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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Thinking about buying this 03 evo

Hello, So I found this evo at the dealership. its an 03 and has 26k miles. Anything i should look for? kinda suprised to find an evo with this low miles.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ctd/4232972581.html
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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That's pretty sweet, but automatic?
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Thats a beautiful car.. if i was in the market i would go for it!!! That mileage is very attractive...
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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sup man i live in medford. The next town over from this car. If you need somebody to look over the car with you who knows these cars let me know. I am a mechanic and have owned 2 evos for a total of 6 years. It clearly has had some modifications. Hopefully it was tuned. Has atleast a turbo back and a Fmic. Most likely has a fuel pump and running high boost. Curious to see what boost its running. We could also hook the car up the evo scan and take it for a rip and watch for any knock to make sure its not knocking like crazy. Some ppl bolt on a couple parts crank the boost controler and rip. Hopefully this isn't the case.

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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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That's like a hen's tooth right there!
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hamburger_train
That's pretty sweet, but automatic?


If you look at the pictures you'd know thats not the case. Someone just rushed thru the listing..
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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I honestly really like yellow must be one of the few out there it's my fav along with bby and tb. Nice find op!
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by AlyssaEvo2006
I honestly really like yellow must be one of the few out there it's my fav along with bby and tb. Nice find op!
You know, there were a time only the King could wear Yellow.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by EatSleepBoost
sup man i live in medford. The next town over from this car. If you need somebody to look over the car with you who knows these cars let me know. I am a mechanic and have owned 2 evos for a total of 6 years. It clearly has had some modifications. Hopefully it was tuned. Has atleast a turbo back and a Fmic. Most likely has a fuel pump and running high boost. Curious to see what boost its running. We could also hook the car up the evo scan and take it for a rip and watch for any knock to make sure its not knocking like crazy. Some ppl bolt on a couple parts crank the boost controler and rip. Hopefully this isn't the case.
okay cool, i will definetly hit you up if i decide to go with getting this evo. I orginally was going to sell my 350z and buy a crapbox to save up for a evo ix, but then i came upon this one. its very tempting
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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yellow 8's are gross i think. the yellow is very light color and looks faded even when clean. the good yellow was on the 9's but the yellow 9's were never sold in the US
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Yellow is very hard to capture on computer screens. You just have to see it in person.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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I did a vin check and this car was rear ended on 9/15/13 and then sold at auction 11/07/13 which makes me wonder how badly was it damaged. Definitely low miles but my worry would be what was the damage before hand.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Funny thing is I just checked the carfax provided on the dealers website and it says it has no reported accidents but autocheck reported 1 accident.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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I did a vin check and this car was rear ended on 9/15/13 and then sold at auction 11/07/13 which makes me wonder how badly was it damaged. Definitely low miles but my worry would be what was the damage before hand.
Oh wow I didn't know that, maybe that's the reason for low price.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Also looks like it either has springs or coilovers because it's definitely lowered.
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