Mitsubishi Evo IX Wagon: Spotted
A performance car that can do it all - from a time when performance cars weren't expected to
But while many Evos of this generation have received a tweak or two too many, at first glance this one seems to be in exceptional (and, crucially, very un-messed-with) condition. Externally, the paint looks untarnished, as do the 17-inch wheels, while inside the half leather Recaro seats seem good as new.
Bilstein dampers all-round with MacPherson struts up front and multi-link suspension at the rear mean the Wagon corners as laser-guidedly as the standard car. The lack of the Active Yaw Control technology found in the saloon not denting its performance in this regard, largely thanks to the extra 70kg of bodywork found above the rear axle.
With only 2,500 Evo IX Wagons having been made, and none officially designated for the UK, it should be a very rare sight indeed, and perhaps a more prudent investment than a saloon in the long-term, particularly if left unmolested. Its one-owner status and full service history are both positives too, which makes the near year it's spent in the classifieds all the more puzzling. It'll surely find a good home soon, though, just in time for a summer road trip. Could it be yours?
SPECIFICATION - MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO IX WAGON
Engine: 1,997cc, four-cylinder turbo
Transmission: 6-speed manual, four-wheel drive
Power (hp): 320@5,500rpm
Torque (lb ft): 289@3,000rpm
MPG: Few
CO2: Probably not great
Recorded mileage: 84,000
Year registered: 2006
Price new: £29,999 (UK MR FQ-320 saloon)
Yours for: £14,980
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I'm not even a Japanese car fan as such but I do really like that. Always had an appreciation of the performance of these cars so this example is just that bit different.
I wouldn't though as if I'm going to replace my current car I'd want something newer not older (and while my annual mileage is low the service intervals on that would be a killer!)
Tragically however there is very very little that appeals that's any newer.
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Me, I went down the roof bar route with a Thule rack on my Evo VIII. Not a very good idea when the roof rack came dislodged, mountain bikes went skipping down the road in my rear view mirror !!!
I'm not even a Japanese car fan as such but I do really like that. Always had an appreciation of the performance of these cars so this example is just that bit different.
And this EVO as an estate is uber cool.
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Me, I went down the roof bar route with a Thule rack on my Evo VIII. Not a very good idea when the roof rack came dislodged, mountain bikes went skipping down the road in my rear view mirror !!!
So you can fit what you want...but that doesn't make it a good idea as they may not be approved for towing domestically (I really don't know how towing approval is done in the JDM).
I wonder why these died out....
You can get a mint FSTI for £10k without the need for servicing every 5k.
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