Tomorrow i am going to purchase my very first evo (8).I have tested it,runs great,sounds great,completely stock.Which i was very happy about.I do not want a already modded evo.But my question is what are the main things i need to look for before purchasing?it is a 2003 5 speed.105k miles.Was a corporate car since 03.

 

Enjoy it. I just bought my first yesterday. Best descision ever!

 

Oil change, spark plugs, air filter pretty much a tune up, and get ready to spend a lot of money on gas and mods haha

 

Stock clutch? Any fifth gear grind/lockout? ENJOY!

 

congrats. looking to buy one myself.

 

stage 2 clutch i believe.

 

Things to check are the same as any other car. Check that the brakes are in decent shape, and show signs of normal usage (no gouging in the discs). Check that it idles good with and without the AC on. Try the AC, try all the settings for the climate control, see if it makes heat. Check if all the vaccum lines are properly seated, check oil/coolant/misc fluid levels. Check that the car doesn't pull to one side or the other. Make sure to do at least a few pulls to redline to see if everything is in order.

Then regardless of your results, put your hands in your pockets, kick a tire, shake your head grimly and say "well, she ain't perfect" and hope you get a lower price.

 

Check teh car over to see if it was previously modded. If it has a stage 2 clutch it probably got parted out. Look over the engine, see if the intake box looks newer/cleaner then the rest.

 

Theres multiple threads and stickies on this topic please search

 

i would do the 60k service. changing all belts, waterpump, all fluids change.....etc, post some pics

 

The few that i took.

 

ummmmmm... 100% not all stock.. did you say all stock?..
not stock wheels, not stock tail lamps... not stock engine bay, manifold, mini battery, tial valve, UICP?

do you happen to know what a stock evo looks like? I'm confused

 

What he said.

 

def not stock but looks clean a hell

 

honestly im new to evo's.brought my friend who knows about cars with me and he said all stock.guess he was just telling me what i wanted to hear.thanks for the info