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For Sale: 2006 Wicked White Evolution IX MR
Aug 4, 2008, 11:40 AM
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For Sale: 2006 Wicked White Evolution IX MR
Recently married and starting a family. Unfortunately, the EVO doesn’t fit into our priority list anymore. This car has been meticulously maintained and NEVER abused or neglected. One owner, non-smoker, garage kept, all maintenance records available. Factory warranty remaining. Many new parts (see below).
Mileage: 22,000
VIN: JA3AH86C66U049247
Asking: $28,900 (Also taking reasonable offers, please e-mail or PM for more info)
New Parts
ACT MB7-HDSS Heavy Duty Clutch Kit
Gruppe-S 13lb Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel
OEM Transmission
OEM Transfer Case
OEM Driveshaft
OEM Rear-Differential
Note: The new parts above were replaced to solve a drivetrain noise issue, they were not replaced due to damage from abuse or neglect. All parts were professionally installed by the dealership (Crown Motors of Holland, MI) by their Master Mitsubishi Technician. None of the parts above have ever been launched on or tracked. All service records have been retained, please post any questions or concerns and I will gladly answer.
Modifications
Megan 3in Downpipe
Megan 3in Test Pipe
Tanabe Hyper Medallion 3in Exhaust
JESTR Tune w/ Fine Tuning
25PSI Boost (Controlled w/ECU and #65 Turbo Pill)
K&N Cone Filter w/Carbon Fiber Heat Shield
RRE/Progress 25mm Adjustable Rear Swaybar
Technafit Stainless Brake Lines
ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid
Note: All factory OEM parts were retained and are available with purchase (along with factory and tuned maps).
I have a TON more pictures for those that are interested, please contact me via e-mail at Last4G63@gmail.com. Thanks for looking!
Mileage: 22,000
VIN: JA3AH86C66U049247
Asking: $28,900 (Also taking reasonable offers, please e-mail or PM for more info)
New Parts
ACT MB7-HDSS Heavy Duty Clutch Kit
Gruppe-S 13lb Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel
OEM Transmission
OEM Transfer Case
OEM Driveshaft
OEM Rear-Differential
Note: The new parts above were replaced to solve a drivetrain noise issue, they were not replaced due to damage from abuse or neglect. All parts were professionally installed by the dealership (Crown Motors of Holland, MI) by their Master Mitsubishi Technician. None of the parts above have ever been launched on or tracked. All service records have been retained, please post any questions or concerns and I will gladly answer.
Modifications
Megan 3in Downpipe
Megan 3in Test Pipe
Tanabe Hyper Medallion 3in Exhaust
JESTR Tune w/ Fine Tuning
25PSI Boost (Controlled w/ECU and #65 Turbo Pill)
K&N Cone Filter w/Carbon Fiber Heat Shield
RRE/Progress 25mm Adjustable Rear Swaybar
Technafit Stainless Brake Lines
ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid
Note: All factory OEM parts were retained and are available with purchase (along with factory and tuned maps).
I have a TON more pictures for those that are interested, please contact me via e-mail at Last4G63@gmail.com. Thanks for looking!
Last edited by Last4G63; Aug 20, 2008 at 10:21 AM. Reason: Price Reduced
Aug 5, 2008, 12:02 PM
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The tires currently on the car are 235/45-17 Bridgestone Potenza G009's (High Performance All-Seasons). Not as responsive as the Advans, but handle very well in both wet and dry conditions. The tires have worn extremely well and have nearly 75% tread depth remaining (fronts have 8/32nds tread and rears have 9/32nds tread, G009's come with 11/32nds brand new).
Aug 14, 2008, 04:47 PM
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A common question has been, "Why all the warranty work?" I have nothing to hide and don't want anyone to think that I have been abusing my car and keep breaking stuff, so hopefully I can explain the situation to help alleviate these concerns.
I first noticed a "whining" noise in the drivetrain back in August of 2007. My research immediately pointed me to the textbook "deathwhine" commonly caused by a failing transfercase. I brought it to the dealership, the test drive it, hook it up to chassis mics, use a stethoscope, etc and tell me it is coming from the driveshaft bearing, so they replace it. As many of us know, the transfercase "deathwine" can be transfered through other drivetrain components (such as the driveshaft) to make it appear to come from another source (i.e. the driveshaft itself or the rear-differential).
I get the car back, and lone behold, the noise is still there. SURPRISE! They then decide that the noise is coming from the carrier bearing in the rear-differential, so they order a new rear-differential. I patiently wait 3 months for the rear-differential to be widdled out of bamboo in Japan and shipped to the United States. They install it and, again, no difference whatsoever.
