that is at least somewhat encouraging. Now, the details. Is it registered as a mitsubishi Evolution VII or a kitcar.?

 

by the way, the reason I asked... Bill Reilly (of Reilly and Scott) tried to sell a EVO V that was titled in the state of Indiana as a Kit Car (totally illegal). He wanted $45k. I was high bidder on ebay at about $29k.

 

How could we know that you didn't use the plate from your other car and just mount it there for the picture?

Fedja
ps. please, don't take me wrong here. I would love to see all of those IE cars to have a licence plate, which would mean more options to the rest of us...

 

what does the title say under Make and Model, and what are the first 5 digits of the VIN number? That will explain a lot.

 

Because they're a registered vendor/sponsor or whatever you'd like to call it.

 

It is registered as a Mitsu Lancer. Nothing else. The insurance is marked as a modified Lancer and yes, they all pics and details of the car. So, I am not covering anything from anyone.

Maybe is not legal, I dont really care....IT IS registered to be drivin on the street as a Lancer and thats all I am worried about. Take it for what its worth...

 

I think some states are quite lenient about stuff like that. Florida is one of them as there were several Evos registered in FL and sold to people. Maybe EI knows of a loophole in the law to register the cars.
Personally, I wouldnt take a chance if it is not legal according to NHTSA because if they decide to enforce it, they can confiscate the car and do bad things to it. The car's owner has no recourse too, from some horror stories i have heard.

 

Ouch.... glad that you do get to enjoy it, but jesus that is risky. I cannot believe EI is even in business if they are registering the Evo VII's as "lancers".

I imagine they would just close ship when everyone starts to sue them.

Welp, enjoy it while you can.

 

I think getting them as used cars and prices like it's not worth getting them cause of over pricing them

 

By the way, just checked thier site again. Price for a new EVO VII is now up to $45.5K. Remeber the good old days when they were offering it for like 30K...

 

That may have to do with the fact that the VII's are finito and the VIII's are being made now.

EDIT: And of course the profit thing.

 

Wow, but then again this is Alabama. People can ride around with damn near open headers and get away with it.

But seriously, so if you were to wreck your car or it would get stolen, your agent would just flip his NADA guide over to 2002 Lancer OZ rally and say, "Okay, here's your check for 11,000 grand. (About average book for a high end Lancer)" Yikes. I envy you. I could not afford such a risk. I bet it is a blast to drive, but I for one would be too scared to drive it.

 

Well first off he said it is insureded as a modified Lancer.

I read, it may now have changed since this when they first came out, but the MotorRex Skylines are insureded as modified 240sx's. Sounds like the same deal.

 

Okay, so enlighten me. Most insurance companies are petty about modifications and the book value of the vehicle is still the most important factor. And how in the world would a 240SX be an okay assumption for say an R34 Skyline that I just paid, say 90 grand for from Motorex. I know you don't get all your money back in case of theft or loss, you get book value minus depreciation, unless you've got gap insurance. But have you looked at book value for a used 240SX or Lancer? Are you saying the "modified" label is going to make up for the tens of thousands of dollars difference it would take to get another Evo or Skyline?

 

You should call up MotoRex and tell them that. I am sure they will get a good laugh out of it. The Skylines that MotoRex sells have always been registered as Skylines. Skylines you buy from other people, who knows.