High Mileage Evos? 75,000 and over… discuss: - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

9 Ball · 07-06-2007, 08:58 PM

I’ve been curious about this since I’m getting closer to the 100K mark. I’m becoming less impressed with ridiculously high horsepower Evos, and more impressed with Evos with the most power possible, with high mileage and little or NO reliability problems that have been well maintained.

- Began modding around 25,000
- Replaced Cutch around 40,000
- Cams at around 48,000… been pushing 350whp ever since
- Timing belt at 62,000
- Engine oil every 3000 to 5000 miles
- No problems with engine (original)
- No problems with Transfer case
- Never burns oil
- Still reliable
- Still wets pants
- Still terrifies
- Still fun!

Only problems so far is the rear wing pealing. I’ve pushed the car, however, the car has NEVER been abused. It has been to the track multiple times and on one 5 hour rally. No problems with the car whatsoever. Just been replacing fluids at regular intervals. Just curious about how many others are out there that are over the 75K mark.

06evors · 07-06-2007, 09:48 PM

Further proof that these cars engine/drivetrain can take a beating despite what haters say.

D Money · 07-06-2007, 10:24 PM

Silver05bullet has 100,000 and he beats the **** out of that car.

3 clutches, 2 trannys, and it's still running like a monster.

360whp since about 70,000 miles ago. lol

turbo4g63 · 07-06-2007, 10:29 PM

thats how i feel about my car. i bought it with 42,000 miles began modding at 50000miles, i had to replace the stock clutch at 60000 and i just replaced the act 2100 at 90,000 (the lower trans bolts came loose and all of the fluid seeped out over time, which in turn heated up the trans/clutch and glazed over the clutch) i just upgraded the turbo at around 84,000 and haven't had a problem at all since. everything is holding up perfectly.

despite what many people say i think mitsubishi builds a decent car...people talk trash on dsm's saying how unreliable a 150,000 mile 15 year old car is

and how every 2g w/ a 7 bolt motor gets crankwalk

my car is a prime example of how both of those accusations are wrong

06evors · 07-06-2007, 10:58 PM

People on DSM tuners among other say that less than 30% of 2g 7-bolt experience crank walk. Just what I heard.

RayArroyo · 07-07-2007, 01:07 AM

damn we just hit 36k on our 03

9 Ball · 07-07-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by subwrxkid

Silver05bullet has 100,000 and he beats the **** out of that car.

3 clutches, 2 trannys, and it's still running like a monster.

360whp since about 70,000 miles ago. lol

100K is good to hear. I saw a thread on EvoM and there is a guy that hit 100K, another is over 75,000… and of course they’re all running strong. Mine will hit 100K with no problems – I can feel the car is well put together.

It’s become the weekend warrior, and even then, I rarely get on it anymore (it scares people into “stoplight submission” anyway.) I don’t know how long I will own it but I’m definitely keeping it maintained… perhaps it will go beyond 150K without any problems… you never know.

Any others out there? I know there’s gotta be more. “SteveEvo” (hasn’t posted on here in a long time) was at 65,000 miles two years ago. I know he’s gotta be way over the 100K mark.

redline · 07-07-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 9 Ball

100K is good to hear. I saw a thread on EvoM and there is a guy that hit 100K, another is over 75,000… and of course they’re all running strong. Mine will hit 100K with no problems – I can feel the car is well put together.

It’s become the weekend warrior, and even then, I rarely get on it anymore (it scares people into “stoplight submission” anyway.) I don’t know how long I will own it but I’m definitely keeping it maintained… perhaps it will go beyond 150K without any problems… you never know.

Any others out there? I know there’s gotta be more. “SteveEvo” (hasn’t posted on here in a long time) was at 65,000 miles two years ago. I know he’s gotta be way over the 100K mark.

Dang! You guys really drive these things. I am sitting at 6K and have owned it for almost a year. I need to drive mine more!

But then again, I can't keep my foot out of it!

OMGz Turbo · 07-07-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by redline

Dang! You guys really drive these things. I am sitting at 6K and have owned it for almost a year. I need to drive mine more!

But then again, I can't keep my foot out of it!

let me get the keys..lol ill show ya whats up

turbo4g63 · 07-07-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGz Turbo

let me get the keys..lol ill show ya whats up

how can you spend 30 grand on a car that is meant to be driven and let it sit in the garage...evo's are wayyyyyyy too much fun to drive to just let them sit...you my friend are crazy

markley02 · 07-07-2007, 05:39 PM

I only have 15K on mine so far. The clutch went out at 13K, other than that it has been smooth sailing.

ToTheIX's · 07-07-2007, 08:37 PM

mines sitting at just over 5000, and its just about 1.5 yrs old....so its good to hear that in 2020 or so when mine hits 75000 it should still be in good shape

evomike · 07-07-2007, 08:42 PM

i have 68k but my car is never on the road but there is also only a few k on my new drivetrain

jjm4life · 07-07-2007, 11:17 PM

9ball- good to know yours is running strong. get that wing recleared and it would look brand new haha.

redline- if you drove it as much as i bet you wax it youd have 100k in no time at all.

im at around 23k and she turned 2 in early june.

Suckface · 07-09-2007, 08:18 AM

I'm going to be hitting 90,000 this week......only problem i had with the car was the pesky p0300 random misfire code, and the problem has been solved

9 Ball · 07-09-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jjm4life

9ball- good to know yours is running strong. get that wing recleared and it would look brand new haha.

im at around 23k and she turned 2 in early june.

Yeah, I think I’ve got the 7 year/100,000 mile warranty on the body for corrosion and rust. I’ll have to look into it at the dealer.