I wait it out until spring and bring the car back in. They diagnosed it to be coming from the driveshaft again, so the replace it. Nothing changes. Yay. So they order ANOTHER rear-differential because they are CONVINCED it is coming from the rear of the car. I patiently wait another 2 months for the rear-differential to be widdled once again and it gets replaced, again. Guess what... No difference!
They FINALLY listen to me and decide to see if they can change the pitch of the noise by using an additive in the transfercase (I think they used Royal Purple). Sure enough, it worked! They were able to single out the transfercase and finally had a "smoking gun." This was enough justification for them to replace the transfercase, which fixed the noise.
In the end, they never listened to me and wasted nearly a year of my life (and my sanity from driving a car with "most annoying noise in the world" - as seen in "Dumb and Dumber."), but it was finally resolved.
The transmission was replaced when the 5th-6th syncro ring failed, in which apparently Mitsubishi is well aware of and there is a TSB for it (told to me by the master tech at the dealership). When they had the transmission out they suggested I replaced the clutch and told me they would not charge me labor OR void my warranty (even thought I was using aftermarket parts). I couldn't pass on this deal, so that is when the clutch and flywheel were installed as well.
Any other questions or concerns, please let me know! I will gladly answer!
I first noticed a "whining" noise in the drivetrain back in August of 2007. My research immediately pointed me to the textbook "deathwhine" commonly caused by a failing transfercase. I brought it to the dealership, the test drive it, hook it up to chassis mics, use a stethoscope, etc and tell me it is coming from the driveshaft bearing, so they replace it. As many of us know, the transfercase "deathwine" can be transfered through other drivetrain components (such as the driveshaft) to make it appear to come from another source (i.e. the driveshaft itself or the rear-differential).
I get the car back, and lone behold, the noise is still there. SURPRISE! They then decide that the noise is coming from the carrier bearing in the rear-differential, so they order a new rear-differential. I patiently wait 3 months for the rear-differential to be widdled out of bamboo in Japan and shipped to the United States. They install it and, again, no difference whatsoever.
I wait it out until spring and bring the car back in. They diagnosed it to be coming from the driveshaft again, so the replace it. Nothing changes. Yay. So they order ANOTHER rear-differential because they are CONVINCED it is coming from the rear of the car. I patiently wait another 2 months for the rear-differential to be widdled once again and it gets replaced, again. Guess what... No difference!
They FINALLY listen to me and decide to see if they can change the pitch of the noise by using an additive in the transfercase (I think they used Royal Purple). Sure enough, it worked! They were able to single out the transfercase and finally had a "smoking gun." This was enough justification for them to replace the transfercase, which fixed the noise.
In the end, they never listened to me and wasted nearly a year of my life (and my sanity from driving a car with "most annoying noise in the world" - as seen in "Dumb and Dumber."), but it was finally resolved.
The transmission was replaced when the 5th-6th syncro ring failed, in which apparently Mitsubishi is well aware of and there is a TSB for it (told to me by the master tech at the dealership). When they had the transmission out they suggested I replaced the clutch and told me they would not charge me labor OR void my warranty (even thought I was using aftermarket parts). I couldn't pass on this deal, so that is when the clutch and flywheel were installed as well.
Any other questions or concerns, please let me know! I will gladly answer!
Aug 20, 2008, 10:30 AM
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Price reduced to $28,900 (also taking reasonable offers, please pm or e-mail for more info).
I am motived to sell, the quicker I sell the EVO quicker I can start saving my pennies for a house!
Just replaced the front brake pads. Duralast Gold w/Lifetime Warranty (free brake pads for life!)
Just flushed brake system with fresh fluid (ATE Super Blue Racing) and bled brakes
Just changed transmission fluid with Super Diaqueen MR ($90/can)
I am motived to sell, the quicker I sell the EVO quicker I can start saving my pennies for a house!
Just replaced the front brake pads. Duralast Gold w/Lifetime Warranty (free brake pads for life!)
Just flushed brake system with fresh fluid (ATE Super Blue Racing) and bled brakes
Just changed transmission fluid with Super Diaqueen MR ($90/can)
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Aug 20, 2008, 10:43 PM
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Damn, if I was back in the states I would buy this from you in a heartbeat.
Wish it wasn't so much to have a car shipped overseas
Wish it wasn't so much to have a car shipped overseas
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man, I've had my eye on this car since it was posted.....I've been crossing my fingers that my car would find an new owner but with no such luck so far .......this is exactly the evo ix I'm looking for......good luck selling in the meantime
.......this is exactly the evo ix I'm looking for......good luck selling in the meantime