Hi Everyone,
I'm new here - Dave from Sydney.

I just bought myself a 2003 Magna TL VR AWD - picked it up for an absolute bargain at Auction.

It has only done 51000km, is immaculate inside and out, and has full log book servicing.

The best bit...... paid only $13600!

I'm very much enjoying my new ride - drive is so smooth and enjoyable. I wasn't a huge mitsubishi fan in the past, but this car has changed my mind!

I'm not a ricer -no plans to hot it up (stock is fine), but have booked it in to get darkest legal tint next week.

Sorry for the crap picture - it was taken before I bought it.

Welcome mate, nice price you got there...partly the reason I got my car also :D

Yeah, really happy with the price. It's insured for $21000

The massive hit new buyers take on resale value means a second hand buyer like me wins big time!

It was a $42 000 car only 3 years ago!

Damn that's a good price - I'm definitely going auction for my next (whenever) used car... Anyways congrats and welcome to the club!

welcome to the club mate
thats a dam good price you paid
seen as your going to leave it stock for now i would recommend getting a K&N panel filter

where is a good place to get the k&n filter (what's a good price?)

I would recommend against it on a stock motor. Been there done that.

what are the advantages and disadvantages of putting a k&n panel fliter on a stock TL VR AWD?

RPW has them for only $63:

http://www.rpw.com.au/shop/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=639&category_id=185&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=31

When it comes to the panel v pod debate, do a search in 'magna mods', you'll find the search feature very useful.

pod isn't an option for me, so the only question is if panel is worth it for $63 (plus shipping) on a stock? Opinions?

Do it.

Very nice buy mate! I just got my TL ES for 11K on road at xmas so def picked up a huge bargain there!

The K&N panel filter causes a flat spot in the engine apparently but an easy way to fix this is by using one of Barry's Fuel Rail Kits. If you do a search youll find more info about it. $63 is a very good price for a filter though.

However if your gonna keep the car stock and not mess around with the engine then dont bother with the K&N, just do ya tint, stereo rims or whateva you want.

**** I thought 21k for a 13000k old 03 TL VRX was good, damn dude, damn....

yes NICE car at a good price and its a AWD up hill and back will be so much fun . Nice colour i think it is zen .I have aTL VRX AWD and its colour is zen but it is purple.ALL THE BEST MATE .LOVE IT AND DRIVE IT.:booty: MADDO

nice buy! AWD traction would be awesome :D

I've finally taken some better photos with the new tint done.

Anyone in Sydney looking to get tinting done, I can thoroughly recommend Rob from Hunters Hill Tinting - great quality for awesome price!

After a week of driving, i can report I am now thoroughly a magna man! It handles so well - that awd helps it stick so well.

Pictures:

and a couple more:

i cant see **** captain lol
pics not showing mate

i cant see **** captain lol
pics not showing mate

Sorry mate - I realised after I had posted them that I left my rego showing, so edited and re-posted.

Cheers

Sorry mate - I realised after I had posted them that I left my rego showing, so edited and re-posted.

Cheers

Mmm... Daintree green! Just like my TJ AWD! You'll enjoy it, they are so much fun. I went for a drive through Royal national park south of sydney today, they handle so nicely (and I haven't put in the sports shocks I just bought yet! )

I went for a drive through Royal national park south of sydney today
I did the same! I went for a drive down to Garie beach for a swim. I think I may have seen you driving the other way - what time were you there:?

ah looking at your pics i didnt realise how high my TL used to be
anyways thats a nice ride there mate
look after her and she'll look after you :)

I did the same! I went for a drive down to Garie beach for a swim. I think I may have seen you driving the other way - what time were you there:?

~5-6pm-ish. Got roof racks as well. Got a new driving run now, from wisemans ferry up through St Albans, then on the dirt to Buckety/Central Mangrove. Its a bit narrow, but great fun. Takes a bit of time though

Welcome to AMC - that is a nice ride for the price
I think the K & N was an easy mod that has helped air flow - I am going to upgrade soon to a pod but it is worth the $$$ as it is much more free flowing and you will not have to replace it once you have bought it as long as you look after it.
Hope to see ya out on one of our cruises soon

Thats a great example at an awesome price.....

Well done.....!!

crap that's a good price. love the colour too. good luck with the car hope you enjoy it