What will you get when the end of the VR-4 day has come.

[KiwiTT]

I am seriously considering a 2-seater hardtop/convertible.

1: MX-5 Folding Hardtop
2: S2000 2.2
3: Z3 2.8/3.0

Or if I must get extra seats in the back, a coupe/sedan of some sort.

1: Porsche 911 Carrera (993/996) model
2: BMW 330ci / M3
3: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

If I can make my VR-4 last another 4-5 years (which it should given the level of servicing I do :D ), this next choice should last me until I retire.

[CANDEE]

I would be in for most likely an Audi S4, a TVR of some kind or a Lotus Elise..

I know two of them are 2-seater sports cars, but dont need a back seat as I have a work car..

In saying that I have an inkling for a 4wd german v8.. lol

[Johny]

get a 350z!

[Johny]

like this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Nissan/Fairlady/auction-258197310.htm

[Ryan]

get a 350z!

Those are hideous! Richard: Anything except MX-5 or *koff* hairdresser's car *koff* I mean... Z3.

Does it have to be a soft top? What about a M-Coupe? Has 4 exhausts and the E36 M3 engine?

[Johny]

Those are hideous! Richard: Anything except MX-5 or *koff* hairdresser's car *koff* I mean... Z3.

Does it have to be a soft top? What about a M-Coupe? Has 4 exhausts and the E36 M3 engine?
only for people who have eyes!

[Ryan]

only for people who have eyes!

:huh: They are only (presumably) hideous for people who have eyes? What does that say about people that own these vehicles? They have no eyes :o ?

[HJM]

If its like for like then probably late shape Legacy Spec B - build quality is so much better on late Subarus.

Probably will have another VR4 before the Legacy as my fruit cake wife loves them !!!

H

[chris g]

J's a fruit cake....and loves VR-4's...?




Back to cars...

With the way the world, traffic and money is going...

...for me it would prob be auto something, maybe diesel..

Skoda Octavia VRS with DSG...?

[aboo]

I would go for a Evo 6 but there holding there price really well. £8000 for a good one & the dont have the space we need with the three boys.

Think I'll have to wait till they grow up & leave home.

[miller]

Im hankering after an old 911 BUT given my history of sticking with Mitsubishi i reckon the next one will be an EVO.

I like the 8 and 9's like Pete and Johns but absolutely love the 6.5........hmmmmm

[AlanDITD]

If i ever get another car it will be a 3000gt, an R32 GTR or an S15 silvia,

[bradc]

I like the M3 Coupe too!

[MPBVr4]

I've done my stint in VR4's all six years of it. I've been looking at Audi S4's (V8)
Got an oldish Scooby WRX Wagon at the moment. I got it for practicle reasons (still working on the house) and 4 wheel drive for getting to work during the winter. Have to say after initial reservations I'm quite liking it now. Not the prettiest car but fun to drive, especially in the snow./rally. Still got the 3000GT and the Cooper S for when the weather is OK.

(Still looking at an S4 after seeing an old TopGear test at the weekend. Quicker around the track than an M3)

[The Vee]

Still got the hots for a Stang! Evo or Audi are up there too

[Gowf]

Im hankering after an old 911 BUT given my history of sticking with Mitsubishi i reckon the next one will be an EVO.

I like the 8 and 9's like Pete and Johns but absolutely love the 6.5........hmmmmm



What about the De Tomasso?

[miller]

What about the De Tomasso?

Mr Lloyds and Mr Barclays said No /bat /bat

[Ryan]

It is something I've often thought about and what the VR-4 eventually gets replaced with will largely depend on what's available at the time and more importantly, the price.

So far I'm leaning towards either a Volvo S60R, Audi S4 (B5) or an EVO of some sort. If I get an EVO then I will keep the Legnum for doing shopping, picking up large items etc.

I'm also tempted to go down the German V8 route but the more affordable ones, eg: 540i tend to be mated to automatic transmissions. I have only ever seen 1 x manual E39 540i in New Zealand.

[bradc]

We have had this thread on ozvr4 which is different but along similar lines

http://www.ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8098

[VR4WGN]

Audi S4 aswellll...........

[KiwiTT]

So far I'm leaning towards either a Volvo S60R, Audi S4 (B5) or an EVO of some sort. If I get an EVO then I will keep the Legnum for doing shopping, picking up large items etc. For me the VR-4 was the logical progression for me after 3 previous Galants, why not get the ultimate Galant. Some say the new Lancer (Galant Fortis in Japan) is the true replacement of it, which is why it is on my list, albeit at the bottom.

This is why I am trying hard to think of something completely different from it. The cars you mention are very much similar competitors and of the same ilk. I am really after something a bit "lighter", but not superlight like an "Elise"

My next car should be a different experience entirely. I may do some test drives closer to the replacement time. In the meantime, I'll continue to mull over the many options, as I still aim to make it last. Next year will be an expensive year for it. - It's 2nd "D" Service (not sure if it will make it to a 3rd) and new tyres ($3-4,000), but still cheaper than a replacement.

[bradc]

Did you see this thread Richard?

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44536

[crazydriver81]

Seriously, what are your professions guys? I mean, I hear Volvo S60 / Audi S4 / Porsche or Mitsubishi Evo's as possible replacements for the VR-4...

I am struggling with my ST-R which cost me a lot of my hard earned money and my goal is to have a real VR-4.

