eight-thousand. One "8" followed only three "0's". If nothing else, I can buy this, sell my car, part some of this out, sell it, and buy a new or close to new MR.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by combatc87
Okay, well, here's the kicker. I left this out because I wanted to hear opinions on this car. The price of the car is $8,000. Yes, that's eight-thousand. One "8" followed only three "0's". If nothing else, I can buy this, sell my car, part some of this out, sell it, and buy a new or close to new MR.
sounds like a plan, but do you have the time to waste by doing that? You're going to have to buy stock parts as well, and sourcing those parts may take even more time. In the end, is it worth the time and effort (as well as aftermarket parts - cost of getting stock parts may not be as much as you think).
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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There is a reason for this owener sell a havy mod 2003 EVO with only 10k miles for only $8000 !! You better check the car out carefully: engine and tranny !! You don't want to spend $8000 for car and later on spend even more to keep the car running !! I will NOT buy this car for sure !! If you can't afford a new EVO, just pick some used one with NO or less mod.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Something isnt right there...only 8k?

Plus that is really modded and I would be worried about buying something like that, plus if the owner puts hideous turbo stickers on the doors then he is a real tool if you ask me? I would be skeptical....
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by combatc87
Okay, well, here's the kicker. I left this out because I wanted to hear opinions on this car. The price of the car is $8,000. Yes, that's eight-thousand. One "8" followed only three "0's". If nothing else, I can buy this, sell my car, part some of this out, sell it, and buy a new or close to new MR.

to me it seems as somthing must be wrong. its too cheap.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by combatc87
Okay, well, here's the kicker. I left this out because I wanted to hear opinions on this car. The price of the car is $8,000. Yes, that's eight-thousand. One "8" followed only three "0's". If nothing else, I can buy this, sell my car, part some of this out, sell it, and buy a new or close to new MR.
Are you F***ING kiding me!!! Only 8 grand!! There must be something wrong with it (accident, maybe) to be that cheap. Hell, I'd buy it if there wasn't anything wrong w/it just to have a beater !!
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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Stolen maybe?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by combatc87
Okay, well, here's the kicker. I left this out because I wanted to hear opinions on this car. The price of the car is $8,000. Yes, that's eight-thousand. One "8" followed only three "0's". If nothing else, I can buy this, sell my car, part some of this out, sell it, and buy a new or close to new MR.
WHAT!!!!!!!! Something is very wrong here:


IF IT SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT USUALLY IS!!!!!!!!!!!


If it were me & I saw & drove the car, I would buy it on the spot for that much!!!! I remeber seeing this car on ebay.....
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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Yeah I was going to say hell yeah buy that car, especially if it is running good and then I was going to explain to you how it's ok to but it, but since it is heavily modified you will have to take care of it much more and be careful, but then I saw that price, sorry, $8,000 for any EVO, and I do mean any EVO, is too cheap and something is wrong.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Do your research THOROUGHLY! That price is way low for that car. If the owner says the price is low because he just wants to get rid of it and there is nothing wrong, I would not believe him. Good luck with it.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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what. 8000. holy S. if u dont get it tell me where it is. i will take it. i would jump on it.
u can part it out and make more or turn around and sell it for at least 20,000
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by combatc87
Okay, well, here's the kicker. I left this out because I wanted to hear opinions on this car. The price of the car is $8,000. Yes, that's eight-thousand. One "8" followed only three "0's".


I have this bridge I am trying to sell.... located in brooklyn..........







If you are stupid enough to send anyone some cash on this deal, then you deserve to be ripped off.

No one..and I repeat no one is selling that evo for 8k unless it's in pieces and being towed to a new location or the next victim of a nigerian scam.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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he blew a valve... lol and its leaking oil everywhere huh? i bet he tried to go back to mitsu and ask if his car was still under the factory warranty....my other b18c turbo hatch wasnt even that cheap and my custom turbo set up was half of that 8 gs alone.
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