I want to buy an Evo...i need to no everything, can anybody help please?

[Steve220]

i was told that yes, because of the power they have i was told. I no a lad who had a impreza and 2 weeks after he bought it the gearbox blew in 1st gear because of launch control and it cost nealy 2k for a 2nd hand gearbox without fitting. Its things like that what put me off. Is that common on evo's?

Thats a scooby though, they're renowned for their gearbox issues. All i'm saying is be vigilant on purchase that you maybe forking out for some expensive repairs. Modification's aren't cheap if done properly.

 

[midd]

2002 02 Reg*MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution VII RS II*
This one has caught my eyes its out of an mitsubishi garage i cant see there being any massive problems with it. What do you's think?

 

[midd]

Thats a scooby though, they're renowned for their gearbox issues. All i'm saying is be vigilant on purchase that you maybe forking out for some expensive repairs. Modification's aren't cheap if done properly.

So im guessing evo's are not, i wouldnt get a scooby i would be depressed everytime i drove past an evo

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

So im guessing evo's are not, i wouldnt get a scooby i would be depressed everytime i drove past an evo

Not many suffer with boxes unless running big power and then it's usually the 6 speeds that go

 

[midd]

thats good news

 

[Steve220]

It is for me!

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

It is for me!

 

[midd]

just checked insurance on that car type and its £1,793.97
not to bad for the sunderland area.

 

[m7gsr]

Damn, that's v v expensive for gearbox!! Max about £300 for scooby gearbox (classic shape)

 

[Steve220]

About the 6 speed box. If i had one on my motor, it would be in tiny pieces by now :blush:

 

[fq-craigus]

There's only 1 gaurentee with a evo, it will cost a fortune to run. Having said that if you know ur way round a car and are after a standard one as long as you check the basics its all good. What the guys are saying isn't that they are unreliable because jap cars arnt, as long as ur sensible with any mods you do you should be ok . As with any turbo car you get the ocasional boost leak which are straight forward when you know where to look. They are great cars. Compare the insurance with an fq model there was hardly any diff with me its only when I typed in mr the insurance companies threw a wobbley.

 

[fq-craigus]

If ur going to a dealer just be prepaired to pay dealer prices, you can add a warrenty ro any car third party and there are some lovely examples out there in private sales

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

About the 6 speed box. If i had one on my motor, it would be in tiny pieces by now :blush:

Ah right got you I have the 6 speed in mine but I'm not running silly horses:meh:

 

[Steve220]

I do envy the 6 speed guys, as i'd love that extra gear

 

[midd]

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Just been through newcastle and had a look at this its in nice condition my insurance would be £1890. It has warranty for £250 per year which im sure covers upto £2000 on the engine, gearbox, turbo etc, but not the exhaust or paint work (wear and tear).

 

[Steve220]

82k miles?!

 

[RsvRob]

Right you need to stop with this warranty business. Because basically there worthless unless buying new. They will only ever cover certain parts not all. And only upto small value.
I know someone who bought warranty on there car then the ecu packed up within 6months. They told him it wasn't covered because it was electrical and electrics wasn't covered.

 

[midd]

it says in the warranty the ecu is covered and is 82k miles much for an evo that age/price stevo?

 

[Steve220]

For that price it bloody is!

 

[midd]

ok then i wil stay away from it cheers for the info.