My option for the next car is clearly a Galant Fortis (or Lancer) with the 2L diesel engine. A friend of mine has this car, tuned to 200hp (with re-programmed ECU) and I am really jealous when I see his fuel consumption. His car needs around 6.5l diesel on 100km when he drives sporty. Cruising gets around 5l on 100km...

[bradc]

I've spent enough money on Legnums over the years to be able to walk straight into a mitsi dealership and pay for an EVO X! I'd prefer my purple VR-4 over any stock EVO though :D

What surprises me is that in Germany (and in fact Europe) the EA0 Galants were never sold with 4wd, yet in Japan it was a very popular option on normal non-turbo cars. Even on the Galant Fortis, 4wd is available in Japan on all models, but not in Europe.

[KiwiTT]

Did you see this thread Richard?

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44536Missed it.


... and I am really jealous when I see his fuel consumption....You don't drive a VR-4 and worry about fuel consumption, or any other performance car for that matter. The only annoyance I have about fuel consumption is the constant backwards and forwards to the Service Station, but a quick squirt on the "loud" pedal removes it.

[Johny]

by the time i actually get a vr4 then have to replace it with something else ill be able to get an r38 gtr :D

[Zitchu]

I would like a JZX100 Chaser next. Mmmmm 1JZ goodness...

[wintertidenz]

I think I would personally go for the Cedia turbo wagon, or the Lancer Ralliart... wouldn't be able to go back to a non-turbo car now /lol

[bradc]

cedia turbos have 118kw!

[Subaru ETA]

and they are GDI!!

[bradc]

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/products/detail446.html

You'd be better to buy an ST-R frankly.

[Subaru ETA]

when i replace mine probably next year it will be with a v8 vt or vx commodore or an airtrek turbo

[wintertidenz]

Ugh, didn't realise it was a GDI :P Lancer Ralliart for me then!

[KiwiTT]

Here is a comparison page of some cars similar to the VR-4 is characteristics, i.e. 4WD Mid-Size Saloon (http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/comp/?car=27104&car=162294&car=134079&car=81477&car=139909&car=21780&car=121308&car=99660&car=121891&car=129063&sortOrder1=1&sortOrder2=2&sortOrder3=3)

You'll see the Galant VR-4 is still one of the highest bhp/tonne and even beats the new Lancer EVO X

The newer cars just get heavier and heavier, which stymies their potential.

[Ryan]

Richard: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/BMW/330/auction-261109431.htm

Manual too :D

[Ryan]

I would replace or supplement the Legnum with one of these:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Mitsubishi/EVO9/auction-261923446.htm

[karlous54]

My old lady has a 2005 audi s4 estate that i take out every now and then, bloody awesome all round car, black recaro's, solar sunroof,bilsten sus, and that beautiful 4.2L v8. Goes hard and handles well with the 4wd! Great gearbox that is more than happy to kick down and get on with it :) def on my list of next cars to have

[d i c k i e s]

Realisticly im considering an airtrek turbo, lancer cedia turbo.
at this stage, but prices at the moment for VR4s are slowly dropping. So i may stick with the vr4

[apeman69]

Pulsar GTIR as a weekend/project car and EVO 6 for the daily commute.
I'd give the Legnum to the Mrs if I could get her to drive the thing.

[VR4WGN]

what about th new Cerato is it?? i think its really nice,im seriously liking it and isnt it a company under Mitsi aswell??

[AlanDITD]

Pulsar GTIR as a weekend/project car and EVO 6 for the daily commute.
I'd give the Legnum to the Mrs if I could get her to drive the thing.

You would be almost single handedly be responsible for global warming with those three at the same time :D

[bradc]

The Kia Cerato does have the Theta II engine in it which is virtually the same as the 4B12 Mitsi engine. You can also get them with a 6 speed manual (but not in NZ) which is something you can't get from Mitsi. They only have 170hp though which is pretty pathetic

[VR4WGN]

what bout custom? and cant we import a manual box tho>? or upgrade the engine? surely theyll use the same engine mounting type system right?

[bradc]

Too much work. An EVO would be better and is a similar car, ie 4 door sedan with a 2.0 engine

[apeman69]

You would be almost single handedly be responsible for global warming with those three at the same time :D
And your point is? It's -5 degrees here in Wales at the moment. Global warming my @rse! Bring it on I say, before my central heating packs up.:beerbang:

Sign my petition to bring back CFCs in aerosols here: www.global-warming-my-posterior.org

[stuey]

Looking to probably sell mine maybe later this year so I've been seriously looking into it. I really don't drive it to it's full potential most of the time, and I've got the Camaro for trackdays now, so don't need such a good performing daily car really, though I don't want something too slow either.

Possibly Audi S6 Avant, but very rare and all very pricey & high mileage. Been thinking of Jaguar X-Type 3 litre v6 too. Tried a Saab 9-5 Aero before and didn't like it, as well as a Legacy but older one, so might look at newer 3.0 spec B.

Other possibles ones are BMW 5 series estates, Volvo v70r awd, Honda Accord estate but bit slow, an out there choice could be a Chrysler 300c estate with the 5.7 hemi V8.

[KiwiTT]

I have decided, it's going take a good long think to give up VR-4 ownership. It will be too hard to replace what I have got.

[Oggie]

well i am gettign a replacement leggy this time next year roughly so i dont mind ... failing that i can find exactly what i want...

sti wagon or coupe or a beemer not an old school one but somethign classy.

[VR4Kaos]

i would sell me kids and part ex me legnum and get me the nissan gt-r spec v

[raph]

08 up GT-R <---been promised to me by the mrs.