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Hello PH'ers
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2260484.htm
I have been to look at/drive the above Evo this afternoon.
The speed and traction of the thing is just silly! The driving position is so right for me as well. So, obvously, I want to buy it.
But can anybody tell me what they are like to live with? Is it going to require its own fuel tanker to follow me everywhere?
I've had a Leon Cupra R in the past, that was pretty thirsty, I imagine this would be worse?
Is there anything else i should be thinking about with one of these?
Thanks for looking!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2260484.htm
I have been to look at/drive the above Evo this afternoon.
The speed and traction of the thing is just silly! The driving position is so right for me as well. So, obvously, I want to buy it.
But can anybody tell me what they are like to live with? Is it going to require its own fuel tanker to follow me everywhere?
I've had a Leon Cupra R in the past, that was pretty thirsty, I imagine this would be worse?
Is there anything else i should be thinking about with one of these?
Thanks for looking!
Expensive to run, go wrong (shouldn't be regarded in the same reliable light as other Japanese cars), built cheaply BUT they drive extremely well.
The Evo VI I ran for 4 years back in 2000 was the least reliable car I have ever owned but made up for it on a back road blast.
At the end of the day you get what you pay for, they were always cheap for the performance because they were built to a price. As long as you realise that and buy with your eyes open then you won't be disappointed.
Read the excellent buyers guides on the Mitsubishi Lancer Register and have a look at the FAQ's which also apply to the Evo IV.
The Evo VI I ran for 4 years back in 2000 was the least reliable car I have ever owned but made up for it on a back road blast.
At the end of the day you get what you pay for, they were always cheap for the performance because they were built to a price. As long as you realise that and buy with your eyes open then you won't be disappointed.
Read the excellent buyers guides on the Mitsubishi Lancer Register and have a look at the FAQ's which also apply to the Evo IV.
Some of the stuff in the Lancer register guide is truly frightening, like the costs you will incur trying to give it all the servicing and attention it needs. 4500 mile service intervals, iirc it even says to budget for a new clutch twice a year!
I'm sure if you don't thrash them every minute of every drive they will last a bit better, but it's the service intervals that must be killer. At least the Lancer Evolution X is only 12,000 mile intervals. By the time I can afford to even think of owning an Evo, it will be an X I'm looking at, the rest will be in museums and scrapyards!
I'm sure if you don't thrash them every minute of every drive they will last a bit better, but it's the service intervals that must be killer. At least the Lancer Evolution X is only 12,000 mile intervals. By the time I can afford to even think of owning an Evo, it will be an X I'm looking at, the rest will be in museums and scrapyards!
In contrast to MRoad, my Evo VI was fabulous and very reliable in the time I had it. It did need new gearbox bearings but that was more to do with the wrong preload being set at the factory causing premature wear.
But all that's been said about running costs are valid. It's certainly not the buying of it, but the running that will cost you!
Servicing at the correct 4500 mile intervals is critical. If it's not got that, walk away, there's plenty more about. The car in the ad looks quite clean but if I were to buy another I would prefer to buy from the MLR as you are much more likely to get one that an enthusiast has owned and looked after.
In short, they are superb to drive but make sure you have the funds to look after it whilst you're going to own it.
But all that's been said about running costs are valid. It's certainly not the buying of it, but the running that will cost you!
Servicing at the correct 4500 mile intervals is critical. If it's not got that, walk away, there's plenty more about. The car in the ad looks quite clean but if I were to buy another I would prefer to buy from the MLR as you are much more likely to get one that an enthusiast has owned and looked after.
In short, they are superb to drive but make sure you have the funds to look after it whilst you're going to own it.
If you have to worry about fuel, i.e. over 8000 miles a year, then don't. but also remember most fun cars will be unavailable to you!
good cars though. but make sure you have seen at least 4 others before you buy any. due to the nature of the usual owners of these cars, they are not usually that well cared for, or that softly driven. A turbo blowout or HG failure will cost you very dearly.
On a more practical note. make sure the ride isn't too harsh if the roads around your way aren't too good.
Also personally, I would only buy cars like this from private sales. From my experience traders are usually selling the bottom of the market cars, this is because they would have offered the previous owner a terrible trade-in value, so they must have been desperate to sell.
It took me 15 cars to find the right FTO, and 9 cars before I found the right Skyline. Both I ended up buying from Private Sellers, and very few of the Traders had anywhere near up to standard cars, when they were they were very overpriced.
Look on owners forums, in my mind this gives you much more peace of mind, as you can often follow their post history and see what has happened with the car before!
good cars though. but make sure you have seen at least 4 others before you buy any. due to the nature of the usual owners of these cars, they are not usually that well cared for, or that softly driven. A turbo blowout or HG failure will cost you very dearly.
On a more practical note. make sure the ride isn't too harsh if the roads around your way aren't too good.
Also personally, I would only buy cars like this from private sales. From my experience traders are usually selling the bottom of the market cars, this is because they would have offered the previous owner a terrible trade-in value, so they must have been desperate to sell.
It took me 15 cars to find the right FTO, and 9 cars before I found the right Skyline. Both I ended up buying from Private Sellers, and very few of the Traders had anywhere near up to standard cars, when they were they were very overpriced.
Look on owners forums, in my mind this gives you much more peace of mind, as you can often follow their post history and see what has happened with the car before!
do a google search for other people buying from there. for instance i found...
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?4327...
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?4327...
cupra_bish said:
Hello PH'ers
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2260484.htm
I have been to look at/drive the above Evo this afternoon.
The speed and traction of the thing is just silly! The driving position is so right for me as well. So, obvously, I want to buy it.
But can anybody tell me what they are like to live with? Is it going to require its own fuel tanker to follow me everywhere?
I've had a Leon Cupra R in the past, that was pretty thirsty, I imagine this would be worse?
Is there anything else i should be thinking about with one of these?
Thanks for looking!
also, notice how the steering wheel and gear knob have been changed.http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2260484.htm
I have been to look at/drive the above Evo this afternoon.
The speed and traction of the thing is just silly! The driving position is so right for me as well. So, obvously, I want to buy it.
But can anybody tell me what they are like to live with? Is it going to require its own fuel tanker to follow me everywhere?
I've had a Leon Cupra R in the past, that was pretty thirsty, I imagine this would be worse?
Is there anything else i should be thinking about with one of these?
Thanks for looking!
most likely the old ones were worn out. it would explain the passenger seat issues.
they state it is 104,000km, there is a chance it is actually 104,000miles, which may be a bit high for a car like this. and that £5000 engine rebuild will be fiction, looking at the condition of the engine bay.
dfen5 said:
Not sure I could live with looking over at that knackered passenger seat, tbh. Unusual to see a passenger seat so worn?
You can swap the driver and pass seats around.Probably suffered crank walk as the 4 engines do suffer from it so many have later engines fitted or have been rebuilt.
My 6 averages 22-26mpg fill to fill depending on how its driven which i dont think is too bad and if you have even basic skills they are easy enough to work on , just get the AYC and belts done at specialist , most people can cope with oil changes
Insurance is a bit steep and tyres dont last long but biggest drain is the modifications that most of us throw money at
Edited by liner33 on Sunday 21st November 07:52
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