Why go for something you don't want, if in fact you'd rather have an 8/9? There is a reason the 8/9 commands a premium price..

 

Yeah I'd prefer an 8/9, but if I can find a much newer car that has essentially the same drivetrain, I'll get that. I wouldn't mind a warranty either.

 

Warranty isnt gonna happen on used EVO 8,9 10. Mitsu was known for voiding warranties for any reason at all up to and including exhaust, tires wheels and believe it or not windshield wipers. they even voided warranties if you re-cleared the wing.

 

Here's a great example of the prices being so confusing. Are the 8s and 9s really that much better than the 10s?

 

Usually the first thing I do when I buy a car is change every single fluid on the car, transmission, engine oil with filter, dif, radiator, change all spark plugs, look at all belts and replace any that don't look new, pretty much make the car like new. Take 4 hours on any weekend and you should be able to change everything covered and be able to find any leaks that you may not have found on a test drive.

Reliability depends on maintenance and how hard the car has been beat.

 

Dang, no wonder they are going (already went?) out of business if that's how they treat their customers.

 

Yeah, no reason Evo can't be a daily. There is a guy here with 300k on his and counting. I've been daily driving mine for over 7 years. If it wasn't for my own stupidity in modding and racing it, I honestly think it wouldn't have given me any grief that entire time.

Can't give you too much advice about buying a clean one but if you do, stick to the bolt-ons only plan. My experience down the modding path hasn't been positive overall. They're great cars from the factory. Driving them without worrying about something breaking with every new noise you hear is a big part of what makes them fun. Just my $.02.

 

Yes.

 

Point proven..

 

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Good advice here

 

To clear up the confusion: 4G63

 

The 5 speed is generally more reliable than the 6 speed, correct?

 

If you are looking for a clean 9 that has never been abused and is will maintained HMU! you can ask the evo shops i go to for reassurance. I have basic bolt on mods. But yea you get what you pay for.

 

my advice to you is look for a clean title evo with the least amount of mods on it as possible. You dont know what the previous owner has done so its better to get it as unmolested as possible. As far as getting a 2008 evo i heard those have issues with there timing chain? but im not 100% sure on that maybe something too look into

 

Lots of people return their evos to "stock" when they sell them. Just because it appears stock, doesn't mean it didnt have a bunch of bolt ons and 30psi on it a week ago.

Either buy a very low mileage evo, or just expect to have to fix some stuff.