Evo IV or X??

[Gus_88]

Hi all this is my first post on here as I joined about 5 minutes ago and I'm sure I'm
probably asking a question that's been answered before but if you could give me some advice or even point me in the right direction it would be hugely appreciated.

I'm currently looking at buying an evo IX or X, I don't intend to take the car past 400bhp and plan on taking it to the track and drag strip, I work 5 minutes from my house but the car will be getting used daily and taken to the local town (6miles away) now and again. What's the best advice with regards to going for a IX 300, 320, 340 and 360 or X 300, 330 or 360? I'm open to any advice.

Thanks in advance

Edited by Gus_88 on Thursday 13th July 16:06

[Gus_88]

Thanks for the replies. I definitely meant to put IX I must have had a brain fart when typing haha, I've edited the previous posts so it reads correct.

I'm thinking the IX will be the more raw machine and if I'm being honest I actually think it looks better than the X the more I look at it (controversial I know). If I was to get it to around the 400/400 mark do you need to think of changing any of the suspension or brake components? Just trying to get figures in my head so I know how much I can then spend on the car.

Thanks again for the advice.

[Gus_88]

Cheers mate, I'm thinking a 360 is just slightly out of my price bracket, I'm looking at spending £18000-£20000 all in that's including mods.

I keep hearing horror stories about the 6 speed transmission too, does this only have issues when pushing big power? I like the thought of a 6th gear if I'm driving it on motorways to take to the track and strip you see.

Cheers again

[Gus_88]

I will make sure I have a good look under the car when I come to viewing one then, is there anything else that's worth a closer inspection when it comes to viewing?

Also I see there's a lot of imports for sale on here, are these worth considering or would you advise against? My mate had an evo 6 TME that was an import and had to get the car sealed underneath, is this something you commonly need to do with imports or is it generally done before you take delivery?

[Gus_88]

That's brilliant thanks for the advice pal. I'm definitely edging more towards the 9 with the 6 speed box, now just got to look at what's about that fits my budget! I've always avoided looking at already modified cars however after some of the advice I've read it's sometimes a more cost effective way of getting what you want. I'm lucky as I've got Auto Torque evo specialist just down the road which I've heard good things about.

[Gus_88]

Seen this evo 9 Mr Ltd Edn for sale on eBay for quite a while, just wondering what people's thoughts are? It's within my budget and has really low miles just wondering if it's too good to be true haha.

[Gus_88]

That was my thoughts, there's a few for sale online that have been about for well over 6 months. I'll keep looking anyway and again i appreciate all the advice you guys have gave me!

Just out of curiosity, what mileage would you say is acceptable for an evo IX or is it all just down to service history?

Edited by Gus_88 on Sunday 16th July 10:30

[Gus_88]

Yea I'm thinking for my budget I should get one Round the 60-70k Mark hopefully but I'll make sure I'm looking at the history in detail and all of the things in the previous comments about what to look for on the car.