Damn 200k miles and still looks great. Trying to catch the guy with 250k miles?

 

Thanks civicsi, and yes I think i have the #2 indurance car around here, wont be driving the car as much anymore so Ill be here awhile. Thanks everyone have inka pleasent week ahead, cheers.

 

No problem, hope mine lasts that long when I get it heh

 

Man these threads give me comfort in having 107k. Time to poke and stroke that baby!

P.S. is there anyways you can tell us more info and help some of us make it to 200k plus? How often do you get on the throttle each day? Town/highway? Track? Launches? Any extra maintenance? Thanks for sharing.

 

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. Maybe this engine still has a little more life in it?

 

Besides keeping up with maintenance like oil, spark plugs, belts etc etc
another key factor here is taking it easy, you know dont race every jerk who pushes your buttons, no unneccesary high throttle launches save those for track day, I personaly have only gone to the track very few times and when in town its all about being gentle with her and keeping off the boost as much as possible. Use it only when needed

 

So what is the consencus on the Evo's high mileage reliability? I'm a bit of an Evo Noob (see my screename, ha ha), but am interested in this topic, because I am in the process of selling one of my Mustangs to buy and Evo IX...which I plan on keeping for a long time.

From what I gather, when treated as a daily driver, with a few tasteful modifications, and if you don't beat on the car all the time, it seems the IX will last for many many miles, and be reliable for years, with normal maintentance expected of course.

Does this sound about right?

 

2.3 that thang!

 

Sounds about right, which of your stangs are ya sellin, post pics if possible fan of the mustangs aswell.
but yea smart choice specialy up north were traction is essential during winter.

Anyone care to tell me how 2.2 and 2.3 do as far as gas mileage goes?
Iam at 25-27MPG highway now and would like to keep it that way
I was thinkin about leaving it @.0 and rev to infinity lol

 

Wow, that is alot of driving! Congrats on 200 k miles, these cars can last a long time when properly maintained. With the amount of driving you do, I think your best bet is to get a factory shortblock instead of going for an aftermarket rebuild, it will likely end up lasting longer.

 

I sent you a PM...didn't want to highjack that thread. Selling the GT, but for the right price I might consider selling the Cobra.

 

So cal FTW...
Well I didn't read every single post but I bet its been covered
Check your transmission tc rear diff acd pump fuel pump lines etc for any excess build up clean/replace what need be and congratulations on 200k

If you need a low mileage 9 tc n rear diff I got both

 

Hey fellas, I felt the need to bump this thread bc of a minor issue iam having with the acd lights, Ive already searched the forum and spoke to a friend who is more tech savy than myself and suggested that it was due to low fluid.

I had just picked up the ride from the shop, oe clutch installed, although I didnt see it for myself they said fluids were replaced, maybe they did but didnt put enough, going in tomorrow to settle this.

When ignited the car's tarmac mode is engaged, after a few seconds of driving all 3 lights come on, I checked the acd resevoir and it was lower than minimun.
But then again acd fluid goes up and down like that right?
Checked the fuses to, those were good.

 

First, top off the ACD fluid and have the shop bleed the system. If they are not a specialty shop they probably don't even know how to activate the bleed.

 

Well as it turns out, I toped off the acd fluid and now its back to normal no bleed needed. I drove around town and the lights stayed off. pheeww...

Hey 4Retech where could I find some pics of your ride?
I wonder if iam the second or third highest mileage evo around here..