New Evo owner advice.
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New Evo owner advice.
I have a 2004 wrx with 96,300 miles on it and think its time to move on.
I found a 2005 Evo VIII with 19,500 miles on it for $21,000.
I'm getting $10,995 for the trade-in and will pay the rest with my savings.
Is this a good deal?
Could anyone give me some advice on what to look for before buying a used Evo VIII?
I found a 2005 Evo VIII with 19,500 miles on it for $21,000.
I'm getting $10,995 for the trade-in and will pay the rest with my savings.
Is this a good deal?
Could anyone give me some advice on what to look for before buying a used Evo VIII?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED EVO:
I just recently went through this so the experience is fresh in my mind. The first thing you should do is figure out which year you would like. The '03 is definately the cheapest so if money is an issue, you can start there. Next, if possible find the car with the accessories you would like with the lowest mileage possible. Obviously thats a given. Once you find a car to look at, look real closely at everything. Remember you would like to find one as stock as possible. Look at the radiator fins. Are they slightly bent; does it looks like someone has been playing around in there, maybe changing turbos and putting the stock one back on? Is the stock intake solid, or does it feel loose like it has been put on and off a few times? Check the oil, does it look fresh or is it low and black looking. How do the tires look? New tires especially for this car can be expensive and they are one of the key elements to how this car performs. How does the transmission shift? Naturally the tranny is a bit notchy but you can till what its supposed to feel like. How does the outside of the car look? If it has been neglected, most likely the rest of the car has been too. When driving the car, slam on the brakes. Does the wheel pulsate like the rotors are warped, or is it a smooth stop? And finally, one of the best things you can do. Take down the vin number and call Mitsubishi. Ask them what kind of warranty repairs have been made. One of the cars I looked at had about 6 different $800 to $3000 repairs all on different items on the car. That right there tells you one thing. The car has been driven hard and you dont want it. Also get a carfax report. Most dealerships (if thats where the car is) give a free one. If you have to buy one, its worth the money. Be very thorough and remember that you are spending a good amount of money here. Take your time. If something doesn't look right, ask about it. Good luck, and don't rush a purchase, its worth waiting a little while longer for a nice one.
Also, that seems like a really good deal, almost too good so be sure to check it out thoroughly. Also if you have pics or a page that has the car listed, post up so we can help you more.
Glad to see your coming to the darkside btw.
I just recently went through this so the experience is fresh in my mind. The first thing you should do is figure out which year you would like. The '03 is definately the cheapest so if money is an issue, you can start there. Next, if possible find the car with the accessories you would like with the lowest mileage possible. Obviously thats a given. Once you find a car to look at, look real closely at everything. Remember you would like to find one as stock as possible. Look at the radiator fins. Are they slightly bent; does it looks like someone has been playing around in there, maybe changing turbos and putting the stock one back on? Is the stock intake solid, or does it feel loose like it has been put on and off a few times? Check the oil, does it look fresh or is it low and black looking. How do the tires look? New tires especially for this car can be expensive and they are one of the key elements to how this car performs. How does the transmission shift? Naturally the tranny is a bit notchy but you can till what its supposed to feel like. How does the outside of the car look? If it has been neglected, most likely the rest of the car has been too. When driving the car, slam on the brakes. Does the wheel pulsate like the rotors are warped, or is it a smooth stop? And finally, one of the best things you can do. Take down the vin number and call Mitsubishi. Ask them what kind of warranty repairs have been made. One of the cars I looked at had about 6 different $800 to $3000 repairs all on different items on the car. That right there tells you one thing. The car has been driven hard and you dont want it. Also get a carfax report. Most dealerships (if thats where the car is) give a free one. If you have to buy one, its worth the money. Be very thorough and remember that you are spending a good amount of money here. Take your time. If something doesn't look right, ask about it. Good luck, and don't rush a purchase, its worth waiting a little while longer for a nice one.
Also, that seems like a really good deal, almost too good so be sure to check it out thoroughly. Also if you have pics or a page that has the car listed, post up so we can help you more.
Glad to see your coming to the darkside btw.
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Thanks for the replies, just came back home with the (new to me) Evo VIII.
The car feels awesome and I wish I could've keep both cars. The wrx is obviously a more civilized car but it cant be compared with this. Im really happy I moved to the mitsubishi family and wil be posting pictures as soon as I can.
I joined this forum in 2005 but never had the chance to post and this is my first time as an official Evo owner.
The car feels awesome and I wish I could've keep both cars. The wrx is obviously a more civilized car but it cant be compared with this. Im really happy I moved to the mitsubishi family and wil be posting pictures as soon as I can.
I joined this forum in 2005 but never had the chance to post and this is my first time as an official Evo owner.
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