hey guys..
turning 18 verrry soon and looking to buy a car..
im thinking of getting a 1st or maby 2nd gen magna..
what do you guys reckon would make a good first car?
ofcourse, i have plans to do it up to the absolute sh1thouse..
i was thinking magna tp elite??
any info will be great..
thx boys

if u get a tp buy hayden's turbo engine
u'd be flying with that in there

id recommend getting a SE or Elante model as they are more luxry, with velour interior, map lights etc. I love the inside of my elante :)

The order went like this in the first gen glx, executive, se, elite, and then finally the elante which had some skirts etc on it. The elite is above the se in extras like remote stereo (still only tape deck though) digital display and elec windows etc.

i thought the tp elite was the most luxurious..
or is the elante the better choice..? :?

The order went like this in the first gen glx, executive, se, elite, and then finally the elante which had some skirts etc on it.

theres also the GT, which was like the elante only with stripes along the side and a front spoiler & rear spoiler only (no sideskirts/rear skirt). :P

elantes probly the better choice but ya wanna make sure ya do something with the engine too, its probly in need of some dollars after 12-18 years :?

Mate for the $$ on the above car I have seen some TR SE's, and if after 6/1992 you will have the same basic car as the verada only with a 4cyl. Depending on your $ range you may be lucky to puck up a EI verada or something with the v6

thats just the model i was looking at...
im not gonna pay thet much for it..;P
what do you guys reckon the price range for each model is??
(which is cheapest, & most expencive)
thx...

after all these years they've all levelled out to around the same, depending on condition and accessories etc.

K's is gonna be one of the biggest contributers to price, my elante with 167,000 no central, power windows or cruise, was $3150 after trade of around $1000.

so its just depending on how lucky you are on price and condition availability. Also manuals are pretty hard to find also.

Good luck!

dude. go 2nd gen

my TR SE is basically a verada, and is better inside than some Ei Veradas i've seen

verada interior, interior trimmings and steering wheel

colour bumpers

plus you can also get a 5-speed like mine

and i only payed 4000 for mine

somthing to think about

Lets's get to the bones of this discussion before we all reccomend you buy Mitsu Motors complete range, How much do you have or want to spend?

magna boy, if i can find a good deal on a 2nd gen, ill go for it..!

i have about 2k to spend on the car but im looking to spend between 1k -2k on a 1st gen..(i heard there cheap!) if i need to spend more, ill have to wait a couple months and earn some more $$..
i want to go for a more luxury model, with a 5 speed man & has some power..
any ideas on what model to get??

any ideas on what model to get??

yes, not glx :p
no air con :(

get anything with air con!

Take my advice, wait a few months and save for a second Gen. The first ae great cars however a lot more technology went into the second gens

Save even more and get a third gen magna and you'll be smiling your way home :D

magna boy, if i can find a good deal on a 2nd gen, ill go for it..!

i have about 2k to spend on the car but im looking to spend between 1k -2k on a 1st gen..(i heard there cheap!) if i need to spend more, ill have to wait a couple months and earn some more $$..
i want to go for a more luxury model, with a 5 speed man & has some power..
any ideas on what model to get??

Dude save some cash, borrow if you need. Get a second gen TR/TS. if your wnat luxury with the option of 5-speed, go SE

-MB

Like all the guys above i can't stess this enough, save a little longer and get a second gen. They are so much more refined. The first gen magna's had problems, lots of them. Get a nice fuel injected TR which you can pick up for cheap as chips these days and you will be laughing for years.

