2006 Evo IX or 2019 STi ?
Sep 22, 2018, 04:31 PM
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2006 Evo IX or 2019 STi ?
hey guys I’m looking to buy either one of these cars, but have some concerns buying an Evo 9 considering they’re 10+ yrs old and most of these cars are tuned and questionable about the abuse they have been given over the years. I have already test driven the 2019 sti a couple times and enjoyed the ride with the new internals vs the 2018 sti.
However, I have been waiting on an Evo ever since 2005 and now have the funds to buy either car but I’m nervous to purchase a used Evo and run into issues shortly after so I have a few questions for you more experienced users on this site.
1. What should I be looking out for when buying a tuned Evo 9 in terms of red flags to stay away from?
2. What type of questions should I be asking the seller when looking at tuned Evos to purchased?
3. What would be the ideal purchase when looking into older Evos to purchase?
4. What can I do maintenance wise to make sure I run into minimal issues in the future if I decide to purchased a tuned Evo?
I understand these Evos are half the price from the new 2019 sti ($40k), and this is a car I’ve always wanted but don’t want to dump $20k ish on an Evo and run into more and more issues over the next 3 years.
Here is two example Evo 9 I found on Craigslist. If there is other used car websites to look for Evo 9 I’d love to hear where to be looking since I couldn’t find many on Craigslist. I’m thinking about purchasing if someone could review this Evo and get back to me on it I’d appreciate it.
Example1: 2006 evo 9
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...695366674.html
Example2:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...668098886.html
Example3:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...698694478.html
Would love to hear everyone’s opinion on this purchase thanks for your time.
However, I have been waiting on an Evo ever since 2005 and now have the funds to buy either car but I’m nervous to purchase a used Evo and run into issues shortly after so I have a few questions for you more experienced users on this site.
1. What should I be looking out for when buying a tuned Evo 9 in terms of red flags to stay away from?
2. What type of questions should I be asking the seller when looking at tuned Evos to purchased?
3. What would be the ideal purchase when looking into older Evos to purchase?
4. What can I do maintenance wise to make sure I run into minimal issues in the future if I decide to purchased a tuned Evo?
I understand these Evos are half the price from the new 2019 sti ($40k), and this is a car I’ve always wanted but don’t want to dump $20k ish on an Evo and run into more and more issues over the next 3 years.
Here is two example Evo 9 I found on Craigslist. If there is other used car websites to look for Evo 9 I’d love to hear where to be looking since I couldn’t find many on Craigslist. I’m thinking about purchasing if someone could review this Evo and get back to me on it I’d appreciate it.
Example1: 2006 evo 9
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...695366674.html
Example2:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...668098886.html
Example3:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...698694478.html
Would love to hear everyone’s opinion on this purchase thanks for your time.
Last edited by whtpope; Sep 22, 2018 at 11:46 PM. Reason: 2 examples to compare
Sep 22, 2018, 04:49 PM
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Hey, welcome aboard
2 completely diff animals youre looking at. The EvO, being a total tuner car & over 12 years old & the other a new STI
I would recommend if youre looking at getting the CT9A EvO, expect to use only as a 2nd weekend car. Dont recommend these as daily's
Please read this thread which will give you some things to look for. Ultimately have a pre-inspection done by the 5150 shop in OC / Road Race in SFSprings or JRP in Bellflower
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
That EvO listed has certainly been around the block, so to speak (over fenders & a lot of mods) but may be worth every bit of the 23K asking price
Any questions, let me know
Joe
2 completely diff animals youre looking at. The EvO, being a total tuner car & over 12 years old & the other a new STI
I would recommend if youre looking at getting the CT9A EvO, expect to use only as a 2nd weekend car. Dont recommend these as daily's
Please read this thread which will give you some things to look for. Ultimately have a pre-inspection done by the 5150 shop in OC / Road Race in SFSprings or JRP in Bellflower
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
That EvO listed has certainly been around the block, so to speak (over fenders & a lot of mods) but may be worth every bit of the 23K asking price
Any questions, let me know
Joe
Sep 22, 2018, 05:29 PM
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This is an Evo board, so we'll all pretty much say "Evo", but you probably knew that already 
The Evo is a great car. I daily drove one for a number of years and had no problems. It's obviously not going to be as comfortable/quiet/refined as a new Subaru.
Do you want "racey car" feel or "nice daily driver" feel?
Things to look out for (we just happened to have a thread on this):
1. "Just needs a tune" = unknown issue with how the car runs.
2. "AC just needs a recharge" = AC needs compressor, condenser, and/or lines, HVAC assly, etc, etc.
Other than that, just due diligence, same as you would any other used car (CarFax, comp test, look underneath, etc).
Cars with built engines/big turbos/etc are sketchy. You never know what you are getting into.
Or, just stick with a new Subaru and have zero worries. It really comes down to how much time/effort you want to put into owning the car.
As for the car you posted: I know it seems insignificant, but the fact that the owner installed ProSport gauges makes me question other work done on the car. The reason I say that, is they are known to be eBay quality and not really work. If the owner was willing to cheap out on gauges, which are relatively cheap but are SUPER important things to have work correctly, then he may have done the same with other stuff. No properly-built car I've ever seen would have a ProSport gauge in it. I look at ALL details when looking at buying a car.. especially one that could have been used and abused and is expensive to fix.
The Evo is a great car. I daily drove one for a number of years and had no problems. It's obviously not going to be as comfortable/quiet/refined as a new Subaru.
Do you want "racey car" feel or "nice daily driver" feel?
Things to look out for (we just happened to have a thread on this):
1. "Just needs a tune" = unknown issue with how the car runs.
