Do you believe in evolution?

nejones · 21-02-2009, 22:10

[Went to look at a few cars with my bro today.
Hes got a very well modded and tidy LR Disco but he was looking for a Subaru Impreza Wrx or Sti budget of £6,000.

We went to an importer just a mile or so from where I to view a Wrx but when we got there this beautiful 1996 Mitsubishi Evo IV grabbed our attention. Very nice car but the dealer wouldn't budge on price, wouldn't give a warranty etc so we decided to look elsewhere.

Ebay came up with an 1996 Evo IV down in Rugby, imported last year and described in vgc. So down we went in my Galaxy to view it.

As soon as we saw it it was clearly in more than vgc. Just had a service and cambelt @ 66,000 miles. 12 months mot and 4 tax. Alloys are slightly scuffed but thats not an issue as my bro will be putting aftermarkets on.

After a bit of haggling he walked away with the car for just £3,300 and I drove it home cause I have insurance to.

It drives fantastic, brakes are immensely powerful, steering very direct and suspension nice and tight. The engine is so responsive and pulls so strongly its unbelievable that so much performance can be bought for such little money.

Only thing I found was that its still restricted as imported cars from Japan are to 112mph but it gets there incredibly fast.

Heres a pic I took while we viewed it.

DSC00013.jpg

tezzer · 21-02-2009, 22:31

what a corker for £3300, had a bargain there mate, well done, can you get it derestricted?

tezzer

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 21-02-2009, 22:34

looks good, if you like that sort of thing, no seriously though doesnt look its age
from plate etc. of scooby v. mitsi would go latter as more room in car?

other day, and admit not a contender to an evo, but a car have always admired
an s reg omega 2 litre petrol for sale with sign in window a grand ono suppose is
10 years old but certainly sort of car you could have fun with in a sleeper sort
of way. one of last rwd saloons after all. barring beemers etc. always fancied a
senator as well 3 litre straight 6 24 valve, which could also be found in omega,
both popular with the plod before the volvos took over...

Lee3197 · 22-02-2009, 20:33

Nice looking Evo mate. Alot of car for the money. Is he going to do the "RalliArt" decal thing ?

Lee.

nejones · 22-02-2009, 20:36

No Ralliart decal hes more the discreet kind, but nicer alloys will probably go on.

I've gotta take it up to Stoke on Trent for him tomorrow, might get up early and go via Wales

21-02-2009, 22:10	#1
nejones Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: tipton Vehicle: T2 Posts: 338	Do you believe in evolution? [Went to look at a few cars with my bro today. Hes got a very well modded and tidy LR Disco but he was looking for a Subaru Impreza Wrx or Sti budget of £6,000. We went to an importer just a mile or so from where I to view a Wrx but when we got there this beautiful 1996 Mitsubishi Evo IV grabbed our attention. Very nice car but the dealer wouldn't budge on price, wouldn't give a warranty etc so we decided to look elsewhere. Ebay came up with an 1996 Evo IV down in Rugby, imported last year and described in vgc. So down we went in my Galaxy to view it. As soon as we saw it it was clearly in more than vgc. Just had a service and cambelt @ 66,000 miles. 12 months mot and 4 tax. Alloys are slightly scuffed but thats not an issue as my bro will be putting aftermarkets on. After a bit of haggling he walked away with the car for just £3,300 and I drove it home cause I have insurance to. It drives fantastic, brakes are immensely powerful, steering very direct and suspension nice and tight. The engine is so responsive and pulls so strongly its unbelievable that so much performance can be bought for such little money. Only thing I found was that its still restricted as imported cars from Japan are to 112mph but it gets there incredibly fast. Heres a pic I took while we viewed it. DSC00013.jpg

21-02-2009, 22:34	#3
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	looks good, if you like that sort of thing, no seriously though doesnt look its age from plate etc. of scooby v. mitsi would go latter as more room in car? other day, and admit not a contender to an evo, but a car have always admired an s reg omega 2 litre petrol for sale with sign in window a grand ono suppose is 10 years old but certainly sort of car you could have fun with in a sleeper sort of way. one of last rwd saloons after all. barring beemers etc. always fancied a senator as well 3 litre straight 6 24 valve, which could also be found in omega, both popular with the plod before the volvos took over... __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

21-02-2009, 22:31	#2
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	what a corker for £3300, had a bargain there mate, well done, can you get it derestricted? tezzer

22-02-2009, 20:33	#4
Lee3197 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devon Vehicle: 1995 Maverick LWB 2.7 Tdi Posts: 343	Nice looking Evo mate. Alot of car for the money. Is he going to do the "RalliArt" decal thing ? Lee.

22-02-2009, 20:36	#5
nejones Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: tipton Vehicle: T2 Posts: 338	No Ralliart decal hes more the discreet kind, but nicer alloys will probably go on. I've gotta take it up to Stoke on Trent for him tomorrow, might get up early and go via Wales