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Originally Posted by Suckface

I'm going to be hitting 90,000 this week......only problem i had with the car was the pesky p0300 random misfire code, and the problem has been solved

90K is definitely good to hear also. Are you stock or modded.

Suckface · 07-09-2007, 11:59 AM

car is slightly modded currently, the previous owner had a grocery list of mods done to it, before he traded it in.......

redline · 07-10-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo4g63

how can you spend 30 grand on a car that is meant to be driven and let it sit in the garage...evo's are wayyyyyyy too much fun to drive to just let them sit...you my friend are crazy

Easy man you make your monthly payment and drive it on weekends. You also drive your beater to work and back. After I get my Harley it will be the weekend warrior and not the Evo!

Evo8kid · 07-10-2007, 09:52 PM

im at 21,000 and its an 05. Just as long as the trans, transfer case, rear diff, and engine oils are properly maintained, there really should be no problems besides the ones you cause from excessive modding, i love this car

Evolved · 07-11-2007, 08:35 AM

24,600 miles here on a '04. Besides a melted piston things have been cool and the gang.

07-06-2007, 08:58 PM	#1
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	High Mileage Evos? 75,000 and over… discuss: I’ve been curious about this since I’m getting closer to the 100K mark. I’m becoming less impressed with ridiculously high horsepower Evos, and more impressed with Evos with the most power possible, with high mileage and little or NO reliability problems that have been well maintained. - Began modding around 25,000 - Replaced Cutch around 40,000 - Cams at around 48,000… been pushing 350whp ever since - Timing belt at 62,000 - Engine oil every 3000 to 5000 miles - No problems with engine (original) - No problems with Transfer case - Never burns oil - Still reliable - Still wets pants - Still terrifies - Still fun! Only problems so far is the rear wing pealing. I’ve pushed the car, however, the car has NEVER been abused. It has been to the track multiple times and on one 5 hour rally. No problems with the car whatsoever. Just been replacing fluids at regular intervals. Just curious about how many others are out there that are over the 75K mark. __________________ 150,000 miles and counting. Last edited by 9 Ball; 07-16-2007 at 12:12 PM.

07-06-2007, 10:29 PM	#4
turbo4g63 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: near west chester Member #1057 My Ride: 98' 4runner iTrader: (0)	thats how i feel about my car. i bought it with 42,000 miles began modding at 50000miles, i had to replace the stock clutch at 60000 and i just replaced the act 2100 at 90,000 (the lower trans bolts came loose and all of the fluid seeped out over time, which in turn heated up the trans/clutch and glazed over the clutch) i just upgraded the turbo at around 84,000 and haven't had a problem at all since. everything is holding up perfectly. despite what many people say i think mitsubishi builds a decent car...people talk trash on dsm's saying how unreliable a 150,000 mile 15 year old car is and how every 2g w/ a 7 bolt motor gets crankwalk my car is a prime example of how both of those accusations are wrong __________________ Bill If you guys see a possum...try to kill it, it's not a pet!

07-06-2007, 10:58 PM	#5
06evors Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warminster, PA Member #4563 My Ride: 00 MX-5 LS iTrader: (2)	People on DSM tuners among other say that less than 30% of 2g 7-bolt experience crank walk. Just what I heard. Last edited by 06evors; 07-06-2007 at 11:04 PM.

07-07-2007, 01:07 AM	#6
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	damn we just hit 36k on our 03 __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

07-07-2007, 05:39 PM	#11
markley02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mommy and Daddy’s House Member #390 My Ride: 05 Honda Odessey iTrader: (0)	I only have 15K on mine so far. The clutch went out at 13K, other than that it has been smooth sailing. __________________ Pwned Dumb ass for not changing my password. I lied about everything. All of it. I owned some great cars because my ex wife dedicated her life to me. I treated her like total sh, because my dk was more important in a back door than she was! She divorced me, and I deserved it! I am into drugs and Motorcycles, guns and especially my bff Brandon To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. and girls that look just like my mother Pronouns: they, them. hyper-sexual narcissist. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-06-2007, 09:48 PM	#2
06evors Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warminster, PA Member #4563 My Ride: 00 MX-5 LS iTrader: (2)	Further proof that these cars engine/drivetrain can take a beating despite what haters say.

07-07-2007, 08:42 PM	#13
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	i have 68k but my car is never on the road but there is also only a few k on my new drivetrain

07-07-2007, 11:17 PM	#14
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	9ball- good to know yours is running strong. get that wing recleared and it would look brand new haha. redline- if you drove it as much as i bet you wax it youd have 100k in no time at all. im at around 23k and she turned 2 in early june.

07-09-2007, 08:18 AM	#15
Suckface Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Keystone State Member #5212 My Ride: RALLYCAR! iTrader: (1)	I'm going to be hitting 90,000 this week......only problem i had with the car was the pesky p0300 random misfire code, and the problem has been solved __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-09-2007, 11:59 AM	#17
Suckface Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Keystone State Member #5212 My Ride: RALLYCAR! iTrader: (1)	car is slightly modded currently, the previous owner had a grocery list of mods done to it, before he traded it in....... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-10-2007, 09:52 PM	#19
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	im at 21,000 and its an 05. Just as long as the trans, transfer case, rear diff, and engine oils are properly maintained, there really should be no problems besides the ones you cause from excessive modding, i love this car __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

07-11-2007, 08:35 AM	#20
Evolved Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: W.C. Member #998 iTrader: (0)	24,600 miles here on a '04. Besides a melted piston things have been cool and the gang. __________________ I was two members away from being #1000. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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