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Just seen a few of these available for import looking through a few sites

I was wondering if anyone knew much about them? how they perform compared to say EVO's an stuff, how available parts/kits/rims are for them etc...

they look pretty cool an would be something different to the norm

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these were the details for the one pictured adove (from J-Spec autos)

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4 twin turbo manual

2500cc twin turbo 4WD

5 speed manual

White

54,000 km's

No major accident history

Power steering

Power windows

Air conditioner

ABS brakes

Dual air-bags

Active Yaw Control

Kenwood CD/MD player

Chrome 17" wheels

Aftermarket exhaust

Nardi airbag steering wheel

HKS turbo timer

Around 180 photos and inspection report available

... 585,000 yen FOB .. around $13,200 landed AND complied

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Just seen a few of these available for import looking through a few sites

I was wondering if anyone knew much about them? how they perform compared to say EVO's an stuff, how available parts/kits/rims are for them etc...

they look pretty cool an would be something different to the norm

1.jpg

2.jpg

these were the details for the one pictured adove (from J-Spec autos)

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4 twin turbo manual

2500cc twin turbo 4WD

5 speed manual

White

54,000 km's

No major accident history

Power steering

Power windows

Air conditioner

ABS brakes

Dual air-bags

Active Yaw Control

Kenwood CD/MD player

Chrome 17" wheels

Aftermarket exhaust

Nardi airbag steering wheel

HKS turbo timer

Around 180 photos and inspection report available

... 585,000 yen FOB .. around $13,200 landed AND complied

all i know about them is that they are a wagon version of the galant vr-4

These are on my list of cars which i will be importing next... preferably the Super VR4 though which were limited in number... 800 i believe.

They came with Recaro interior and a nice bodykit etc... not sure on what else... sure a quick google will tell all.

Always loved the look of these since i was in NZ last and saw them everywhere... theres a few nicely moded ones over there and theyre pretty common family cars.

I beleive the gearbox is the same as the evo 4 gearbox. Dad has one over in NZ. They are sweet cars. Really grippy and they accelerate quite well. I wanted to buy one when I was buying a new car, but all the importers I spoke to told me they couldn't bring them in. It seems I have been fibbed to.

i think (and i could be wrong) but it did have AYC from the evo and the automatic gearbox that was put in GTA. so should be a good car.

also look here http://www.clubvr4.com/index.php?page=Specifications

and http://www.clubvr4.com/index.php?page=BuyersGuide

Buy a Stagea.

Parts availability in Australia would be scarce, but you can get heaps off trademe.co.nz.

Also if anything goes wrong, it's not exactly a well known car, or engine in Australia.

Also, the engine is a piece of shit to work on, to change spark plugs on the back 3 cylinders, you need to remove the intake manifold, etc... Maybe the only car worse than a Z32 to work on

Personally i think the stageas look too dull... theres the odd one that pops up every now and then thats not bad with a decent kit and wheels... Not just that but ive seen a few stags around... i havent seen any of these... yet.

Stag is still on my list too but the features in the Super VR4 and the price far out weigh the downsides vs a stag

there are downsides to all cars mate... just pick the one U want

this is the SUPER VR-4....cant find one in manual though...only triptronic (which i aint interested in). Interior in this is leaps and bounds better than the stock ones though...mmm Recaros

this one was a 1998 model an bout $15,00 landed an complied.

Stageas seem to be much bigger and heavier than these? these look to be more like a WRX wagon type size?

main thing that sparked my interest is there a bit different an fairly cheap option. But maintenance an parts supply are my concerns with them.

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