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Anyone on here owned it, or know anything about it?
Evo 4 with a few goodies
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/lprescot/1209527-2.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/lprescot/1209527-4.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l259/lprescot/1209527-6.jpg
Has 65k on the clocks
Carbon dash
lowered -35mm
Alloys
Tints
Front and rear strut braces
HKS Super dragger exhaust complete with downpipe
Uprated tubular manifold
Alloy radiator
Water spray IC
Lightened flywheel and helix organic clutch
dont know it, but that bonnet scoop needs to go. but otherwise looks quite smart
stiffler69
03-09-2009, 17:27
Thats not the car you posted yesterday thouh lol
Thats not the car you posted yesterday thouh lol
exactly my thoughts. it were a white 4 yesterday
DAT Inter
03-09-2009, 17:49
LOL. I read this and was like wtf lol. Yes... Its a blue VI. How in gods earth is anyone supposed to know which blue VI that is lol?
They changed the image on piston heads lol have edited it
matthew1873
03-09-2009, 17:53
looks quite smart mate, lose that bonnet vent though, is it just a stick on jobbie??
Also get a cam cover on there before anything happens to fingers, tools etc. ;)
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 17:58
no way
where was this car bought from?
there was a guy at falkirk cruise selling it for 2.5k its a nty mare uder the bonnet
dose it have cheese back lights?
Preston, why is it a nightmare under the bonnet?
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 18:04
hi mat it is that car
hears some pics
the car is a cat c ord total write off big time he offerd me the car i said i would have gave him a grand
sorry dude you have been humped
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 18:05
he also drove teh car like he stole it mate total waste
ask lgevo off hear its her pal that had car
much did u pay for it
surely he did an HPI !!!!
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 18:06
surely he did an HPI !!!!
think he should have done
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 18:08
it's HPI clear
no way mate honestly i seen it with my own eye it was catty up to feek and painted with a brush ask lgevo p23rab j88hn evo4polly they all seen it to mate
btw it was drivers side :smthumbup
Took the link out due to idiots
no way mate honestly i seen it with my own eye it was catty up to feek and painted with a brush ask lgevo p23rab j88hn evo4polly they all seen it to mate
btw it was drivers side :smthumbup
Come again?
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 18:13
https://www.mycarcheck.com/customers/retrieve/579416/RGMDRXRX/
maybe it was not registerd mate but surly u can see teh damage unless it been all painted again the front lighst looked terrible because was all out of line
at the end of the day u asked what people thought about the car and i have seen it with my own eyes so up to u to belive it or not
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 18:15
Come again?
i said no way its defo been in a major smash other memebrsof hear user names lgevo j88hnb p23rab evo4polly and me all seen teh damage on it big time
and teh damage was on the drivers side
You said it was a cat c, then you said it was the passenger side, then the engine bay is a mess, now your saying the front was smashed too and looked terrible?
Those pics dont show a messed up engine bay or any damage to the side passnger door mate. It's HPI clear, and maybe driven a bit wild but how do you know any second hand car was not...even in Japan
Little concered you said all that stuff, but you changed you mind on the damage each post you put????
To be fair the car does seem like its had some sort of body work done. if you look at the pics simon's uploaded you'll notice that the drivers side wing does not line up perfect with the bonnet.
dont get me wrong, its a lovely looking car but id say its bin in a hit by looking at simon's pics.
TechnicalThunk
03-09-2009, 18:25
Maverik, I like the look (except the wee scoop)! Get it checked out so you are happy with it and go play!
Well I have only put down a 200 pound deposit and suppose to be picking it up end of this month.
Apparently it has an evo 5 head as well as it had about 3k worth of engine work done.
Paying 3700 for it, but now worried it has been smashed, and fixed without insurance involved.
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 18:32
Well I have only put down a 200 pound deposit and suppose to be picking it up end of this month.
Apparently it has an evo 5 head as well as it had about 3k worth of engine work done.
Paying 3700 for it, but now worried it has been smashed, and fixed without insurance involved.
look mate i have no reason to lie its up to u if u want to buy it dont put me up or down u asked for memebrs help i gave u it evena picto bake my story up
plsu i said there was damage in side the engine ie drivers side at teh top and also u could see the front lighst was not fitted right
Did you see it crash then or see it when it was damaged??
go see it again mate, take someone with you who knows about bodywork etc, and tell the bloke alot of people on here know the car and say its been in a smash! then see how he reacts!!! hope things work out mate!:smthumbup
matthew1873
03-09-2009, 18:40
confront the seller with your new found information mate, see what the response is you get.
