Check out this eBay ad regarding this 2006 Evo IX.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320128164707

Sounds very enticing. They are upfront about this car being flooded out and I was very interested in buying it until I took a closer look at the pictures specially the front seats. Judge for yourself if this car is really a steal. Or am I just being too picky.

 

Ya, I agree..those front seats=replaced=somethings up...water level up to just above the carpet does not mean you need to replace the SE seats......just my opinion...I definitely wouldnt go near that...for a bit more money just get a new one, or one slightly used, but with no damage..

 

The title disclosure says "other", so I guess that means "salvage" --- definitely fishy. It all depends on your plans, though. If you're going to be purchasing better seats and rims, and also giving the motor some TLC, then it might be a great place to start a project car. Whichever you decide, ask your local car authorities what a salvage (flood damaged) evo would go for with 4k miles on it. And also get as much of the vehicles' story verified as you can befor you buy.

Good luck!

 

By the pictures it looks alright, but if I was interested I would definitely have it checked out by a mechanic. I would also ask the seller to throw in new SE seats.

 

The ad says that the seats were stolen. Hmmmm????

How much are stock Recaro seats anyway?

 

if all it needed was basic clean-up, i don't think it would be having a reconstructed title like the seller states. pass.

 

Stay away.

 

if it hasn't been wrecked, its a good car to put a giant turbo and built motor into...

 

Ill take an 8 in good condition anyday over that.How can you afford 23k for that anyway?Dont think itll be easy getting financed on a salvage title.

 

The dealer just emailed me. He said that the seats were stolen before he took possession of the vehicle. If I was a dealer trying to sell this car I think I would put everything back to stock. The interior doesn't look right with stock Lancer seats but, that's just me. And yes, I'm staying away.

 

good, keep away!!

 

Flood damage car is a nightmare down the road. Any of the wiring/electrical will have the potential to be mess up. Just search a little longer, you'll find the deal.

 

Yeah, definitely seems like something is up with the title

 

A bit more than I would pay but it sounds credible, its a salvage title (kills resale), I am driving a mustang right now that was in a flood, the water came up to the cup holders, we took it apart and dried everything out the way your supposed to, car runs amazing.

 

Did you not read the part where it said the original seats were stolen?