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Thinking about buying an evo


 
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:27    Post subject: Thinking about buying an evo Reply with quote

I've been trying to read up as much as I can on the Evo and I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on importing one. I have a few questions before I buy one.

How many guys are using an evo as a daily driver?

How much room is there for taller drivers?

Which transmission is stronger m/t or a/t?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:09    Post subject: Reply with quote

Heya - ArcticEvo welcome to the forums mate.

Firstly ill start off by saying i have only had the pleasure of owning one of these beauties for a year, but i have loved every moment in it. From the Insane amount of Thumbs up i get from other drivers to the Jaw dropping, drool pooling bystanders as well.I actually take mine to the odd show and educate people about the one Evolution model that doesn't have a turbo.   lol "Where's the Turbo?" is the first question i get asked every time. So i fixed that and got MIVEC number plates Smile

There truly isn't another car like it. - That being said there are pros and Cons to owning them.
please take this as my 0.2c worth i'm sure others have different experiences.

Pros :
1.Truly amazing looking vehicle (if you're into that sorta look)
2. Highest powered N/A motor Mitsubishi has made. (AFAIK)
3. Owning a small part of Dakar History
4. Appears if well maintained to keep on running.
5. Mivec kick is a buzz.
6. No one else will have one - unique

Cons :
1. Parts aren't the easiest to come by.
2. Some Parts are no longer made.
3. Expensive to fix if broken (see above two points).
4. Its such a special vehicle and because of the above 3 points, you probably wont drive it as much as you'd like too. (only 2500 worldwide and id say a few of them are cactus now).
5. It's Wide ! almost as wide as it is high -  you generally cannot see the additional front flares from within the drivers seat, so if your garage is skinny, then parking is a bit of a PITA.(Personal Experience)

So on to your questions.

I personally am not using mine as a daily driver for a few reasons, I have a SWB NK pajero that i run around in plus you read my Cons Section. my o'l girl is in just too good condition and i paid far too much for it to let some granny open her door into the side of it or crash a trolley into it, if you know what i mean Wink

As far as room for tall drivers, Im 6'2", I fit in their with no problems, my knees don't hit the steering wheel and their is plenty of headroom, The Recaros are a nice touch, not too hard with a few options of adjustment as well.

Transmission wise and i hope the more knowledgeable may be able to chime in here.
I have a Manual Gearbox its called a V5m31 - actually made by Toyota (i think) and is used in a massive range of vehicles - any issues that arise i imagine can be fixed by someone with knowledge on Toyota or Mitsubishi. They are a nice gearbox with Snappy shifts and tight Syncros, there not floppy like the NH-NK Manual gearboxes.( I have one of them too). More like a sedan gearbox than anything else.
The Auto box and im not in a position to comment here is far more popular. If parts were needed you could maybe still obtain them, id say 15-1800 were made Auto and 7-800 made in Manual.

Either way Arctic as mentioned that was my 0.2c worth.

Id say go for it if its not too pricey for you. Depending on the mileage as well of course. You wont regret it. just make sure if you do you come back and ask us what common things you should look out for.
Others handle that topic far better than I.

Best of Luck

EVO PAJ !
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 19:20    Post subject: daily driver Reply with quote

I have had mine for 8 years. was a daily driver for 7 years, replaced with a 4x4 grand cherokee. Still seems to be a daily driver as the 4x4 always has something wrong with it
its been super reliable and great fun. But very heavy on fuel! work on 25l per 100km. Servicing is not too expensive and all the parts i have needed over the years have been reasonable although sometimes i have had to wait a bit for them. Auto box will be much easier to find.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 19:21    Post subject: weird Reply with quote

j e e p got changed to 4x4 for some strange reason. must be a swearword around here haha
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 0:45    Post subject: Reply with quote

Evo_Paj covers most the points I'd make.

Things I'd add:

Auto box: savage kick down, will go from 5th down to 2nd depending how much you press down and that can light the back end up. Mine has played up sometimes, doing some odd shifts but it does self-learn.

Rear seats are only good for putting your coat on, there's no room for people really. That said, if you fold the rear seats up, the boot is quite functional.

It's been one of the most reliable cars I've owned and is quite comfortable as a daily, generally forget it's a 2te 4x4 due to the way it handles and shifts.

