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New member from the Sunshine Coast!
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:01 am
by Flying Ace
Hi there,
Just introducing myself. My name's Ash and I'm on the Sunshine Coast in QLD. I currently drive a navy blue 1997 Mitsubishi Verada which I am getting sick of. Thirsty on the fuel (it's a V6), and getting long in the tooth too.
I have been looking at VRXs for a while, but will hopefully be in the financial situation soon where I can afford one. I've been agonising over whether I want a black or a white one. I am edging more towards black, as I love the whole stealth look, and I think the chrome trim around the bumper that some members have done looks ace on it.
Anyway, that's me. I'm enjoying going through the forums and seeing some of the awesome mods you guys have done, and getting some ideas for if and when I manage to get a VRX!
Thanks
Ash
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:10 am
by aspir3
Welcome to the club Ashley.
Are you looking at new or second hand. Either way you can not go wrong with a Lancers. Great value for money car.
Be careful if you get second hand VRX as the MY08 only has the 2.0L and the MY09-11 have a 2.4L in them which hold there value a little better.
If you have any questions just ask.
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:18 am
by Flying Ace
I don't know whether I can afford a new one! I'd love to be able to - I've never had a brand new car, but I think for now it's going to have to be second hand.
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:46 am
by Stalker
FINALLY another sunny coast member haha. hope you do get one, i swear im the only one here from the sunny coast
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:58 am
by spunkybob
Welcome to the club mate.
You can get second hand ones on carsales for under 20k... even a vrx for very cheap.
2.0 vs 2.4 wont make it any faster, but with a 2.4 you have a little more headroom for go fast bits (but much of a muchness)
Eitherway you will make lo.... err love the CJ...
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:13 pm
by Kimmy
aspir3 wrote:Be careful if you get second hand VRX as the MY08 only has the 2.0L and the MY09-11 have a 2.4L in them which hold there value a little better.
Bite your tongue Troy!! 2.0L are just as good!!
By the way, welcome to the club
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:26 pm
by spunkybob
2.0 REPRESENT!!!!
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:33 pm
by Kimmy
spunkybob wrote:2.0 REPRESENT!!!!
Just rated your post 5 Pierre
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:41 pm
by AJjnr86
Welcome to the club ash
Pfft Kimmy, bigger is better, go the 2.4
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:54 pm
by spunkybob
^ no there not... were faster then some V6's and older V8's
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:04 pm
by Flying Ace
Thanks for the welcome!
Do we think that the price of new Lancers will come down with the strong Aussie dollar?
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:19 pm
by Mizta B
Welcome Ashley
You cant go wrong with a CJ they are a great car
If and when you update you will find all you need here to mod her to your liking,we are here to help....
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 7:51 pm
by Dire
Welcome
If you want stealth go for black of course. But its hard to keep clean. Not very stealthy if its filthy. I hope you have a garage or something? Mines parked in the weather
White is great for showing off your mods. The front grille blackout is so striking on it.
If you're going second-hand hunt for one with an MMCS!
Maybe try the 2.4 and 2 and see if the 2 is too little? If you've been in a v6 for a while, don't force yourself into a car that feels too weak for you.
That said, the 2 does just fine
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:02 am
by Flying Ace
Well I've decided on white. I saw a Ralliart in white yesterday, and man that's a good looking car! I'd dearly love one with the MMCS and sunroof (did they ever do those two options in the one car?)
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:07 pm
by Flying Ace
Well I've been off the site for a while - but now I can finally say I (will be) a Lancer owner! My finance approval came through today, and I'll be the proud owner of a black 08 VRX soon enough. Will be trying to go and collect it on Monday. So excited