Wanted: Galant V6-24

[Kieran]

Has anyone got a Galant V6-24 with a 5 speed manual gearbox?

After some deliberation, I think a V6 would be a better bet than a VR-4...

Anyone got one going? (Zedy?!) :)

[zedy1]

havent got one yet, just got back from a good 4 week holiday :)

[ritch_w]

Tons on autotrader starting at £3K bobby bargain(s) :D :D !!!!

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=MITSUBISHI&model=GALANT&variant=&keywords=v6&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=3&postcode=ka21+6dt&miles=1500&max_records=50&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH

a few on e-bay as well - but i'd rather see a car before i buy ;)

how much are you spending and is this to replace the mighty GLS?

[Kieran]

how much are you spending and is this to replace the mighty GLS?

The V6-24 is indeed intended to replace the Mighty GLS. I'm fed up with the mickey taking :( , and having driven a selection of both VR-4s and V6-24s, I have to say that in my opinion the V6 is the better car.

Why? Well....

You have the 6 cylinder soundtrack.
The motor is very tractable and produces more torque at *idle* (about 132lb/ft) than the GLS engine is capable of (129lb/ft).
In manual guise the fuel economy figures are a fraction better than the automatic GLS.
The service intervals are the same.
Insurance (for me) is about £50 different.

It's basically a more rounded car. Ok, the VR-4 is loads faster and grips better..... But that's it. There's more of a gap (IMHO) between the GLS and the V6 than there is between the V6 and the VR-4. I get 8.2 seconds to 60mph, 31 mpg and reasonable service and insurance costs.

For me (and you may light the torches now), the V6-24 is a much better bet than the VR-4.


/Stands back and awaits the angry mobs! :io: :typy: :gun3: :flamer1: :nono:

[BraindG]

vr-4 or no vr-4 your still the most loved member of the club..

[enigma]

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Will you fit all the bits you have in the garage to it? :lipsrseal

[Kieran]

vr-4 or no vr-4 your still the most loved member of the club..

Awwwww!:$:$:$

Thanks Barry!

Sniff, sniff! I'm all emotional now!!! :$ :Cry1: :Cry1: :bighug: :grouphug:

I love this club!! :smitten:

[Kieran]

Will you fit all the bits you have in the garage to it? :lipsrseal

Barry's comment has lifted my mood enough that you'll survive that comment Mr Akers! :p :-D..........








































You're just annoyed that one of my spare parts isn't a rear bumper!!! :lipsrseal

[Big Ian]

?what is the actual diff,in power+speed..between my car manual 2.0 GLS and a V6-24?.i know my car WHIPS 2.0 auto's :whip:

[The Vee]

Nice one Kieran - (sorry Alex) , You didn't know tho other side of Kieran when he smacked me over the back of the head and pinched my keys. :-D

[Kieran]

?what is the actual diff,in power+speed..between my car manual 2.0 GLS and a V6-24?.i know my car WHIPS 2.0 auto's :whip:

Power...

2.0 = 131Hp, 129lbs/ft
2.5 = 161Hp, 160lbs/ft

The Manual GLS achieves 60 in 9.5ish seconds and quoted top speed is 130.

A Manual V6-24 gets to 60 in 8.2 and tops out at 141.

I'm not surprised your car mangles Automatics. The GLS Auto crawls to 60 in about 11.2 seconds, topping out at 124. The 2.0 just needs more oooomph!

[Kieran]

Nice one Kieran - (sorry Alex) , You didn't know tho other side of Kieran when he smacked me over the back of the head and pinched my keys. :-D

Is that before or after you said, "here's my keys if you want to take it for a run!"

Bloody nice car though! All the VR-4 bits that I like (ie: Funky dash and Moo-cow interior), plus the baritone voice of the V6 too! :)


So.... back to topic, anyone got one?! :)

[Big Ian]

i will up-grade some day......but ive spent so much time+cash on the GLS,that i'll be keeping it even after i buy another!
the V6-24 may be the way i'll have to go now as my hour's+wage's are in for a cut for FEB-05,which again remind's me to the "one that nearly was mine".....(dream:mode......white..saloon...2 turbos....heap of sheeit!!!).....

[ritch_w]

dont know of one personally - did you check out autotrader - theres plenty of choice there - do any take your fancy???

also are you keeping your stock pile of goodies for the v6?

[Kieran]

also are you keeping your stock pile of goodies for the v6?

That really depends on how much I can shift the GLS for - they may be used as 'Sweeteners'.....

[Big Ian]

That really depends on how much I can shift the GLS for - they may be used as 'Sweeteners'.....
:wavey: Hi Kieran.......

[pjjohnson]

All Galants except the VR4 are old mans cars. Where is cluboldmansgalant located ??

[Kieran]

All Galants except the VR4 are old mans cars. Where is cluboldmansgalant located ??


what-What-WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!??!?!?!?


/(Sound of GLS screeching away from KieranCorp towers, loaded with Hi-Explosive polish)


I Kill You!!! :furious3: :furious3: :io: :scelp: :soapbox: :gun2: :gun1: :evil2: :evil2:

[adam_shaw]

Bring out the witch smeller pursuivant..... :scared1:

seriously though, I'm considering the move to the VR4 - I wanna be able to play with the big boys on the autobahn.

