50k miles on a X already?? damn buddy...I just hit 45k on my car and I've had it for almost 4 yrs...I don't feel like reading through this whole thread but I hope you get all the issues with the car figured out...regular maintenance may have helped with that...

 

I totally missed the part where he said he hasn't done any maintenance since 30k... no wonder you've got some of those issues... come on man, you complain about a car when you haven't even taken care of it?

 

It has been asked several times, but I haven't seen a clear answer.

Have you changed the oil in the last 20k miles?

If you have not, I'd suggest maintaining the engine instead of being concerned with much less important issues. There is absolutely no excuse for going 20k miles between oil changes.

If/when you kill the engine/turbo, please don't blame the car.

IF you have gone 20k miles between oil changes, you have absolutely no right to complain about the car as you obviosly don't care about it enough to do the most important routine service.

I apologive if I misread, but I haven't seen you make any mention of changing the oil in the last 20k miles. If that is the case; I feel sorry for the car, and any poor bastard that owns it after you...


/rant

 

I'm sorry, but this thread is sad. It's an EVO; it's going to have rattles, period. The interior is junk because 90% of your 35k went into hardware, which is the only reason that the EVO offers the kind of performance it does without costing more. Second, the aero kit is junk, I agree, but there is a free fix from mitsu that will correct the sagging side skirts, so just go get it and quit whining about what could've been or should've been. Lastly, I'm sorry if you are having money problems, but there is no excuse for not maintaining a car and thinking it's ok just because you (and I quote) "drive it gently." The car is supposed to be serviced every 15k, with major services done every other service (every 30k).

I think the fact that you haven't had any mechanical problems already is a miracle, but if and when you do, it's not gonna be the car's fault. Now I'm sorry if this sounds harsh, but the cold hard truth is that you shouldn't have bought the car if you can't afford the car, and while the X does have some issues, it's a pretty solid car for the most part and a good deal considering the kind of performance you get for the money. So, either accept it for what it is (a great performance car with marginal build quality), or spend more money and buy a nicer car (which in your financial situation obviously isn't a possibility right now.) So, this leaves you with two real options: either keep your evo, quit whining about trivial imperfections, and hope it doesn't fall apart from negligence, or downgrade and get a non-performance car that is cheap and reliable and get on with life.

 

Laying down the law, well said!

BTW My passenger sideskirt was sagging a bit and just taking the slack out of one of the front connectors made it solid as ever again. I should have taken picture but it was a really easy 5 minute fix to just make the clip that receives the mounting screw a bit shorter so there was no slack for it to move. It still won't prevent passengers from using it as a step ladder but anyone new to the car should be warned to not do that.

 

+1

 

+1

Also the GSR is a good bit stiffer than my MR. Stiff suspension = rattles , I need a haans device for some potholes here in New York

 

I don't have any rattles in mine.. but I have 5500 or so miles on it too, so that makes a difference I suppose. I think the X rides pretty nice for the performance ability that it has... i'm coming from a IX RS which really would beat you around although it was a fun car.

 

i know this tread is just getting a lil crazy need a laugh here and there

 

Nothing in the OP's post is serious. Every car I've ever driven has had minor issues like these. You're not buying another Mitsubishi because of paint swirls and rattles? Seriously? You act as if your car has dumped bolts and fluid on the highway multiple times. Or your car's tranny has become defective, when in actuality it's a freaking clutch, and at 50,000 miles you're doing damn good if it still works. The bulb thing sounds like an electrical problem, but it's by far the worst you described, and it could be worse: your turbo could have cracked or your AC give out. Half the problems on your list are fixed by TSBs.

After reading your post I was expecting you to say that the Evo X is a great car for only having these issues after 50k. When I read your thoughts about never owning another Mitsubishi I was dumbfounded.

 

Wow! Some peoples expectations of a PERFORMANCE car! Sounds like an IS 350 is what you need. Better luck on your next vehicle!

 

yeh that s great but mitsus brand is getting no love..why do you think?

 

Because most people doesn't know what is it. There is no history any kind which really back up the Evolution line. Slowly the reputation is building up though. Just think about the Evolution name 6 years ago and today. Wont matter which kind of race or car show, you show up today, the welcome is defenietly way different now
And still the purpose of the evolution is still not know or popular by any means. Most of the Evo owners even dont see or know Rally racing.
We can be lucky if they actually heard about it or see one.

Every where in the world the Evo got his love and respect. Fact, North America is not even a main market for the Evo line.

So , yes in the US has less name or reputation. Maybe it has to do something with Pearl Harbor also...
I sadly heard form people i would never by Mitsubishi because of that.


Anyway, if some one doesn't respect it or know it, just ignore it. We know what is it and thats all matters. We dont have to convince everybody it is a greatest car ever. The reason is because it is not.

It is a great car with a lots of talent and hidden possibilities, for a good price.
That's all.
Certainly not invincible.

Rob

 

You probably couldn't hear the creaks and rattles over that ridiculous exhaust note. You keep bringing up your WRX like it was the second coming and I don"t doubt it was a nice car, but sounds like you should have kept it because you can't stop talking about it. I have a friend with a '06 STI that that is on stock suspension with about 30k miles and it rattles just as much as any Evo.

And to the OP, for $30k you are not going to get a higher performance car with a better interior or exterior build quality (especially in today's economy) that I can think of. If you want better build quality with this kind of performance, the price of the car is going to be a lot higher. The only car that I can think of that comes close is the 135I.

 

Subaru's are rattle traps. Search NASIOC for rattles and the typical post is:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hlight=rattles

"Subarus rattle and creak, it's just what they do. Learn to live with it."

Subaru owners in general seem to be more accepting of rattles. It's inevitable when firm performance suspension is used on an entry level based car.