Hey everyone! I've been lurking for awhile and I'm finally ready to take the plunge. I'm looking at the Evo below and wanted some advice -- it currently won't start as it's in need of a replacement crankshaft and thrust bearings.

I'm financially prepared to pay for what I'm expecting this endeavor to cost (~$2500) but what else should I look out for/ask the current owner of the vehicle to potentially avoid any additional cost?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/4131923634.html

 

I would keep looking but thats just me.

 

I paid $250 more for a beautifully running car without that hideous paint job. That thing is on its third engine in 33k miles. Run away, fast.

 

^LOL

Keep looking OP. There are plenty of good, well-maintained Evos for sale.

 

Pass!
It looks like they tried to copy the STI in Fast 5 so they’re obviously pretty confused. With that many problems in a short period of time, I'd question any work done on that car, mechanical and electrical. Like everyone else says keep looking there are better deals out there.

 

I will continue on with the "pass" theme.

You can get a much better deal for the money you'd spend on a cleaner, less problem ridden evo. Keep looking!

 

Idk man that is really low miles with some already good parts.

Buy it and invest 5k to have a beastly evo!

If your not in need of a DD, get it!

 

I would pass. It seems this thing has been ridden hard and put up wet.

 

Don't.

 

^ This

 

Run!

 

Don't be scared. It may turn you into a mechanic!

 

You can get a running Evo with a better past history for the same price that a crap price especially since if you can't replace the crank yourself a mechanic will charge considerably more.

Move on

 

dont get it, it prolly has more problems than the owner lists.

 

lol at the just replace the crank

when the thrust bearing goes, thats what is called crank walking and when that happenes 99% of the time the entire block is junk..

so another big PASS from me also