Should I look esle where?
i checked the carfax no accidents or no major service and the owner had it fr four years which is also good the only thing i thought was odd was the recall but thats out of his control. here you go
09/01/2003 2 Dealer Inventory
Joliet, IL Vehicle offered for sale
10/10/2003 Dealer Inventory
Illinois Vehicle sold
10/10/2003 12 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plainfield, IL
Title #T3309629615 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
06/11/2004 Bill Jacobs Joliet, L.L.C.
Joliet, IL
815-741-6997
www.billjacobsauto.c
om Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
12/29/2004 30,001 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plainfield, IL
Title #X4364138009 Title issued or updated
Correction to record
Loan or lien reported
10/02/2007 Illinois
Inspection Station
Joliet, IL Passed emissions inspection
11/17/2007 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plainfield, IL Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
05/06/2008 147,329 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.
06/27/2008 Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturer recall/service bulletin issued
Recall # C0401H
EVO FMVSS CERTIFICATION LABEL
Click here or call 1-888-648-7820 to locate an authorized Mitsubishi dealership near you to obtain more information about this recall
07/28/2008 147,500 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle! 1-owner 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution AWD vehicles are worth an average of $2,036 more to consumers because 1-owner vehicles tend to be consistently driven and maintained. Use this as a guide when comparing vehicles. Learn More
09/01/2003 2 Dealer Inventory
Joliet, IL Vehicle offered for sale
10/10/2003 Dealer Inventory
Illinois Vehicle sold
10/10/2003 12 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plainfield, IL
Title #T3309629615 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
06/11/2004 Bill Jacobs Joliet, L.L.C.
Joliet, IL
815-741-6997
www.billjacobsauto.c
om Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
12/29/2004 30,001 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plainfield, IL
Title #X4364138009 Title issued or updated
Correction to record
Loan or lien reported
10/02/2007 Illinois
Inspection Station
Joliet, IL Passed emissions inspection
11/17/2007 Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Plainfield, IL Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
05/06/2008 147,329 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.
06/27/2008 Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturer recall/service bulletin issued
Recall # C0401H
EVO FMVSS CERTIFICATION LABEL
Click here or call 1-888-648-7820 to locate an authorized Mitsubishi dealership near you to obtain more information about this recall
07/28/2008 147,500 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Illinois
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle! 1-owner 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution AWD vehicles are worth an average of $2,036 more to consumers because 1-owner vehicles tend to be consistently driven and maintained. Use this as a guide when comparing vehicles. Learn More
With 10k to throw at it, why not. I'd check the the frame and the electrical systems and anything else that won't be getting replaced to make sure there all in acceptable condition. Start pricing out the essentials first: motor, turbo, coolant system, suspension, brakes ect. If it's within your budget why not do it? it'd be an awesome and very satisfying project.
yea that car with a shep or comparable tranny, new clutch, built t-case, and something like a bushur built 2.0 with a nice turbo! it would be a beast. also you could sell all the stock parts you are taking off.
If I was looking for a $10K platform to start with this would be it IF the engine goes rebuild the bottom end and throw a turbo at it. But, I would be prepared to start replacing parts in the near future.
IF the engine goes rebuild the bottom end and throw a turbo at it. But, I would be prepared to start replacing parts in the near future.
PASS IT!!!
You could easily put 10k in the engine, tcase, and transmission and still have issues after. It could end up being a gigantic headache. I bought mine with 50k and I still had a lot of issues. I got a good deal at 18k but the following week put 4k into it.
You could easily put 10k in the engine, tcase, and transmission and still have issues after. It could end up being a gigantic headache. I bought mine with 50k and I still had a lot of issues. I got a good deal at 18k but the following week put 4k into it.
Sorry to hear bro but it's a crapshoot even with a new one. You never know with any piece of mechanical equipment. I do admit that 147K is extreme but you never know. Does the OP know the history of the car. Even to start from scratch and build a monster, 10K is a godsend for an Evo. If the OP is going to DD the car then no.
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Decisions...decisions....The saying goes "you get what you pay for" is relevent when it comes to this stuff...If it where my money i would fid a 16k or 17k car...with less miles and put 2 or 3 grand into that car...all wheel drive has alot of parts to wear out and with that many miles on her...$$$$ But thats just my 2 cents