FS: 2002 Galant VR4 *** SOLD! *** [Archive]

colVR4

08-11-2008, 12:26 PM

Its time to part company with the car after over 3 years of fun

Rare Official RALLIART import (1 of approx 250 - Kieran will correct me if I am wrong!)

INVECS-II tiptronic automatic gearbox
Enkei 17" alloys
VDO Dayton Satnav with TMS traffic alert sysem
Clarion stereo with 6 cd-changer
Recaro seats and RALLIART interior
Bespoke Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust with Twin Exit (Decat Pipe Available)
Greddy Profec-B Spec-II Boost Controller
Apexi S-AFC Fuel Computer
Mocal ATF Cooler with AMSOIL ATF
EVO VIII Brembo Brake Upgrade
Climate control
Driver and Passenger Air Bags
Alarm & Immobiliser

Full-time 4WD with AYC (electronic diff)
225 bhp atw (approx 320 bhp atf)
FMSH
cambelt service carried out.
4 x new tyres just fitted (HANKOOK VENTUS V12 EVO K110)
98k Miles

It was first registered in the UK in Jan 2002.

For pictures see my gallery

UPDATE 9/12/08: £3995

12 Months Tax and MOT included

colVR4

08-11-2008, 12:35 PM

Here are some pictures. I will try and get some new pictures taken this week.

colVR4

08-11-2008, 12:37 PM

and here is a recent 1/4 mile result. I have only taken it up the strip at Santa Pod twice. The first time I recorded a 14.10 and this time it was 14.17, so quite consistent.

Throbbe

08-11-2008, 02:06 PM

Arch bargain price! Good luck with the sale.

colVR4

09-11-2008, 12:50 PM

Thanks. If there is anyone out there interested, you can PM me or call me on 01933 389734. I am happy to let people test drive the car and have a general poke around.

bradc

09-11-2008, 07:02 PM

Are you able to PM me your chassis number Col?

colVR4

12-11-2008, 10:00 AM

Brad, sorry I haven't got back to you sooner..been busy. I will have a look tonight and PM you.

colVR4

09-12-2008, 08:03 AM

UPDATE:

Sorry I haven't been around to answer my PMs. I have been overseas again for a stretch and only just got back.

I am lowering the price to £3995 as I need to sell it. Wife is getting annoyed now at having 4 cars!

Axeboy

10-12-2008, 01:57 PM

All the best Col

Cracking bargain... im sure many people are thinking how many vr4's they can have :)

Do you have pics of the rear of the car (tailpipes) and better interior shots at all?

colVR4

10-12-2008, 08:32 PM

As requested, here are a few extra piccies. I have also included a picture of the transmission cooler as well.

Axeboy

27-12-2008, 07:43 PM

Cmon people, bargain car...

Someone buy it so I dont get divorced by the girlfriend :)

colVR4

28-12-2008, 11:49 AM

Freshly serviced, so won't need doing for another 9000 miles. It is just about to run over the 100k miles, I was hoping to sell it before it did because it seems that a car with over 100k on the clock is a psycological hurdle to most people.

The car does need some new tie rods ends and front pads and discs, so I can either do them myself and sell the car at the current price or I am happy to sell it as it is for the even more bargain price of £3499...your choice.

Axeboy

28-12-2008, 01:48 PM

axeboy runs to measure garage,,,

GT40-Steven

29-12-2008, 12:46 AM

**** **** ****! I want! Economy sais no no no though :(

colVR4

06-01-2009, 06:56 PM

Just bought new pads and disks all round, which I will be fitting as soon as the weather turns a bit warmer.... brrrrrrr

Googe

10-01-2009, 08:32 PM

Freshly serviced, so won't need doing for another 9000 miles. It is just about to run over the 100k miles, I was hoping to sell it before it did because it seems that a car with over 100k on the clock is a psycological hurdle to most people.

Does it really matter about the mileage? I mean, its a tad high for its age but, with engines these days she'll prob do another 50-100k easily, right?

Roberto

10-01-2009, 08:49 PM

Mileage is not a worry on these cars.
As long as they are looked after.

I have over 130k miles on mine and it runs great.

HMG1K

10-01-2009, 09:43 PM

Mileage is not a worry on these cars.
As long as they are looked after.

