Mitsi Challenger

[AncientOfMu]

The misses saw a white Challenger on the way to perth last week.

She thinks she might want one as a replacement for the V6 when the time comes.

There isnt a very good selection in the UK.

What were they called in Japan? Gonna try trawling the auctions.

Cheers

Don

p.s. Honk Kong order update coming later today :)

[Confused]

When they were first released over here, they were called the Challenger.

Within a couple of years (if that) they became the "Shogun Sport".

I too like the look of them - we've actually been mentioning them as a potential Galant replacement in a few years once it's had it's time! ;)

[mesobitchy]

you mean LEGNUM replacmetns!
it be a mazda if its to replace the galant! ;)

[I-S]

They became the shogun sport, as Garry said, so there's a big selection of them.

They're pretty poor vehicles though. The cabin space is limited, and the underpinnings are L200 rather than Shogun, meaning leaf springs. Great for towing.

[pitslayer]

you mean LEGNUM replacmetns!
it be a mazda if its to replace the galant! ;)
But Don only has one Legnum the other is a V6 Galant estate.

As for Shogun sports, dreadfull, interior is horrible, drives like an L200 which is pretty poor, I wouldnt consider it a replacement for anything to be honest

[mesobitchy]

u tit kylie! i was about me and garry! /pan

[pitslayer]

u tit kylie! i was about me and garry! /pan
Even still you have Legnum and Galant estate

[TAR]

Pits, if brains were dynamite, you couldn't blow your hat off!!

:happy:

[shaun1978]

I had one as a company car a few years back, quite liked it to be honest , they aren't as bad as what some people are trying to make out. fuel consumption was harsh though...

[WildCards]

They certainly look good, and I'd imagine they'd be pretty safe in an accident. Wouldn't they have been called a Pajero Sport in Japan?

[ANTHONY]

/bestpostever
Pits, if brains were dynamite, you couldn't blow your hat off!!

:happy:

[HJM]

Bouncy agricultural wagon - great if you are a farmer :)

You obviously like Tonka Toys ???

H

[AncientOfMu]

They certainly look good, and I'd imagine they'd be pretty safe in an accident. Wouldn't they have been called a Pajero Sport in Japan?

Ive done some research and they were challenger's in Japan for all their life.

Can pick up a low mileage '98 in Jap auction for just over 4k landed so that may well be an option.

the misses only wants an all black one and she also wants a petrol.

3.5 V6 6g74 here we come :P

[AncientOfMu]

Bouncy agricultural wagon - great if you are a farmer :)

You obviously like Tonka Toys ???

H

It wont be my car. its going to be the family vehicle.

[HJM]

It wont be my car. its going to be the family vehicle.

That's fine - just don't go in it or you will be feeling let down.

My boss has got the latest one and had the previous shape - didn't like either.

All the 'pick-up' jobbies don't drive well compared to a normal car - they are getting better, but still have a long way to go IMHO.

I unfortunately have to regularly drive Ford Rangers (new and old shape) on a regular basis and generally hate every minute driving them !

If you must - the latest Freelander is much better.

[mesobitchy]

Ive done some research and they were challenger's in Japan for all their life.

Can pick up a low mileage '98 in Jap auction for just over 4k landed so that may well be an option.

the misses only wants an all black one and she also wants a petrol.

3.5 V6 6g74 here we come :P


humm can we have first dibbs on a few parts of the V6 then? /lol
if you end up breaking it of course ;)

[Confused]

humm can we have first dibbs on a few parts of the V6 then? /lol
if you end up breaking it of course ;)
Bloody vultures!!! /pan

[AncientOfMu]

humm can we have first dibbs on a few parts of the V6 then? /lol
if you end up breaking it of course ;)

Not till you've paid you're bill ;)

:p

[mesobitchy]

on its way to u :p ummmm i think i still got ur details.....

poking garry into it now.

[I-S]

If you must - the latest Freelander is much better.

Or, in fact, the Outlander.

[WildCards]

I'm guessing neither the Freelander or Outlander is £4000 though.

I've heard the old RWD L200 was alot of fun if it was empty.

[Turbo_Steve]

Before you go getting committed to the Challenger....have a go in a Forrester turbo first! Then imagine it with 300bhp, and see if you're SURE you want the Challenger. :D