Firstly, thanks for the kind words Jase. Secondly, it wasn't a sump plug man, remember I had to remove the trans? It was the transmission input shaft seal thT was leaking. The item that was in there was only sitting in about 2mm of the seal. Remove trans and transfer (decent job) and replace shit seal that someone did a half ass job of installing. Re-fit everything, new oil and flush and you haven't had a problem since.
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Sounds like this guy just Isn't worth it to deal with.
The guy I bought mine from also in Adelaide had the same add for three different Legnums, its so they dont have to pay $60 each time. all cars were already complied but not registered, this way they dont put anything under there names and dont have to have a dealers lisence. Seems plenty of people are doing this and hey, I dont really blame them. As mentioned as long as the car is straight, mechanicly sound (which you can tell just by a few tell tale signs) and you have someone go over it for you if you cant do it yourself then all should be sweet and you can find some real low km bargains.
Good luck with the hunt.
Good luck with the hunt.
I used to service my legnum there and they were generally pretty good. Their cars were always really nice and clean and they reiterated time and time again that they only buy the very cleanest cars from japan - and id generally beleive it. But being a dealer they have to charge a bit more although the advantage is they do offer extended warranties on their cars
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I'm still lurking on here. I'm pretty much at the stage where I can get one.
I wanted to create a WTB thread but obviously I can't start new threads as I'm not a member, but I don't want to commit to being a member until I have a VR4. so I'll put the WTB in here...
WTB: '99 to '01 Galant VR4 Auto. Under 80,000km (but if you have something between 80k and 100k I'd be interested). Located in SA. I'd prefer black or white.
Sinergy had a black one listed with only 47k kms on it but it sold two days before I enquired about it, so I'm absolutely spewing! Just PM me on here.
Thanks!
I wanted to create a WTB thread but obviously I can't start new threads as I'm not a member, but I don't want to commit to being a member until I have a VR4. so I'll put the WTB in here...
WTB: '99 to '01 Galant VR4 Auto. Under 80,000km (but if you have something between 80k and 100k I'd be interested). Located in SA. I'd prefer black or white.
Sinergy had a black one listed with only 47k kms on it but it sold two days before I enquired about it, so I'm absolutely spewing! Just PM me on here.
Thanks!
Its $5, dont be so tight! if you can't afford $5 now, I would question whether you really can afford a VR4.
Sorry, but need to be honest.
Sorry, but need to be honest.
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As soon as I get the Vr4, I'll cough up the $5. haha.
there are several tidy cars for sale on here but you prob cant see them......
Jase
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Just donate 5 bucks, you aren't going to get much help from people just posting in here and plus people won't wanna help; it's not like your making a major life commitment, it only 5 bucks
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Bu...bu...but...yeah okay.
Congrats on becoming a member - we are good at arm twisting here 
As for which car to buy, you can buy my old legnum now for the measly sum of $11k with everything included. Only thing is you have to get it from the guy that bought it from me in Whyalla as the car "didn't grow on him like he thought it would" - but his loss (of $3,00+) is your gain. Awesome car for the $$$
As for which car to buy, you can buy my old legnum now for the measly sum of $11k with everything included. Only thing is you have to get it from the guy that bought it from me in Whyalla as the car "didn't grow on him like he thought it would" - but his loss (of $3,00+) is your gain. Awesome car for the $$$
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Congrats on becoming a member - we are good at arm twisting here
As for which car to buy, you can buy my old legnum now for the measly sum of $11k with everything included. Only thing is you have to get it from the guy that bought it from me in Whyalla as the car "didn't grow on him like he thought it would" - but his loss (of $3,00+) is your gain. Awesome car for the $$$
If it were a Galant I'd be all over that like a rash. The Galants seem to be a bit harder to come by.
Could you perhaps twist some arms to have some one sell me their Galant please?
The dodgy Balhannah guy, Simon has a 99 Galant that's been complied for sale with 72,000 on the clock which I'm interested in. I understand he's a bit of a scrooge but if the vehicle is okay and I can get a nice price then there is no harm done. It has no plates on it though, is it expensive to be the first to register a vehicle?
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Legnums are useful. Just so you know you cant fold down the seats in a Galant, no little hole in the middle either to get things through encase you were thinking you could still move small things in it.
Saying that they are good cars
Saying that they are good cars
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Legnums are useful. Just so you know you cant fold down the seats in a Galant, no little hole in the middle either to get things through encase you were thinking you could still move small things in it.
Saying that they are good cars
I've currently got a station wagon now, so it's more that I'm looking for a change. My girlfriend also has a station wagon, so should I need to move anything I could use hers.
I understand that the Galants are a little lighter than the Legnums, am I right with that understanding?
Jase
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Sounds like you are in the same position as I was; I knew I wanted a VR4 but couldn't decide either a Legnum or Galant. I'm glad I went with the Legnum, best decision I ever did. Firs thing you need to do, is workout what you want out of the car, the number one things for me was practicability, so I went with the Legnum, plus a bonus is nothing beats the uniqueness of a twin turbo station wagon. The next thing you need to workout, is what you what to do with the car i.e. add mods to it or leave it stock, or are you happy to buy a car with already mods on it; for me I wanted something close to stock as possible so I could add some mods how I wanted to and I knew that it hadn't been tampered with. Once you've made your decisions go an inspect and test drive one or both if ya haven't made you mind up.
As I have said before it's always best to buy from someone here on the forum, that way you know that the car has been looked after well and you know your not gonna get screwed, plus it stays in the family cough Lee's Legnum BARGIN cough cough. Also, don't rush into one, I know I was, I so keen on getting one and rushed into straight away, I would advise to do some research workout if you want a series 1 or series 2, colour, AYC or no-AYC, Super etc. that way you'll have some knowledge.
Anyway glad you a member, Welcome
Hope you manage to decide your decision and find a VR4
As I have said before it's always best to buy from someone here on the forum, that way you know that the car has been looked after well and you know your not gonna get screwed, plus it stays in the family cough Lee's Legnum BARGIN cough cough. Also, don't rush into one, I know I was, I so keen on getting one and rushed into straight away, I would advise to do some research workout if you want a series 1 or series 2, colour, AYC or no-AYC, Super etc. that way you'll have some knowledge.
Anyway glad you a member, Welcome
Hope you manage to decide your decision and find a VR4