Hey there. I'm looking for some opinions on this.

I have wanted an Evo since I was probably 12 years old. (24 now). But have always been hesitant on buting a used one because I know people mod like crazy. And drive them like they're in fast and furious.

So I came up with a solution. But an Evo 8 or 9 shell (favorite models) and build the Evo myself with all brand new parts. I have already priced it all. It would be anywhere from 23000$ to 26000$ for shell and all parts.

My question is. Do you guys think it would be worth it?... the reason I would say yes is because I could go spend 25000$ on a 06 MR with a bunch of mods and 85000 miles on it. Or build my own with 0 miles on all of it except the body of course.


Let me know what yall think!

 

Well of course.. If you have the space, time, money, and knowhow then sure that would be The best way to go...

 

pardon me, but you would be a fool-- if you could build one for 26k and mitsu charges 36k+ then we would all build one. paying retail for parts is going to be far more then the cost the factory charges assembled.. Sorry on this one, spend the time and look for a low mileage 30k car and be done.

 

[QUOTE=meckert;11452345]pardon me, but you would be a fool-- if you could build one for 26k and mitsu charges 36k+ then we would all build one. paying retail for parts is going to be far more then the cost the factory charges assembled.. Sorry on this one, spend the time and look for a low mileage 30k car and be done


You can't even get a evo 8 or 9 from Mitsubishi anymore. If I was talking about an Evo X than I would understand where you're coming from.

 

Once you price out stock driveline components to fill your shell with, you'll quickly see how your numbers are incorrect. A shell only makes sense if you're building a racecar.

 

That makes sense. This is exactly why I posted this thread. hoping someone would see something I missed.

 

I was more pricing it along the lines of finding a rolling shell With full interior. Basically just a gutted evo

 

You can grab an Evo 8 with high miles for 12ish if you've got cash, I'd start there, you'd have a working fun *** car starting out.

 

this! Even if it's high mileage don't be afraid. You r planing a build anyways.......

QUOTE=antij0sh;11452366]You can grab an Evo 8 with high miles for 12ish if you've got cash, I'd start there, you'd have a working fun *** car starting out.[/QUOTE]

 

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True. Will save me thousands in the end.. well if anyone knows someone selling a evo 8 or 9 within the 12 to 15 thousand $$ range please let me know. I'm willing to travel to pick it up.

And thank you for the help guys.I appreciate it.

 

how far are u willing to travel?



True. Will save me thousands in the end.. well if anyone knows someone selling a evo 8 or 9 within the 12 to 15 thousand $$ range please let me know. I'm willing to travel to pick it up.

And thank you for the help guys.I appreciate it.[/QUOTE]

 

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Buy a used one, overhaul the engine.

 

You're way better off buying a car that was well cared for with lower miles. And an MR with 85k for $25k is ridiculous. I know prices are high, but you sure can find better deals than that!

 

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5033063499.html

did you see this one?