Evo VIII in Cowtown

[fast95pony]

Don't know if this has already been posted..
I was at the Calgary Sports Car club meeting,and a member drove in with a silver Evo VIII . He got it from Winnipeg.Apparently a few were snuck across the border as "Lancers" ..:)

Sorry ,no pics,but I had a good look at the car , and it's pretty sweet. I'll a get some pics next time I see it.

[JordanLotoski]

there was one in the auto trader about a week ago. 38,990

[calgarys13]

vin swapping sucks..don't get caught

[infected]

Wasnt there a couple that ran around town a while back? They were like black and yellow or something. Or were those VII's?

[vcteggy]

sweet, evo's :thumbsup:

[fast95pony]

Originally posted by calgarys13
vin swapping sucks..don't get caught

No vin swapping happened..

[PrezeS_PL]

Apparently 10 Evos were imported to Canada by Mitsu before Department of Transportation realized that Lancer and Lancer Evolution are two different cars that don't share anything, not just different variation of the same car.
That's when No on importing Evos was imposed.

Yep that's the one from the Trader, was purchased in Winnipeg for $36K

Will post pictures later today

[youngbex]

those cars are very very veyr nice

[C4S]

well .. I saw it parked in crowfoot last week, and I got my camera with me .. but I ended up didn't take pic for it ... :D

[benyl]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL
Apparently 10 Evos were imported to Canada by Mitsu before Department of Transportation realized that Lancer and Lancer Evolution are two different cars that don't share anything, not just different variation of the same car.
That's when No on importing Evos was imposed.

Yep that's the one from the Trader, was purchased in Winnipeg for $36K

Will post pictures later today

One would think that the DOT would employ automotive savy people to prevent stuff like this.

[heavyD]

I got to inspect a Lancer EVOVIII MR in Salt Lake City and they look sweet in person. I'd own one today if they were legally available.:(

[k_dawg]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL
Apparently 10 Evos were imported to Canada by Mitsu before Department of Transportation realized that Lancer and Lancer Evolution are two different cars that don't share anything, not just different variation of the same car.
That's when No on importing Evos was imposed.

Yep that's the one from the Trader, was purchased in Winnipeg for $36K

Will post pictures later today

Those evo's are so nice sigh wish they wern't illegal here. You'd think that people who work for DOT could tell a difference between a regular lancer and evo as benyl said. Thats really sad for the DOT that their employees don't know much about vehicles and differences between them.

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally posted by benyl


One would think that the DOT would employ automotive savy people to prevent stuff like this.

To bad someone have figure it out, otherwise we would have Evos.

Maybe someday Mitsu will go thru all the trouble to get it DOT certified

[DSM Power]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL
Apparently 10 Evos were imported to Canada by Mitsu before Department of Transportation realized that Lancer and Lancer Evolution are two different cars that don't share anything, not just different variation of the same car.
That's when No on importing Evos was imposed.

I've heard this before but I find it a little hard to believe. If Transport Canada changes their mind they don't just go "oh well" - they would also impound the cars that did come across or at least try to. Just ask the guy with the Longhorn limo. :rolleyes:

But anyways it would be nice to see one again. :tongue:

[rage2]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL
Apparently 10 Evos were imported to Canada by Mitsu before Department of Transportation realized that Lancer and Lancer Evolution are two different cars that don't share anything, not just different variation of the same car.
That's when No on importing Evos was imposed.

Yep that's the one from the Trader, was purchased in Winnipeg for $36K

Will post pictures later today
I have told EVERYBODY that, but nobody believes me. *anyone* could've imported a Lancer when they first came out into Canada. People were doing it in Vancouver and Toronto.

[menace3]

you can get it but 300% tax on customs

[heavyD]

Originally posted by rage2

I have told EVERYBODY that, but nobody believes me. *anyone* could've imported a Lancer when they first came out into Canada. People were doing it in Vancouver and Toronto.