I'd recommend one. I bought mine on a whim; I was looking for an Audi RS4 B5 but saw a pajero evo advertised ready to ship to UK so just went for that for some reason! Totally different car but always gets attention and I think it looks great also
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 14:21    Post subject: Reply with quote

Owned mine for nearly four years, and I use it daily. Its tiptronic. Think it uses bit more fuel than a manual, but nice gearchange. You can go the lazy route and use it in auto. In tiptronic its another world, especially when mivec kicks in. Fuel economy is dreadful, but I drive it hard, that is what it was built for. Had a couple of problems with it, but I use a specialist garage that knows the breed. Just park it in town and step back, always get a huge amount of attention from passers by. I dont drink or smoke so can afford to run it. Also its red, the best colour. Couldnt live without it, gives me smiles per miles.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:49    Post subject: Reply with quote

one issue is the fuel consumption.
i converted mine to manual and gained a 20% fuel saving over the auto.

quite good on the freeway/ ~10l/100. around town ~16-18l/100

the auto is just no good. it always changes into 5th to soon under light throttle. then locks the converter up at 1200rpm. so you are forever stabbing the throttle to get it to a better rpm range.+ in tiptronic it is lazy to get the next gear.

diff ratios are interchangeable with all 9.5" solid AND irs rear diffs. front 8" diff gears are interchangeable too.
the front diff HOUSING is unique the the evo but. so is the rear housing., its 100% cast steel as well. quite light with nothing it but..
fwy from my experience the spacers/shims are matched the the housings not the gears.

shocks are unique to the evo. so there is NILL aftermarket support.
brakes are a mix of early and late. so easy to get.

just make sure the oil is atleast 60-70 degc befere giving it the beans as they are known for bottom end bearings wearing out. bust bottom end is usual 6g74 except for flat top pistons.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:33    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, If you're looking to sit in one before pulling the trigger, I own one just west of Edmonton.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 18:35    Post subject: Re: Thinking about buying an evo Reply with quote

ArcticEvo wrote:
I've been trying to read up as much as I can on the Evo and I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on importing one. I have a few questions before I buy one.

How many guys are using an evo as a daily driver?

How much room is there for taller drivers?

Which transmission is stronger m/t or a/t?


Hi, I live in Edmonton, Alberta and have 1998 White automatic Pajero Evolution I'm putting up for sale in the next week.  If you want to take a look at it text me.  (normal area code)964---1840

I've been using this Evo for 1 year as a daily driver and haven't had any problems with it.  Seriously the best car I've ever driven on Edmonton Winter roads!
I'm 6 feet tall and xl and I fit in it no problem.
I have the a/t tranny as only 2-250 m/t models were produced I believe and mostly sold to racing teams, not all of course. But they are much harder to come by.

Anyways hope to hear from you,
Matt
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

T04GTR wrote:
one issue is the fuel consumption.
i converted mine to manual and gained a 20% fuel saving over the auto.

quite good on the freeway/ ~10l/100. around town ~16-18l/100

the auto is just no good. it always changes into 5th to soon under light throttle. then locks the converter up at 1200rpm. so you are forever stabbing the throttle to get it to a better rpm range.+ in tiptronic it is lazy to get the next gear.

diff ratios are interchangeable with all 9.5" solid AND irs rear diffs. front 8" diff gears are interchangeable too.
the front diff HOUSING is unique the the evo but. so is the rear housing., its 100% cast steel as well. quite light with nothing it but..
fwy from my experience the spacers/shims are matched the the housings not the gears.

shocks are unique to the evo. so there is NILL aftermarket support.
brakes are a mix of early and late. so easy to get.

just make sure the oil is atleast 60-70 degc befere giving it the beans as they are known for bottom end bearings wearing out. bust bottom end is usual 6g74 except for flat top pistons.


Hi mate just intrested to know some more info on converting to manual, im looking at buying a Evo Pajero and its Auto of corse, im a mechanic so its not a big deal as far as skills just info, I see in the parts finder the diffs are not the same rasio but my main intrest is ECU and wiring looms and what has to be done in regards to that, any hellp would be grait Smile

Shane
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:44    Post subject: Reply with quote

What's good ArcticEvo, I am from Yellowknife NorthWest Territories and if you want a true winter BEAST than you will love driving this thing. If you want a vehicle that's good on gas than maybe you're looking for something else.

Also I made the mistake of driving it heavy in some sandpits and parts can be a bit of a pain, but if you take care of it and drive it on roads or do light off roading than buddy this thing is a dream.

Love the attention I get and even more so love how heavy it is in the snow. Hard to get this thing stuck bud!
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