Good catch hadn't even noticed that in the pic.

Thank you.

 

i wouldnt worry about it man cuz your most likely gonna do the same thing i did Destroy the work Stock im about a week and get rid of all the crappy parts and just redo everything in like a week.
i paid cash for mine and didnt get the car back from another shop for about a month while the put all my parts in it!

 

Get a lug nut and buy that thing, that car is mint. Nice price too.

It's still under warranty if any issues arise! Get the dealer to ensure you that if you have any issues that you can bring it back to them in its current condition for repairs under Mitsu warranty.

That is a damn clean car, reminds me of when I bought my TB IX from a guy in Sanford. The wheels are painted black for you already too... I had ot paint mine

 

But if he is not buying it from a Mitsu dealer, how would they be able to guarantee the warranty? I'd check with your local Mitsu dealer before purchase just to be on the safe side. I'd also ask to check the oil (both dip stick and oil cap), spark plugs, and anything else for signs of heavy modifications in the past. You can never be too safe these days, and the dealership might just be doing things as a quick cover up to get the car off the lot.

Jerry

 

Check the plastic in the wheel wells to see if their are any any small rubber bits stuck to the plastic.

Accumulation of these rubber bits are usually a sign that the car has seen the dragstrip (these rubber bits tend to stick due to heat), which in itself may not be a sign of a poorly maintained car, but something to think about.

Check the bumper plastic around the exhaust to see any signs of melting/scorching; a decent sign of an aftermarket exhaust.

BTW, the trunk lid is missing the emblems.


Good luck.

 

I'd check with your local Mitsu dealer before purchase just to be on the safe side.


You answered your own question. That's what I meant, have a dealer ensure they will cover the warranty on it. It has 20k miles on it only!

 

i am selling my stock rally red IX no mods with 17,500 miles for $27,500. i am in north jersey if you are interested. no pics yet but you are welcome to see it in person if you are close.

 

i'd say its been modded a bit and then put back to stock. for it to have aftermarket rotors id say it has been modded. just make sure you have a compression test and test drive it and obeserver the tranny and tc.

 

Some things to consider....

1. CarFax isn't the be-all, end-all that most people think it is. If it wasn't reported to insurance, it isn't coming up on Carfax... and sometimes, it can take a year to show up. You want definitive proof that it hasn't been in an accident? Ask the dealer to show you if the car has been painted by using a digital paint meter... if he acts like he doesn't know what that is, or refuses, run, don't walk away. A dealer should be willing to educate you, not pressure you so that you can make a good decision on buying an Evo...

2. They posted a car for sale, and weren't thorough enough to make sure ALL OF THE LUGNUTS WERE ON? Do I need to explain why this is important?

3. Finding a "virgin" Evo is becoming more and more difficult... one's with an exhaust, an intake, etc.. is nothing really to be afraid of... as long as the car wasn't beaten or tuned within an inch of it's life.

4. Does the dealership know Evo's specifically, or are they just trying to capitalize on a booming market for these cars? Most I would say fall in the second category. Someone (either dealer or individual) who is selling an Evolution needs to know the ins and outs of what makes them tick... i.e... service intervals, fluid changes, what the clutch and gearbox should feel like, the way the motor sounds, etc.

Bottom line is, buying an Evo isn't like buying a Toyota Corolla.. those are easy, find one you like and buy it. An Evo takes a bit more patience to learn and be educated before a decision is made because of the mod-friendly nature and the complexity of it's systems.

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you with your search... I'm with CBRD and we specialize in Evo's......... but more importantly, educating you on how to acquire an Evo.

 

Thats a great point and not only did they not make sure the lug nuts are on they managed to not notice and take a pic of the wheel that was missign the lug nut lol

Hopfully that lack of attention to detail doesnt carry over into other realms.

 

Sadly, it probably does! That's my point entirely... seriously, how could they do that?!?! It's not just the lugnut, but the lack of a desire to ensure the Evo was mechanically sound to present to a future owner...

 

Yeah thats what I was getting at. If they missed the lug nut WHILE TAKING A PICTURE OF IT lol, then their service to the engine prolly was garbage. I'm really with you on that it just bothers me that they missed that.

 

Just be careful man. Do your research on the car, try to get all the facts. In my experiences car dealers are on the same level as most criminals. Just be careful and don't let them take advantage of you. I believe the rims are stock IX rims that were paitned black. They may have been painted to hide damage take a closer look. Good Luck!

 

painted rims and painted tails. same as my car! car looks good. buy it

 

It looks the the front bumper has been taken on and off.Look at the gaps between the headlight and the bumper on the drivers side. Also it almost looks like the bottom of the intercooler is smashed up a bit.

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