This 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5 GSR with 82,291 km was inspected for a client in August 2020.
Auction grade 3.5 C. We found the condition to be quite good for age. Most notably the body had virtually no rust and was about as good as you might see for an EVO 5 in Japan. Very difficult to find in this condition.
Oil and radiator coolant leaks required repair. Some scratches and dents to the body but nothing major. Overall paintwork was in good condition with no obvious fading.
Good interior other than general wear and tear. Steering wheel was worn. Driver’s door material had come away a little.
Auction report sales point: Private owner/s
Condition notes:
Dirt inside
Radiator coolant leaks
Door trim is peeling
Engine oil leak
Scratches on the seat/s
Steering wheel faded
Scratches on the wheels
Minor scratches / dents on the body
This low km 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5 GSR sold for 2,095,000 or approx, $36,000 complied, plus tyres and on road costs @ 77 Yen to the dollar.
Prices are rising very quickly on classic cars with price rises on EVO’s of more than 10% seen at auction over the 2 months preceding the date of this example.
We can source any vehicle that’s eligible for import.
Prices are constantly changing as vehicles age and new models are released – classic cars like this one increase in value over time and near new cars typically depreciate in Japan at a rate of 10 to 15% per year for the first few years.
So for the most up to date pricing please get in touch with us for a current market price on the specification you want.
We only source the best vehicles with clean and tidy interiors, and only vehicles we would be pleased to own ourselves. This is why we are constantly told by clients that the vehicles we source are well above the condition of most others on the local market.
The pictures are typical of the information we provide prior to auction for each vehicle of interest, with any faults shown so you can clearly see the condition before we discuss whether to bid, and your budget.
Whether you’re looking for a 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5 GSR like this, or another year, make or model, we can find it for you in nice condition and at the best possible price.
It is vital when sourcing your vehicle to use an agent that takes the time to physically check each vehicle and looks beyond the auction pictures and report to confirm condition. Some vehicles may have an unpleasant smoke or other odour, rust underneath, or other faults which are impossible to know without inspection.
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I wanted to post up an honest review of my experience with the import process and Geoff.
I bought my car a few months ago now. I was pretty on top on what I wanted down to model, year, acceptable colours and even finding all the cars I wanted to bid on online by myself.
At 1AM on a Sunday morning after a few I was browsing the auction cars and I came to the decision I absolutely must bid on this car I found. I sent Geoff an email with enough details to get the ball rolling and then went to sleep.
First thing in the morning Geoff called me and the arrangements were made that he would broker my import and to bid on that car. I didn’t win that auction, but less than a week later I won at auction a top of the line model from the final year of production for a very reasonable price. In total I only had to make offers on 2 cars, however Geoff had a handful of cars checked out for me with very short notice.
Throughout the entire process Geoff has been very polite, honest, punctual, he always returns your calls, and will send messages and emails to make sure everything is OK and handled.
Geoff is a genuine automotive enthusiast. He has provided good advice on every part of the import process and worked with me to help me find and import exactly what I wanted.
If you think you want to import your own car I would highly suggest you get in touch with Geoff.