I have over 130k miles on mine and it runs great.

Agree - also on a 4G63 engine on my last 6G Galant, I got 180k miles out of it, and it was still going strong after 18 years when I part-exchanged it. These same engines were also used on the 2.0 8G Galants. So as long as Mitsubishi engines are looked after, they will last and last.

Nick Mann

11-01-2009, 10:21 AM

There are some ridiculously high mileage engines on these forums. It is not a problem.

colVR4

11-01-2009, 11:29 AM

The key here is that they are serviced regularly and the right lubricants are used. There have been comments about the autoboxes not lasting, which again comes down to correct servicing.

When I first got my car I was concerned that the auto was on its way out until I read a thread about the level for the fluids in the autobox. I checked mine and found they were low, so I ordered some Amsoil and thought I would bung on an ATF cooler whilst I was at it and flushed and re-filled the whole box to the correct level.

It now runs like new. The shifts have been slick and smooth ever since.

The only issue (if you can call it that) is the hydraulic lash-adjusters. These can be a bit noisy when the engine is cold and mine are no exception. It is a fault common with Mitsi engines and when it gets too bad I just give it another oil flush and change.

valleyforge1

11-01-2009, 02:36 PM

Forgive me for this but is it the black colour or purple, cant quite tell from the pictures.

Iam looking around for a VR4, but Iam in no rush.

Ive just changed jobs and so am seeing how this goes and need to get settled.

Ill keep an eye on this and if you sell it , well its my loss.

Good luck with the sale.

gallvr4

11-01-2009, 03:00 PM

There are some ridiculously high mileage engines on these forums. It is not a problem.

i agree...my mate had a 96 galant 2.0ltr that had 260k on it...small problems like battery and alternator...to be expected with that miles...it was an auto box as well...

valleyforge1

11-01-2009, 03:06 PM

I will be doing runs done to Huntingdon which looks like its just up the road from you and do return loads back out of Northampton so if I can ill arrange to drop by for a look ill try to sort something out.

bradc

11-01-2009, 07:07 PM

I beleive Col's car is the dark blue, same colour as Nick Mann's

elnevio

11-01-2009, 07:20 PM

Having been side-by-side with Col down the both fire-up lane and the strip itself at Santa Pod, I'm pretty sure it's Trigger Mauve!

Although I'm not sure now... Maybe it is Indigo Blue after all

Anyway, us, down the strip: http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23932&d=1223289820

bradc

11-01-2009, 07:29 PM

Haha lol, he is winning :D

elnevio

11-01-2009, 07:31 PM

It doesn't really matter, does it?

Besides, I was first over the line anyhow...

valleyforge1

11-01-2009, 08:22 PM

Blimey would seriously think that it was a Black colour with the pictures that were posted up.

colVR4

12-01-2009, 12:11 AM

It is dark blue (I was under the impression that it was Trigger Mauve rather than Indigo Blue but now I don't know!!!)

You may have been winning on that run but thats only because I thought I would give it a go in Tip rather than leaving it in auto. The best run of that day was a 14.17 for me :D

I work just outside Huntingdon and live over towards Northants, so I am happy to sort something out.

elnevio

12-01-2009, 12:17 AM

You can clarify the colour code from the VIN plate - so everyone knows 100%!

And I can't remember how I did that day...

No wait....

Oh yes, 14.08! /haz :P :iloveyou: really

Throbbe

12-01-2009, 09:36 AM

Does it really matter about the mileage? I mean, its a tad high for its age but, with engines these days she'll prob do another 50-100k easily, right?

I'd actually say that it's the ideal mileage because the cambelt has just been done!

Nick Mann

12-01-2009, 08:43 PM

Mine is indigo blue. Trigger mauve is far more purple. Yours looks to be the same as mine from the photos, Col. So Indigo Blue in my opinion.

Nutter_John

12-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Yeah Col yours is the same colour as my old one which was indigo blue not purple :P

colVR4

13-01-2009, 10:44 AM

The consensus seems to be Indigo Blue :D

seanmc87

15-01-2009, 08:57 PM

is this still available?
would be interested but would be looking not to spend much more than around the 3000 mark.

get back to me......

