I used to have an VIII from 07' to 09' (the IX was too spensive at the time, still is). was mildly tuned, but still the piston rings got fucked in late 09', was still buried in the loan at the time, got outta it.
This is what I did. Bought an evo 5 rolling shell for 3k, has a bit of dings and bad paint on the bumper but easily fixable. Then I bought a brand new evo 8 engine to put in it for 4k. Now it’s worth around 10-12k but I don’t think I’m ever gonna sell it
yeah, I tried looking again this year. same costs as when I got a used evo8 in 07'. but now fewer of them, waaay more modified ones you can't smog & getting OE parts is tougher with less dealers in the states now (online & aftermarket support is strong). this year I got an 06' 350z enthusiast for 6k OTD. short term finance even, will pay off quick, fun enough to drive. sometimes you gotta step back for perspective & see if it makes sense (which it doesn't) cars are a loosing investment over time/miles.
I bought an evo 8, coolant over flow would bubble/boil turns out bad headgasket but hell I rebuilt my evo 2 weeks into owning it haha! Definitely worth it
I had to pay an extra $6K for mine. They would only give me $16K for it and it was $22K in mint condition. Well worth it. Though at 700whp it's needing a new clutch and trans refresh. That's just one thing among the maintinence like you said. Spend probably $200 every couple months on oil, plugs, fluids...etc.
08:55, forget the rev counter! My Beetle Type 1s had none.. You can tell if a clutch is good if an engine stalls when attempting to move from rest with second gear engaged. If it doesn't stall when engaged in third gear, the clutch is 'definitely' worn and needs immediate replacement.
Insurance !!! I bought an X when I was about 40, and it ended up costing me about $60 per month to insure, but about half the insurers I approached wouldn't even quote for any type of Evo. And you're right bro, they're total money pits!
I bought my lightning yellow 2005 Evo 8 new and still have it to this day. I only have 26K miles and it still smells brand new and the paint is still glossy. If I ever sell it I’ll be asking for top dollar
I actually work at a Mitsubishi dealer right now Art Moran. The biggest issue with these cars is the transmission and drive train, specifically the front differential witch is a viscous differential meaning you cannot fix it have to buy a whole new one if it breaks. When it does it usually also means you have to do a AYC pump as well (pumps fluid into limited slip diffs to allow the awd system to change wheel speeds, technically these are transmissions because they do slip in and out using the AYC pump like a automatic trans would but do not completely slip out as all it does is change the speeds of all 4 wheels to allow maximum attack).Many cars we resell that are evos have been boosted and abused and usually in a mileage between 40,000-60,000 and we end up doing $10,000 worthof repairs. The manuals need a new clutch every 15,000 along with trans flush, automatic trans only last 60,000-80,000 that's if you do the trans flush every 15,000 and then they blow up. Do not push over 500hp on any evo unless you spend the money on the clutch, trans, diffs, and upgraded ayc pump. The better parts of the cars are the engines fyou want to make power, spend the money on the drive line or just keep it stock. Most of the stuff ive learned is from being a tech assist with both of the Techs there doing electrical and heavy tech work. Best bets for anyone wanting an evo BUY AN EVO 8 AND REBUILD IT
Great video! I've owned my evo 8 mr since 06 and have no plans to ever sell it. Did I mention it's also my daily? Haha. 1000% accurate on the go kart statement. Also, Jennifer needs to go get educated.
Heck I got my x a year ago and still loving it plus now it’s pushing 491hp 28 psi boost trying to lay low don’t want to risk it, but maybe someday going fully build and hope to shoot for 700 to 800 hp😇
Post college, my first car in 2006 was either a Honda Accord v6 or an MR. I wanted an MR cause it was one of a kind. but everyone told me to buy the Honda; A car is the worse investment. Blah blah. My Accord is worth less than 2K. mr stock is 20K plus. Really kicking myself.
@refineme: That nothing pal man I clearly remember the GOLDEN age of Japan auto aka the 90's...a time where U could buy a like new low mileage garage queen Lamborghini Muira or Ferrari Testarossa for $30,000. 00. Hell was a time U could buy muscle cars for 500 bucks or so when nobody wanted em.
That's what you get listening to a moron, that knows nothing about cars. I bought mine new, Evo 8 ssl model, and still have it, 86,000k on the clock. I'm never selling it.
