cam6702

whats up guys im new to the evo scene and am looking to get my first one here pretty soon. i know i want a 03-06 but other than the appearance changes and other options like seats etc. is there a certain year that is more sought after than the others? does a certain year tend to make more power or have less failures than other years?

also are there any "weak" points with an evo?
-ive looked around and there doesnt seem to be many weaknesses other than a big need for an upgraded clutch which is common with most all cars.

any advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

evo unknown

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2006. Although I have a 2005 evo 8, if something were to ever happen, I would purchase a 2006 IX.

Use the search button and search your questions, there are a ton of threads just like this analyzing the strengths/weaknesses of the different evo models.

oneofakindracer

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the 06 evo ix has the most power also has mivec and an active center diff. and a slightly better turbo

02-Lancer-Es

iTrader: (21)

Ive heard that 05 and 06 are the best years to buy .

GL

romogst

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2006 Evo IX best evo ever

dookgvr4

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06 maybe I am biased....

cam6702

ive also heard from a dsm friend to stay away from the mr models because the 6 speeds tend to have alot of problems, anyone care to elaborate on that? what usually fails?

CA$H

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I have an 05 but, 06, only cuz of the mivec.

evo unknown

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Absolutely wrong. It depends on each individual driver and how they use their car. There are numerous 600+awhp MR's which have zero tranny issues. There are lesser hp ones with problems because of how they are used.
The thing is that there are a couple companies that do 5 speed tranny builds for people looking to abuse the car constantly.

Again, use the search button.

brk4sti

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Mivec only matters if you are gonna do simple bolt ons, it's all about what your gonna do what your and what your lookin for.

WAIRONWORKER

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2006 and also biased

blkmkIII

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i would say 90% of evo owners are looking to do so.

nudge120

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4th gear is not as strong in the 6 speed box. This is an issue for car that are road raced, long session and heat were contrubiting factors. 5 speed boxes are stronger.

wtbEVO9

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if youre looking to build an evo I would go with an 8 (2003-2005), stockish applications, the 9 will be better

tim85851

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for a car to buy just basic bolt ons get a IX (06)
for a car to build into a beast get an VIII (03-05)