think you have problems now, just wait until you have to fix the transmission that won't be covered under warranty because you didn't do the 30k service. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!

 

I'm sorry, I didn't notice any cars in that second picture, at all.

/lonely
//oh, oh so lonely.

 

For the bulbs try replacing them with a 194 bulb . Even the Syvania web site says that the 2827 will only last 200-500 hours of usage , the 194 is the exact same socket but the only difference is that it is not as bright but it is not even noticeable .
My car has 150k and still feels and drives like new !

 

Mitsu is a low end/econo box brand with a great performer in the EVO and lancer ralli art models.. MIstsu is not trying to change that image, so dont expect anything special They charge too much for all their products compared to other econo brands that are beating them in sales and have better brand image. They need to understand that is you charge alot people expect more. Most GSRs go for the high 30Ks and MRs on the high 40Ks so at those prices all the quality build basics should be covered

 

Very minor first year gremlins. Folks here don't know what shock and horror really is. Image getting mail saying your 50K car has to have its engine cracked open by the crack staff at the stealership for a rod bearing recall. Perspective! Oh and I went in for rattling windows as well thank you.

 

I am coming from a 33k Mazda speed 6 and I can tell you that this car is pretty solid. My mazda had a much softer suspension and my evo still absorbs bumps better. I also live in NY where the winters destroy the roads. I previously owned a 2000 eclipse which i bought new and kept for 6 years and although the interior was real cheap, the car gave me no major mechanical problems the whole time I owned it. I am very happy with my evo and knew before i bought it that most of the $$ i paid is for the engine, suspension & drivetrain. I know I will have to fix lil bugs here and there. I am very happy with my car.

 

Window rattles are a known issue...there's a TSB to fix it. Mine rattles as well (2400 miles as of today). My Evo is too modded to bother trying to bring to the dealer. I'll just pull the door panels if I ever get annoyed enough. All of the stuff you listed is just normal maintenance stuff...other than Aero and I'm pretty sure that'll be a problem for me as well.
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Want the list of what I replaced (in addition to maintenance) on my BMW 325xi before 75k miles? Between 36-60k miles: 4 rotors/brakes, both crank sensors, lower control arms, air con evaporator core/lines, power steering hose, water pump (causing overheat & full fluid replacement). Around 70k miles: discovered that both rear springs were *broken*.

Goodness knows what the first owner went through during the first 33k. It is obvious that the power window actuators were replaced (a chronic issue on 3 series in the 2001 timeframe). I blew $5-7k in repairs in the 44k miles that I owned it--I don't even want to add it up. The car was 100% stock...I drove it like a grandma going to church.

 

30k in less then a year is the red flag. Thats alot of wear in tear in such a short period of time without any car care in a high performance vehicle. The cosmetic stuff is a given considering its a mitsu, although I don't think it should be considering the price tag.

 

Hmm interesting. I'm at 30k and I am generally pleased other than:

-Horrible paint job, I've got a crapload of paint chips on the front
-One bulb is out right now, DRL bulb
-Rear passenger side panel, there's a small opening where it's coming undone. So I can relate there...
-Clutch still feels great but I don't launch.

 

03 viii is a lot different from 06 ix, but they are still ct9a's.. big difference even if the chassis is same.. evo x production car is not the same as a built rally car or gutted track car.. most of these cars aren't race cars, and especially if mitsu is broadening the market it should expected that people will be coming in from all over expecting some higher quality. 99% of the evos sold don't become race cars, even if the chassis is the same

..my point in that is these are still commuter/consumer passenger vehicles.. i think we have reached a point in technological improvements and cost efficiency where some of the issues coming up should not be. it's not like mitsubishi doesn't KNOW how to build a car that doesn't rattle and ****.. but they know people who buy the car "don't care" because they are focused on the performance, and make rationalizations for it.. however if there's an actual market effect, as there seems to be the beginnings of one (people vowing not to buy mitsubishis again), then mitsubishi will be forced to respond.. until then, if people just yap about how great the car is and that there are certain things you should live with, and you ridicule consumers who complain.. mitsubishi will not budge

 

"99% of the evos sold don't become race cars, even if the chassis is the same"

maybe in the US . But even here is most of them got purchased buy performance in mind over quality.

in my opinion.

 

It blows my mind how many people buy a $30k performance car that competes with $90k performance cars, and then they complain about minor luxury and style shortcomings. It's an EVO not a VOLVO! They say when building an engine, you can pick two: cost, performance, reliability. As a whole, the evo is excellent in all 3 categories, at the expense of luxury and cosmetic quality. If you bought the car without realizing that, then let me tell you about my ponzi investment opportunity!

 

There is a lot of awesome mechanical content in the car...it will be a challenge to keep up with the rattles, updates, improvements, and crap given the operating costs, car payment and, fuel consumption...but if you stay on top of it and don't let the little maintenance things get away from you, it won't be so bad later.

I pray that I don't need a clutch, a set of tires, and insurance payment due at the same time though....

 

that makes no sense.. just cause your engine 3 is great does not mean you can have crappy trimmings and all is forgiven. Mitsu has an econo box attitude that cant work in cars being sold for over 25K.. until mitsu learns tis they will continue to have less brand respect than KIA and hyundai..

 

Well, that's what happens when you pay 30k for a lancer (economy car) with a turbo. It's not like a G37, TSX, BMW 330i, or some other 30k car that was built with quality and not just with engine in mind.

For what you get, you can't really expect much more, though.

Any car company who wanted to put quality into the EVO when they manufactured it would've charged 50k+.

This is an affordable performance car.

Affordable and performance don't mix.

Further, when you buy a car like this, it's not really intended to be a daily driver. You should have a back up car, funding for maintenance, among other things.

You don't go buy a Ferrari and expect it to last if you just drive it and make your payment. When you put that kind of performance and stress onto the mechanics of a car, it's not going to last as long as an ordinary car, nor is it going to wear and tear as easily.