Simon is only trying to help you, would you rather not know? :confused:
go see it again mate, take someone with you who knows about bodywork etc, and tell the bloke alot of people on here know the car and say its been in a smash! then see how he reacts!!! hope things work out mate!:smthumbup
It's in Preston and I am in Slough (Heathrow)
I sent him a text
confront the seller with your new found information mate, see what the response is you get.
Simon is only trying to help you, would you rather not know? :confused:
Oh I know, not having a go at Simon infact I should be saying cheers, but need to make sure I have the right story
Anyone live in Accrington and wouldn't mind looking over it for me?? lol God I feel like I have been run over with a roller... completely deflated
stiffler69
03-09-2009, 19:07
I was going to say yesterday that it looked like it had been in a smash panels dont look straight
Yes it's clear, I HPI all my cars
result is there
SNIPER 007
03-09-2009, 19:14
Anyone live in Accrington and wouldn't mind looking over it for me?? lol God I feel like I have been run over with a roller... completely deflated
hi mate i live in rawtenstall not far from acccrington could take a trip to see the car
Yes it's clear, I HPI all my cars
result is there
https://www.mycarcheck.com/customers/retrieve/579416/RGMDRXRX/
i'll do it 2moro on experian just to make sure, as i dont like the online ones
"Last Keeper Change The last recorded change of keeper occurred on 19 Jul 2009"
That is fishy as well mate!
You should do one of those £3 text checks for good measure.. when i was looking for an 8 i did an hpi on one with experian and it came back clear. Did a £3 text check for good measure and it came back stolen recovered
No the car was put in px, this is a car dealer who is selling it..
No the car was put in px, this is a car dealer who is selling it..
ahh, :handsup::smthumbup
explains it :smthumbup
Text comes up clear too, chap selling said he HPI'd it and it came up clear.
Who would repair major damage out their own pocket then sell it for pennies (If he was asking 2.5k) as to be fair I could strip it down for parts and make more even if it is crashed.
Maybe it was damaged but just superficial.
Sewer_Duck
03-09-2009, 20:02
Text comes up clear too, chap selling said he HPI'd it and it came up clear.
Who would repair major damage out their own pocket then sell it for pennies (If he was asking 2.5k) as to be fair I could strip it down for parts and make more even if it is crashed.
Maybe it was damaged but just superficial.
To be fair you could also just give it a miss!! Take a loss on the £200.00 deposit and look for another one. Thats what i'd be doing after some of the stories on here.
Hope all turns out for you whatever you do.:smthumbup
Have you checked the for sale section on here?
Bah so disappointed
Dont be...
Just imagine, u could have the thing parked outside ur house! And after the coments ur getting now u would never be able to sell it:rotz:
Mlr saved u 3500 smacks mate;)
RobEvans
03-09-2009, 20:53
I live in rawtenstall and I also spray and repair cars, I can have a look with sniper if he's going over.
3grands alot to spend on a angine, what exactly has it had done? does he has recepts? alot of people bull**** about how much they spend on cars, my mates just bought a evo 6 with a £4000 ECU haha ye right its stock!
maverik - i had similar situation a few days ago - put depost down then hpi'd to discover cat c. guy has now returned deposit as he went to previous owner and he confirmed the story (owner seemed gutted). may be more difficult for you as no hpi to show that you "shook" on a "different" car so to speak. However even if i was not getting deposit back i think i would still have walked away - there are plenty out there and better to get a straight one. - just my 2p
cheers and good luck
paul
I live in rawtenstall and I also spray and repair cars, I can have a look with sniper if he's going over.
3grands alot to spend on a angine, what exactly has it had done? does he has recepts? alot of people bull**** about how much they spend on cars, my mates just bought a evo 6 with a £4000 ECU haha ye right its stock!
I would paypal you some ££ if you did go have a look for your time mate. I need peace of mind
Well it says it has a evo 5 head and loads of other bits replaced (3.5k receipt) manifold and rad you can see.
So bloody gutted I should take more care to detail, thought it was a bargain at 3700 with the extra's
RobEvans
03-09-2009, 21:16
£20 to cover fuel as its about 50/40 mile I think, and I'll go and check it out for you mate, it might be next week tho as im going scotland sat on sat.
I can see if the panels have been changed, whats been painted, if all the panels line up and underbody rust.
Do any mechanics want to come with me to check the engine ect?
RobEvans
03-09-2009, 21:20
its ten year old mate, every evo I looked this time has had bodywork done, even the owners didn't know, but its my job so i can spot it.
As long as its repaired properly and there's no chassis damage it should be ok, upto yourself.
