when looking for an evo, try and find an rs spec one (working from memory im almost certain thats correct), they had a mechanical rear diff, and so obviously dont suffer the stupendous expense of having to replace a poorly maintained ayc pump/diff.
or if you can afford it, and evo ix wagon, imported from japan, look awsome, same running costs and parts as the regular evo, the ayc was removed as they actually handle better than the saloon, and can be bought shipped and on the road for £11-15k.
i soooooooo wanted one, but just couldnt make the figures work, no amount of man maths was working