Anyone buy an Evo yet?

[willyC]

If so... Can I give you 20 bucks to sit on your car and see if I fit. I have a hard time fitting in alot of cars. And I have no way to see if I fit before I pursue purchaseing one, unless I pay someone!!! (I am tall...not fat)

LET ME KNOW!!

:banghead:

[bashir26]

The new evo's or the ones that just became legal in canada?

FIXED

[Stunt66]

Can't you just go to the dealer?

[ToastiER]

Are you talking about a 8, 9 or a 10 ?

[nbaker00]

I have one on the way from the States in a few days.

[tentacles]

I'm going to take a wild guess here, but if you can fit in a regular Lancer, you can probably fit in the Evo. :dunno:

[gtr34]

Originally posted by Stunt66
Can't you just go to the dealer?

+1

[heavyD]

Originally posted by tentacles
I'm going to take a wild guess here, but if you can fit in a regular Lancer, you can probably fit in the Evo. :dunno:

No the Lancer does not come with the Recaros that the EVO does. If you are obese, fat, or big boned you may have issues getting in and out because the seats have extreme bolstering on the VIII and IX's.

Got to Platinum and sit in an EVO X. If you can handle it you can probably handle the IX or VIII.

[tentacles]

He said his issue is height. Unless you sit significantly higher up in the Evo it won't be a problem.

[us722]

If Jeremy Clarkson can fit in one of them, i bet you can too; unless you are 7 feet tall!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5lJwlUJU-f8 :drool:

[Spoons]

Originally posted by bashir26
The new evo's or the ones that are no legal in canada?

Now legal or a bastardized version of illegal "no legal"?
If you are saying that the Evo 9's and such are still illegal, they are not.

[2EFNFAST]

Wasn't there a thread a few days ago about some member stalking another member with an EVO X for 3hrs on the highway?

[teg_boya]

Originally posted by nbaker00
I have one on the way from the States in a few days.

is it sold? if not whats the asking $?

[ToastiER]

I love my 9, I highly recommend them.

[4WARNED]

Originally posted by ToastiER
I love my 9, I highly recommend them.

Did you get the RIV stickers for yours now that it's possible to do so?:D

[Aleks]

Originally posted by bashir26
The new evo's or the ones that are no legal in canada?

As someone pointed out the old ones are now legal too.

[ToastiER]

Originally posted by 4WARNED


Did you get the RIV stickers for yours now that it's possible to do so?:D

I work at a dealership and inspect US cars all day long, maybe post a picture of this "riv sticker" as we have yet to see one.

Mine is legit and always was, thanks for asking.

[4WARNED]

Originally posted by ToastiER


I work at a dealership and inspect US cars all day long, maybe post a picture of this "riv sticker" as we have yet to see one.

Mine is legit and always was, thanks for asking.

Hey not flaming ya.......but if don't know what the RIV sticker looks like - upon completion of your Form 2 from RIV, they send you a door jamb label (and i've imported 5 cars now and they've all had the stickers)......

If this is the same car from Sask on Mitsunation who got the car plated by Sask Gov without the RIV paperwork, you can now simply run down on the other side of the border and get the paperwork straightened out.....if this is not the same white car, congrats on the IX!!:D

P.S. picture of RIV sticker is on this page near the bottom...for anyone who's curious....

http://www.importcarcanada.com/main/index.php?page=10

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by teg_boya


is it sold? if not whats the asking $?

Sold but I'll sell you another 05 for $32K + GST
Gotta pay to play;)

[ToastiER]

Of course we don't have any US vehicle left here today so I can't even go look. But the last time I went through the lot, not a single one had that sticker. I will keep an eye out.

My car is taken care of not to worry.
;)

[ToastiER]

Originally posted by nbaker00


Sold but I'll sell you another 05 for $32K + GST
Gotta pay to play;)

Ouch, what model was it?

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ToastiER


Ouch, what model was it?

Ouch for sure. I could have picked up an 06 MR with 5k miles for less than $30k.