No rush, I was not picking it up till then end of the month, engine seemed fine, no smoke or rattles, no gunk in oil or anything
If you have not viewed the car and just left a deposit over the phone you can get your money back 100%
distance selling act:smthumbup
No worried if it was crashed as long as it's not anything on the chassis even if it needs a little tidy up, I am concerned about safety
If you have not viewed the car and just left a deposit over the phone you can get your money back 100%
distance selling act:smthumbup
I viewed it, lifted boot carpet looked at the arches all looked ok, engine was fine as far as I made out no rust.
Thought excitment (big kid) and talking did get in the way so bloody stupid :wallbang:
dont waste your money mate, when your buying a car like this you want it to be as straight as possible.
Though it might be a good thing, goes to prove that a HPI report is not a true indication of it's past.
I could buy one thats deemed to be straight and true and could be a lemon, I will see what second opinions are when Rob kindly views the car and take it from there, as I really like it's look.
isnt that what all IV's look like.
stiffler69
03-09-2009, 22:12
I bought a hpi clear car for 10k turned out it was a lemon
simon_16v
03-09-2009, 23:27
some more info
thelast owner was a fella called daz he blow it up doing donuts lol lgevo was telling me to nty mate pm her about it sheknows teh guy personaly lol
sorry if you thought i was being wide or that just i like to lookout of other members and hope they would do teh same for me
Black Knight
04-09-2009, 07:11
Car comes up clear on HPI
No the car was put in px, this is a car dealer who is selling it..
Daz sold this car about a month ago on ebay and it wasnt done through him p/x it for something else so whoever bought it has got rid of it fast.
My boyfriend said the car was just fixed when his mate bought it after being in a crash, he got the car very cheap. In the time he had it the back diff went bang, the timing also slipped as well, This has all been in the space of the past month or so.
What i cant understand is why someone would buy the car, fix it then get rid of it as its up for the same price it was sold for.
There is a dent in the passenger door and the back quarter is supposidly rippled. The slam panel also is pushed back slightly i was told.
This is all we know about the car but what simon has said is all correct.
Up to you if u buy it and it possibly has been fixed but its had a very hard life.:)
If it was so badly damaged it could be a ringer ;)
alex evo 4
04-09-2009, 10:13
Mate this is the best forum in the world and the people on here give good sound fair advice and actually care about other people making mistakes that i have and others have made in the past. Learn from these people and let this car go to someone else.I know what its like when the money is burning a hole in your pocket but sit tight and buy a car which will last. I have owned an evo 4 before and £10,000 later i got the car i wanted...blown engine etc etc.....walk away from this car. My 2 pence worth but i see de ja vu of me buying my first evo 4 from bradford what a mug i was
_Biggles_
04-09-2009, 11:05
VIN Check The VIN you previously supplied, WFOBXXWPRBYL63411, does not match the one we hold for this registration.
That statement on the online link you posted doesnt bother you?
walk away.......i would ;)
VIN Check The VIN you previously supplied, WFOBXXWPRBYL63411, does not match the one we hold for this registration.
That statement on the online link you posted doesnt bother you?
walk away.......i would ;)
Does that mean i may of been right :eek:
I didnt even open that link either.
_Biggles_
04-09-2009, 11:11
Does that mean i may of been right :eek:
its there, BLACK AND WHITE on the report. VIN doesnt match reg? erm......i can hear bells ringing
theres a bargepole I am renting for a pound, any takers :D
I cant belive its even up for debate after reading that :lol:
I didnt enter a VIN number
I didnt enter a VIN number
:confused:
Can you ask him for it ? maybe its been checked before and the check bringing up its past checks ?
Someone being a child entered it
_Biggles_
04-09-2009, 11:19
well if the field was blank its a computer so......its gonna say it doesnt match
but seriously, if you dont check the vin vs reg, you are opening yourself up to major abuse.......
just my 2c but theres a lot of negatives on this thread.....
It was not like that last night, somone from here using the link entered it, it's free so nothing bad or wont cost me anything.
_Biggles_
04-09-2009, 11:28
tbh fella if anyone from here mentioned one of two of the usernames posted and said they had seen "car was smashed" and its been privately repaired (usually on the cheap!) i wouldnt even consider a purchase.
but your dosh and your choice mate ;)
simon_16v
04-09-2009, 11:46
are you still going to get car hope i done more good than bad dude
I have nothing to add but to say I also live in Burnham near slough :)
Someone is going to take another look at it, as I certainly did not see a ripple in the drivers wing, also going to ask him to get the VIN, tbh I will more than likely count my losses on this one, it seems a bit strange.