I had a TS and i still say they are a great car but try and get a manual if you can, 1000 times more fun :D

lets just i get a second gen TR/TS magna..
What are the differences and advantages of buying one from a first gen elite or elante??

ps. how much will a second gen TR/TS set me back?

thx!! :o

Here in Melbourne I have seen the odd TR for 2500 bucks in average condition which suits some one doing one up.
The advantage is a lot newer technology, not that there is any major issue besides age with the tn-p, I would however not touch a TM.
The comfort level is superior and if you can get the v6, even an auto will suffice until you can get a conversion which is getting cheaper all the time.

thx for everything guys!
I guess ill go for a 2nd gen after hearing everyones opinion!
anything i need to know when buying one?(obvious problems, prices, ect)

ps. Just wanted to know if parts for a 2nd gen are hard to come by, or expencive?

thx!!! :D

thx for everything guys!
I guess ill go for a 2nd gen after hearing everyones opinion!
anything i need to know when buying one?(obvious problems, prices, ect)

ps. Just wanted to know if parts for a 2nd gen are hard to come by, or expencive?

thx!!! :D

Parts can be expensive, but not really. depends what your after

Check that the timing chain has been replaced recently before you buy it. I should be replaced at 100.000k's and at 210,000k's or there abouts. thats abount it really. if your get an executive don't pay more than 3500 and if you go higher don't pay for than 5500

If you go second gen go the v6.
Timing chain in the 4cyl needs replacing when it gets noisy but can be expensive.

If you go second gen go the v6.
Timing chain in the 4cyl needs replacing when it gets noisy but can be expensive.

just know that a V6 will push your price up a bit more, and if you want a manual it will go up more and be hard. the 2.6 isn't such a bad motor:P

No one said the 2.6 was a bad motor but if this guy is saving he will a/ have time to look around and b/ by the time he has found a car the prices will have dropped more.
I went to a local wrecker here the other day who is wrecking a TR SE Manual, not a scratch on the entire car.

No one said the 2.6 was a bad motor but if this guy is saving he will a/ have time to look around and b/ by the time he has found a car the prices will have dropped more.
I went to a local wrecker here the other day who is wrecking a TR SE Manual, not a scratch on the entire car.

it's ok mal, i know no one is saying the 2.6 is so bad, sorry if yu took it like i was having a dig or sumthing :oops: :oops:

Oh and adam, if you can try an find a V6 manual, they are rare but are the bomb

i defently want a 5spd man so
ill keep my eyes open.. :shock:

i defently want a 5spd man so
ill keep my eyes open.. :shock:

Aim for an SE. TR or TS and you'll be right dude:)

Good luck in the hunt

Adam, what state are you in?

oh man... I was about to say, buy my car, really cheap, $1200, but it is a 1st Gen, you're probably not interested by now... :lol: but if you are interested, let me know. oh yeah, what state are you in?

I'm in Vic, Melbourne.

boys im in melbourne VIC..
Dandenong area to be exact..
whitedevil, Tell me abit about it, id like to have a look at your magna, got any pics?

Save even more and get a third gen magna and you'll be smiling your way home :D

Save even more still, and you can get the RPW diesel conversion.

ill be an old fella by the time i save that kind of money!
:D :D

This forum is pritty slow... :?
where is everyone????????????

all gone home to save for second gen verada's me thinks lol

save even longer and you can get a ferarri

the 1st gen magnas are pretty good price wise. cheap as hell and there are so many of them around, spare parts are very easy to come by. if u were to buy a 1st gen magna, trust me ONLY get an efi manual. 1st gen can look good and go pretty well too. check out this site if u want to check out mine. TM :) and no, dont go TM. 1st gen TP or no 1st gen at all.

http://members.dodo.com.au/broadhurst/MAGNA.htm

note: the bottom picture was to my old tyres which i didnt need anymore in a LEGAL place, since i was gettin the new mags. has some power, even for a stock carb engine. $700 for mags + tyres and stone deflectors. and i also recommend these speedy hyperfang mags to anyone with a RED car. looks good on all red cars.

I'd go with what AussieMagna said. Go for a 2.6L EFI TR magna executive. Not much difference between the TR and the TS so I would just go for the TR if you a tight on cash. I wouldn't recommend going for the carby version. Annoyingly slow off the block but a VERY nice car considering the cost. Depending on the condition you can prob pick up a quality 2.6L EFI Magna executive for between $3000 and $4000 with decent kms. It's worth it though. Most of the cheaper deals have 220,000+kms :( But see how you go. Might be able to get a cheap one at the auctions. I'm assuming you haven't bought it by now... stop reading this....Get back to work mate... jk