Why compare an Evo to a Neon? I'd take the Evo any day. Mileage means nothing if you're going to mod/build the car anyway.

 

I wasnt comparin them based on performance because we all know Evo is king overall. I was simply thinkin of a vehicle period. But like I said should I consider a rebuild and how much will it run me about?

 

109k wont be nothing if u get the block built

yea 100k on the suspension and bushings but hey for 15k leaves u money to throw at the car for mods

 

^+1 on the bushings. You would definately want to re-do the suspension and do a leak down test on the motor. Replace all the main gaskets, and since you would already be there with the head off ect ect, you mine as well get a built bottom end which go from 2500 to 3500 depending on the shop (like in my sig) *cough* *cough*

Is this the white one with the black bra on it? I was considering buying this for my DD, but then I slapped myself and remembered I was trying to save gas, not spend more.

 

I drove that car last week. It felt mighty strong for a stock Evo8 but I couldn't spot any mods. Maybe the wastegate was allowing more boost than normal? It also had a "Service Engine" and "SRS" light on. Bleh.

They didn't want anything less than $16,448 out the door on it.

 

so when you drove it did you notice any sqeaking from the quarter panels or any sqeaking at all for that matter? and what mods could you have on an Evo that you can't spot right away?

 

a tune, an upgraded wastegate, downpipe, test pipe, internal work, maybe an upgraded turbo(depending on the type) most of that stuff you can't see without being under the car or having a computer hooked to the ecu. Also 16.5K seems a little much for a 5 year old Evo with 100k plus miles. I'm pretty sure you can find a newer Evo with less miles for a few grand more.

 

yes I agree that is a tad bit high..

 

15 tops.

Everything with wear can be rebuilt.

 

if anyone is still looking at this evo it's been wrecked I'm glad I found out before I dropped any cash on it. As I was told by my insurance agent the car had a collision payout of about $14,000 back in 05'. I looked for myself and sure enough it had frame damage and all. You could see rust spots in the engine bay from where it was repainted and such. The carfax report was clean but I ran the vin on another site and it came up with frame damage. So I was bummed cuz I had plans for the car especially the engine nothin to major just wanted to start by doin rebuild with the 2.3 ztroker kit.

 

i wouldnt touch it.... just buy mine for $18k