I'm giving away the evo...
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it'll be atleast as reliable as a 20 year old bmw. The evo, just like everything else, works great so long as you don't overlook the little(est) things. But if care is taken, then it's actually a pretty rock solid platform. I've put about 35k miles on two separate evos (both modded), and the only issues I've had was a bad egr sensor and a PIA exhaust rattle at 2k rpms that a BFH is going to fix soon.
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it'll be atleast as reliable as a 20 year old bmw. The evo, just like everything else, works great so long as you don't overlook the little(est) things. But if care is taken, then it's actually a pretty rock solid platform. I've put about 35k miles on two separate evos (both modded), and the only issues I've had was a bad egr sensor and a PIA exhaust rattle at 2k rpms that a BFH is going to fix soon.
I am sorry about your misfortune with your Evo, most are very solid cars. I hope I don't run into this down the road. I take every step to help prevent this from happening but you never know.
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I was just talking to a buddy of mine who was also into DSMs and had the WORST luck ever with his '98 GSX. He went through 4 turbos, 3 trannys, 2 engines, and a slew of other problems. Me on the other hand have had 3 '92 6bolt/4bolts and the most severe problem I had was the syncros on one of the trannys, the original 14b went up on one of em at ~140k miles, and a radiator popped a leak.
#39
There's plenty good as long as you treat it right and know what you're doing. The evo is no different from any other car people modify; you're taking a risk everytime you make a change. If you're not willing to accept that risk then keep it stock, and if you have trouble with it in its bone-stock form, bring it to the dealer and have them fix it under warranty.
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For me it was the opposite. When it was stock under 1000 miles, I always kept blowing clamps left and right (not a problem, just a inconvenience), but when I modded it, it went away and I haven't had ANY problems with it up to which I've accumulated 17k just now. I actually learned how to drive stick shift on this car and I'm still on stock clutch.
#41
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When ever I'm on the highway and go above 80 the car pulls to the left quite a lot and vibrates horribly. So I took it to the mitsu dealer to have them align it and balance the tires. After that everything is good for about a day, then the vibration and pull problem comes back...are you freaking kidding
Second, You can go back track to stock or pay a qualified shop to go over it in detail.
I had a $35 switch on my A/C break in the 3 years I've had my evo but I do go between beating her up on track then washing and maintaining her probably to a fault. I have however had cars that appearednot to be fond of me... They say there's always someone who cares more and gets hurt more in every relationship
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i beat the ever livving hellllllll outta my car at the track and only problem I had was loosing the stock clutch with 40k on my 03 which JUST happened..
I drive normal on the streets but it doesnt really matter, when I get to the track I push the car to the absolute limit... hell i dont even have a wideband and I crank the boost until the car slows down haha
my car even looks brand new like it just rolled off the dealer floor, i wash it maybe once a month. Its an 03 daily driver with no brake peeling, no wing peeling...
try beating on the car :-) maybe that will solve your problems
I drive normal on the streets but it doesnt really matter, when I get to the track I push the car to the absolute limit... hell i dont even have a wideband and I crank the boost until the car slows down haha
my car even looks brand new like it just rolled off the dealer floor, i wash it maybe once a month. Its an 03 daily driver with no brake peeling, no wing peeling...
try beating on the car :-) maybe that will solve your problems
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sorry man
mine has 8900 very hard miles on it. I change the oil every 2k with royal purple, let it warm up before boostin, keep her clean and garaged.
I know its only 8900 miles, but no problems for me after 8900 pure abuse miles
mine has 8900 very hard miles on it. I change the oil every 2k with royal purple, let it warm up before boostin, keep her clean and garaged.
I know its only 8900 miles, but no problems for me after 8900 pure abuse miles