What to look out for?

[MooIsTaken]

Hi guys,

New on here (obviously) and I'm looking for some general advice.

I did some searches but couldn't find quite what I was looking for.

I'm looking at getting a second hand Galant VR4 from a guy in Adelaide. It's a Series II 1999 Type V with 90xxx Km on the clock. Any ideas what I should keep an eye out for when I go to check it out?

Any common problems or anything like that?

Cheers!

Jordan

 

[matchtheclown]

A service history is a good idea. Even better see if you can enroll one of the chaps here to have a look at it for you.

 

[dimi_108]

Jordz, how much is he asking for it?

 

[MooIsTaken]

Not 100% sure yet, something between 14k - 16k. Waiting for him to replace the clutch before I test drive it. Never even driven a turbo car before and I only understand the real basics of what they do.

Coming from a FF NA car to a 4WD TT car

With the preludes you have to look out for rust in the sun roof, back rubber boot seal etc. Anything like that with the Galants?

 

[Hotwire]

Jordan,

Get Steve Knight (of SKR) to look it over (0419 827 850, 4 Walla St Lonsdale). He's an EVO specialist with many years experience, and recently getting legnum experience courtesy of Me & Nissy taking our cars there He's looked over my car a few times now, and getting to know them well.

He may charge you for an hours time, but I can guarantee it'll be worth it.

 

[MooIsTaken]

Sounds good, thanks for that. I'll see if I can get him to check it out before I buy it. Cheers!