1998 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution 5 (Canada Import) Japan Auction Purchase Review

[@austinclark8727]

I'm impressed how much I learn about cars watching these videos! Your bits on the specifics and the overall aerodynamics are really cool, I'm starting to notice I'm seeing things Derek has mentioned on cars I see out and about, it's a nice benefit.

[@brentdecarteret2343]

Low KMs but OMG what a lot of work to restore, I ended up finding a 5 with 161,000 KMs from auction but looked after so well almost like new. Think a lot of the KMs were highway driving as the car came from Nasu district.

[@akielkhan5916]

Love your videos Derek been watching them for years.. Need to save them pennies and buy a car from you..

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@ek9_civic_]

This car went for some serious money, good examples of Evo 5 are thin on the ground. I've just imported one recently.

[@ef7andapp170]

Had to look it up after reading your comment, and...Wow...that is some serious yen.

[@EnyoTaiz]

@@ef7andapp170 how much was it? I don't think I've seen one for sale under $20,000 these past few years

[@ek9_civic_]

@@EnyoTaiz I don't think it's polite to post it, respecting Derek/Customer who bought it.

[@Matt.4877]

Nice, the cam covers are very rare & were a limited run ( same as one which were done for rb26)

[@GIOTTON112]

They don't make cars like these anymore

[@theblackrussian5]

That sagging of the door upholstery is a common issue with those Lancers. My first vehicle was a 1998 CK2 and it developed similar issue after a few years. Beside that, it was a great vehicle.

[@67tomcat]

I love a sedan with a rear wiper!

[@bunsofsteeeel]

That doesn’t have evo 6 wheels it’s running the original 5 wheels

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Sorry

[@lcameeno1]

@@PacificCoastAuto you better be

[@SupramanTRD]

This makes me happy I never sold my 6

[@iammyworstenemy3807]

best evo.... wasn't it considered to be faster than the evo 6 as well??I'm talking about the rs version of course....

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

Maybe faster, but definitely bot as quick on the track, IMO evo 5 looks better than the 6

[@PacificCoastAuto]

I agree that the front bumper on the 5 looks better than the 6.

[@iammyworstenemy3807]

@@RandomlnternetGuy idk, tsukuba lap times are saying otherwise.... then again idk how reputable that site is.... even if its somewhat reputable, tires were changing like crazy during the late 90s till the mid 00s so who knows...but like all of you, I primarily like the evo 5 more than the 6 because of the front end but also its "goofy" spoiler.....

[@SupramanTRD]

@@PacificCoastAuto foglights are too big

[@LouieMcFly23]

​@@SupramanTRD the big ass foglights are what makes it look more aggressive than the 6.

[@SupramanTRD]

Where in Canada is this going?

[@EnyoTaiz]

Good luck to the owner of this car. Owned by a DIY track day goer 😬

[@boii446]

How much for it. I'll buy it right now

[@ginogino3551]

NICE PACIFIC-COAST I'M A PACIFIC" BOY" TOO. I LAUGH A LOT WITH THE EVIDENCE OF THE 1RST OWNER, A FUNNY GUY THAT CAR WAS FOR REAL HIS TOY.

[@ek9_civic_]

look at the underside of that car.. that really is like new

[@iammyworstenemy3807]

ummm, those actually are the evo 5's original wheels....

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Sorry, I was confusing the 4 and the 5 being similar designs but a larger size. The 6 is completely different now that I Google it. I need to check my head. We only do about 2-3 of these a year where it used to be 10-15.

[@Dynamic_Entry]

Do they sell Hyundai's in japan?

[@PacificCoastAuto]

In 15 years in Japan I have seen two of them. I'm not sure why Korea doesn't sell cars here but I suspect it has something to do with Japanese people not wanting to be seen as supporting a rival country.

[@Dynamic_Entry]

Well that's a shame, because their new cars amazing like the i20 N.

[@ginogino3551]

Derek, I have a curious question It is possible to know about the radiation charge on those cars from Fukuyama?

[@PacificCoastAuto]

They are all tested at the port of export and you can get that report if you like. In about 2000 cars we exported, we had two cars that failed and both were within two years after Fukushima.

[@ginogino3551]

@@PacificCoastAuto Thanks guys, now keep saving to get my 4x4 camper (export to Canada) FREEDOM!!!

[@jeffreywong5112]

i want 1

[@AWOL_ODST]

Coming from a V owner who ever had this car before it was sold needs to be shot. Those drill holes in the dash will be a nightmare to fix. Disrespectful care of a legend. Hopefully the new owner can undo all that damage done to her.

[@theoldman3371]

JDM Mosquito!

[@juliusplaysgames]

I would not touch this car with a 10 feet pole. Whatever the price is.

[@richardlennie8678]

Not a nice example I'm afraid!!!!

[@marshmower]

Rigid car means an overweight car. No fun