1996 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 TYPE-S - "with all Ralliart options"
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Vehicle 1996 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 TYPE-S
Color Hamilton Silver
Updated 03-10-2012 06:10 AM
Mileage 190,000 Kilometres
Price
Purchase Date 21-08-2003
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Total Modifications 1
Total Spent $797.00 NZD
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Description
1996 Galant VR-4 Type S One of the First 1,000 made + Ralliart Option Pack - Personal Review is here

Engine Specifications:
2.5 Litre V-6 - 6A13TT Quad-Cam 24 valve

Turbocharger & Induction:
Intercooled Twin-turbo, Ralliart Air-filter

Fuel & Tuning:
98 Octane (always)

Exhaust:
Fujitsubo Legalis R Type Evolution big-bore exhaust

Drivetrain:
Four Wheel Drive with 50 Front/50 Rear normal with variable power distribution and "Porsche" 5 speed Tiptronic Transmission

Brakes, Transfer:
Active Stability Control (ASC), includes advanced ABS and Traction Control and Active Yaw Control (AYC) as on Lancer EVO models IV/V/VI

Suspension, wheels & tires:
Ralliart Adjustable-damping Suspension (minus 40mm), Enkei Racing 18" Alloys, 225/40 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric

Interior:
Nardi Sterring Wheel, Chrome Gear Change Cover, Carbon-Fibre "Ralliart" Centre Console, High-contrast Display, Climate Air-Conditioning (no MMCS), JVC 2-din USB/CD/Radio

Exterior:
Standard body-kit,Clear side indicators

Car History and Servicing
Full Members can read my story here

21 / 08 / 2003 Purchased - 78,000 - $14,995 - A bargain !!!
21 / 08 / 2003 3 year Warranty - $1,550
21 / 08 / 2003 Car Alarm (dual immobiliser) - $750
17 / 10 / 2003 “D” Service - 81,192 kms - $2,070
17 / 11 / 2003 Replace Fuel Solenoid - $203
11 / 02 / 2004 “B” Service and WOF - 86,076 kms - $564
01 / 06 / 2004 “A” Service - 90,974 kms - $236
03 / 08 / 2004 New Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 ( x 4 ) - $1040
09 / 08 / 2004 “B” Service and WOF - 92,402 kms - $671
11 / 11 / 2004 “A” Service - 95,906 kms - $143
22 / 12 / 2004 Brake Recall and Ball joint repair - $243
03 / 02 / 2005 “B” Service and WOF - 98,635 kms - $427
12 / 04 / 2005 “A” Service - 101,029 kms - $148
13 / 04 / 2005 Radiator Repair (under warranty) - $300 (excess)
19 / 08 / 2005 “C” Service, Taillight replacement and WOF - 106,343 - $1,534
09 / 02 / 2006 WOF - $119
19 / 04 / 2006 “A” Service - 116,172 kms - $272
26 / 06 / 2006 “B” Service - 119,189 kms - $671
03 / 07 / 2006 Torque Converter Leak Repair (under warranty) - $406
10 / 08 / 2006 AA Vehicle Inspection: Best Condition - 121,028 kms - $120
10 / 08 / 2006 AA Warranty for another 3 years - $1,150
16 / 08 / 2006 WOF & rear washer repair - $61
09 / 09 / 2006 New Battery - $164
26 / 09 / 2006 Car Phone Kit Installed - $199
02 / 10 / 2006 Flat Tyre - $33
19 / 10 / 2006 Wheel Alignment / Rotation - $93
25 / 10 / 2006 "A" Service - 123,490 kms - $272
12 / 02 / 2007 "C" Service - 129,100 kms - $1,267
17 / 05 / 2007 New Front & Rear Discs & REMSA Pads - $915
05 / 06 / 2007 New Front End due to Crash - $7,500
25 / 06 / 2007 "A" Service - 134,000 kms - $257
08 / 08 / 2007 WOF & Headlights repair - 136,000 kms - $109.90
23 / 10 / 2007 "B" Service - 139,227 kms - $212
31 / 10 / 2007 New Tyres - 140,000 (est) - $1,139
12 / 02 / 2008 "A" Service, Fuel System Clean & WOF - 144,000 - $314
15 / 03 / 2008 New Rear End Paint touchup - $1,119
27 / 03 / 2008 Transmission Check - $264
07 / 04 / 2008 New Audio 2-din Head Unit - $450
19 / 04 / 2008 New 18" Alloys/Tyres (17" for track ) - $1,300
23 / 07 / 2008 "C" Service and WOF - 149,000kms - $235
10 / 02 / 2009 "A" Service and WOF - 153,000kms - $200 (approx)
07 / 08 / 2009 "B" Service, WOF, Front Suspension Arm replaced - $1,483.86
20 / 11 / 2009 Traction Control Solienoid and CV Boot replaced - $759.58
05 / 02 / 2010 "D" Service, WOF, Major Engine Repairs - 158,923kms - $4,344.57
18 / 02 / 2010 Exhaust $600 + $197 fitting
22 / 04 / 2010 New Battery - AA $196 fitted
19 / 06 / 2010 New Tyres - 225/40 18" F1 Asymetric - $1,440
02 / 08 / 2010 "A" Service, WOF, Car Door light repaired - $381.53
08 / 02 / 2011 Midas Premium Service and WOF - $190
03 / 08 / 2011 Midas Premium Service and WOF - $195
01 / 02 / 2012 Midas Premium Service and WOF - $232
30 / 07 / 2012 Midas Premium Service and WOF - $211
06 / 08 / 2012 Top Tank Radiator Repair - $414
03 / 10 / 2012 AVS Alarm Installed - $299

Stopped with Dealer Servicing and now get the 6 monthly at Midas

Hope to keep the car for at least 10 years and am nearly there.

ToDo List
Upgrade Alarm system - Done - 3/10/2012
Replace Front Disk Pads

Modifications - Engine - $797.00
  Manufacturer Modification Rating Total Spent Updated Installed?
 
Fujitsubo
10
$797.00
03-10-2012
Yes

Comments
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14-02-2006
Very nice silver saloon. Too many dark coloured Leggie's around?
15-11-2006
The Ralliart Adjustable shocks you have, are they white? Mine has them too, wonder if they were a factory option?
29-06-2007
It's clean. I like it.
29-10-2007
where did you get your servicing done?
10-03-2008
The car looks good with 17'' wheels, hav u upgraded to 18'' or you hapy with 17''? well i think these cars look better on 17''
21-05-2008
I have got 18" alloys on now.
09-02-2010
What was replaced/repaired in the recent major engine repairs?
18-02-2010
Slam Jay : See my thread with the full details in the "Members forum" - It feels like a new car
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