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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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It's an 03 evo 8. The wing is almost a key in the year as the side panel inserts are carbon.

the front bumper is from a IX. for some reason it just doesn't look like any of the grilles are on either??
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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the small side grill is the wrong pattern, the middle grill is missing, the intercooler is missing the bottom-mounting tabs that are on the front, no undertray, painted headlights

stay awayyyy
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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Found this on his photobucket account. Not sure if it helps or not. Painted headlights for sure and the glare with the HIDs probably means they are a little hazy.

I'm not sure why someone's first mod would be a IX bumper. Either wasn't stock previously (highly likely) or front end damage. I'd probably do the same thing. My guess is the title is branded.

The bumper doesn't match the fender correctly, look where they join together bumper is a different color
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 05:38 AM
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He says its 100% stock but its obviously not. Maybe engine bay wise and all that, but exterior mods to me still means modified
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by WolfsFang
isent the rear bumper a 9 also? I dont remember the little lights on the side lighting up, unless mine dosent do that.
Those lights do light up on my 03. It's just the harness for the lights tend to freeze and break off. I have to replace a harness because of this...
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Piro Fyre
Those lights do light up on my 03. It's just the harness for the lights tend to freeze and break off. I have to replace a harness because of this...
Oh ill have to look at that
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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I don't know why everyone is saying stay away cause it is missing some grills and not absolutely perfect??? Obviously give it a good look over in person and u will be able to tell if it had extensive front end damage or just cracked a bumper and dEcided to go with an evo 9 bumper... In the under 15,000 price range u might not be able to get an absolutely immaculate no flaws evo... So just cause it has a bumper swap doesn't mean stay away, just be a little more cautious and make sure nothing under the hood looks funny, as in chopped or looks like chassis and bracing in front has maybe been repainted or tried to blend.... People crack me up its gonna be a nightmare cause its missing a grill and the intercooler mount is different than stock..... If u want a perfect car buy a new one. If u want to save money and buy used be prepared to have to fix some things....
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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looks like it had the front end repainted to me... preety sure its an evo 8 but you can find out cause evo 9's have an all black steering wheel
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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A used Evo that needs some work, alright.

A used Evo that had the front smashed in and was fixed on the cheap without reporting it? Good enough worry for me to stay away.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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evo9 front bumper is a pretty common mod. stock evo8 wheels and i think tail lights. Just an 8 with mods
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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I'd say like everyone else its an 8 with a 9 bumper. Thats 8 tails, 8 spoiler, 8 wheels, 8 seats. But definitely get a look at the engine bay.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Yeah could have had road rash on the old one and got a good deal on the 9
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Idk if it's the lighting in that picture but the front end doesn't even look the same color..
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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evo 9 front bumper is much better imo
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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the grills on the bumper are not oem might of been damaged before
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