Nutter_John

15-01-2009, 09:10 PM

is this still available?
would be interested but would be looking not to spend much more than around the 3000 mark.

get back to me......

then why post on the thread stating that you only have 3k to spend when Col is after a very very reasonable 4k for his car . Sorry don't mean to be funny but I call tht taking the pish

seanmc87

15-01-2009, 10:25 PM

i call it testing the water...

ANTHONY

15-01-2009, 11:09 PM

one has to try, if you dont ask you dont get

Turbo_Steve

16-01-2009, 09:24 AM

As the chap next to me at work would say, "there's no harm in being cheeky as long as you don't mind rejection".

In his defence, it works: his fiancee is WELL out of his league, and he knew it when he asked her out, but he figured nothing ventured, nothing gained.

colVR4

16-01-2009, 02:16 PM

I am sticking the original price at the moment because there is no shortage of interest in the car!!

and I agree.... if you don't ask; you don't get

seanmc87

16-01-2009, 05:32 PM

no probs,

if nothing come through for you let me know i might be interested at the 3.5k mark...or there abouts.

:)

danwins224

02-02-2009, 01:20 PM

PM sent :2thumbsup

colVR4

22-03-2009, 08:09 PM

Annoyingly...still for sale!! Lots of time wasters and tyre kickers.

I don't understand why people come all the way to test drive the car and then tell me that they can only afford a fraction of the price!!

I have lowered the price to £3495 because I am getting some serious grief to get rid of it. I can't believe that there is no-one out there geniunely interested.

If anyone is looking there is an advert on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=260369604418&Category=18230

Nutter_John

22-03-2009, 08:17 PM

ffs i honestly can not understand why yours has not sold Col as it is one of the better ones out there

Wodjno

22-03-2009, 08:37 PM

ffs i honestly can not understand why yours has not sold Col as it is one of the better ones out there

It actually annoys me that so many fresh imports and cars that are not known to the club are purchased :inquisiti Albeit for less money than most on the Club :thinking:
But i would rather have a car that was known for it's servicing and cherished possession by club members that have done everything that has needed to be done to there cars, AND done correctly with the knowledge base and skills of Members of the Club(intake of breath) Than any fresh import or cheap other vehicle from other sources..

FFS ! Someone please buy this car !

Before i do and break it for parts :inquisiti 1 less Half ASS facelift on the road :D

PS.. Hope you get a buyer soon Col.. /yes

Kieran

22-03-2009, 09:18 PM

I don't understand why people come all the way to test drive the car and then tell me that they can only afford a fraction of the price!!

Because some people seem to think if they turn up in person as a 'Serious' buyer, and then tell you that they can't afford it, you'll be all super nice and offer them the car for peanuts!/pan

colVR4

23-03-2009, 07:27 PM

In that case they are dumb because I'm not super nice!!!

:D

swinks

23-03-2009, 07:44 PM

F**k, I wish I hadn't mine! It's really well priced.

C'mmon anyone, buy that babe!

Rambaud

24-03-2009, 10:42 AM

ffs i honestly can not understand why yours has not sold Col as it is one of the better ones out there

I agree with N_J - and it's very keenly priced, IMHO.

If I was in the market for a saloon, I would be giving this car very serious consideration.

Good luck with the sale, Col.

colVR4

03-04-2009, 06:13 PM

Still no sale and now started to get very annoyed...

I can't believe that no-one wants the car. I have lowered the price on e-bay to £3,195 as I need to shift it. If someone on here wants to offer me £3,000 they can have it.

I am getting so much hassle of my wife as I told her that I would sell it nearly 6 months ago!!!

rees

09-04-2009, 03:43 PM

£3000?!?! jesus james T. kirk some one buy this beautiful f***ing car !

i cant believe this !

i have the exact same spec and im even imagining buying it ( girlfriend would publicly execute me tho if i did :( )

i feel for yer col,

i just dont get it!

can we not all chip in and /grouphug collectivley buy it as a clubvr4 mascot? /haz

colVR4

10-04-2009, 09:18 AM

I am seriously thinking about taking off ebay and keeping it for another 6 months. It is running better than it ever has and I don't think I can part with it at the moment. Especially as the summer is coming and I am getting my old MGB on the road to use some of the time and I can use the wifes MGF, so I shouldn't put too many miles on it.

I took it up to Southport last weekend and managed to get nearly 30 mpg!!