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    Question Should I purchase a red legnum VR4

    Hi thought i'd register before I buy one !

    I've come across a nice Legnum VR4 with some very subtle mods - 18's, coilovers and large exhaust and what seems like almost every possible factory extra.

    but its in a ferrari red ! now this seems to be a very rare colour for these cars and part of me hates it and the other part says go for it and stand out from the crowd.

    for my business its great as i can transport my diecasts around to car shows in an in your face car but for the family cruiser i'm not so sure.


    what is your view ? should i go for red

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    You can only be talking about the NewEra Imports car, can't you?

    It's a little overpriced, but it's got some good, tasteful modifications. New Era are famous for importing expensive, but top dollar cars -You won't get any crappy grade 3 rubbish from those guys. So if you like it and you think it's worth it, then go for it!

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    yep, but i'll have the wheels resprayed a decent colour. they have a green manual one coming in to and i can't decide they are sending me pics of it.

    i'm tempted as it will fit perfectly for my business needs. and i'm sure i can get a few quid off as its been on there site for months.

    i'm just not sure i want to standout so much to the world. the last time i did that I had a handbuilt golf VR6 in raspberry pink and i couldn't go anywhere or dare speed as the rozzers new exactly where i could be found, and so could the car thieves !

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    Looks a top quality motor mate - and from a reputable dealer too - if you can haggle them down to around the £7000 to £7250 mark I reckon it's got to be worth a go.

    Am I right in thinking it's a Super VR4 too ?

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    i've no idea what the dif specs are !

    i was simply after a fast estate to haul stuff quickly to and from shows and we came down to 2 options the legnum or legacy, not fussed by the legacys looks so the short list is one !
    and as i'm selling "tuned" diecasts of mainly jap cars its got to be an import estate, just got to decide if reds the right colour.

    its not a colour id normally go for but everything else is what i'm after

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    looks good................. very good !!

    not so sure about the black 'bibs', but a spare set of alloys & MMCS !!

    I'd buy it........................... for £7K

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    now i know i should know this ! but whats mmcs ?

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    Just do a search on here for MMCS mate and you will get LOTS of info on it.....basically you may find yourself changing it but it's an added bonus so don't let it affect your decision.

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    the mmcs is the touch screen panel in the dash it does the stereo, heater, sat nav &telly . by the way it was owned by a bike racing fan the number 74 sticker on the boot gives it away ,it was Daijiro Kato's race number a very talented japenese rider who had an almost god like status in japan who died at suzuka in 2003 .

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubstar
    now i know i should know this ! but whats mmcs ?
    the TV screen in the dash. It wont navigate in the UK, but not many others have it !! ............. I have !!

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    cheers
    right, its a good job i can read japanese then. opps just remembered its english i can read !

    i've taken a good look at the pics - does anyone know what the 4 black boxes are ? 2 on roofat the back, and 2 with ariels each side at the top of the rear screen. they have been puzzling me

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    at a guess it's something to do with tv reception judging from the cable on the dash

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubstar
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    right, its a good job i can read japanese then. opps just remembered its english i can read !

    i've taken a good look at the pics - does anyone know what the 4 black boxes are ? 2 on roofat the back, and 2 with ariels each side at the top of the rear screen. they have been puzzling me

    They are diversity antennas - They are for the built in TV on the MMCS. Again, because the Japanese have TV in NTSC and they broadcast it on a different set of bandwidths to the UK, I don't think it works in the UK.

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    that makes sense. i couldn't work out any use for them,
    i supose all the chavs will think its some kind of new unmarked cop car with that many ariels everywhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kieran
    I don't think it works in the UK.
    you know it doesn't work in the UK Kieran !! you've been trying for 12 months to get it going !!

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    dont worry about the colour - its not the colour you are driving - its the car!!

    i used to hate white cars - i have a white vr4 - i love driving it and the colour has grown on me, the driving experience sold me on the car

    good luck

    btw - it looks smart as pants that car
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    Cool

    well I have a red VR4 and I think it looks super sweet . The white grill complements the white evo wheels. Just look at the avatar thingy.

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    well it all seems very positive i'll have to check out the insurance and if thats ok I may well be joining you all

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubstar
    well it all seems very positive i'll have to check out the insurance and if thats ok I may well be joining you all
    Fingers crossed .. Good luck with insurance...

    The legnum does look so different in red, I like the look of that one... darker wheels/grey or black would look schmart!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubstar
    as i'm selling "tuned" diecasts of mainly jap cars its got to be an import estate, just got to decide if reds the right colour.
    you woud'nt be able to get your hand's on Di-Cast Galant's.....would you?
    weve been lookin for age's ive seen them on the internet but can't find a supplier

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    good luck with getting the Legnum,it look's "well-smart"
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