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Ironchief · 03-30-2015, 01:05 PM

Don't buy a IV, either save your money and buy a V/VI or buy an STi. The V/VI are superior in every way to the IV, the IV also suffered crankwalk issue. A 98 STi is similarly priced to an IV but comparable to a V/VI in performance. Don't waste your money on an IV, they also don't hold their value well, a V/VI was the pinnacle of the EVOs, they would be a much better "investment" as far as car investments go.

And if you're going to buy a JDM, buy something already in Canada is my suggestion from my experience. Something you can test drive too. I imported my vehicle through a reputable importer and have had many issues with it which I'm finally finishing up fixing. The Evos are notorious for coming over with worn out clutches, you want to make sure you avoid fixes like that. And if you are buying an Evo be prepared to pay big $$$ for parts and get them shipped from Britain. A lot of parts aren't compatible with the Evo 8/9s, sure SOME are, but only some engine bits.

I'd stay away from GT-4's as well, I owned one, wouldn't do it ever again. Easy to find parts for but hard to work on. The beauty of the Evo is it's engine simplicity, it's a dream to work on.

That's my 2 cents, good luck!!!

03-30-2015, 01:05 PM	#12
Ironchief Oh goodie, 5 posts already! Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Comox Posts: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't buy a IV, either save your money and buy a V/VI or buy an STi. The V/VI are superior in every way to the IV, the IV also suffered crankwalk issue. A 98 STi is similarly priced to an IV but comparable to a V/VI in performance. Don't waste your money on an IV, they also don't hold their value well, a V/VI was the pinnacle of the EVOs, they would be a much better "investment" as far as car investments go. And if you're going to buy a JDM, buy something already in Canada is my suggestion from my experience. Something you can test drive too. I imported my vehicle through a reputable importer and have had many issues with it which I'm finally finishing up fixing. The Evos are notorious for coming over with worn out clutches, you want to make sure you avoid fixes like that. And if you are buying an Evo be prepared to pay big $$$ for parts and get them shipped from Britain. A lot of parts aren't compatible with the Evo 8/9s, sure SOME are, but only some engine bits. I'd stay away from GT-4's as well, I owned one, wouldn't do it ever again. Easy to find parts for but hard to work on. The beauty of the Evo is it's engine simplicity, it's a dream to work on. That's my 2 cents, good luck!!! Last edited by Ironchief; 03-30-2015 at 01:10 PM.