HI Guys, i was on here a few years back as i wanted a VR4 at the time, i ended up going for a V70R AWD auto, nice car but full of problems and economy was crippling me, I am still into my Volvo estates at the moment i have a V70R fwd manual 98, best car i have owned by a mile,
A few weeks back a kind gentleman didn't give way to me from the right on a roundabout at Bluewater, so now my insurers have decided my car is a total loss all for a bumper, headlight and indicator, so looks like i will be buying back the R from the insurance company and breaking her for spares,
I owe my wife ££££s on the R over the years so i might be able too squeeze £2k-£2.5k for another fast estate, i don't really want to go backwards with the Volvo as i have the best of the bunch from the Volvo's made in the 1990's, so a 850/V70 T5 is out of the question, hence why i am looking at a Leggy/Galant estate, plus which is a downside i always modify my cars, Is it best to get a Galant VR4 so i don't have to pay import insurance? as at the moment i am paying £450 fc for my V70R Ilford Essex,
Now is it best to get a tip tronic? as manuals will be out of my price range, are they any good? i can't handle another auto, plus the other trouble i have with my last auto i cooked the box, as the Volvo's don't have a additional cooler for the gearbox,
What is the max power from a VR4 without breaking the bank. As in the Volvo's remap/decat and 3" exhaust gives another 50 fly bhp for under £500,
Sorry for all of the questions but i am a complete novice on the VR4's so i will be doing a lot of reading and searching,
regards Gary