abcent Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 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 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYSLY Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Buy a Stagea Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crack Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Just seen a few of these available for import looking through a few sitesI 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 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_SIL Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I've been looking at buying one as a daily for a while now, fell in love with a black one i saw. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVP Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 i heard the gearboxes are pretty shite, perhaps that was the auto version. cant remember. they look alrite, but as simon said, buy a stagea lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evesdropping Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziad Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Oizo Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABBAi Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 They are a 4wd twin turbo GTO in a Galant wagon body. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Oizo Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 They are a 4wd twin turbo GTO in a Galant wagon body. the GTO is a 3 litre, these are a 2.5 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABBAi Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ok. I stand corrected. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3175999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3176246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonneh Bravo Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Stagea = Volvo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3176263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(B1) MR_fanny Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 VR4's are nice mkay.....wagons a nice change. theres a really nice white sedan that i see in springy once in a while. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3176943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcent Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3177107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYSLY Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Stagea = Volvo Haha good one! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3177284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I personally love these cars, think they look awesome and should hadle great. If it came down to it, i'll probably still buy the Stagea: Main reason being, i could transplant my new engine in it . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3177418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Oizo Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Main reason being, i could transplant my new engine in it . how do you plan to do that? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3177465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inark Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 how do you plan to do that? id say with some tools... u know... engine crane, spanners... sockets... screw drivers... that sort of thing. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/172497-mitsubishi-legnum-vr-4-twin-turbo-wagons/#findComment-3177545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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