New Evo owner

SmokingTires · 10-07-2008

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.

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

**asshanson** · 10-07-2008

Welcome!

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

Super Bleeder!! · 10-07-2008

i suspect hmong ownership

311evo · 10-07-2008

Evo's suck

jk!

welcome!

SmokingTires · 10-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Super Bleeder!!

i suspect hmong ownership

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.

turbotalon1g · 10-08-2008

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

mike55112 · 10-08-2008

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.

SmokingTires · 10-08-2008

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Originally Posted by mike55112

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.

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.

mike55112 · 10-08-2008

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

rose0529 · 10-08-2008

welcome!

SmokingTires · 10-08-2008

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Originally Posted by mike55112

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

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.

**Kracka** · 10-08-2008

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

**scheides** · 10-08-2008

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!

AwdGSX13 · 10-08-2008

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

Matt D. · 10-08-2008

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.

mike55112 · 10-08-2008

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Originally Posted by SmokingTires

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.

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.

SmokingTires · 10-08-2008

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Originally Posted by mike55112

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.

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!

SmokingTires · 10-08-2008

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?

Matt D. · 10-08-2008

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

**scheides** · 10-08-2008

Aww, sucky!

Chris deutsch is selling his....