Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII - 2nd hand in Thailand - Many problems

[Nina]

Hi I joined the forum to learn a bit more about cars.

 

I bought a used Evo VIII from a dealer in Bangkok and a test revealed that it's got many problems.

 

Now I want to try to get them fixed and learn a bit about it at the same time.

 

Here is a list of all the issues.

 

For a start maybe someone can comment on what the most important thing to fix would be, the most dangerous, etc ..

 

Engine

- damaged oil sump

- deteriorated drive belt

 

Fuel System

- bent fuel pipe under

- dent intercooler

 

Exhaust system

- deteriorated exhaust pipe mount rubber

 

Suspension

- deteriorated rear arm bush

 

Chassis and body

- dented front left door

- dented front right door

- dented rear left door

- dented rear right door

- fits poorly boot-trunk seal

- fits poorly front right door adjust

- general paint and body work poor condition

- lose shape door trunk seal

- missing under engine panel

- repainted body

- repaired A, B, C-pillar high

- repaired body engine compartment

- repaired front cross member lower upper

- repaired front left fender high

- repaired front right fender high

- repaired rear left fender high

- repaired rear right door high

- repaired rear right fender high

- repaired roof high

- repaired trunk lid high

- replace rear structure body

- scrape / dent longitudation member

 

Braking system

- bent brake pipe under

- parking brake retardation is below limit value

 

Tires

- missing spare wheel

- nail stab rear right tire

- scraped rim

 

Electric System

- broken combination light

- defective battery

- defective from wiper system

- front and rear nozzle washers do not work

- headlight direction not correct

 

Transmission

- oil leak from gearbox

 

Interior

- loose front console box

- loose front left side panel cover plastic

- loose rear left side panel cover plastic

- missing rear safety belt

- scratch front console

[Nitrous]

i think the car has been involved in a bad accident b4...i think u better sell it!

[Friendstar]

how much did u buy it for

[Nina]

I'm not sure about the accident, but this type of car doesn't exit in Thailand and it's possible that it has been put together from parts from Japan, and not even imported as one entire car from Japan, but I don't know if there is any way to know that.

[Nina]

1,200,000 Thai Baht

 

There were some other 2003 EVo VIII on sale for about 1,600,000 Thai Baht.

[Sickscientist]

Its in pretty bad shape... I suggest u dun carry on with this car... For safety reasons..

[Tanzy]

Sounds very screwed up and definitely an accident car. Probably a insurance write-off.

 

If it is an everyday car, don't be surprised that the repairs come up to be about the cost of the car itself. If it is to be a track car then great! Since everything is gonna be chucked out for better racing parts and the chassis will be strengthened.

[Nina]

I only got it yesterday so for now I'm stuck with it, I have an engine warranty from the dealer which they might or might not honour, verbally they already refused to honour it after I told them about the issues, so next thing lawyer will call them.

 

I am prepared to spend some money on things that need to be fixed, just not sure if a garage in Thailand can get parts, or if they can use lancer parts or how to go about repairing each issue, so I I will get some quotes in the coming days I think.

[UncleWolve]

Sawadee Nina...nice to see that you've posted ur query!

[Qpik]

Nina, hv u tried posting in Thai forum racing forum. They are in a better position to advise u.

 

Do a google & u can find one.

[Dynaway]

do the brakes & tyre first, follow by suspension... the rest as n when

[Nina]

I found one but it's in Thai which I can't read or write. If you find an English one please post the link. Thank you!

[Cavver]

Are you a thai ?

[Nina]

No I am not Thai, I can speak a little, understand less and can't read or write Thai.

[Cavver]

OIC. Do you find any welding in boot or engine area ?

[Landex]

1 impt qn:

 

Is the car bein used in sg or sawadika???

[Seaweed]

frankly speaking to fix all these problems will cost a big bomb....

[Cavver]

most likely to be used import.