Mitsubishi Airtrek

[KiwiTT]

http://www.motorama.co.nz/stock-list.html - also says $14,990

There's that magic $3,000 again

Interestingly, you may remember my story with buyrightcars.

I decided to look again on the web when I spotted the VR-4 on the web for $16,995. What a bargain, no more looking at a FTO. Get the Dealers website up saw it there for $18,995. Hmmm $2,000 off, suppose I better see it in the flesh. Wow, at the lot the sticker price was $15,995 another $1,000 cheaper. Is there something wrong with it I ask. No says the dealer, he's got new stock arriving soon so needed some space, so put a few cars on special. What a bargain I thought, better get serious on negotiation. CASH buyer and all that. Ended up getting it for $14,995 + cost of warranty and car alarm.

The prices went in the right direction.

If the VR-4 must go, you could consider this one.
http://www.buyrightcars.co.nz/Vehicl...oductId=416389

[bradc]

I will head in there tomorrow if I can and try to buy it for $11,990.

[Subaru ETA]

that would be interesting if you could brad - see what they say!

and richard - i have seen that one but it looks abit G unit with that kit and those wheels for my liking!

[KiwiTT]

Fair enough ... plus it's an auto.

I'd really question that car or any car from motorama. Seems really dodgy top me.

Both me and my brother have had a good releationship with buyright cars. Even when my car had to be recalled years ago, more than 12 months after purchase they still offered me a loner car.

You could contact Buyright and see what might be coming in.

[Subaru ETA]

im actually going in there tomorrow to have a look around

[bradc]

And myself, William, Carsten and Kenneth have all bought cars from them, as well as one of my friends from work.

[Subaru ETA]

well went to buy right cars panmure - didnt really have much there.

although i would haqve to say the sales man was the best i have come across - no pressure or anything.

i asked him about the GDI turbo lancers and his response was that they are slow and just feel like a 2L.

I asked him about the stageas aswell and his response was that the old one was better. the new v6 turbo was quite disapointing. he reckons that a airtrek turbo would leave it for dead

[KiwiTT]

I got mine from Western Springs ... I beleve there may also be one in Manukau.

[Subaru ETA]

western springs branch moved to panmure

[bradc]

Yep. Their original yard is in Manukau on Great South Rd and there is one out in Botany. Fast 4's is now at their old yard in Western Springs.

[Gly]

buy right in manukau = balls, the guys a penis smoking turd pusher.

got mine from the western springs guys, much better to deal with.

[Gly]

Fair enough ... plus it's an auto.

there all auto i believe, they dont come factory manual at all

[Rossco Type-S]

there all auto i believe, they dont come factory manual at all

Correct. There are a few that have been converted to manual.

[SquattingDog]

O rly? So Club VR4 is soon to become Club Airtrek?! Seriously guys, why are you looking at flicking the VR4's?

[KiwiTT]

why are you looking at flicking the VR4's?

I know ... can't understand it either.

[Subaru ETA]

Getting old and getting over it....
i do all the work on my own cars being a mechanic by trade and its just not an overly easy car to work on.

im after something later model. we do alot of traveling and the airtrek is good for this. you are higher off the ground but it feels like you are driving a car.

also the wife goes to alot of clients and she uses the vr4. not really a **** hot look rolling up in a lowered car with 3inch exhaust that goes PSSSSHHHHT as she drives off

i still really like the vr4 but its time for a change. i have owned this one for 4 years and owned a st-r for 2 years before that

[Rossco Type-S]

why are you looking at flicking the VR4's?

I still like my VR4 but it is 9 or 10 years old and has almost 100,000kms... so it was time to modernise and an Airtrek was pretty much all you are left with when you want a performance wagon don't want to touch a Suabaru. Would have liked an Evo 9 wagon, but they are too pricey... Probably my next car

[bradc]

Keep the VR-4 and buy an ST-R for Jess

[Turbo_Steve]

Airtrek
Newer
Better fuel economy
Cheaper to tune
Roomier (ish)
Higher Up (for her)
Fast (for him)
Same lovely autobox (for brad)

VR4
Better looking
Much MUCH nicer engine sound
Sportier handling
Superior grip levels
Better brakes (yes!)

[KiwiTT]

i still really like the vr4 but its time for a change. i have owned this one for 4 years and owned a st-r for 2 years before that

Hmmm I have owned mine for 6+ and still feel chuffed and proud I own it.

Why ?

VR4
Better looking
Much MUCH nicer engine sound
Sportier handling
Superior grip levels
Better brakes (yes!)

And for some good advice

Keep the VR-4 and buy "whatever she likes" for Jess