Buying a Legnum VR4

[heshan]

Hi all,

I'm new here to the forum and the car scene in Australia.

I was looking for my perfect car for over 6 months but now given my personal situation need a car quickly.

I've settled on a Legnum VR4 type S (I think), and its 2000 model with 130k kms on it.

It's a manual and looks in good knick.

Clutch felt very light which was concerning and felt moving to second was a bit of an effort than the other gears.

Apart from that everything else felt good.

What things should I look for in a VR4? Twin turbos scare me so I'm a bit worries about the engine conditions. Engine felt very smooth and acceleration was good. Didn't see any smoke coming however I haven't seen it at a cold start.


I would really appreciate any of your help in this. I'm buying as a daily so need to make sure I'm buying a good condition car accepting issues of old age.

Thanks ks in advance.

Thanks,
Heshan.

 

[Gt_Galant]

Welcome To OzVR4

How much you looking at spending ?

Because I know of a great legnum for sale at the moment but in QLD.
Had the major serivce done, newish clutch (I'm sure) and serviced regularly so that already saves you a few thousand dollars.

Plus it has a few little goodies like, tuned, cat back exhaust, intercooler upgrade etc.....

Here:
http://www.ozvr4.com/threads/manual-2002-legnum-vr4-8k-ono.15134/

 

[heshan]

My budget is around 8k and thanks for the suggestion as I love it.

However I'm in Sydney so getting it over here would be a bit too complicated. I need a car by next Saturday the latest.

Does anyone know roughly howuch it would cost to get the car down from Townsville, QLD to Sydney?

 

[Gt_Galant]

Yea lol, read the thread of that car for sale.
They got a quote of $800 from townsville to sydney (depot to depot) im sure if you contact the seller you guys will work something out and never know if you do go ahead might have it by saturday

 

[heshan]

Thanks. I'm working on that in parallel.

Is there anyone who can help me find out how the gearbox in good condition feels on a VR4. Should the clutch be really soft?

Anything else to look out for?

 

[snuff vr4]

Ive got a nice Galant for sale if you're interested? Extremely well serviced, all the hard stuff is done. Just north of Brisbane, fly up and drive home!

http://www.ozvr4.com/threads/1997-galant-vr4-manual-250hp-7000.15133/#post-329026

 

[boy_bad_luck]

I Still rekon you on this
http://www.ozvr4.com/threads/manual-2002-legnum-vr4-8k-ono.15134/
I'm on the same track with you, Hopefully you can work out with him and take that nice setup to NSW buddy.

 

[trotty]

Stock vr4 clutches are
Light from factory. Don't be to concerned. If it isn't slipping it's good.

 

[heshan]

Thanks Trotty and unfortunately I couldn't go for the Townville Leggy as I had to get a car soon. So got the one I test rode a few weeks ago from Liverpool NSW.

The car is in good knick and drives well. Lowered more than my liking and 18" rims I bought can't go on cuz of this..

 

[trotty]

Looks
Like a nice clean ride.

How many kms on it? Do u know if the major service has been completed?

 

[fieldy107]

I had my clutch replaced with an NPC clutch and it was really light. So I wouldn't be too worried about that.

 

[heshan]

Only issue is some times I feel the gear going into 2nd and 3rd have a crunch feel but no noise so I'm wondering whether its something with the lever or the pumps. No slips but never really driven it hard yet.

@trotty its got 130,500 on the clock now and I'm told the timing belts changed but no records of it. Are there any telltale signs to look out for? Engine runs smooth and revs are steady at the moment.

 

[trotty]

Easier way is to remove timing belt cover and check belt. It will have signs of wear. Usually if it's old the printing will be worn off.