Just can't see it happening in the next 6 months though.... :(

A

[pjjohnson]

Oh Kieran, don't underreact. Killing by polishing is too good for me.

[Kieran]

Oh Kieran, don't underreact. Killing by polishing is too good for me.

:lolz:
You're damn right it is!!! :evil1: :devil5:

Anyway - back to thread - AGAIN!

:soapbox:
ANYBODY GOT A GALANT V6-24 WITH A MANUAL GEARBOX FOR SALE?!

[Big Ian]

Oh Kieran, don't underreact. Killing by polishing is too good for me.
" :grrr: JUST GIVE ME A SHOUT KIERAN :evil2: )

[enigma]

ANYBODY GOT A GALANT V6-24 WITH A MANUAL GEARBOX FOR SALE?!

There was one on EBAY a few weeks ago, I think most parts had been removed but it was still reportedly faster than the GLS!!!! :lipsrseal

[ritch_w]

: :soapbox:
ANYBODY GOT A GALANT V6-24 WITH A MANUAL GEARBOX FOR SALE?!


tell you what - why dont you buy a v6 sport instead :thinking: and i'll get a vr4? :hurrah:

[colVR4]

I think that this thread should be renamed 'Bait the Kieran!' :rolleyes5

[Kieran]

tell you what - why dont you buy a v6 sport instead :thinking: and i'll get a vr4? :hurrah:

I'll give you £4,000 for it.............Deal?

[ritch_w]

I'll give you £4,000 for it.............Deal?

plus the GLS, the deeds to yur house, your wife & 1st born child? :-D :-D

[Kieran]

For heaven's sake!!!! :stop: :uhoh:


If you've got a V6-24 for sale, post details here.

Otherwise.............





BU66ER OFF!

[enigma]

:topic: :spam1:

[HJM]

Despite all of the above -
BURN HIM ! BURN HIM ! :evil2:
(Quote/Unquote Kieran)

-stating that a V6 is better than a VR4 is like saying a Boxster is better than a 911 because it's cheaper ! :lipsrseal

-Kieran, be honest do you really think that by buying a V6 the GLS bashing will go away ? It will only become 'V6 Bashing' :laugh:

-Whereas, buy a VR4 and you will be known as "the boy done good" ;)

Heath

ps meant to say at sunday's meet - thanks for the Galant CD you gave me at Santa Pod (very useful).

pps you are well loved in the club for the 'galant' :-D way you defend the mighty GLS - keep up the good work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Japmetal]

I should point out the V6 still only has fracionally better performance than my GTi :p

Get a decent, twin-cam 4G63 and you'll never need anything else [except a bit of forced-induction fun at some point !]

[scc]

I also find that the steering of the V6 has a feeling of being very nose heavy which feels nicer to drive. My GLS doesn't give the same feel, it feels too light and easy. Could it be the tyres that makes this difference?

[Japmetal]

It could possibly be the tyres; although the V6 engine itself would add alot of weight over the 4-cyl, which is more likely to be what you could feel.

[Twoskylife]

Karen try this

Mitsubishi Gallant (Legnum) VR4 Estate
4 Wheel Drive. Pearlesent White.

2.5ltr V6 Twin Turbo Rally Art Special producing 300bhp.
Automatic with tip-tronic gearbox.
Mitsubishi 16” Alloy Wheels with centre caps.
Front and Rear Fog lights with follow me night parking lights.
Black Tinted windows in cargo area. Roof Rails, Electric fold away heated external Mirrors. Electric Windows all round.
Cat One Alarm and Immobiliser.

Full Mitsubishi Rally Art Body Kit inc Roof Spoiler.

4WD, PAS, ABS, Traction and Stability Control. Air Bags

Full Leather interior with headrests for all seats. Trip Counter
Climate Control, Nivadi Half wood/leather Steering wheel.
Wood surround Dashboard, fully reclining seats and a massive load area.

Sony 10 disc auto CD changer Radio Cassette player + Bose surround sound system (£2k) Hands Free phone kit.

All the usual standard equipment i.e. heated rear and side windows, curtesey lights + door lights, cup holders.

Very very fast luxurious vehicle with an extremely versatile loading capacity. Superb to drive.

PS, HAVE JUST REPLACED FRONT DISC'S AND PADS !!

Tax. MOT, Full Service History

Contact Steve 07800 021 620

[Kieran]

My name is "Kieran", not "Karen" :$

Anyway, thanks but no thanks :)

I don't want an automatic VR-4, or any other breed of VR-4 for that matter. Hence why this thread is called...

"Wanted: Galant V6-24" :p

[Twoskylife]

K sorry was doing this quick in my lunch break !!!

BUT btw a Gallant is a V6 hence when I saw

"Wanted: Galant V6-24" I sent you the stuff ??!!!!

[Twoskylife]

Oh btw it's Tip Tronic as well as automatic !

[Kieran]

K sorry was doing this quick in my lunch break !!!

BUT btw a Gallant is a V6 hence when I saw

"Wanted: Galant V6-24" I sent you the stuff ??!!!!

Erm, not exactly. Not all Galants are V6s..... Witness the GLS and the GDi models too! :)

And the VR-4 is quite different from a V6-24 is it not?

Anyway, no matter.

Thanks for the offer but I'm not interested.