I'm looking around for my first evo and found a decently cheap 2008 MR. I called the dealer and he said the timing for the air/fuel mixture is off and needs tuned.

Is this worth buying? I feel like it would be an easy/cheap fix however I've never worked on an engine this advanced or this new, I really don't have a clue what to think about it.

 

"the timing for the air/fuel mixture is off"

That statement is nonsensical. And, dealers typically auction cars that have issues like that, or even modifications. I would stay away, probably cheap for a reason..

 

Do you have a good local tuner shop that you could take it to for a PPI and look at the tune. It may be worth it if the car is in good condition and the price is right. Did you check for mods?

 

Remember that someone traded it in for a reason..