RIP to WTF-70M ...but "spotted" on page 13

[BuzzPuppy]

"WTF-70M" LIVES???

Welcome to the forums Dennis. That's a hell of a find you have there. Thank you

 

[Tom]

I've send an enquiry ^^

Let's find out if they are really dodgy! =)

There are actually no pics of the damaged side...

What'd you enquire about?

 

[BuzzPuppy]

-The ad captured for posterity.

 

[TomTom]

What'd you enquire about?

I asked if it really is a 2000 model, as I thought this bumper is only on older models... I don't know much about these cars but I like'em hehe

And I asked for a test drive (to look more serious ^^)

All I want to find out if they are honest and say it has an accident history.

 

[mchieff]

They pushed this car hard when i was there, talking me out of a black legnum into this one as it has a better engine (forged internals on this model according to the sales dude)
They definately told me about the accident - they showed me pictures of it before the repair.
What they hid was the side impact (which is the bit that counts imo) so they were a bit deceptive about it but definately honest. They even said it was one of the biggest hits they'd ever taken on as a repair.

 

[cyber_scriber]

I'd be very nervous about buying the car, especially if you find yourself in another accident ...

 

[Scottie]

DODGY, stay well away.. That car should not have been repaired..

 

[unclepaulie]

wow, zombie vr4.

id like to see that put on one of those fancy race car alignment machines. measure how square everything is underneath.

you can line panels up easy, straightening out a crooked rail is a little harder.

whats the vin? could be a dodgey rebirth using a old uncomplied galant, just had the interior/talights/skirts/wheels/exhasut swapped

 

[bradc]

I'd check it out on the underside as well and see exactly what they've done. Checking the VIN isn't a bad idea either, but I doubt the chassis would have been changed.

 

[Tom]

I miss that car, but it makes me sadder that it's been dodgied

 

[OVR444]

(forged internals on this model according to the sales dude)

Wow.... what a bargain.... did anyone else know this amazing fact?

Haha.... why would mitsubishi randomly decide to make the block with forged internals. When the standard block on the Series 1 is rock solid as it is. (bar pistions/rods)

I would just love to hear the b/s they will spin to try and sell it. (well more then a usual car salesman.)

 

[TomTom]

I've got a response:

"Hi Mr xxx

The vehicle had front damage where we used the parts of series 1 Galant to fix it. We can show you the photograph of the car before it was fixed on saturday, so you can see the damage it had."

 

[BuzzPuppy]

...so I can change my motivational VR4 Zombie poster?

Nice bit of chasing up Tom At least they're willing to send the damage photos.

 

[VR-04-TT]

Just front damage? lol

 

[Tom]

Sales people will say anything to anyone they think has no idea

 

[dimi_108]

Man, it looks shit now.
And considering the past damage, i would not pay $15,000 for that car. I don't care if it's a manual.
They probably bought it for $2000, did a dodgy fix for $5000 and trying to sell it now for $15,00? No chance.

It's sad to see what was once a nice car, repaired with cheap and mismatched parts.

 

[Tom]

I know!! It saddens me SO MUCH!

At least if it was laid to rest, it was laid to rest in it's former glory.. But now, it's been revived and had old mismatched clothing put back on it and sat there humiliated waiting for somebody to buy it.. sigh..

 

[cyber_scriber]

A Frankenstein VR-4.

It can be done but it doesn't mean it's a good idea ...

 

[bradc]

The cranks are forged on all cars, the rods and pistons aren't. All of the engine internals are the same on all 8G's

 

[kiwibstokes]

I'm stunned to see this car live again, i feel sorry for whoever buys it tho because i know it's not going to be in good shape and with a 5yr warranty too? they'll find a way outta that not doubt