I have nothing to add but to say I also live in Burnham near slough :)
Not seen your car, evo's are pretty rare in Slough, they all Volks, BMW's or scoobs :lol:
I live in Preston which dealers is it at? I could go have a quick butchers for you that`s if your still interested in it?
Not seen your car, evo's are pretty rare in Slough, they all Volks, BMW's or scoobs :lol:
that' because SL postcodes cost a fortune when insuring cars :(
Just read this thread, run away. Car is only good for the crusher.
_Biggles_
04-09-2009, 11:58
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I live in Preston which dealers is it at? I could go have a quick butchers for you that`s if your still interested in it?
They are called OTL in Accrington, I think he is a part timer dealer as he works too, I went to see the car at his place of work just off junction 29 of the M6
bloke101
04-09-2009, 12:14
Its illegal to trade cars from a private address.
Walked away :blush:, now going to try and get my money back, offered to send someone round to look at it, which was fine until I said today and they said they could not get the car there (first said it was fine) so told them I would send someone round to the house/trader address as car is there, and apparently he cant be about till later, although he is a trader and has a brother. Very annoyed I have been bummed on buying my first Evo.:wallbang::goingmad:
But a MASSIVE thank you to Simon 16v and LGEVO, if we meet at a show I will buy you a drink :smthumbup
Oh and also a big thanks to Sniper, Rob and Nick who offered to go take a look.
Guess I am back on the look out for a nice Evo......*sigh*
Oh and they go by the name of Revolution motors or OTL cars in Accrington if anyone is interested, they are selling other evo's on Pistonheads.
bloke101
04-09-2009, 14:20
Oh and they go by the name of Revolution motors or OTL cars in Accrington if anyone is interested, they are selling other evo's on Pistonheads.
Just report them to thier local council as unlicenced traders.
They said they are not registered as they are part time traders
_Biggles_
04-09-2009, 14:27
They said they are not registered as they are part time traders
:lol:
surely you either "trade" or "do not trade"
part time full time, whats the difference! report em anyways (or the threat of may help your reddies to come home to your wallet)
definitely a good choice to walk. Dont rush at your first evo mate, no matter how much you want it on the drive.
i spent years deciding even to buy one :eek:
:lol:
surely you either "trade" or "do not trade"
part time full time, whats the difference! report em anyways (or the threat of may help your reddies to come home to your wallet)
definitely a good choice to walk. Dont rush at your first evo mate, no matter how much you want it on the drive.
i spent years deciding even to buy one :eek:
As long as you dont sell more than 5 cars a year it dont matter
Oh he wont refund my deposit either, as I have wasted his time and rejected lots of cash offers.
Might report them to piston heads too get them removed as del boys dealings
keithg333
04-09-2009, 14:37
Part time trader lol, the guy puts his cars for sale on ebay, Im sure his name is 5ubaru or something, he's forever selling Evo's etc
Im pritty sure this car was for sale on pistonheads a couple of months ago up here in Scotland for 2.5k.
If you want a cheap evo I'll sell you mine lol.
Right sent him a text saying I wanted the deposit back, as under the circumstances it was only fair and the right thing to do. He first said no, non-refundable deposit, he said it had cost him money as he took off the add.
I then reminded him he changed the add and did not take it off, as the proof is in the link I posted earlier it came up with an evo 5 lol
This is the exact response.
"Accept it or not its your decision, i've had to take the car off because it HAD sold deposit is no refundable as I have rejected any offers from people after you had come. I've lost out mate on 3500 quid, not you.. Neither am I happy about this situation so I think you should cut your losses as I have too.."
Part time trader lol, the guy puts his cars for sale on ebay, Im sure his name is 5ubaru or something, he's forever selling Evo's etc
Im pritty sure this car was for sale on pistonheads a couple of months ago up here in Scotland for 2.5k.
If you want a cheap evo I'll sell you mine lol.
Yup http://shop.ebay.co.uk/5ubaru/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
Sewer_Duck
04-09-2009, 17:14
Chin up Maverik. i know this has been an eye opener and you lost 200 nicka, but at least you found out the history of the car now. and not after you took delivery
Good luck in your search :D
Tedlegend
04-09-2009, 17:45
You said it was a cat c, then you said it was the passenger side, then the engine bay is a mess, now your saying the front was smashed too and looked terrible?
