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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Help with Evo purchase....inspection

There might already be a thread about this, but I just cant find it. I was looking for a thread with something like "common problems with Evolutions" or "Things to look for when buying a used Evolution". I know the basic things to look for when purchasing a used vehicle, but I wanted to know what thinks I should pay close attention to, or Evolution specific problems that I would not think to look for in a normal inspection. Any help would be great, or mabe there is already a thread about this, and someone could just send me a link.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Okay, I was told that if all of the (gravel, tarmac, snow) lights are on that means the differential fluid os low. Can somone post some more info about what to look for on used Evo's/
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...purchasing+evo
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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run a compression test before buying that car. No matter what people say an evo or any sports car is never babied.
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Thanks, Good info!
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NurSpecSupport
run a compression test before buying that car. No matter what people say an evo or any sports car is never babied.

+1 to that, it only takes 30 min not more.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Yeah ive heard, and know that u should def get a compression test. Where and how much can u get an electronic compression test done. And can u just show up at wherever u get them and get one.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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I will defn do a compression test, is there anythig else that should be looked at.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Klei14
I will defn do a compression test, is there anythig else that should be looked at.
Where are you buying this car from Long Island new York? If so I know 2 shops that can check the car so it's good or not?? I'm also on Long Island.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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+1 for compression test, look for an unmodded car. check the carfax, brakes, rotors, turbo etc, ask for service recods, good luck
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Is the car your interested in being sold at a dealer or by a private party?
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