knickers aka Nic // Melbourne - VIC

[knickers]

Hey guys,

I've been looking for a new car for the last month after resigning my old job and losing the company car. I'm on a budget as I'm going back to uni to do my masters, and was most recently planning on buying a MY02 WRX. Unfortunately the car fell through, however in frustration I looked how much the VR4 would be. All I can say is freakin bargain.

I took one for a test drive today from SSV in Melbourne, who apparently have connections with some members on this forum, and one of whom drives a Legnum.

I think I'm hooked, however my budget is just short of a readily available 8g galant, so I'm afraid its going to take me a while to find the right car. I'm restricted to not much more than $14000 on road, and will only take a manual. Looked at a nice one with momo wheel and recaros for $15500 unreg, but it's just too much after rego and I'm not sure if that included stamp duty :/

Anyway, love this site! I'm a long term Prelude Australia member after owning a 2001 and then a 1989 model, both of which are fantastic in the twisties, the older 3rd gen with 4ws especially.

Peace!

 

[montgomery]

speak to iron chef , 14k should get you a manual easy.

thats what i paid for mine...

2000 Legnum
manual
white
volks
gauges
catback
46,000 km



Shes been sold since , but a good car none the less.

 

[knickers]

Unfortunately I'm not willing to wait. I do not currently have a car, and I want that problem fixed ASAP

 

[Haggiss]

*cough: http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Autom...e-Cars/AdNumber=TP003027763?BackToResult=true

I am negotiable as listed, even moreso with the standard 16" wheels.

Let me know if you want anymore info...

 

[OVR444]

If you are on a budget.... Subaru is definitely NOT the way to go. Trust me there... Especially if you are keen on the occasional 'spirited' driving.

VR4 is best bang for buck IMO. with a couple of small mods you would be more then impressed.
-boost controller
-exhaust/intake
-coilovers

These few mods have seen most members on here more then happy with their purchase for both power and handling.

 

[knickers]

*cough: http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Autom...e-Cars/AdNumber=TP003027763?BackToResult=true

I am negotiable as listed, even moreso with the standard 16" wheels.

Let me know if you want anymore info...

Thanks mate but not interested in a leggy. Galant or nothing!

Back on the search today, and defo appreciate any links to cheap/good gs!

 

[cyber_scriber]

Nic.

Check this out:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7904797&__sid=1232D60E7C81&YearFromShort=1640&__Qpb=true&Cr=6&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%204294964597%204294966725%201640&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=23&silo=1011

Manual Galant asking $14,900.

There are plenty of manual Galants around your budget in Queensland:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars...66725 1640&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=23&silo=1011

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars...66725 1640&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=23&silo=1011

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars...66725 1640&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=23&silo=1011

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars...66725 1640&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=23&silo=1011

 

[knickers]

I called the guy wanting $14900 but it ends up at around $16000 on road which is a tad too much and I'm being a stickler with my budget. Queensland may be the answers actually, as there are 0 private sellers in Vic right now.

 

[snickells]

That's because everyone in Vic with a Galant wouldnt give it up for dead!

Good luck with your search for the perfect ride.

 

[knickers]

Yeah it's not looking promising. Unfortunatelyi can't wait round to find the perfect car, so unless I get lucky soon the dream will need to be postpone. :/

 

[knickers]

Well amazing how things change. SSV have done me a great deal and I will be picking up this hopefuly by the end of next week!

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=7902262&YearFromShort=1640&__Qpb=true&Cr=8&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%204294964597%204294966725%201640&silo=1011&seot=1&__Nne=15&__No=0&trecs=21&__sid=124C622DF7F1

So happy!!!

 

[trounced]

looks like a good buy neat looking car hope you get your hands on it soon

 

[snickells]

Shit, that's awesome mate! Well done. You getting rego n' stuff included in the price?

For those lazy people:

 

[Hotwire]

Nice looking car - well done!

 

[Scottie]

Nice work!

Hmmm cold pack?

 

[knickers]

All on-roads and 12 months warranty! Damn insurance is a bitch though lol but thankfuly SSV recognised a true enthusiast and cut me a break with the price.

 

[godzilla]

What! Since when is there a VR4 without a cracked engine cover?

 

[knickers]

Excuse the nub but im confused :/

 

[cittris]

When i picked up my car they mentioned this car to me. Sounds good mate! I just brought my legnum of them! very happy with it!

 

[knickers]

Thanks mang

4hrs and counting