You are a liar. I don't own an EVO.:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

If I knew it was possible I would have pawned off everything I own to get one.:D

[ACS-e36]

i saw a silver one driving down 16th tonight
1000% sure too:drool:

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally posted by menace3
you can get it but 300% tax on customs

:werd:


There are loopholes around everything.

This is 97 Ford Escort Cosworth - 2.0 Turbo AWD registered and insured in Alberta. 100% legally imported to Canada and is not under 15 year old rule since its a 97 (imported in winter 2003/2004)


http://www.jidoshaphoto.com/RockyMountainRally-May2004/IMG_2958.jpg

[DSM Power]

Ok, but why is that particular example legal? Probably because it's a rally car for "off road/competition" use only. It's not like we haven't seen EVO IV's and V's around before too for the same reason. :dunno:

[PrezeS_PL]

If it was off road/competition only it would not be street legal and registered.

One day when I gather all the info I will let you all know. From what I know you could bring Evo from states but the cost would be like 10k.

[Pipeline]

Yeam the dude who owns that EVO is part of a rally team, you can see pics of his ride at www.vertigosport.com to the bottom of the main page and on the right hand side click the link for evo 8.... Damn amazing car, that is one of 5 that I know of in Canada.

[mdeleon]

^^^^that's so sweet...is that car in calgary?

[Pipeline]

Yep, sure is. Pretty crazy eh
:eek:

[mdeleon]

Originally posted by Pipeline
Yep, sure is. Pretty crazy eh
:eek:
yes, yes it absolutley IS, i wanna see it in person...it's like more rare than a skyline...haha

[Eride]

No doubt man, been looking so hard at every silver mitsu I have seen... I will spot it eventualy try to get a pic when I do.

[finboy]

dear god, i would take that cossie over an evo in a heartbeat, any more pics of it?

[PrezeS_PL]

This Cosworth has a little history to it, being an ex Ford works Cosworth used by Colin McRae and Nicky Grist
Colin's and Nicky's names are embroidered on the seats and Colin's signature is featured on the hood of the car.

http://www.formulaphoto.com/pfr2004/index.htm

http://www.crc-rally.com/CRC/Multimedia/Default.aspx

[GQBalla]

hehehe i saw a yellow evo with a bunch of racing decals yesterday being towed...it was on a flatbed truck!

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally posted by GQBalla
hehehe i saw a yellow evo with a bunch of racing decals yesterday being towed...it was on a flatbed truck!

Thats Turbo Raliiart not Evo,

[SikAssR1]

Escort Cosworth has been my personal favourite car since it replaced the Sierra........Man such a sweet ride.......One of the top cars stolen in the UK if you can find one....

[euro_racer]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL


Thats Turbo Raliiart not Evo,

i saw this lancer the other day too, looked amazing, anyone have some more specs of this raliiart maybe some pictures?

[GQBalla]

WHOA!! just spotted a silver EVO leaving scenic acres!

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally posted by SikAssR1
Escort Cosworth has been my personal favourite car since it replaced the Sierra........Man such a sweet ride.......One of the top cars stolen in the UK if you can find one....

Come to see 2 Cosworths at Rocky May 27-28

[PrezeS_PL]

Originally posted by euro_racer


i saw this lancer the other day too, looked amazing, anyone have some more specs of this raliiart maybe some pictures?

Pictures at http://www.rallysport.ca/

[retro-steve]

old thread but i think i spotted this EVO today... it was on northland dr. a silver evo VIII with alberta license plate and a sweedish flag sticker on the bumper. i tried to snap a couple photos with my cell phone but they didn't turn out :( freakin sweet car though! :thumbsup:

[Lo)2enz0]

its an awsome car, haven't seen it in a while since i stopped going to school with his son

[PrezeS_PL]

The flag is greek

[rage2]

Just a clarification on some old posts...

Rally teams bring cars over for competition but must be registered on the road. They are imported as temporary imports, and generally, aren't allowed here for more than a year. In some cases they can stay for up to 3 years if the team is Canada based and only competes in Canada. During this time, it can not be resold.

