hensh65 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Just found this site http://www.autotorque.net/mitsubishi-evo-ayc-acd-pump-repair-specialists/ The last time I sh@t my pants from buying an Evo X and ended up with a A5 reek machine. The dreaded AYC pump that was a £2500 fix can be sorted for under 1K now! Still not amazing but after spending the morning reading about all the issues that could blow up the 996 engine and leave you in a pool of sweat and tears,, it's actually not that bad. It might be a bit longer but I wouldn't feel as bad putting the miles on that car. I like the SL500 but the performance is pretty pure considering the size of hte engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 M96/97 engine failure is nowhere near as common as you might think. Get an early car with plenty of miles on, then have a boroscope check done. Plenty of miles means that if the IMS hasn't gone by now then it's very unlikely to, and if the boroscope check doesn't show any scoring then you're safe there too. I'd be looking for a decent 3.4 with over 100k on the clock, if it were my money. Leaves plenty of cash to add a good exhaust, stereo and wheels, which would then leave you with an eminently driveable and pure car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Keep it mint and watch the money poor in in a few years http://www.ebay.co.u...24AAOSwZ1BXen-W Another car that falls into the " I wish I had kept it category"! i wish i bought it instead of the Z kinda back in 2012 i could get one for around 6-8k now for a clean one as above your heading towards 20k That's just ridiculous though imo. Fairly poor to average performance by todays standards & not even 4WD which would have made it even better. Why are those going for so much money nowadays do you have an idea? Just because of it being an "RS" badged car? Are they rare? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Because people are idiots. It's not even like it was a good car back then, much less today. They're chancing their arm on the fact it wears an RS badge, nothing more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Because people are idiots. It's not even like it was a good car back then, much less today. They're chancing their arm on the fact it wears an RS badge, nothing more. Some cars you can understand being worth the extra, holding value or even going up in value but those I just don't get it. People definitely are idiots you're right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunRS Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Dare I say a Focus RS ???. Head Turner, very fast, very reliable and available at your budget http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201604283426289?search-target=usedcars&make=ford&model=focus&aggregatedTrim=RS&maximum-mileage=up_to_70000_miles&searchcontext=default&radius=1500&sort=atcustom&postcode=eh224nz&keywords=rs&page=1&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=4 Highly tuneable and handles like a go kart I'd say +1 to the RS not that I'm biased lol Plus the fwd showed a clean pair of heels to the Z on the track 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Surprised no one else has mentioned the e92 M3 since your first post One in interlagos blue... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I heard they were similar to R8 pace? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabba Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Cayman 2.7. Similar pace to the early 350z but a massively better sports car. Get a suspension refresh and Carnewal exhaust and it would be a great car, without the reliability problems of the 996 or 3.4 cayman. Alternatively, you might find a gen 2 2.9 boxster, fantastic cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 M96/97 engine failure is nowhere near as common as you might think. Get an early car with plenty of miles on, then have a boroscope check done. Plenty of miles means that if the IMS hasn't gone by now then it's very unlikely to, and if the boroscope check doesn't show any scoring then you're safe there too. I'd be looking for a decent 3.4 with over 100k on the clock, if it were my money. Leaves plenty of cash to add a good exhaust, stereo and wheels, which would then leave you with an eminently driveable and pure car. Surely tryign to sell a porker with over 100K could be a challenge? Obviously you have applied tatical thinking on picking a car with that mileage but would it not scare most unassuming buyers off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Because people are idiots. It's not even like it was a good car back then, much less today. They're chancing their arm on the fact it wears an RS badge, nothing more. think what a MK1 escort RS is worth now, highly possible that a mk1 focus Rs could do the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Maybe, but more fool them. Never buy a car based on mileage, not when it's over ten years old too. You may well limit your market, but don't forget you're buying cheap and selling cheap, so as long as long as you've looked after it then there'll be plenty of buyers out there if it's a sensible colour combo i.e. not green and sand! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Maybe, but more fool them. Never buy a car based on mileage, not when it's over ten years old too. You may well limit your market, but don't forget you're buying cheap and selling cheap, so as long as long as you've looked after it then there'll be plenty of buyers out there if it's a sensible colour combo i.e. not green and sand! I looked into a few inspection services up this neck of the woods, they said they looked for the early signs of the major issues rms, ims and bore issues. They never said they would do the scan to actually look at the head to see if there is damage. I take it this inspection woudn't be of any use unless they do the scan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 That's all you need mate, or at least that's all I'd do. RMS will only be a weepy leak that you can sort at the next clutch change, IMS you've no way of telling without stripping the engine down (so no idea what they were on about there), and the bore scoring you can easy check with the boroscope. Any signs then walk away, if there's nothing then you're good to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 That's all you need mate, or at least that's all I'd do. RMS will only be a weepy leak that you can sort at the next clutch change, IMS you've no way of telling without stripping the engine down (so no idea what they were on about there), and the bore scoring you can easy check with the boroscope. Any signs then walk away, if there's nothing then you're good to go The misses likes them so I think its defo worth a looking! my neighbour has what looks to be a C2 but I am not that good with 911s. His doesn't look to be the best, so would be good to pull it with a corker! Why did you suggest going for the 3.4 over the 3.6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 The bigger the capacity the thinner the cylinder wall, so the larger engine cars are more likely to be prone to bore scoring than the early cars. The early cars were also sadly more likely to suffer IMS failure, hence the reason for getting a 100k+ one as if it's not gone by that time then it's very unlikely ever to. The 996 only weighed about 1300kg, so with 300bhp even the 3.4L is still going to be a brisk drive when you want it to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Noted sir! I shall continue my searching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 How I envy you, searching for Pork is my favourite hobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) How I envy you, searching for Pork is my favourite hobby i have heard you like looking to get your self a good porking Edited August 15, 2016 by StevoD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Surprised no one else has mentioned the e92 M3 since your first post One in interlagos blue... I think he decided bimmers were a bit boring looking. Anyway, an e82 135i kicks E92 M3 ass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Until you step outside and look back at it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) I must admit, if the vx hadnt come along i was sorely tempted with a 135i, they have really grown on me, much like a 350 with the right wheels, lowered and few small body additions, they look pretty menacing, i dont think there is much in it in the looks department over an e92. Edited August 15, 2016 by Jetpilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Squeeze the budget up a tad http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/bmw/z3m/used-bmw-z3m-3-2-2dr-stratford-upon-avon-fpa-201607085667330?logcode=p it wont lose money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 How I envy you, searching for Pork is my favourite hobby Pork is bad for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Squeeze the budget up a tad http://www.autotrade...67330?logcode=p it wont lose money When did 4K become a tad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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