ClimberSP Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Anybody here knows how much does an EVO cost?? I don't mean buying it, but keeping it. I've been told that the services are very often and not cheap, is it really so bad?? I've got a R32 and services are each 18500 miles more or less for some 300-600 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 You'll need to serivice the Evo every 9000 miles (used to be every 4500!), you pay much, much more in insurance and especially petrol, don't, ever buy an Evo with yoiur eyes closed, the running costs and ownership commitment are astronomical compared with 'normal' cars. Terrific fun though. For more info the Evo forum is the best place to ask www.lancerregister.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibs Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 [ QUOTE ] You'll need to serivice the Evo every 9000 miles (used to be every 4500!), you pay much, much more in insurance and especially petrol, don't, ever buy an Evo with yoiur eyes closed, the running costs and ownership commitment are astronomical compared with 'normal' cars. Terrific fun though. [/ QUOTE ] It's still 4500 miles between service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvmilly Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Lancer Register sees plenty of people who buy an Evo with no comprehension of the running costs. As a result they've produced this calculator http://www.lancerregister.com/mlr_runningcostcalculator.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 If you can track down one of the few unregistered Evil VIII's it is worth considering UK Mitsu dealers are offering 3 years free servicing. If you do buy an Evo even basic things an be expensive. Phone your loal dealer for a quote for front brake pads!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evobaz Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Phone your loal dealer for a quote for front brake pads!!! [/ QUOTE ] Fair enough - but after market pads such as Ferodo DS2500's can be had for just over £100 and are much better that OE Mitsubishi items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] You'll need to serivice the Evo every 9000 miles (used to be every 4500!), you pay much, much more in insurance and especially petrol, don't, ever buy an Evo with yoiur eyes closed, the running costs and ownership commitment are astronomical compared with 'normal' cars. Terrific fun though. [/ QUOTE ] It's still 4500 miles between service. [/ QUOTE ] Not for 8 & 9's it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Evobaz: I heard about the Ferodos after I posted last! EBC Redstuff are good too but a bit dearer I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] You'll need to serivice the Evo every 9000 miles (used to be every 4500!), you pay much, much more in insurance and especially petrol, don't, ever buy an Evo with yoiur eyes closed, the running costs and ownership commitment are astronomical compared with 'normal' cars. Terrific fun though. [/ QUOTE ] It's still 4500 miles between service. [/ QUOTE ] Not for 8 & 9's it isn't. [/ QUOTE ] Does that not only apply to the MR models and not the FQ's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Thorburn: It applies to both. But personally, with all Turbocharged cars likely to be driven hard, I would change the oil every 3000 miles. Mitsu dealers usually use Mobil 1 but I prefer Castrol synthetic. Slightly thicker but clings to turbo longer. So less wear when cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishBoy666 Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hey guys and girls, I've just started looking for an EVO VIII and i was at one of the Ralliart centres up here in Scotland, and these guys know there stuff..... I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but it is every 4500 miles or every 6 months for the 8 & 9 definately. Was 1 of my questions.... and the cost of the services. Up until you get to about 30k, the servicing cost is fairly respectible, around the £200 mark, but when you get over the magic 30k mark, they become more expensive. After that you're looking around £500 a service.... And sadly it HAS to be done, or nobody will even touch the car. It's an expensive toy to have, but i still have to admit, it's worth the money.... What a weapon. Hope this helps a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbside Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Not in all cases. The 45,000 (and every 45,000 afterwards) service is a biggie as the timing belt must be changed. Mitsubishi also recommend having the AYC/ACD fluid and brake fluid changed every 2 years. But inbetween these services all that is required is a small service (The £200 one). Plenty of specialists will do the work just as well for cheaper. The owners club an no doubt recommend a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdub Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hello peeps I've just put a deposit down on an FQ330, can't wait to pick it up .What i've learnt so far on the service front is as follows; any EVO other than the 260 has to be serviced every 4500miles, but every other service is a simple oil change(due to active yaw system)and inbetween a full service.The 260 can be serviced every 9000, which is probly why they were offering free servicing for first three years. Lets face it though if you want an evo you probly wouldn't look for a 260 unless the wife's got to drive it. Oh how i've missed having a turbo, i've let an R32 go and that desperately needed one. Looking forward to the fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjd1965 Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 My Evo viii has to be serviced every 4.5k or 6 months..It will do around 170ish miles to a tank of fuel(50 ltrs). group 20 insurance..eats tyres & you have to be carefull with the clutches esp when launching. Apart from that, there a cracking car,I use it every day and its been totally reliable with no problems at all,the only downside is that they are slightly more expensive to run than your average performance car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstyle Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hey i have a 260 n im certainly no lady !!! It has to be serviced every 4.5k, but mines more often as its runnin 380bhp and soon to be 400. mr glass full leather recaros 18s black mr glass carbon thunder spoiler coilovers ect ect so you c the 260 is a very good base car especially as it has the better 5 speed box ! and on the higher models for more power you will have to junk most of the mods on there you just paid the extra for ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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