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    At last, at long, long last, I've only flamin' got the VR-4!

    Well, the title gives it away.

    I have now taken delivery of my minty fresh Legnum VR-4 from Newera Imports.

    Pictures would have followed, but it seems to have pretty much peed it down since I've had it!

    So watch this space!

    Suffice to say, I am absoblimminlutely chuffed to bits. I didn't know it was going to be THIS good.

    Of course, some of you will get a nosey on Sunday - see you there!
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    Heh! Congratulations.

    I remember when I first got mine and went out for a drive in it in the middle of the night .......... I then posted a message here about my experiences but someone noticed and asked the question "...... out playing with your new toy at 03.00 a.m.?"

    Four years later and I still love driving it. Have fun
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    Congrats!!!!!

    As everyone - looking forward to your pix!

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    Ohhh congrats on the new arrival
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    ohhh congratulations, i know just how you feel as my purchase wasnt that long ago!!

    Cant wait to see it in the flesh on Sunday

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    As above - looking forward to seeing it on sunday.

    Enjoy!!

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    Well, there were two pics that I took before leaving Newera yesterday. One's a bit blurry I'm afraid... (I have scaled these down)

    EDIT: Oops, I have just realised that I overdid the jpeg compression a bit! Never mind, better pics to follow soon enough I imagine.
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    In my first twenty-four hours of ownership, I managed to clock up 400 miles, carry a single bed and table, and blow off one of the turbo pipes!

    Which I needed the AA to fix

    I am also now on my third tank of fuel... oh, welcome to the future, and the future's rosy (for the oil companies)

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    looking good....I like the wheels.

    I couldn't stop looking at and driving my car when I first got it. Luckily the appeal doesn't fade and I still find myself looking out of the window now and again just to see it sitting on the drive.
    '97 Manual Legnum in silver with some subtle mods

    My first VR4 - '97 Legnum Dark Green & mean ...it was love at first sight - now sold

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    Love the colour! Congratulations!

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    Nev, congrats Bud. I will come and drool all over your new toy on sunday..... it looks lovely. I can only echo what all have said 5 weeks in and love it, when I've got rid of my wobbly brakes - next week hopefully - then it will be nirvana.....

    Now you will be able to drool all over my new custom exhaust I had made today, now it sounds gorgeous too, as well as looking 'bad boy' with its 4" flame blued tip....... One day I may grow up

    See you sunday and congrats again looks stunning, make sure your wheels have locknuts
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    Thanks guys, much appreciated!

    Well done Tim on selling the rex - sorry if I missed the thread (if you posted it!) as I have been busy!!

    If anyone's interested - the first two tanks were both drained at 20.9 mpg! I'm quite pleased with that!

    And apologies everyone, I'm that happy, I'm overusing the ! alot!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nice But
    One day I may grow up
    Nah, not if you're anything like me and my Galant!!



    But back to elnevio's leggy. That does look very nice indeed. Unfortunately can't make Sunday as I'm working, but sure I'll get to see a lot of these new arrivals during the year.

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    yep i agree i still look out of the window at mine also when i park up i have a look around at it ...wife thinks i'm sad ......us men and toys err.. and your's looks great
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    Congrats Nev.... Nice looking car you have there.
    Will have to have a nosey on Sunday

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    Congrats on the new arrival Nev, she looks a stunner.

    20.9mpg says one thing to me.......you've been going too slow

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    Thanks again for the nice comments!

    Yes, I was wondering if I've been driving too slow - but I don't want to kill it yet (or me, I suppose )!

    It also came with the Japanese manual and service book, and about 100kgs of AV equipment and wiring. What is it about the Japanese and their TV systems?!

    Anyway, it seems to have stopped raining, so I might have to get the bucket and sponge out...

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    Hey Nev!

    Nice to see my.. oops, YOUR Legnum arrived safely and is obviously looking good!

    Congratulations mate but leave some petrol in the country for me!!

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    Looking nice, I'll keep an eye out for you round Chesterfield...
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    Looks like a nice motor, you'll be well chuffed, I've been the same ..... out in mine every chance I get .... been through 3 tanks since thursday last .... I darent even work out the MPG.

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