New Evo owner
 

New Evo owner as of last week. Was looking at an Sti, but it was an easy trade in of my 2002 Toyota MR2 for this low mileage Evo.

If anybody knows the history of this car, I would be interested to hear it. It's a 2004 GSR SSL that has 33k miles on it, still has a forged BOV, boost gauge and cone filter on the vehicle. I suspect it had other mods also. The wheels that were on it were black painted stock wheels with some road rash. I had the dealer switch them with the wheels of another Evo on the show floor. I suspect it might have had a hard first life so I plan on replacing all the fluids and checking everything out.

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I'm looking to slowly work this car towards a BSP Autocross car/ daily driver. I just need some nice 18x10 wheels :)

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Welcome!

Just curious, why'd you trade your MR2? I really like those cars.

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i suspect hmong ownership

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Evo's suck :D jk!

welcome!

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German/Irish Thank you.


I got sick of always having a beater car in the winter. I was planning on driving the MR2 year round this year. Getting in an out of a very small car every day with my bad back (22, it's sad really) it was taking a toll. I figured just getting married and with my back, that it be best to get something with four doors. And fun in the winter is a must! Which is why AWD and a turbo come in.

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welcome and good luck, i think he was talking about previous ownership.

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did you buy that car a walser mitsu, cause I was lookin at that car a couple weeks ago and when I first got there, they said that it wasnt for sale because it didnt pass inspection, and then they told me about the accident that it was in.

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There was curb rash on one of the rear wheels. Before I got it, they replaced pads and rotors all the way around, and the right lower control arm. I looked at the oil change sticker and it is about 150 miles from where I got it at meaning a lot junkie probably took it for a drive.

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did they tell you about the front end accident? What did you end up paying for it?

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welcome!

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Never heard anything about that... From the scratches and nicks on the paint I wouldn't think it has been in an accident at all. I paid $19k for it.

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Welcome to the board; and Andres thanks you for the Toyota!

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Welcome!

The best thing to do is preventative maintenance and really check things out.
-replace spark plugs
-possibly replace plugwires & boots
-change all drivetrain fluids
-absolutely do a boost leak test
-log it, make sure it's running ok
-clean the living sh1t out of it, under the hood, outside, wheels, brakes, etc
-LOVE IT!

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i like that list. now only if i did the rest of the top

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Welcome, Mike! Check out the events section and meet up with us sometime, there's always plenty going on.

BSP next year, huh? We'll see about that. ;)

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If it drives fine, then I wouldnt worry about it. If you want to get an exhaust for it, let me know, I have my full TBE for sale for 300 , its a apexi gt spec dp, highflow cat, and dc sports catback.

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Thank YOU MIKE!

I finally got a look at the car at the shop I work at (I was on vacation all last week). The front camber is off, there is new bracing bolts. Not too bad. However the front intercooler piping to frame bolts are not attached, some soft bolts are missing. They said they replaced the rear control arm and aligned it. It had 1degree of total toe in!!! The rear frame where it bolts to the bumper supports has been bent and then straightened. There are still bend marks and holes that could rust. The left rear quarter has bondo cracks, and the paint doesn't match exactly.

I was never told this was wrecked!!!

I'm going back tonight. Already talked to them. I'll be giving a full look over to their 2005 model.

Thanks Mike for making me nervous enough to go through it with a fine tooth comb. You saved me a $20k mistake!

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If I don't walk away with a red one, I might just walk with a check and get a rental car for a few days. Can anyone recommend a good clean Evo?

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Check this one out, not sure if you're interested in blue: http://mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20319

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Aww, sucky!

Chris deutsch is selling his....

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Too much money for him, he's looking for $20k or less I believe.

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Im really glad that I looked at this car now, You should really look at dealing with a new dealership, I have heard nothing but bad shit about walser. Im sure there are alot of other evo's for sale that are in better shape.

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Looking for a 2005 up now. Might look at Chris's if I walk with a check.

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I wouldn't count on it. It is wrong if they fixed it and didn't tell you about it, but a lot of times repairs have been made and the owner quickly trades it in to the dealer, so the dealer doesn't necessarily know the history on it. Unless they promised it had no damage in writing, they are not liable on a used car unless the damage shows up on the title.

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I asked a lot of questions and was never informed. The General Manager did admit that they knew it had been in a wreck before but never told me. Maintained that why should he disclose that there has been damage but it was fixed to customers. He says "his" mechanics say it was safe to drive. The same mechanics whole replaced a control arm and didn't align the car leaving it with 1 degree of total toe. The frame is bent still and would crush on impact.

He said he would call his corp. office and ask them what they would like to do. He will be calling me tomorrow. Hopefully they understand customer service and will not leave me a unhappy customer with a $20k bill.

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I was told right away that the car wasnt even for sale, then the salesmen told me he was going to talk to his manager to see what they could do. He then said he would let it go for 17k. I popped the hood and looked underneath the car and he told me that it was in a front end crash and the car didnt pass inspection. They should give you your money back because they made the mistake and didnt tell you what they told me

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Nice, but I should have a deal worked out on a 2006 MR assuming I walk with anything.

I'm hoping they are like me and rather not get into the legal side and we can work something out. I'll know more tomorrow.

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Keep us updated

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I hope it works out too. ;)

Good luck Mike!

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Got it worked out. I'm losing the tax and title money since that already done and transfered, but I am getting $20k back.

Thanks guys for the help. I won't be without an Evo for long though :)

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thats awesome, good to hear that you didnt get screwed.

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They offered me full trade value on everything I had paid if I wanted the other 2005 off their lot. They were even going to work on the price some. However that is a 5 owner car that looks like it has been abused as well. I found a nice one owner in much better condition. I lost $1000 out of the deal. I guess I learned an expensive lesson in inspecting a car better first. I should have known better.

But out of the deal I am also getting a car I couldn't have bought before due to the amount I had to get for my car, so it all worked out ok.

I'll post pictures of the new car as soon as I get it :)

Re: New Evo owner
 

Wooo! Good to hear!

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Awesome! Same goes on all previous comments, maintenance maintenance maintenance!

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good stuff man. good thing it went well. post pics! i cant wait for my Evo!!

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Good to hear, congrats on the new evo purchase ;). Sure seems like the Evo community on this forum is growing by the day.

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Welcome to the forums.

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Hi!

I'm Mike, the new owner of a 2006 (non-wrecked) Evo MR!

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Chris Deutsch's?