February Build with:

-5th Gear grind - replaced gear, added shims
-A/C went caput, compressor replaced
-Wheel bearing shot - replaced
-Leaky body seams, 02 sensor recall
-interior falling apart: door panel upholstery came off, replaced; panel under dash collapsed -- no fix.
-Cylinder Misfire CEL code -- dealer clueless

Probably built on Friday afternoon at 04:30.

Don't get me wrong, I love the car when it's not in the shop -- I just ended up with a lemon (for the record, I don't drag it or abuse it that much)!

Evo2003.5

 

Thanks for all the replys....Looks like there are no significant build date issues so far....

Evo 2003.5 - Hire an aggressive lawyer....One letter on law firm letter head has worked wonders for me in the past

 

i have a jan build date

my car is currently at the dealer due to the A/C going out

pickin it up today

11k miles 7+ months of ownership
clutch went out at ~6k

still love my car

 

Feb 03 build date here. 3k miles. No problems whatsoever. I don't abuse my car.

 

April build date. The car is abused regularly, but I've had no trips to the dealer and nothing to complain about. Oh, 8500 miles.

 

March, 12k, all is well...

 

Mar 31 2003 8456 miles. No problem. I luv this car. Told my wife the other day, this car makes me Happy. She got real upset. She will get over it. By the way did I tell you all how much I luv this car.

 

JUN 03 4800 MILES, NO PROBLEM.

 

June 03 build date. Just the dec noise right off the show room floor with 10 miles on it. Brakes started squeeling at around 500 miles then it just stopped as of now. Other than that not other problems and getting ready to break 1000 miles!

 

Please see original post for edits....Looks like this post is turning into a very positive, tangible commentary on the EVO that can stand with all the negative commentary.

 

June 2003 - 2K - Driven hard, but no 5+k starts...All is well...Slight raddle, but removed vent on hood...All better now...

 

Got my car march 24th 2003 was built in jan has over 20k on the odo and evrything working great minor issue with door panal the passanger rear and also cstock clutch went out at 10k dragged raced more then 60 times and my differnatials and stuff holding up well i need new rotors and pads hehehe sudden stops seem to do that... took car in for recall everything checked out fine i have a minor issue with panit chipping at the drives rear door near the wheel well but other then that car is awsome just got the hks gd max installed loving it!

 

Where exactly do you see the build date on the door jam?

 

March, and 5800 miles with not one problem or noise. I do drive
the car pretty quick, with about 15-20 launches.

 

Feb/03.........hit 4K miles yesterday........no prob's.