[4WARNED]

For anyone thinking of getting an EVO themselves, the worksheet in this link is quite helpful....

Don't forget the 6.1% duty, 5% gst on the EVO....among other things...you will need the daytimers added too....

http://dyckyj.googlepages.com/USCarImportCalculations.xls

There are deals to be had....part of me wants to get a couple more...

Edit, obviously remove the $2K for broker fee if you're doing it yourself...

[ToastiER]

I paid 31 for mine, but by the time I shipped it, paid the tax, had the inspection done (put new brake pads in that failed) I am over 34k. Mine is a mint MR low k, no mods, til i got it.

[TaiChino]

Originally posted by Stunt66
Can't you just go to the dealer?

I know test drives are free but a test fit? :D

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 4WARNED
For anyone thinking of getting an EVO themselves, the worksheet in this link is quite helpful....

Don't forget the 6.1% duty, 5% gst on the EVO....among other things...you will need the daytimers added too....

http://dyckyj.googlepages.com/USCarImportCalculations.xls

There are deals to be had....part of me wants to get a couple more...

Edit, obviously remove the $2K for broker fee if you're doing it yourself...

Yeah after working out how much it would cost I figured I may as well just get a new EVO X instead as it's more comfortable as a daily driver and IMO better looking.

[4WARNED]

Originally posted by heavyD


Yeah after working out how much it would cost I figured I may as well just get a new EVO X instead as it's more comfortable as a daily driver and IMO better looking.

Warranty would be less of a hassle as well.....either choice is a good one:thumbsup:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 4WARNED


Warranty would be less of a hassle as well.....either choice is a good one:thumbsup:

Best in class even if it is a class of only a handful.:D

[redline]

I am 6'3" in fit in a EVO X just fine....

[benyl]

Originally posted by heavyD


Best in class even if it is a class of only a handful.:D

I thought Mitsu didn't honour the warranty here if you import.

[4WARNED]

Originally posted by benyl


I thought Mitsu didn't honour the warranty here if you import.

They honoured my 03, but i can't speak for anything newer......

[heavyD]

Originally posted by benyl


I thought Mitsu didn't honour the warranty here if you import.

Not sure but I wouldn't worry about warranty on an IX as they are rock solid. Platinum Mitsubishi has been bringing in some late model used US Mitsubishi's and will surely gring in some X's and IX's so who knows.:dunno:

[benyl]

I was speaking about the X.

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by ToastiER


Ouch, what model was it?

MR



Originally posted by heavyD


Ouch for sure. I could have picked up an 06 MR with 5k miles for less than $30k.
In Canada?

[willyC]

WOW... i start up quite a convo.

I am thinking of 2003-2006 evos in that area...If i cant find a good S2000 for sale

[ToastiER]

My friend has an s2000, he can't seem to keep up :)

Sexy looking car though.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by nbaker00


MR



In Canada?

No.

[romeo.el.cobra]

Originally posted by heavyD


Not sure but I wouldn't worry about warranty on an IX as they are rock solid. Platinum Mitsubishi has been bringing in some late model used US Mitsubishi's and will surely gring in some X's and IX's so who knows.:dunno:


,.,,,WAIT,, evo 9's are allowed in canada now??

[A790]

Originally posted by romeo.el.cobra



,.,,,WAIT,, evo 9's are allowed in canada now??
Come out from under your rock have you? Haha, jk.

The bumper laws were revised- a whole handful of cars that didn't pass before are now allowable for import.

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by heavyD


No.

Exactly... That price is landed in Canada.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by nbaker00


Exactly... That price is landed in Canada.

I know there are costs associated as I have brought a few cars from the US myself.;)

[tawheed]

32k cdn for an '05 MR?

Holy EF I gotta bring a few in myself for that mark up :) -

Not flaming just wondering what the market would be like for these cars.. I'm sure it'll die down as it gets flooded..

Evo VIIIs, espeically the 03-04s had a lot of little issues and I'd avoid them ..

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by tawheed
32k cdn for an '05 MR?