Those pics dont show a messed up engine bay or any damage to the side passnger door mate. It's HPI clear, and maybe driven a bit wild but how do you know any second hand car was not...even in Japan
Little concered you said all that stuff, but you changed you mind on the damage each post you put????
i would'nt listen to all that b****ks.. if it not recorded and clean and straight which it looks:smthumbup
what evo 4 or 5 for that matter has not had any paint?
looks like a nice car mate ;)
i would'nt listen to all that b****ks.. if it not recorded and clean and straight which it looks:smthumbup
what evo 4 or 5 for that matter has not had any paint?
looks like a nice car mate ;)
No offence, but i wouldn't listen to that ^^^^ :handsup::lol:
Tedlegend
04-09-2009, 17:53
No offence, but i wouldn't listen to that ^^^^ :handsup::lol:
none taken:lol:
Tedlegend
04-09-2009, 17:54
anyway after reading that lot its only £200 depost
Walked away, if the guy takes my deposit saying he is out of pocket then I am glad I didnt buy it. He lost out on 3500 how the hell he worked that one out... in other words he lost out selling a dodgy motor.
stiffler69
04-09-2009, 18:10
I lost of over 6k buying a crashed motor mate once i had worked out money spent on mods, paint work getting it looking right and a outright loss of £3700 cash when i sold it for 6200
So £200 nicker is nothing
this evo is down as an V reg Evo VI but doesnt tie up with the add!?!?!? vehicle add ties to a 1997 Evo IV or V!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MITSUBISHI-EVO-6-h-p-i-clear_W0QQitemZ120462773878QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1c0c240e76&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
Well I should of known to steer clear as the guy pulled up on a horse dressed like John Wayne.....
Bunch of cowboys...
bloke101
06-09-2009, 13:53
Walked away, if the guy takes my deposit saying he is out of pocket then I am glad I didnt buy it. He lost out on 3500 how the hell he worked that one out... in other words he lost out selling a dodgy motor.
If its not as described in add (later info) he has to give you it back.
simon_16v
06-09-2009, 13:59
glad i could help mate
If its not as described in add (later info) he has to give you it back.
what he said!
Trade description act:smthumbup
Capt.Mike
06-09-2009, 21:17
Its illegal to trade cars from a private address.
This right? I thought you could be a part time trader. Don't you hate it when you get that pit of the stomach feeling having just bought a car? LOL
I bought my VI from a 'part time dealer' from his home. I think i'm lucky cos I got mine for a reasonable price, fresh import, but wasn't aware of rules re traders.
:smthumbdo
PS dont buy that IV, something doesn't seem right about it. :shake:
i've heard and seen alot of dodgy dealings by this guy (5ubaru) he is definately a dealer and has quite a few cars for sale on ebay and pistonheads (i nearly bought that VI so glad i didn't now)
he only meets either his place of work (hmmmm) or a carpark!!!!
steer clear of this one
As long as you dont sell more than 5 cars a year it dont matter
he's got 6 cars for sale on ebay now :shake:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/5ubaru/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
Most folk on here know of him and his associates ;)
stiffler69
15-09-2009, 09:14
Some of his motors look like right ****ters anyway
it's all said & done now
+ correct decision of walking away
but
wasn't / isn't this the same guy that was buying cheap on here, telling eveyone about it, then got banned for being abusive etc ?
The pix outside the house look the same as some sold on here (in the past), Pistonheads and e-bay ?
SwishOvBolton
15-09-2009, 12:38
the guy lives in blackburn (5ubaru)
Not blackburn it's Preston, he met me in the car park of Matalan (where he works) off the M6
bloke101
15-09-2009, 15:51
Not blackburn it's Preston, he met me in the car park of Matalan (where he works) off the M6
Why do people even bother to meet in car parks to buy cars astounds me.
As someone who's planning on getting an Evo in the next 12 months, its great to see how much information you managed to get on the car.
I got stung on a Porsche 928 S2 7 years ago... I was 22 and had £4K burning a hole in my pocket... turned out to be a bit of a dog, I kept it for 4 year but was always chasing things on it. I wish there'd been a forum like this :-S
Good luck finding another one Maverik :-)
Why do people even bother to meet in car parks to buy cars astounds me.
I met him to look at it, I had no intention of buying it from a car park.
lol he works in Matalan yet has the funds to have 4 or 5 Evos for sale at once?
bloke101
15-09-2009, 20:03
lol he works in Matalan yet has the funds to have 4 or 5 Evos for sale at once?
If a car dealer lies to you once. Everything he says from then on should be treated as a lie.
good mantra when buying cars.
Sabre_Evo
19-10-2009, 16:33
lol he works in Matalan yet has the funds to have 4 or 5 Evos for sale at once?
Haha...yeah I had the same thoughts, I think I need to change my job :smthumbup
Markusnasty
03-11-2009, 18:16
When i was looking for an 8 i went to see one of his, cut out twice while on test drive.
Let me meet at his house though, met the family, lol
It is in accrington,
goes buy the name of 'tiger' i prefer 'tit'!
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