I'm planning on purchasing a used Evo this weekend, any common problems I should be aware of or anything special I should look for?

Thanks!

 

No Problems Whatsoever , it's the perfect car, I wouldn't change a thing...

Now that this thread is started off with a positive reply, prepare yourself to hear from the whiners.

- Steve

 

I find myself having to mind my speeds a lot more. Other than that it's been the perfect vehicle. I agree, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

Common problem = speeding too often.

 

No problems for me. I am 6500 miles and bought it 06/15/03. Treat the car right and you'll be fine. Try showing off to the world with riicey driving, and drag racing and you'll quickly regret it. That simple.

 

Incredible machine. I haven't had any problems. Since yours is used tho, you MIGHT have a problem with the clutch wearing out, depending on the previous owners driving style.

 

Guys, he's askin what problems he needs to look for on the car hes buyin, not the fact that hes gonna wanna drive fast after he buys it. musyc, it seems like the clutch and transfer case are the most well known problems on the evo. Also look for bad tire wear. These both might be signs of really hard driving by the previous owner, which is expected with an evo, but you might wanna just get a new one instead of gettin the cheaper used one and have to foot the bill on expensive replacement parts. Other than that, good luck and happy driving

 

Another problem I would listen for is a rattling throwout bearing. My car does it on occasion now, its a distinct sound that goes away when you push the clutch in in neutral. Not necessarrily the biggest problem out there but if your'e haggling on an expensive car purchase no better time then before you sign the papers to get stuff fixed, might result in a new clutch setup.

 

I can't pass up the deal. Practically brand new. 25k.

By the way, does the Evo us 6.5" components? I have a $5,000 sound system in my GTi I'm planning on transfering over to the evo

 

Clutch may be bad if they launced the car a lot and it will cost $1000 to buy an ACT clutch with install. More exspensive clutches will cost you $1500-1900 installed. Not easy to install clutch on an EVO.

 

warped rotors

 

check the seats for stains. haha

 

So basically there are no major defects coming from the factory.

Remember, I'm used to driving a VW where everything is supposed to break.

 

EVO runs 6.75" all around. Some 6.5" speakers may have adapters to fit 6.75". GTI --> EVO, no R32?

 

I'll find out about adapters. Thanks