First time Evo buyer, things to look for?
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First time Evo buyer, things to look for?
Hello guys, first time buying an Evo and was wondering what are things to look out for? Will probably end up with a VIII unless I find a good deal on a IX. Thanks!
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listen for transfer case whine. other than that, pretty much anything you would look for with any used cars. you can Google what to look for and some really nice checklists to take with you.
oh, and if the OEM parts look newer than the rest of the car and the owner says it's never been modded, then look EXTRA close LOL
oh, and if the OEM parts look newer than the rest of the car and the owner says it's never been modded, then look EXTRA close LOL
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Yup, Listen for Transfer Case whine and look for the following:
1. Rod Knock - don't confuse this with lifter tick or injector tick.
2. Transmission Shift feel - does it go into every gear smoothly?
3. Slipping clutch
4. Bent radiator fins - indicates work around exhaust manifold.
The list keeps growing, but at that point it can go for any car, not just the evo.
-pal215
1. Rod Knock - don't confuse this with lifter tick or injector tick.
2. Transmission Shift feel - does it go into every gear smoothly?
3. Slipping clutch
4. Bent radiator fins - indicates work around exhaust manifold.
The list keeps growing, but at that point it can go for any car, not just the evo.
-pal215
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As a fellow newbie i suggest looking in the newbie/FAQ section under evom forums
But this helps a ton: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/evom-newbie-faqs-forum/317064-beginners-read-me-new-your-evo-looking-evo.html
But this helps a ton: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/evom-newbie-faqs-forum/317064-beginners-read-me-new-your-evo-looking-evo.html
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As a fellow newbie i suggest looking in the newbie/FAQ section under evom forums
But this helps a ton: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
But this helps a ton: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
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That's one thing I didn't want to hear lol. So what kind of unknowns are we talking about NewbieEvo8. I thought Evo's were fairly reliable for what they are? Thanks!
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never not do a PPI (pre-purchase inspection)
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Yes you can inspect these items pre-purchase but do yourself a huge favor and have imho at least $6k sitting.
Just the maint. on these cars is expensive.
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PPI means you take it to a shop and they do a pre-purchase inspection that you pay for. Then they give you a list of all the stuff that is wrong with the car. Usually costs a couple hundred bucks. Unless of course you are an evo expert and know what to look for, which i assume op is not since this thread exists.
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