U was right about everything u said about the evo because I test drove a evo 10 and the guy was saying they r Expensive to insure because they know what u going to do to it
Same thing happened when i got my 98 ss. People that don’t know always ask why i paid that much for an old car .I paid 12k for her but the guy had all the receipts and the carfax. I checked the car over with my dad and it checked out with only 42k miles.
Every evo of that age will have had repair and maintenance done on it, stock or modified. So no use looking at bolts or radiators for signs of being touched.
I found a evo 9. It’s fully stock, some small dents, needs new brakes and wheels, 170k plus miles, nothing’s wrong with the car, and he’s selling it for 11k. I got the money but I don’t know if I should get it.
I didn’t even bother to go through all that checking you told me on ur TH-cam I just bought my evo x and now I’m pushing 491hp tunes by JM Automotive in Osseo Minnesota and my X is running good so all these information are really depending how unlucky you are when buying a used evo 😂😂😂😂
MR TRUMP MR FARAGE MR JOHNSON ! Hard to drive on San Francisco hills w stick. Yea, i was a little crazy, had it since brand new 2006, 12 yrs old. Got an Rs3 to compensate 😜
Thanks a lot for the video!! I am looking to buy one (literally is my dreams car!! I want it since I was like 6 years old) but a guy tried to sell me a Evo with most of the issues that u said ;-;
I almost bought an 06 with 74k miles for 28k.. insane nice. But. I went with a 2019 sti. The full warranty and all is what the deciding factor was. If the evos come back.. I’ll trade in my STI instantly lol
Kids are overrated and money pits! Jk. I gotta do school drop offs in style when my wife can’t. And drive my boss in style to lunch when he’s in town. But my wife has “ok’d” me to get a 2g DsM so I’m hunting for one.
Been thinking about buying an evo ether a 8,9 or even a X there not super expensive around here they normally go for $12000-$22.000 here.... but if that doesn't work out I'm going for a 2g gsx or tsi to add to my collection 😁
Lol even if my evo ran perfectly I would not let anyone test my car the way you recommended. Floors car bangs third tries to floor 5th.. Car ran perfect and then noob says nvm I don't want it lol slaps noob. Now I have to find a place to dispose of dead noob in my trunk.
If its modified, ask the seller who the tuner is. I got lucky when I was dealing with this kid... called the tuner and they told me "don't buy it" he abuses the shit outta the car. Tuners are generally honest people from personal experiences.
Me watching this with $10.67 in my bank account
StainnlessPlays I felt that hard
Once you get your dream job or join military, your bank acc will skyrocket
Me watching with -12.37
Kevin m. Unfortunately That’s not even close to being true.
Kevin m. Not how it works at all. A lot of military guys actually get ripped off and don’t even get those huge sign on bonuses they’re promised.
To late already have one and it was the greatest choice of my life
Justin Dennison right?
How much u bought for?
Showtimedang $23,500 all factory stock with the exception of a turbo timer with 22,000 miles
Felix F no it was all original
@@Jtevo9mrwtf when? I bought mine for 26k at 65000 miles. Clean as hell tho. Properly maintained.
My clutch is slipping... but that's because I had to give some fools the sauce from a dig
It happens haha
@@MiguelDsm I was gonna throw in an ACT clutch anyway, oh well, it was worth taking them to gapplebees
Lmao 😂 this comment has me dyin 💀
😂😂😂😂
I’m hoping that Mitsubishi really does bring back the Evo. Used evos are so expensive and abused that it’s hard to justify paying for them.
And they will, I present to thee, EvolutionCross!
I'll definitely keep this in mind if I ever buy an Evo. I want one but hardly see them.
The rarer the better 😎
Okay I have to watch this since I plan getting an EVO let me take some notes
Enjoy!
Insurance costs in germany are so damn high, I won't be able to afford an Evo in years... and still I'm watching videos about buying an Evo all day :I
Why am I watching this, it's not like I'll ever get one of them anyway
why not?
Eleinte én is így álltam hozzá, de már jó ideje gyűjtöm a pénzt és bízom benn, hogy meglesz.
Legyen neked is.
Don't plan on buying an EVO in good shape , just plan on an EVO to rebuild , getting more expensive every day !
Bruce Holinight just buy an evo shell and 4g63 seperate. Cheap as
Luckily in my country an evo is still below MSRP when it was brand new.
I used to have an VIII from 07' to 09' (the IX was too spensive at the time, still is). was mildly tuned, but still the piston rings got fucked in late 09', was still buried in the loan at the time, got outta it.
