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I heard the AWD is pretty good for grip and if your not a fan of FWD.

You will get a slightly smaller fuel tank (from memory 4L smaller due to AWD system) and higher consumption.

But if you intend on adding forced induction in the future you will have a family sized "Evo" so to speak.

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I heard the AWD is pretty good for grip and if your not a fan of FWD.

You will get a slightly smaller fuel tank (from memory 4L smaller due to AWD system) and higher consumption.

But if you intend on adding forced induction in the future you will have a family sized "Evo" so to speak.

The AWD magna was a pretty nice car, but wasn't that popular. It was more expensive than the AWD subarus that were more practical. The AWD system also added something like 200kg to the weight.

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Noooo.... don't doo it! FWD is evil!

FWD's are ftw :banana:

Magna's are great. For the first year or so. Then they go pear shaped, hence the re-sale being shite.

BS.

My dad's owned his 2001 Magna since 2003, so he's had it 6 years now. He hasn't had to replace anything, just kept up with services. It's absolutely perfect mechanically, still has the stock clutch and doesn't sniff at towing a reasonable sized boat. Prior to that he had a 1993 Magna up until 2001. Again, nothing ever needed replacing.

It's the history, not the car that'll determine whether it's a lemon. Both of my dad's cars have been faultless. They're the type of car people neglect and run into the ground, so of course you'll find shitty examples.

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plus they sound sick when supercharged

Ugh.... the supercharger whine gives me a migraine.

Twin turbo magnas sound much better. 11 sec and 505hp at wheels from a FWD whale is not too bad.

Back in the day I had my magna, I was seriously saving up to have it twin turbo'd by RPW from WA. Would've cost around 12k I think.

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Thanks guys, it's very helpful.

Stagea --- I'd considered but no. Because the car will mainly driven by my wife and I have to say she's a very bad driver.

Camry --- No, I hate toyota especially camry and corolla

Ford --- the name speaks all: Fix Or Repair Daily :)

Thanks again for all the help. Cheers

_Ryan_ Grand Master

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Thanks guys, it's very helpful.

Stagea --- I'd considered but no. Because the car will mainly driven by my wife and I have to say she's a very bad driver.

Thanks again for all the help. Cheers

it had a 5 star safety rating from what i have heard, ABS, airbags, awd, and stock is slow as a commo :P

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