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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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Help with buying an evo

So I've been looking for an evo for some time that was within my price range and I found one in Toledo Ohio. The guy selling the car says its always been in a garage, no dings or scratches, under 100k miles, runs perfect and the reason he is getting rid of it is because he is leaving for Afghanistan on the 25th and I'm worried because its under 10k. I would like no know your opinions on this car and ask for any of your guy's help that live in the Toledo area to maybe look at it for me because i would have to ship the car across country.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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I would run away, sounds like a scam... I'm in the military too.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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generally you want to look and drive an evo before you buy it. its a car that can have lots of problems or without problems. how america is becoming, everyone is trying to take advantage of someone else. just be cautious.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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Have him snap a date stamped pic of it in his garage. If it looks clean, fly out and pick it up. There are deals out there. Don't let the fear of a scam make you so gun shy you miss out.

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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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This can not be legit. There is no evo in the condition you stated for under 10k. End of story. unless it's an evo 1-6. Sounds like one of those online scammers, also no dings or scratches with 100k miles? Haha camon dude at least be realistic...

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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 02:39 PM
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Post the ad info, we will help determine if it looks legit. Just hope we don't buy it - jk
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Here is the post http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/2003-mitsubishi-lancerevolution-toledo-oh-237755647
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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Did you check the VIN for accidents? I think its legit.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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^You think it's legit because of a few pics?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mitsubishi-Evolution-Evolution-2003-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-sedan-4-door-2-0-l-/151474158510?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2344903bae&item=151474158510&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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lolololololol
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Well then. Ether he's really bad at changing prices of his posts around the internet and has no idea that his car is modded or this is a scam. Thank you guys for your help, I'll keep looking around.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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Before you guys unsub I want you to check this one out, I've got a friend near to it that can look at for me too. http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/2005-mitsubishi-lancerevolution-sanantonio-tx-232103399
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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I like how they said it's "99% factory stock"
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ravensharpless
Before you guys unsub I want you to check this one out, I've got a friend near to it that can look at for me too. http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars...o-tx-232103399
this also seems very shady. He didn't mention any issues in the description and the pics look to good to be true. Don't forget scammers love choosing the evo as bait, it's a very desirable car for a lot of younger people who cannot afford most asking prices out there. they usually end up going on a scavenger hunt to find a deal and end up getting ripped off.

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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 07:00 PM
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Dude get off that website you're using.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/4738098698.html
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