This is what I did. Bought an evo 5 rolling shell for 3k, has a bit of dings and bad paint on the bumper but easily fixable. Then I bought a brand new evo 8 engine to put in it for 4k. Now it’s worth around 10-12k but I don’t think I’m ever gonna sell it
Di5Dude where do you live?
I want an evo, but goddamn they’re expensive and high mileage
Yup!
Bought my Evo 8 with 72000 miles on the body and like 25000 on the AMS 2.3 stroker.
J C geez
yeah, I tried looking again this year. same costs as when I got a used evo8 in 07'. but now fewer of them, waaay more modified ones you can't smog & getting OE parts is tougher with less dealers in the states now (online & aftermarket support is strong). this year I got an 06' 350z enthusiast for 6k OTD. short term finance even, will pay off quick, fun enough to drive. sometimes you gotta step back for perspective & see if it makes sense (which it doesn't) cars are a loosing investment over time/miles.
Tai Wilson at least Evo’s and Subies keep their value overtime. So they’re better investments than others
Ahhh... Evo IX, the last great Evo.
Beautiful Evo 9. Evo 8 wing. 😉💪🏽
Thanks! Good eye 👁
Dont think it's even a evo 9 it's got evo 7 taillights . It's got a evo 9 engine but doesn't look like it's a evo 9 roof
@@Derekryan456 Evo 9 roof spoilers tho
I bought an evo 8, coolant over flow would bubble/boil turns out bad headgasket but hell I rebuilt my evo 2 weeks into owning it haha! Definitely worth it
Always worth it!
Who else dislikes Jennifer? 😂
😂
Lmao "fuck you Jennifer " SUBBBEDD
Typically Deiarea Mouth making Noise about something they know Nothing about !!!
Me lol
Can someone tag jennifer? 😂
this car is really like my crush ...I love so much but can't afford :/
Damn your crush must be a gold digger lol
I had to pay an extra $6K for mine. They would only give me $16K for it and it was $22K in mint condition. Well worth it.
Though at 700whp it's needing a new clutch and trans refresh. That's just one thing among the maintinence like you said. Spend probably $200 every couple months on oil, plugs, fluids...etc.
Sounds about right. Nice numbers though!
how much did it cost to repair
08:55, forget the rev counter! My Beetle Type 1s had none.. You can tell if a clutch is good if an engine stalls when attempting to move from rest with second gear engaged. If it doesn't stall when engaged in third gear, the clutch is 'definitely' worn and needs immediate replacement.
Insurance !!! I bought an X when I was about 40, and it ended up costing me about $60 per month to insure, but about half the insurers I approached wouldn't even quote for any type of Evo. And you're right bro, they're total money pits!
60 is cheap compared to 450 in NY for full coverage
I bought my lightning yellow 2005 Evo 8 new and still have it to this day. I only have 26K miles and it still smells brand new and the paint is still glossy. If I ever sell it I’ll be asking for top dollar
I actually work at a Mitsubishi dealer right now Art Moran. The biggest issue with these cars is the transmission and drive train, specifically the front differential witch is a viscous differential meaning you cannot fix it have to buy a whole new one if it breaks. When it does it usually also means you have to do a AYC pump as well (pumps fluid into limited slip diffs to allow the awd system to change wheel speeds, technically these are transmissions because they do slip in and out using the AYC pump like a automatic trans would but do not completely slip out as all it does is change the speeds of all 4 wheels to allow maximum attack).Many cars we resell that are evos have been boosted and abused and usually in a mileage between 40,000-60,000 and we end up doing $10,000
worthof repairs. The manuals need a new clutch every 15,000 along with trans flush, automatic trans only last 60,000-80,000 that's if you do the trans flush every 15,000 and then they blow up. Do not push over 500hp on any evo unless you spend the money on the clutch, trans, diffs, and upgraded ayc pump. The better parts of the cars are the engines fyou want to make power, spend the money on the drive line or just keep it stock. Most of the stuff ive learned is from being a tech assist with both of the Techs there doing electrical and heavy tech work. Best bets for anyone wanting an evo BUY AN EVO 8 AND REBUILD IT
I honestly wouldn’t have thought about a lot of this stuff. Super helpful and a great video 💯
Thanks man!
Have a hell of a deal on an Evo 8 with 71k miles. Hope she’s good to go!!🤞🏽
Great video! I've owned my evo 8 mr since 06 and have no plans to ever sell it. Did I mention it's also my daily? Haha. 1000% accurate on the go kart statement. Also, Jennifer needs to go get educated.
