Hello Evo Members,

I really don't post much, well I don't think I have posted at all. Well a lot of members hear are friendly and do give good advise so I thought I could
ask you guys a question. So there's this 2005 Evo VIII for sale they want $19,995 it has 28,000Miles.
It has a blow off valve, and some other modification. The dealer selling it is a small dealership. So I was wondering if you guys think this is a good price? or
should I just try and buy from a actual Mitsubishi Dealership knowing that I can trust them not selling me a lemon car. Thanks in advance guys.

Oscar

 

thats a good price, check it out first, maybe there's something wrong with it

 

Make sure it has a factory warranty remaining. Some cars have had their warranties voided due to driving events.

Check carfax too.

 

Thanks guys for the post's. I test drove the vehicle a few weeks ago and it drives good. Carfax is below, please let me know what you think,still under warranty. Are auctions any good.

05/09/2005 7 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
Loan or lien reported
04/17/2007 28,823 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pacific Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle

Are you buying this car? Then make sure you are buying it from a licensed dealership. Otherwise, you could be a victim of curbstoning, which is illegal. A curbstoner poses as a private seller to sell vehicles for a large profit. Be sure to buy this vehicle from a licensed dealer.

05/07/2007 Mitsubishi Motors No recalls open for repair

 

That's a good deal, but I would definitely have it inspected before you sign anything. That price is a little too good to be true.

 

You might want to find out why it came all the way fom Chicago, IL also...Also have themgive you like a 6month warranty from there dealership and make sure you still have fatory available through mitsu by giving them the vin...

 

Sounda likE A GOOD DEAL. IF THIERS A 30 OR 60 DAY WARRNTEY ID GET IT. THEN IF IT IS MESSED UP JUST GET IT FIXED. I GOT A 2003 EVO 8 FOR $22,000 WITH 28K MILES AND I THOUGHT I GOT A GOOD DEAL.

 

Thanks guys for the feedback. Ill defiantly give them a call and ask them the questions on top. I thought the same thing to good to be true. But ill find out.

 

Check the carfax, but if no accidents are listed, DON'T TAKE IT'S WORD FOR IT. Check the car top to bottom for frame damage. If you don't know how, bring along someone that does. Also, find out if they will allow you do do a compression check on the engine before you sign (if its much below 180 psi on any of the 4 cylinders, don't buy it). Make sure while you are test driving the vehicle that you have the windows down and listen for any abnormal engine or drivetrain noises. If you don't know what to look for, please bring an experience mechanic. Buying a used Evo is a very risk proposition, and you should come prepared!

 

Thanks Sonic, I will definitely do that. How much do you thing it will cost to do a compression check? and what is a compression check. How much would it possibly cost to have a certified mechanic to come with me.

Oscar