evo 8 or 9..what to do!

[SLOW_V]

I'm pretty close in getting an evo 8 or 9. I'm aiming toward a new 9 but I been reading allot of dealer bs behind warranty work. For 30k car, I would hope mitsu would be a little more freindly with mods. I still owned my 2g eclipse and I still remember Kline threaten to void my warranty from the recall on lower ball joint years ago. Their bs was for minor mods i.e. cai, rims... After that, I never took my 2g for repair work because of the dealer bs. Is it better to find a used evo 8 with 40-50k miles for 18-19k? Save 1/2 the cost of the new one. Or start off with a new car and don't need to worried about someone's headache?
Any input will help. Thanks!:D

[AJ]

Better off buying one that's already out of warranty. That way you don't have to stress about it. And the 10k you'll save by not buying the 9 will result in a smaller payment or more money for go fast goodies. Seriously, if you are strong up on the warranty of getting a new EVO and getting set to mod it right away you are just asking for headaches.

[Kracka]

If I bought one of the current EVO's (which I seriously considered) it would have been either a new or barely used IX. Warranty or not, too many dumbasses out trashing these cars for me to feel comfortable buying a used one with more than just a few thousand miles.

[SLOW_V]

Chris you make a very good point. Buying one with 30-50k miles will probably need some type of repairs. Such as the clutch replacement.

[Halon]

Hell, a brand new one is going to need a clutch replacement after 10k miles anyway.

[Kracka]

Chris you make a very good point. Buying one with 30-50k miles will probably need some type of repairs. Such as the clutch replacement.

Not to mention it seems like a poor driver can trash the synchros VERY quickly.

[MustGoFaster]

MIVEC FTW! I would go for a 9.

[Halon]

Did you mean FTW?

[CDeutsch]

I'd probably sell my IX MR for $30K if you're interested. That'd be just enough to turn around and get a IX RS. Nothing major wrong with my MR (over $40K into it, after taxes, suspension, clear bra, etc), but the RS will be slighlty better for AutoX.

I also have a buddy locally who's selling his VIII MR. It's had a few minor incidents lately, but it would be a good one to pick up. He runs AutoX with me in the STU class which means no major engine mods and stock boost.

[SLOW_V]

For30k, I would buy a new one completely stock. Knowing that I have a clean slate to work with. If I buy a used one, I will probably will look to pay about $18k and under 55kmiles.