I actually saw the same trend when I was shopping for a small 2 seater convertible a while back. The main examples I was looking at (MR2 Spyder, Mazda Miata, Honda S2000) all had plenty of owners, some with mere months of ownership history. In that case, I think it's just people trying to live with a 2 seater convertible as their only car and realizing it doesn't work all that well.

Doesn't really explain the used Evo situation though. I suspect in many cases it is young people who realize they can't afford the insurance, car payments, and gas. In many others, it is probably over-zealous tunes causing the car to be a money pit. Either way, I stayed away from used Evos when I was looking and only bought new.

 

i have had my car going on about 9 months now and i have added Engine management, wide band, and some other mods. the only thing i can say is that i have found a TON of ceased bolts(breaking them every where) and just wear and tear that has been neglected. Other then that i am happy.

1) 2003
2) 109,000
3) just some minor neglect/ lack of proper maintenance.

 

05 Mr 8. 43000 powerstreeing

 

• Year of car - 2010
• Mileage when purchased - 7k
• Any negative experiences from owning a used Evo - None except for what I caused

 

I bought mine new but now I wish I had just looked for a clean used one

 

1. 2005 Evo 8 MR
2. 27,000
3. None because I bought a stock Evo. Previous owner also had the free maintenance package from Mitsubishi so everything was done on schedule.

 

1) 2003
2) 110,000ish
3) Bad alternator which ultimately led to a bad mini battery, but everything else was good

J

 

An 04 bought in early 2006
Had about 25k on it
T-case took a dump a few months after I bought it...replaced under warranty tho. Since then no major problems

 

Ive purchased two evos used a 2003 with 64k and an 05 with 79k. They have not had any serious problems but a couple little things here and there. If you can check the car out you should be alright. I wouldnt buy an evo new because I wouldnt buy a 10 but the newer you can find one the better off you will be Im sure.

 

1. 2005
2. 59xxx miles
3. So far no problems.

EvO VIII w/SSL

 

1. 2003 but I got it in 06
2. 8100mi / 57109 now
3. Recaros and rear seats are faded thats it

 

1. 2005
2. 60k
3. Acd pump went after first month besides that car is in good shape

 

1. 2006
2. 4
3. n/a

 

2003
100k
and just a few minor "surprises that where easily worked out

 

2006 mr
8000 miles
and i really cant complain about anything.