2004 Evo 8
ParadoxDHL
03-10-2004, 12:38 AM
Does anyone know of any problems with the 2004 Evo 8? I'm thinking about buying one, and I want to know if there's anything wrong with it. I'm probably going to buy one anyway, but just for my info. Thanks. :rolleyes:
Stanimal
03-19-2004, 07:46 PM
The clutch will not handle too much abuse. Slipping the clutch too much on daily drives will shorten its life, as will repeated 5000 rpm hard launches. The EVO 8 is not design as a drag racer.
IMHO, in terms of daily use, the EVO’s gas mileage is not good for a 4 banger. (I’m getting 18 mpg combined) It's tuned to run pretty rich (safe). However, I don't think people buy EVO's for the gas mileage.
The steering is quick to the point of being nervous. This can be tiring for a daily driver for some people.
The stiff suspension is pretty hard on your kidneys on freeway expansion joints at 10-30 mph. A little like a slammed sub-compact with stiff springs.
However, driven hard, the EVO is awesome. In terms of brakes and handling, EVO’s are nearly track ready. With just $2K worth of add-on’s to a stock EVO 8, I can’t think of anything under $40K will touch it on the track.
IMHO, in terms of daily use, the EVO’s gas mileage is not good for a 4 banger. (I’m getting 18 mpg combined) It's tuned to run pretty rich (safe). However, I don't think people buy EVO's for the gas mileage.
The steering is quick to the point of being nervous. This can be tiring for a daily driver for some people.
The stiff suspension is pretty hard on your kidneys on freeway expansion joints at 10-30 mph. A little like a slammed sub-compact with stiff springs.
However, driven hard, the EVO is awesome. In terms of brakes and handling, EVO’s are nearly track ready. With just $2K worth of add-on’s to a stock EVO 8, I can’t think of anything under $40K will touch it on the track.
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