2. "AC just needs a recharge" = AC needs compressor, condenser, and/or lines, HVAC assly, etc, etc.
Other than that, just due diligence, same as you would any other used car (CarFax, comp test, look underneath, etc).
Cars with built engines/big turbos/etc are sketchy. You never know what you are getting into.
Or, just stick with a new Subaru and have zero worries. It really comes down to how much time/effort you want to put into owning the car.
As for the car you posted: I know it seems insignificant, but the fact that the owner installed ProSport gauges makes me question other work done on the car. The reason I say that, is they are known to be eBay quality and not really work. If the owner was willing to cheap out on gauges, which are relatively cheap but are SUPER important things to have work correctly, then he may have done the same with other stuff. No properly-built car I've ever seen would have a ProSport gauge in it. I look at ALL details when looking at buying a car.. especially one that could have been used and abused and is expensive to fix.
Last edited by kaj; Sep 22, 2018 at 05:39 PM.
Sep 22, 2018, 05:42 PM
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At this point in the lifespan of the car, if you aren't turning wrenches yourself then your gonna get really familiar with your local shop 
Also not really mentioned much because rally car, but gas millage is terrible....for all but the most disciplined among us.
Also not really mentioned much because rally car, but gas millage is terrible....for all but the most disciplined among us.
Sep 22, 2018, 11:52 PM
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Hey, welcome aboard
2 completely diff animals youre looking at. The EvO, being a total tuner car & over 12 years old & the other a new STI
I would recommend if youre looking at getting the CT9A EvO, expect to use only as a 2nd weekend car. Dont recommend these as daily's
Please read this thread which will give you some things to look for. Ultimately have a pre-inspection done by the 5150 shop in OC / Road Race in SFSprings or JRP in Bellflower
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
That EvO listed has certainly been around the block, so to speak (over fenders & a lot of mods) but may be worth every bit of the 23K asking price
Any questions, let me know
Joe
2 completely diff animals youre looking at. The EvO, being a total tuner car & over 12 years old & the other a new STI
I would recommend if youre looking at getting the CT9A EvO, expect to use only as a 2nd weekend car. Dont recommend these as daily's
Please read this thread which will give you some things to look for. Ultimately have a pre-inspection done by the 5150 shop in OC / Road Race in SFSprings or JRP in Bellflower
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html
That EvO listed has certainly been around the block, so to speak (over fenders & a lot of mods) but may be worth every bit of the 23K asking price
Any questions, let me know
Joe
Also, is there any shops around the Fullerton/Brea area that is well known for servicing Evos? appreciate your help so far.
Sep 22, 2018, 11:57 PM
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This is an Evo board, so we'll all pretty much say "Evo", but you probably knew that already
The Evo is a great car. I daily drove one for a number of years and had no problems. It's obviously not going to be as comfortable/quiet/refined as a new Subaru.
Do you want "racey car" feel or "nice daily driver" feel?
Things to look out for (we just happened to have a thread on this):
1. "Just needs a tune" = unknown issue with how the car runs.
2. "AC just needs a recharge" = AC needs compressor, condenser, and/or lines, HVAC assly, etc, etc.
Other than that, just due diligence, same as you would any other used car (CarFax, comp test, look underneath, etc).
Cars with built engines/big turbos/etc are sketchy. You never know what you are getting into.
Or, just stick with a new Subaru and have zero worries. It really comes down to how much time/effort you want to put into owning the car.
As for the car you posted: I know it seems insignificant, but the fact that the owner installed ProSport gauges makes me question other work done on the car. The reason I say that, is they are known to be eBay quality and not really work. If the owner was willing to cheap out on gauges, which are relatively cheap but are SUPER important things to have work correctly, then he may have done the same with other stuff. No properly-built car I've ever seen would have a ProSport gauge in it. I look at ALL details when looking at buying a car.. especially one that could have been used and abused and is expensive to fix.
The Evo is a great car. I daily drove one for a number of years and had no problems. It's obviously not going to be as comfortable/quiet/refined as a new Subaru.
Do you want "racey car" feel or "nice daily driver" feel?
Things to look out for (we just happened to have a thread on this):
1. "Just needs a tune" = unknown issue with how the car runs.
2. "AC just needs a recharge" = AC needs compressor, condenser, and/or lines, HVAC assly, etc, etc.
Other than that, just due diligence, same as you would any other used car (CarFax, comp test, look underneath, etc).
Cars with built engines/big turbos/etc are sketchy. You never know what you are getting into.
Or, just stick with a new Subaru and have zero worries. It really comes down to how much time/effort you want to put into owning the car.
As for the car you posted: I know it seems insignificant, but the fact that the owner installed ProSport gauges makes me question other work done on the car. The reason I say that, is they are known to be eBay quality and not really work. If the owner was willing to cheap out on gauges, which are relatively cheap but are SUPER important things to have work correctly, then he may have done the same with other stuff. No properly-built car I've ever seen would have a ProSport gauge in it. I look at ALL details when looking at buying a car.. especially one that could have been used and abused and is expensive to fix.
Sep 23, 2018, 05:31 AM
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Hey Joe thanks for the feedback. I already have a daily car so this would be something I would take out of the garage to drive weekends or during non rush hour times to have some fun with. I am however not very mechanical but I’m willing to learn so I think having an Evo will get me more involved researching and so fourth but don’t plan on working on the Evo weekly so that’s why I turned to the forums to help decide on how to pick out an Evo that will be low maintenance and give me that thrill I’m looking for.
Also, is there any shops around the Fullerton/Brea area that is well known for servicing Evos? appreciate your help so far.