I want to buy a GT-Four

[LAW]

Thanks RNGTR, that's a lot to think about. I'll certainly do all the usual cold start tests when I look at them and check for smoke. definitely won't be buying the first one I see that's for sure (unless its perfect).

Thanks for al lthe help guys

LAW

[carazy]

as others have said.. ditch the idea of a GT4 and go get a Mitsi VR4 or a RS liberty both are far better cars.
Hell even a Mazda Familia or Laser TX3 4wd will provide more fun and cheaper repair costs (although the Mazda/Ford have glass gearboxes)

[ALLMTR]

Yep VR4/GSR or Rex

[your_face]

Laser TX3 4wd

Speaking of which! :rotflol:

If anyone from Brisbane knows the KFC/Subway, corner of something and Old Cleveland Roads in Carindale where you turn right to go down towards the Gateway motorway entrance there is a merge lane.
I wasn't driving, but took off next to one of these at those lights there and nailed first and all of a sudden FUCKEN WHOOSH BANG SNEEZE (And flames from the exhaust?!) and he's 4 car lengths in front... i must admit i did lol



I do not condone traffic light GP's in any way shape or form

[itsnotagsr]

Yep VR4/GSR or Rex

$10,000 WRX?

[ALLMTR]

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...PREZA&__Nne=20

:D

There is three other ones on carsales and anyone would be less upkeep than a GTfour

[Stix Zadinia]

whatever happened to Steve with the GT4 from Winshop? he was at jambo in 02' or whenever the sharkies meet was then he seemed to disappear. i'm sure he can fill you in on how a GT4 is a money pit..

[piss98]

Sounds like you are going to be a GT4 regardless of the advice given.

For the record - heavy, ugly, poo.

[LAW]

Sounds like you are going to be a GT4 regardless of the advice given.

not necessarily, as much as I'd love one I can't seem to get one definite opinion from any one group. It always ends up being 50-50. Both the other forums I've posted on, no doubt some of you are members of and have noticed, are pro GT-Four and this forum started out that way but has certainly changed tact in recent times.

From what I can gather they aren't too bad if you can find a good one, in that light, if I was looking at one I'd want one as stock as possible and not previously owned by anyone under the age of 97.

Another forum even said that VR-4's are far worse for reliability than the GT-4. I think it depends on the condition of the car and personal experience. I'm not locked in but I'm more certain than I was that I'll keep an eye out for one in good stock condition but until then I won't waste any money on an impulse buy.

[ALLMTR]

In this thread 10 have said no and 3 are indifferent.....

[Captiva Fan]

Another forum even said that VR-4's are far worse for reliability than the GT-4.

I think it's the price issue though; a properly-priced VR4 is going to be in better condition than a properly-priced GT4, just 'cos the GT4 doesn't have a MrBishi badge & is a 2dr.

[Jason Broadhurst]

I wired an Adaptronic in to a GT-Four on the weekend actually, it goes well for a low boost stock car.

Like others have said, they are a prick to work on in the engine.

Driving felt really nice, interiour was nice and it all was to a decient standard for a old car. I wouldn't mind one as a daily now either.

[hakosuka]

RS is the answer. Stay away from GT-4 and VR4-both are pigs.

[VE Safari]

I sold my 1-owner, clean and straight, 140K km MY00 WRX for $12K. I'd keep looking, but that's just me.

[MR-PUNANNY]

Id look for the Grp A model. The driveline is strong, i dunno who or why people said its weak. Its not that bad to work, in comparison to the SW20 anyways hehe, and yeah the only thing is its a bit heavy, but to todays standards 1400lg (i think) is ok? When done right they look sweet, such as this.