VR4 Galant

V-Tecer 89

Hi, Im looking to buy a VR4 Legnum Galant, and just wanted to know a bit of information about them before I go and buy one? What sort of MPG do they do? Are they reliable? Just a bit of info about the car.

Beruthiel

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Atomic Pineapple

V-Tecer 89 wrote: »

Hi, Im looking to buy a VR4 Legnum Galant, and just wanted to know a bit of information about them before I go and buy one? What sort of MPG do they do? Are they reliable? Just a bit of info about the car.

Google throws up a good lot

wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Galant_VR-4

Owners club - http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/

owner reviews - http://www.ciao.co.uk/Reviews/Mitsubishi_Galant_2_5_V6__79382

short ebay guide - http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/Info-about-Mitsubishi-Legnum-Galant-VR4-apos-s_W0QQugidZ10000000006595922QQ_trksidZp3286.c0.m17

Sqaull20

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Might as well shut this forum, ehhh :rolleyes:

Henry Ford III

Good power and grip. Heavy running costs.

colm_mcm

Know a guy that had one, they're pretty high maintainance, active yaw control fluids need regular changes, the INVECS gearbox is smashing but again needs maintainance, they're a big bus of a car, but are indecently quick.

I'd have one over a Legacy. but they really are a niche model. don't buy one if you can't maintain it or afford the fuel.

Atomic Pineapple

Sqaull20 wrote: »

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Might as well shut this forum, ehhh :rolleyes:

I've no experience with the vr4 or galants in general so pointed the op to some sites that he/she might find useful, whats wrong with that?

Sqaull20

draffodx wrote: »

whats wrong with that?

Google throws up a good alot

Bit condescening I thought! im wrong I guess, so forget about it.

Atomic Pineapple

looking back at it , it was phrased to seem a bit condescending, sorry! cheers for pointing it out

V-Tecer 89

Is the INVECS gearbox not the auto gearbox? Is it Tiptronic?

colm_mcm

Yup INVECS = Automatic/Tiptronic.

Also, going by your user name, you seem to be around 19/20? have you checked insurance yet?

Esel

draffodx wrote: »

looking back at it , it was phrased to seem a bit condescending, sorry! cheers for pointing it out

Condescending? Not at all - helpful, if anything! 'Nemo illegitimi carborundum', and all that pig Latin.

V-Tecer 89

I havent tried yet but I know you can defoget insured on them when your 21 because they are classed as a family car

maidhc

V-Tecer 89 wrote: »

I havent tried yet but I know you can defoget insured on them when your 21 because they are classed as a family car

Insurers are not that naive!

V-Tecer 89

My friend is 21 and he got quoted on a VR4. 1500euros

Atomic Pineapple

V-Tecer 89 wrote: »

My friend is 21 and he got quoted on a VR4. 1500euros

properly as a vr4 though?

they shouldn't be too bad, there haven't been popular enough with young lads to have been black marked

colm_mcm

They were certainly cheaper to insure than the car I have now, which is less powerful, but I'd still check before I bought or even looked at them if I were your age.

Jackaroe

Decent car. Had one for 5 years. Expensive to run, common problem with the tappets, needs oil changed every few thousand miles (the expensive stuff too, amesol or something) to keep them in order. Listen for the tell tale tap when buying, walk on by if it's there. Went through two gearboxes in 5 years. To be honest the non-turbo V6 isn't massively less powerful to the average person, much cheaper to run, easier to find and dirt cheap. I switched over to the standard V6 after after 5 years and was still happy enough. If you just like the look of the VR4 might be worth considering. Of course if you're buying it specifically for those 2 massive hairdryers then that's something else entirely. It's good fun, enjoy if you do get it. The guys over on the vr4 forum (address given by earlier poster) are very friendly and helpful. Talk to them. A fair few Irish members there too.

V-Tecer 89

Yes properly as a VR4. There classed in the sam class as the B4 Lecacy.
I cannot get a quote myself until im nearer the date that im 21 but I dont mind just having it in the yard getting it ready untill I can drive it.

V-Tecer 89

Listen for the tell tale tap when buying, walk on by if it's there.

What do you mean by this?

Jackaroe

V-Tecer 89 wrote: »

Listen for the tell tale tap when buying, walk on by if it's there.

What do you mean by this?

Tapping in the engine means the hydraulic lifters might need replacing. 24 valves there so you could be looking at a grand or more. It's VERY common in the V6, both turbo and non-turbo, especially if the oil isn't changed every few thousand miles and if good oil isn't used. Gets noisier as the oil gets thinner. Slight tapping is almost normal for these cars, and doesn't mean it's knackered. I had it in both mine very loud in the VR4 (tractor loud) and it was never more than annoying in my case. But to be honest I wouldn't take the chance.

colm_mcm

24 tappets for an FTO non-MIVEC cost 350 and around 300 to fit them.

Are the galants non adjustable too?