enjoitheride

Hi, Everyone

I am possibly looking at getting an Evo. This might sound crazy, but I bought an 18 STi a month ago, and I might get rid of it for the Evo. I have always loved the Evo, and I keep leaning towards it.

However, I want to ask a few questions. First, this would be a daily driver, and I am fine with that. I have been in many, and it does not bother me. The car is an MR, one owner with 34k miles. All stock besides coilovers.

My question is, how is parts availability for these? It honestly will probably stay stock, as I am just that type of person. I am more concerned about parts down the road. Mainly OEM stuff. If I need a fuel pump, or window switch, or something mechanical for the car. Will I be able to purchase them new?

Anyhow, I appreciate any feedback!

THanks, guys!

Biggiesacks

I have never had a problem getting a part I needed. Either new or used when desired. A real consideration though is do you have access to a reputable shop that can work on the car? You will definitely want to have a P.P.I (pre purchase inspection) performed on any Evo before you buy it by a trusted 3rd party.

enjoitheride

Hi there. Car would be bought from out of state. It would be from a pretty reputable dealer. As far as by me, I have two Mitsubishi dealers. Performance specialty places I would have to look into.

Biggiesacks

Contact a 3rd party local to the car and arrange for it to be inspected.

barneyb

Reputable and dealer do not belong in the same sentence. Get a third party opinion.

Teal2nnr

iTrader: (7)

This.


To be honest I would check out the for sale section here before going to a dealer. You could probably find a better condition car at a better price (just assuming of course).

Jonno99

Unless you have a good friend in the dealer get it checked

enjoitheride

How are the 9's in the snow? I know they don't have traction or stability control.

kyoo

iTrader: (29)

they have awd, you just need good winter tires

iLLevo_

I would look for a 1 owner Evo. Check your car fax... take my advice

Biggiesacks

They are good, AWD and ACD, ABS(Unless RS), but if you really want the full package of AWD,ACD,AYC, Active brake control and Stability management etc then you should probably look into the Evo X, it came with S-AWC (Super all wheel control) and has a computer that allows it to do things a human driving just can't.

Turndown

iTrader: (2)

As far as parts availability... STM or your local Mitsu dealer can hook you up.

kaj

iTrader: (60)

+1

Good luck with that, though.

iLLevo_

Easy. I did it a year ago.. there are 1 owner Evo’s out there

paul4x4

A lot of it depends on budget though...