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Originally Posted by ozmatt
just like to hear if anyone has had any major problems with any of them  |
here is the run down for the USDM evo's.
03 and 04's have been known to have transfer case issues. most of these have been fixed by this point. the 05 does not have these issues. the clutches however, are kind of weak. not really a problem if you don't plan on racing your car all the time like i do though.
my stock clutch is fried right now at only 16k miles. but i have been to the drag strip a number of times, as well a the autocross, and of course lots of spirited daily driving.
if you're not going to be racing it shouldn't really be an issue though.
aside from that, the only problem i have had with mine was a strange noise coming from the fron suspension. turns out the strut mount bearings were broken and needed replaced. it was a 70 dollar part, but was all fixed free of charge under the warranty.
other than that i can't really say anything bad about my evo. it's been a joy to drve and to own.
oh, maintanence is a little exspensive. you have to buy better quality gas, i usually use 93 octane. but you can also use 91 and 92. tires can get a bit pricey, brake pads as well. but i still have a ton of life left on my stock brake pads, even after some decent racing. oil changes are a little pricey too because you need to use a full synthetic, and they reccomend mobil 1.
but honestly, these the maintanence costs are something you're going to run into with just about every car on your list. it's not outrageous or anything for the type of car that it is.
ultimately i think you should test drive one of each and decide which one fits your driving style the best. i never got past test driiving the evo. i sat down, let the clutch play out, and was sold before i was out of first gear.
the steering is amazingly nuetral. the car goes exactley where you point it. the power is ample and comes on quickly, and the all wheel drive is amazing.
i love watching fwd and rwd rip apart tire off the line at the drag strip, then i can just ignore the water pit, pull up to the line, and take off like a rocket ship without so much as a chirp from any tire.