Hello. I'm going to milwaukie tomorrow to test drive an evo... I am from Seattle so it is a bit long of a drive but worth it to get my baby! I'm looking for someone who can help me inspect the car a bit to make sure it is not thrashed... I can post the link when I get out of the movie theater

it's a 2005 ssl evo 8 36k miles with full exhaust kit. Bov and a few others.... I'm not sure if this is a normal request but I'm willing to pay a little or take you out for a meal... Lemme know! We would be doing this tomorrow


Thanks!

 

^lol - I wasn't sure you posted in the right region for a second. I'm guessing there is a milwaukie, OR. Is it really spelled like that? G/L, and I'm sure you'll find someone. ER is closed tomorrow I think, otherwise you might be able to coax one o' them boys South with some good drinkin'/possibly strip clubbin'

 

if you were in SoCal there would be like 30 members waiting at the dealership

 

Yea it Is Milwauke Oregon lol it looks to be near Portland ... I'm Doing this on my iPhone so finding the right forum was a ***** lol. Is this the right place?

 

I might be able to help you out... what time you thinkin?

 

Man, you are a strip club fiend ;p

 

I'll probably leave north Seattle by 10 putting me in milwaukie around 12 to 1? Then will go to the dealer and take a look ... I would appreciate it... I am paranoid about buying a destroyed Evo. What times work for you? I can adjust. I'll figure out what time the deAler will be open

 

Which dealer is it? Please tell me Town & Country and not one of the used car lot dealers.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Evolu...US_Cars_Trucks


What ya think? I know it's listed wrong but it is an 8

 

speedsports is pretty reputable, if anything get it to a Mitsubishi dealership or have them print a car fax?

 

I can carfax tonight I already paid for 5 faxes and only used 3. I'll do that tonight for sure. Is there a Mitsubishi dealer near by ? I'll try to look for that as well when j get home. Do they do used car inspections?

 

Town & Country (mitsu dealer with a good service department) is right by there. Matt the service manager there is freakin awesome.

The car looks pretty clean. I can't tell what exhaust that is, but shouldn't be an issue. The only thing I'm wondering about is the intake and if it was tuned for it. Since there aren't any other mods besides intake, shift knob, exhaust, I'm assuming no other hidden mods (cams, turbo, etc).

In all honesty, your best bet is getting the car on a lift and checking the fluids (t.case, transmission, rear diff, ACD). I think Town & Country is your best bet for that. Otherwise, all I can really do is listen for some bad sounds (death whine, untuned, etc).

It'd also be in your best interest to do a compression test. Last thing you want to do is replace pistons / rings after you get the car.

 

Are you able to meet up tomorrow? I'll call town and country see wha I can schedule but if you are available I'd be greatful

 

Here is the carfax



Detailed History

Owner 1 Purchased: 2005 Type: Personal Where: Oregon Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 10/21/05 - 1/8/08
(2 yrs. 2 mo.) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 02/24/2005 Mitsubishi Motors
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om Vehicle manufactured 03/30/2005 Mitsubishi Motors
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om Vehicle shipped to original dealer
in Portland, OR 10/21/2005 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sherwood, OR Registered as
personal vehicle 10/21/2005 253 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sherwood, OR
Title #0532763401 Odometer reading reported 11/23/2005 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sherwood, OR
Title #0532763401 Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported 06/04/2007 Oregon
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sherwood, OR
Title #0532763401 Registration issued or renewed
Owner 2 Purchased: 2008 Type: Personal Where: Washington Est. miles/year: --- Est. length owned: 1/8/08 - 6/29/10
(2 yrs. 5 mo.) Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 01/08/2008 5,365 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vancouver, WA Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported 01/29/2009 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vancouver, WA
Title #0800818010 Registration issued or renewed 02/10/2010 Washington
Inspection Station
Vancouver, WA Passed emissions inspection 02/10/2010 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vancouver, WA
Title #0800818010 Registration issued or renewed 06/29/2010 36,038 Online Listing Vehicle offered for sale 07/19/2010 36,324 Auto Auction Sold at auction
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Does vehicle sold at auction mean anything significant?


Headed to bed now, will check forums bright and early
Thanks guys

 

Being sold at auction does not necessarily mean anything significant. Dealers often use auctions to shuffle inventory that doesnt 'fit' their lot.

Imo, since the car is close to English Racing, you should just have them take a look at it sometime next week. If you see it and like it maybe offer a few hundred to hold it for you till ER can look it over or something.

Also, not sure how long you have been looking for an Evo, but there are a few really nice cars up for sale locally from Evom members. Check the regional marketplace. Also, rumor has it Forsaken will be selling off his RR IX soon.