Going to start looking for an 04-05 Evo 8 in the next couple months and just wanna know what i should look for when searching? I know i want one that has been untouched engined wise because i want to start building from scratch. Less than 80k and a 5 speed . Thank you guys for your help in advance!

 

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if it's crashed.

 

An evo IX. Just kidding, all the typical things you would look for in buying any used vehicle especially a performance one. Laughing out loud for closest to stock, less owners and paperwork.

 

Turbo

 

climate control knob, make sure it turns freely.

wet floor.

listen to transfer case sound.

 

Rev the car up to around 6-7k with it in 1st with the ebrake off, if it lurches forward beware the clutch is dragging, and who knows how long it's been like that. Clutch drag is a KILLER of transmissions. Which is a costly repair. Also check the fins on the inside of the radiator around the turbo, if some are bent there was probably a bigger turbo installed at one point or an aftermarket o2 housing. Listen for whines in higher gears, loud whines are the transfer case or rear diffs ring and pinion. If you look at an 05 and all three of the ACD lights are on then the pump is most likely bad, unless the abs light is on also then that could be a possible wheel speed sensor. Look for leaks underneath the car. Do a 4th gear pull at low rpm to check if the clutch is slipping.

 

thanks for the good info hiboost2.0 definitely going to check all those things.

 

Have about $8k saved in addition to what you have saved to purchase the vehicle to cover any issues that may come up after you have made your purchase.

 

This ^^^^. LOL.

Luckily that is what I did, and I used 100% of the cash I set aside for repairs. Sheptrans brand new stage 2 transmission replaced the one that came with the car. New OS Giken clutch kit also. Easy way to spend $6k+.

 

Yeah that's always a must with any car I purchase. Don't want to buy a car and then be stuck and wait to save up money to fix it. thanks though for the info!

 

Where in NY are you? If you're close to me I could come with you when you check it out. I went through hell when I first got mine so I know what to look for LOL.

 

Definitely check for whine noises from the transmission while driving. Also check the oil quality after fully warmed, tires, check for leaks under car, check shock rigidity. Check for any obvious modifications like injectors/cams/piping/turbo

 

Im in Glendale in Queens. That would be great to have someone who knows more about them. Ive been reading and studying learning as much as i can but better to have someone who owns one.

 

An simpler question would be what not to look for.