evo 7 need some advice

[jawadarif]

iv seen an evo 7 for sale quite cheap. would anyone no any past history about this car. it is quite cheap.im not an expect on car and really dont no much about evo. this is gona be my first one. hear the link 2001 Mitsubishi lancer Evo 7 (Evo 8/9 genuine body kit) 400bhp forged Evo 8 engine in Glasgow | Used Mitsubishi for sale | Gumtree.com

 

[Mikeyc]

Tread carefully with that one

 

[jawadarif]

Tread carefully with that one

why, what wrong with it or is it just the price to good to be true

 

[Mikeyc]

Hard to say without looking at it but its a bit cheap and could have been thrown together by a cowboy,
If I had a fully forged Evo I wouldn't be selling it on gumtree, it would be on a specialist forum like this one.
Certain ads just ring alarm bells for me and this is one of them. Go check it over first before taking any cash

 

[jawadarif]

what should i look out for. are evo very common for engine problem like the Subaru bottom end going.sorry to sound very dump but differnt from a forged engine just turning up an engine

 

[Mikeyc]

what should i look out for. are evo very common for engine problem like the Subaru bottom end going.sorry to sound very dump but differnt from a forged engine just turning up an engine

It depends what engine and what you are doing with it mate, the 8 bottom end is good for up to 400bhp but no more,
But that engine is Apparantly forged which means it has been rebuilt using parts which are manufactured by the forging process, which essentially means its a lot stronger and can be tuned for much more power, which is why it seems way to good to be true mate
Take someone along with you who knows what they are talking about , I'm sure if anyone on here is local to you they would happily help

 

[martinthegooner]

id leave that well alone,its far too cheap and has very high miles,he is selling that as there is clearly something not right with it,walk away.

 

[Dirtmatt]

Of it would be a second car would be worth a look, quick sale and low price plus owning for such a short time something has gone wrong!

No harm going along, see if they have all the paperwork and you can ask why they want so little for it.. End of the day they say you get what you pay for.... Lol

 

[Mikeyc]

I wouldn't go anywhere near it personally
Always too good to be true

 

[Dirtmatt]

If it was me I would go for a look, could be a pig like everyone is saying....
You could be a better car but you will be paying at least twice as much for far less a spec.

 

[fq-craigus]

All looks well to be honest, do the usual it may be a previous write off if so it's not the end of the world as long as all work carried out is proper, yes it's very cheap but hey it may be genuine. No harm in taking a look or even gettin the aa too have a look. Do research before you go, and if there is a receipt for the forge job call the garage...