wuvvum Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I think I vaguely mentioned this beastie when I bought it, and I then had a bit of a rant about how much hassle it was to replace the brake pipe for the MOT. Anyway, it now has a shiny new ticket, and is therefore ready to go. Good bits: Drives nicely, goes like the clappers and handles much better than you'd expect. These cars are quicker point to point than they have any right to be. Engine and box are nice and smooth, and the tiptronic mode works OK. It's done 107K which isn't massive. Tyres are all good (one was new in March), electrics all work, air con is nice and cold. Not bad on fuel for its size, although that bloke on eBay who reckoned his averaged 40mpg was talking bollocks. Bad bits: Mainly cosmetics really. The nearside rear door is dented and the handle's broken (but still works), and there's an assortment of scuffs and scrapes, most of which could be tidied up if you were bothered. There's a bit of foam missing from the top of the steering wheel rim. The central locking remote works, but the unlock button has disintegrated and so needs to be pressed with another key or similar. The boot remote release doesn't work so you have to use the key in the lock. Pictures: Car is in NE Norfolk. Skizzer, Alan_Green, Lacquer Peel and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I really like these. Thank feck you lot are around so I can say things like that. stripped fred, eddyramrod and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I lusted after one of these and the closely related Hyundai Sonata for a long while, it was only the difficulty in getting hold of one nearby which prevented me beig a paid-up Magentis owner. For some reason there were several I saw about but never ever one for sale within 100 miles. Everything I read backed the description above up, a massively stealthy way to cover a lot of ground very quickly. Apparently they make a very nice noise about 4k rpm too. GLWTS - sounds like a right bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I can see that being a perfect WBOD for one of us here. GLWTS, hope it gets to stay in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Lovely. Would love it. But the elephant in the room is the road tax. £290 p/y, right? GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Lovely. Would love it. But the elephant in the room is the road tax. £290 p/y, right? GLWTS. If so thats a fiver a month more, not much in the scheme of things.Looking at the shape is that based on a Galant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Nowt wrong with that for the money. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I have strange liking for the Vi but sill issues concern me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Looking at the shape is that based on a Galant?Could well be. The engine is from the Galant at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Any interest in this before I brave the Gumtree mongs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 24 and 32 please. Only joking, it's good for morale. GLWTS. beko1987, Cavcraft and Bucketeer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 4, 16 and 37. GLWTS, again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Shit shit shit shit Right colour and transmission but No spare money and imminent house move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Aye, I'll have 23 and 36... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I cant buy it at the moment , but it needs a bump These are very underrated cars . 500tops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Is that an FTO engine in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If this raffles at £6 a ticket or summat I may end up sleeping in it. Tried the "£300 for his and hers Kias" but she won't even look at a picture of the sodding thing. Cavcraft, dome and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 So this isn't the Rover KV6 engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 So this isn't the Rover KV6 engine?The Sedona had the KV6 or a derivative thereof; IIRC this is a Mitsubishi lump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Well thats me out. Wheres the fun in reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS1980 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Mitsi V6? In that case drop a twin turbo 3000 gt motor in it,sticker it up like a mini cab. Then go about pissing off Beemer and aldi drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I like the look of this motor, really tempting but insurance is a killer. I know,I've had a quote on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Did it sell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Nope. Still here. Now with price drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I tried to message you but it says your not accepting messages Interested can you send me your number please . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 That's cuz my inbox was full. Should work now. I've even bought it a stylish* quality* leather* steering wheel cover to cover up the manky bit on the rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Collected stillOrange, oldcars, wuvvum and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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