Holy EF I gotta bring a few in myself for that mark up :) -

Not flaming just wondering what the market would be like for these cars.. I'm sure it'll die down as it gets flooded..

Evo VIIIs, espeically the 03-04s had a lot of little issues and I'd avoid them ..

I suspect in a month from now, the market will be flooded and the craze will go away..

[tawheed]

Originally posted by nbaker00


I suspect in a month from now, the market will be flooded and the craze will go away..

Yeah I've wanted an STi for very long but then started considering an Evo .. still kinda up in the air but leaning towards the STi

[ToastiER]

Originally posted by tawheed


Yeah I've wanted an STi for very long but then started considering an Evo .. still kinda up in the air but leaning towards the STi

Get the STI, Evo's suck! :)

[tawheed]

Originally posted by ToastiER


Get the STI, Evo's suck! :)

Is that why you own one? :p Or is that your advice to ward other ppl from buying them so you can keep your uniqueness? :p

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ToastiER


Get the STI, Evo's suck! :)

Nice try:P I'd have to say get the EVO as Calgary already has enough ugly vehicles on the road, please don't add another STi to the collection of ugliness.
:banghead:

[vengie]

Originally posted by heavyD


Nice try:P I'd have to say get the EVO as Calgary already has enough ugly vehicles on the road, please don't add another STi to the collection of ugliness.
:banghead:

your nuts if you think an STI is ugly... 04-05 STI is one of the sexiest vehicles ever!

[hampstor]

Originally posted by vengie


your nuts if you think an STI is ugly... 04-05 STI is one of the sexiest vehicles ever!

04-05 STI's are ugly. They're just the least ugly of the ones we get in north america.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by vengie


your nuts if you think an STI is ugly... 04-05 STI is one of the sexiest vehicles ever!

You are in the minority as are the rest of the Subaru fanboys if you think any STi looks sexy. Even I admit that the no EVO looks sexy, but they aren't ugly and IMO 04-05 is the ugliest of an ugly series of WRX cars.

[V6-BoI]

Originally posted by redline
I am 6'3" in fit in a EVO X just fine....

I noticed the EVO X seats sit a bit lower than normal car seats when I sat in it.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by vengie


your nuts if you think an STI is ugly... 04-05 STI is one of the sexiest vehicles ever! fanboy

[?????]

My buddy just got a EVO X you can give me $20 i'll ask him if you can sit in it.

[xrayvsn]

Originally posted by vengie


your nuts if you think an STI is ugly... 04-05 STI is one of the sexiest vehicles ever!

I drive a Subaru, and respectfully disagree. I don't think any year of STI is sexy, but then I did not buy one for its looks.

[MintRacer]

mitsu pulls the warranty on newly imported vehicles. the one's Platinum sells have no factory warranty.

[benyl]

Originally posted by vengie


your nuts if you think an STI is ugly... 04-05 STI is one of the sexiest vehicles ever!

:barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf:

I had an '05 for 4 years... Soooooo Ugly.

The bug eye is worse.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by benyl


:barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf:

I had an '05 for 4 years... Soooooo Ugly.

The bug eye is worse.

We didn't get the bug eye STi's correct? Are you getting a new STi?

[ToastiER]

I didn't buy mine for the looks, but I do think it's better looking than an STI by quite a bit. Once I get the JDM rear it will be much better. Example below, DM rear bumpers are hideous.

http://evilpixel.org/blog/images/279.jpg

[heavyD]

^^^
Ya the JDM/European bumper does look much nicer. How long have you had yours?

[ToastiER]

Have not got one yet, they are around $700 shipped with paint, thats not my car, mines a white MR.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ToastiER
Have not got one yet, they are around $700 shipped with paint, thats not my car, mines a white MR.

I meant how long have you had your MR lol.

[benyl]

Originally posted by heavyD


We didn't get the bug eye STi's correct? Are you getting a new STi?

Only if it comes with DCT/SST/DSG etc...