So that escort cosworth is here differently. Also, it's not the DOT. It's trasport Canada, and some of the TC guys aren't too bright, so things do sneak by here occassionally.

And yes, TC can revoke importation, like the Longhorn Limo ONLY if you lied during importation, so it's a risk getting these cars over if you lie and not use a loophole. The longhorn limo was a weird one, it was a CDN truck sent to the states as conversion and brought home. TC felt that because it was rebuilt, it's not the original vehicle anymore, and thus, the owner effectively "lied" when bringing the vehicle back, thus impounded and went thru courts, the dude not eating, etc.

In the EVO's case, it was completely legal here in the system, and only changed later, so they can't be revoked.

[Fuji]

Originally posted by heavyD
I got to inspect a Lancer EVOVIII MR in Salt Lake City and they look sweet in person. I'd own one today if they were legally available.:(


I was in Texas when the VIII first came out ... great handling car... i wish i would have imprted it then... i would be one of the few that snuck through... too bad that car has serious rust issues tho :(

[mr.loco]

heres an one for sale i think

escort (http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=16603484&pgno=1&srt=1) :dunno:

[Focus]

thats not a cossie that is just an escort that has high hopes!

[kerry]

I saw that car at Market Mall,
took a pic with my cell phone!

[JeremyD]

So what is the legality of modifying an existing car to EVO standards? When I was considering a Ralliart and researching the lancers I read about one guy who had an Evo6 engine swapped with the 2.4L ralliart one. He had left it as a FWD but the company that did the swap was willing to swap the drive train as well. What would be left to differeniate between the two other than a VIN number?

I find it interesting that on AMA's auto insurance quote web site I can get quotes for both 2005 and 2006 Evos. They are quite reasonable too. Where as I couldn't get one for a cobalt ss. Does this mean that the AMA will look the other way if you manage to sneak it past customs? I know there were those few Evos that are legal here in canada but none were a 2006.

[nich148_9]

Originally posted by rage2
And yes, TC can revoke importation, like the Longhorn Limo ONLY if you lied during importation, so it's a risk getting these cars over if you lie and not use a loophole. The longhorn limo was a weird one, it was a CDN truck sent to the states as conversion and brought home. TC felt that because it was rebuilt, it's not the original vehicle anymore, and thus, the owner effectively "lied" when bringing the vehicle back, thus impounded and went thru courts, the dude not eating, etc.

The Longhorn wan't impounded because it wan't the original car. The owner wanted it brought here as a limousine but the TC said that it was a bus. It was subsequently impounded, then out on the streets, then impounded again... it just keeps going.


Originally posted by B16EM1
I saw that car at Market Mall,
took a pic with my cell phone!

...then post the pic?

This thread is almost useless without pics, BTW.

[finboy]

Originally posted by Focus
thats not a cossie that is just an escort that has high hopes!

:werd:

[cujo_cjc]

one in winnepeg went for $36 000?
wow...i hope i can find one available come spring time :)

[Nissanaddict]

the cosworth is probably temp yeah. Like the guy on here with the Fiat Coupe. It's allowed to be here for a bit. Props to that Fiat too, NICE car.

[Goblin]

Originally posted by PrezeS_PL
This Cosworth has a little history to it, being an ex Ford works Cosworth used by Colin McRae and Nicky Grist
Colin's and Nicky's names are embroidered on the seats and Colin's signature is featured on the hood of the car.

http://www.formulaphoto.com/pfr2004/index.htm

http://www.crc-rally.com/CRC/Multimedia/Default.aspx

colin mcraes rally for pc.xbox! werd!

[Talonstylz]

Originally posted by mr.loco
heres an one for sale i think

escort (http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?ID=16603484&pgno=1&srt=1) :dunno:

hahah, seen that car driving around here in edmonton, what a beater.:barf:

[syeve]

I saw the grey evo going down stoney, BIG brakes...sounded awsome.

[C4S]

Sorry, I didn't read every single post .. but still no EVO pic in this street encounter thread yet?? :dunno:

[Goblin]

Yeah close this thread, not adhering to rules

biatches!