Got new in 07 for 31,000 still got it on 64,000 love it
Heck I got my x a year ago and still loving it plus now it’s pushing 491hp 28 psi boost trying to lay low don’t want to risk it, but maybe someday going fully build and hope to shoot for 700 to 800 hp😇
I'm looking to buy an X. How's reliability, servicing, maintenance etc
Me : "This car is legend, I'm still going to buy it"
Me looking at my pocket : **Bread crumbs**
Me : "Maybe Next year"
Post college, my first car in 2006 was either a Honda Accord v6 or an MR. I wanted an MR cause it was one of a kind. but everyone told me to buy the Honda; A car is the worse investment. Blah blah. My Accord is worth less than 2K. mr stock is 20K plus. Really kicking myself.
Supply and demand 🤷🏻♂️
@refineme: That nothing pal man I clearly remember the GOLDEN age of Japan auto aka the 90's...a time where U could buy a like new low mileage garage queen Lamborghini Muira or Ferrari Testarossa for $30,000. 00. Hell was a time U could buy muscle cars for 500 bucks or so when nobody wanted em.
refineme you done messed up son
If you live somewhere you barely have to drive and were able to keep it low miles an MR would be worth over 30k.lol
That's what you get listening to a moron, that knows nothing about cars. I bought mine new, Evo 8 ssl model, and still have it, 86,000k on the clock. I'm never selling it.
thanks for the video, i'm thinking of buying an EVO 9, and i needed this video.
I miss my brand new 2003 evo back in 2003 best mods ever was hks 280/280 on a stock turbo lol but she PULLED hard
Holy hell!! I paid under 19K for my Evolution wagon 9 GT, 6 speed with 100K miles on it. But that e brake is sky high 🤣🤣
You just keep on killing it with your videos you are doing a good job and keep it up and I love your Evo it's so nice and keep the videos coming
Thanks dude!
I just got mine 1 month ago. I got the 2012 MR. Love it and just like he says I'm not planning on selling it.
U was right about everything u said about the evo because I test drove a evo 10 and the guy was saying they r Expensive to insure because they know what u going to do to it
Yup exactly
The owner of the shop where I take my car has an 2006 MR in white with 37,000 miles. Its in mint condition and he’s been the only owner
Same thing happened when i got my 98 ss. People that don’t know always ask why i paid that much for an old car .I paid 12k for her but the guy had all the receipts and the carfax. I checked the car over with my dad and it checked out with only 42k miles.
Some good tips there dude! Thanks
No problem!
Yep
Best fucking choice I've ever done in my life. No regrets here, just keep up with maintenance and you'll be fine.
Every evo of that age will have had repair and maintenance done on it, stock or modified. So no use looking at bolts or radiators for signs of being touched.
Your advise is for any cars that are high performance. Not just for Evo's.
That’s a beautiful evo man
I have a 1997 gsx 43,000 miles never seen snow paid 23,450 for it l’m the only owner live in CT
I like the flex fuel badge 😂😂😂
Owned a viii mr for a year and all I had to do was service it once £100 on fluids all in ... loved owning one
Good video, I've just bought an Evo X fq330 sst and a fq400, Thank you for the advice Miguel.
Duuude ur evo so clean sounds very nice man love it
GREAT VIDEO! LOVE THE EVO! 👍🏻
Thanks mang!
As an ex owner of on evo 9 fq400 this was very accurate 👌 and awesome car bro 😍
I found a evo 9. It’s fully stock, some small dents, needs new brakes and wheels, 170k plus miles, nothing’s wrong with the car, and he’s selling it for 11k. I got the money but I don’t know if I should get it.
Find a reputable shop and get it inspected
Bro did u get it
Stunning machine m8
Pretty detailed video 👍 favorite part 11:12 😂
My boys recently bought evos so I’m planning to get one soon
for some reason this video is extremely nostalgic to me.
My brother bought off dealer and headgasket went off 2 day
Thank you for the info man. Looking into buying one
I didn’t even bother to go through all that checking you told me on ur TH-cam I just bought my evo x and now I’m pushing 491hp tunes by JM Automotive in Osseo Minnesota and my X is running good so all these information are really depending how unlucky you are when buying a used evo 😂😂😂😂
Evo 9 stage 2.. you are my dream car.. 😇😇
Great tips dude. I got an Evo X back in July for around 42k miles for 28k and never regret it.