[heavyD]

Originally posted by benyl


Only if it comes with DCT/SST/DSG etc...

You're getting lazy lol.

[benyl]

Originally posted by heavyD


You're getting lazy lol.

don't forget, old and fat... lol

[ToastiER]

Had mine since march.

[benyl]

Originally posted by ToastiER
Had mine since march.

How?

[ToastiER]

cuz I am badass and also old and phat

[Crymson]

Norman's on the hunt for mine, but i'm a demanding asshole, so it'll probably take a while.

[nbaker00]

I've spent all morning so far hunting around for your car:thumbsup:

We are going to buy that silver 06 EVO for stock that I mentioned to you earlier today.

[Crymson]

I already own a silver lancer though. Otherwise, i'd be on it like a fat kid on a snickers bar.

[me&you]

Not sure if this is a deal or not, but here's an 08 EVO GSR w/ 750 miles for $29,500... No interest, blah-blah... car is in TX and you'll have to do your own work. Just a heads up -

http://rpmsportscars.com/door8.htm

Same dealer also has an ISF Neiman Marcus...

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by me&you
Not sure if this is a deal or not, but here's an 08 EVO GSR w/ 750 miles for $29,500... No interest, blah-blah... car is in TX and you'll have to do your own work. Just a heads up -

http://rpmsportscars.com/door8.htm

Same dealer also has an ISF Neiman Marcus...

That is a really good deal for a retail price.. That is slightly below wholesale as well on that car.

[me&you]

Originally posted by nbaker00


That is a really good deal for a retail price.. That is slightly below wholesale as well on that car.

Then you should buy it quickly and I'll edit my post! ;)

Speak to Ray down there...

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by me&you


Then you should buy it quickly and I'll edit my post! ;)

Speak to Ray down there...

Don't think I'd buy the Evo X. Not as desirable.
I bought an 06 EVO 9 this morning and sold it 2 hours later.

[me&you]

Originally posted by nbaker00


Don't think I'd buy the Evo X. Not as desirable.
I bought an 06 EVO 9 this morning and sold it 2 hours later.

As I said, I don't know much about the EVOs and each models desirability... Based on your other post though, if the X is someone's cup of tea, this one's a good deal...

[ToastiER]

Originally posted by Crymson
I already own a silver lancer though. Otherwise, i'd be on it like a fat kid on a snickers bar.

Silver lancer is a lil different from a silver Evo.
:)

[Crymson]

I know, i'm waiting for a White MR with SSL package.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by me&you
Not sure if this is a deal or not, but here's an 08 EVO GSR w/ 750 miles for $29,500... No interest, blah-blah... car is in TX and you'll have to do your own work. Just a heads up -

http://rpmsportscars.com/door8.htm

Same dealer also has an ISF Neiman Marcus...

That's dirt cheap when you consider it has options not available on the Canadian GSR. Almost seems too good to be true.

[redline]

Can you get any of the older EVOs with DSG?

[Aleks]

No Evo X is the first one to get it.

[xLostx]

saw a grey evo X today on the road behind chinook, I was sad I only saw it go by, woulda liked to give one a little looky loo

[Datsun-Fever]

Im thinking of financing a 8 from cali, lots for sale down there and pretty cheap... 20-25k for low mileage stock evo's

[nbaker00]

Originally posted by Datsun-Fever
Im thinking of financing a 8 from cali, lots for sale down there and pretty cheap... 20-25k for low mileage stock evo's
Want an EVO 9 instead?;)
Click my sig

[Go_Lancer_Go]

Originally posted by Crymson
I know, i'm waiting for a White MR with SSL package.


U cannot get a MR in a SSL package

u can get a GSR w/ a SSL package though :)

^^ im referring to the 03-06 models...if ur referring to the 08-09 models... ignore the comment all together :)

[Crymson]

Really? Oh, that's interesting. I thought i've seen MR's with leather and a sunroof? What's the limiting factor?

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Crymson
Really? Oh, that's interesting. I thought i've seen MR's with leather and a sunroof? What's the limiting factor?

