Hi another newbie for advice

**waggzy** · 16-08-2008, 12:04 AM

Hi guys...an gals,
just joined an thought i would say hi..
just been to buy a new evo 9 today an bein new to jap stuff wondered what people thought of this
cheers
stu

Auto Trader UK - MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution IX 2.0 FQ-320

sorry cant get link to work

**Nick** · 16-08-2008, 08:15 AM

Looks very nice. Red isnt my colour of choice but thats just me.
Why do they need to sell it this week is one question straight off.
Other than that just the normal checks. Being pretty much new there shouldnt be much wrong so anything that is outside normal wear and tare may be of concern.

**waggzy** · 16-08-2008, 11:14 AM

he is a trader who works from home an only has space for 5 cars which he had 6 when i went.
it looks like it needs pads and discs all round,he said he will throw in a service in the deal,but i thought the clutch was slipping as when i put my foot down from a standing start it seemed to rev to 4000 before biting
is this of concern or is it cos of 4x4 system
cheers

**Nick** · 16-08-2008, 01:31 PM

Ive less knowledge of the newer evos (too much money to rally them) but on the older ones the clutch was a consumable. In that it was expected to be replaced often. That didnt make them cheap mind!
At 32k miles I would expect that is about time for a swap. Again pads and especially disks aint cheap. Expect £1k+ for clutch by Mitsi and probably similar for disks and pads all round. Cheaper at an independant.

**waggzy** · 17-08-2008, 09:34 PM

cheers nick....decided to leave that one..the guy said it was badged as FQ360 but dvla said it was FQ300 and mitsi dealers said it was FQ320!!!!!
combined with the clutch and brakes i think ill give it a miss...hence why so cheap perhaps
stu

**Nick** · 17-08-2008, 10:11 PM

Yep. Youve got to be happy with these. Any doubts and walk away. There are pleanty of good 'uns out there. Just got to look at a few dodgy ones first

**Alan-G** · 29-08-2008, 09:46 AM

Hi All,

Having owned a Subaru wrx (were those bad words)

Now looking at an Evo.

Wise choice or not ?

Suggestions welcome.

**Nick** · 29-08-2008, 11:32 AM

Very wise choice!
They havent got chocolate gear boxes for starter, and then they are simply better

Which version are you thinking?

**Alan-G** · 29-08-2008, 06:26 PM

Thanks Nick.

I have NO idea - that's my problem.

Any suggestions would be very welcome... Got about £10 - 12k to blast on one of these babes.

Cheers in advance.

**Alan-G** · 29-08-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

Looks very nice. Red isnt my colour of choice but thats just me.

How come yer name on the left is in Red then Nick ...