Hell yea dude! Enjoy it 🤘🏼
MrImhighoffmusic same here same price and miles basically lol. Pushing 400whp
Wish I could afford one of these my dream car
Just sold my evo9 MR a year ago, looked exactly like yours, 75k miles. Stock. Sold high. Missing it very much! The bronze wheels pop!
You mad man why you sell it???
MR TRUMP MR FARAGE MR JOHNSON ! Hard to drive on San Francisco hills w stick. Yea, i was a little crazy, had it since brand new 2006, 12 yrs old. Got an Rs3 to compensate 😜
My Evo 4 was super fun to get financed due to there not being an actual value on it in the US
i have an evo 7 and when it comes to the lights all three come up, how would one fix that
ACD relay or the pump gone, or you have unlocked super grip lol
they’re just so fucking cleannnnn bro
4G63 is an insane 4 cylinder engine no cap
Glossy eyes there buddy haha
I swear I was tired 🤣
@@MiguelDsm right right.... ❄️ haha, im js messin, love the vid 👌
Thanks for sharing the tough truth
Really helpful thnx! Keep it up!
Thanks!
makes me wanna get an evo and build it like a rally monster
Currently in the process of looking for a 8/9 and saving some cash
Thanks a lot for the video!! I am looking to buy one (literally is my dreams car!! I want it since I was like 6 years old) but a guy tried to sell me a Evo with most of the issues that u said ;-;
I almost bought an 06 with 74k miles for 28k.. insane nice. But. I went with a 2019 sti. The full warranty and all is what the deciding factor was. If the evos come back.. I’ll trade in my STI instantly lol
Thanks for this Video, it's Help my to buy a Evo. Nice greetings from germany
Clean Evo 🖤
Evo looking 🔥
Make sure the rear wing works.
Great video man! Its very useful and bcs of that..u earned a new subscriber :))
I’d like an evo, but my next car in a year after I pay off my wife’s Toyota Sequoia is a Lexus GSF. Had to down 30K, but it’s for her and the kids.
Family comes first dude. No harm
Kids are overrated and money pits! Jk. I gotta do school drop offs in style when my wife can’t. And drive my boss in style to lunch when he’s in town. But my wife has “ok’d” me to get a 2g DsM so I’m hunting for one.
Evo 8 mr has the same steering wheel and the interior is full black!
Jeenifer will be famous on your channel new car thanks for the tips i have evo 3 love from Karachi Pakistan
Me watching this with a full bolt-on, dyno and tuned rally red EVO X in my garage😎😎🔥🔥.... sweet IX bro!
Sick video dude! 🙏🏻
Thanks!
Can't afford an Evo but I've been looking at a 2g Eclipse since it's been a car that I've always wanted which is basically a 2-door Evo.
Just Subscribed!!
Great Tips man
Bet Jennifer is kicking herself right about now lmao
I saw this video 1 month after I bought one.
Beautiful ride there
All my DMs get answered LOL 😉
My low miles 06 evo 8 had syncro wear going from 1 st - 2nd gear
These wheels look better on the Evo than the gold rims bro.
someone sprayed clear coat on that shift console.
Been thinking about buying an evo ether a 8,9 or even a X there not super expensive around here they normally go for $12000-$22.000 here.... but if that doesn't work out I'm going for a 2g gsx or tsi to add to my collection 😁
Both are great options
Thanks for the advise I am looking to get an 03 evo 8
im 25 and i pay $249 a YEAR for full coverage insurance on my mitsubishi evo 7, classic car insurance lol
Me watching this with little savings and unapplicable age for driving:
How did you know I was about to get an Evo :O
Lol even if my evo ran perfectly I would not let anyone test my car the way you recommended. Floors car bangs third tries to floor 5th.. Car ran perfect and then noob says nvm I don't want it lol slaps noob. Now I have to find a place to dispose of dead noob in my trunk.
😂😂😂
I’m so happy I sold my evo. It was built by STM. Which is a very reputable shop, and it was problem after fucking problem.
you go off of the NADA guide
7 hours late!! But i have football practice
Get it bro! All good
If its modified, ask the seller who the tuner is. I got lucky when I was dealing with this kid... called the tuner and they told me "don't buy it" he abuses the shit outta the car. Tuners are generally honest people from personal experiences.
What’s the wheel specs ? And tire looks so clean