I was scouring the US recently for IX MR's and haven't seen any with sunroof.

[Crymson]

rats

[4WARNED]

Anyone looking for an VIII?:D

[ToastiER]

You can't get an MR with sunroof because MR's have aluminum roofs. My seats are leather with the center being suede, Recaro's of course.

[Crymson]

That makes sense. So the difference between the GSR's and MR's would be A) no brembo brakes, b) no bilestein shocks and c) no fancy wheels?

[ToastiER]

I have seen lower models with the Brembo's, not sure what makes no sense. They wanted to improve cornering (lower center of gravity) so they put an aluminum roof in. Why would you then add a sunroof and put even more weight back in.

6sp transmission would be the major difference
-17" 16lb bbs wheels
-aluminum roof
-bilstein shocks
-fancy gauges
-vortex generator

off the top of my head

[4WARNED]

As Toastier posted, all EVO VIII and IX's come with Brembo brakes.....mine has them (03).

[ToastiER]

Yeah I though the 8's and 9's all had em but couldn't remember, does yours have ACD?

What have you all done to yours for mods?

[4WARNED]

Originally posted by ToastiER
Yeah I though the 8's and 9's all had em but couldn't remember, does yours have ACD?

What have you all done to yours for mods?

NO ACD, NO 6-speed, no cruise control and .....gulp....not a single mod ( i lied, it has a car cover and a spare set of ENKEI wheels). It's a virgin........and i might get another one to add to the stable. It leads a pretty sheltered life but took it out on the highway the other day just to open it up a bit....another gear would've helped...

[ToastiER]

Some 8's had ACD from what I have seen, no Evo until the X had cruise. I may add cruise to mine, it's a real hassle having that much power and no cruise. I drove it to Calgary and was constantly looking down and seeing 160kmh.

Mine desperately needs a tune since I have a TBE now, it seems quite rich.

which model is yours?

[Trini]

Originally posted by ToastiER
Yeah I though the 8's and 9's all had em but couldn't remember, does yours have ACD?


think it was from the V go up that have brembo brakes

good forum for info. on evo's here
http://forums.evolutionm.net/index.php

[4WARNED]

Originally posted by ToastiER
Some 8's had ACD from what I have seen, .......

which model is yours?

Must have been 04 or later......in 03, they only had the EVO VIII and only two options were sunroof and big wing....in 04, they added the RS and i believe that's when the ACD was added to either model as well...

[Boostn]

I've noticed that Evo IX MR models seem to come with a gauge cluster located beneath the radio (boost, temp, volt). Was this a factory or dealer installed option? This thread has some good info but is there a site that definitively lists all of the differences between the GSR, SE, and MR Evos just to clear up any confusion. I'm also in the hunt for an Evo VIII or IX, unfortunately I'm not too fond of the X.

[4WARNED]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution

For a somewhat watered down writeup on the differences.....i had another link somewhere....will post when found.

And a bit more info....from evom.net...


DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODEL YEARS:
'03 AND '04 models- 271hp 273tq
Intercooler sprayer
RS model available in '04 (Front LSD, aluminum roof, no ABS, no power features)

'05 models - 276hp 286tq
Active Center Differential (ACD) on all models
Front LSD on all models
Intercooler sprayer no longer available
10.5 hotside on turbocharger
MR model now available (aluminum roof, Bilstein Shocks, 17.74lb BBS charcoal grey multispoke rims, 6spd trans, vortex generators)
RS still available
Sun, Sound, Leather (SSL) model of base VIII available (subwoofer, power sunroof, leather seats, HIDs)
No HIDs on base VIII

'06 models - 286hp 289tq
ACD still available
MIVEC has been added (variable valve timing)
Lighter Valve Cover
Added larger compressor housing to same 16g turbo from 05
Revised coolant passages in the head allowing for more boost/timing on pump gas
Last model year to use the 4g63 engine
SE models available as late year 06s (known as Evo 9.5s)
Hollow camshafts