Hi, as you may know ive just acquired a TL and i have a few worries...

1) is it a genuine VRX? It doesn't have the TCL button or dash light for it when they are all supposed to have it, also i can only find 8 speakers (apparently there is 10). It does have the body kit, seats with the emblem etc. There are no power window controls on the front doors, but they are on rear seats and in the centre console we have all the controls. i feel its a pimped up VR, but not as far as the vr-x is.

2) i believe from reading the VIN that its the 16th TL, or 16th tl vrx made (vin ends in 000016), its build date is 04-03 when they weren't officially released until June, and it had its free 1500 k service done at "Mitsubishi motors aust ltd service centre" on 1/5/03. The front of the book even lists first owner as Mitsubishi motors. If this is one of the first test TL's then it could be good because they weren't being massed produced really then and more attention to detail, or you could argue that they hadn't worked out the bugs so it could be about to fall apart (has 61,000 k's on it). Only build problem ive seen is that when you click open the cover that conceals the cup holders at the front you need to nudge it up a bit as it gets caught on itself.


Oh and, whats this thing? could it be connected to the sunroof? maybe a rain sensor?
http://www.users.on.net/~meph/whatsthis.jpg

For the tcl, i may just dump the clutch and see what happens :badgrin:

1. I'm pretty sure the Manual does NOT have TCL.
All TL's also have the front window switches in tmhe centre also.

2. Even though they were not released for a couple of months after the build date. It doesn't mean they had to make the car after the release date. They would have made them before hand to sell on the date of release.

i can only find 8 speakers (apparently there is 10).
Dash x 2, Doors x 2, Tweeters x 2, rears x 2 (2ways) they class this as 4 speakers


There are no power window controls on the front doors,
There shouldnt be... why would you need them on your door when there in the centre console :nuts:


i believe from reading the VIN that its the 16th TL, or 16th tl vrx made (vin ends in 000016), its build date is 04-03 when they weren't officially released until June, and it had its free 1500 k service done at "Mitsubishi motors aust ltd service centre" on 1/5/03. The front of the book even lists first owner as Mitsubishi motors. If this is one of the first test TL's then it could be good because they weren't being massed produced really then and more attention to detail, or you could argue that they hadn't worked out the bugs so it could be about to fall apart (has 61,000 k's on it). Only build problem ive seen is that when you click open the cover that conceals the cup holders at the front you need to nudge it up a bit as it gets caught on itself.

STOP STRESSING


Oh and, whats this thing? could it be connected to the sunroof? maybe a rain sensor?
lol its a mobile phone car kit antenna

The lesson here is that you should spend the time to actually inspect your car before you buy it :P

10 Speaker Stereo, 17" Alloy Wheels, ABS (Antilock Brakes), Adjustable Steering Col. - Tilt only, Air Cond. - Climate Control, Airbags - Driver & Passenger (Dual), Airbags - Side for 1st Row Occupants (Front), Alarm, Armrest - Rear Centre (Shared), Body Colour - Bumpers, Body Colour - Door Handles, Body Colour - Exterior Mirrors Full, Body Kit - F&R Spoilers, Skirts, Rear Apron, Body Side Mouldings - Colour Coded, CD Stacker - 6 disc In Dash/Cabin, Central Locking - Remote/Keyless, Chrome Exhaust Tip, Chrome Interior highlights, Control - Traction, Cruise Control, Disc Brakes Front Ventilated, Disc Brakes Rear Solid, EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), Electric Seat - Drivers, Engine Immobiliser, Fog Lamps - Front, Gauges - White Faced, Headrests - Integrated 2nd Row, Independent Front Suspension, Independent Rear Suspension, Intermittent Wipers - Variable, Leather Gear Knob, Leather Steering Wheel, Metallic Finish Centre Console, Power Antenna, Power Door Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows - Front & Rear, Remote Boot/Hatch Release, Remote Fuel Lid Release, Seatbelt - Pretensioners 1st Row (Front), Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for 5 seats, Sports Exhaust, Suspension - Sports, Tacho, Trip Computer

The manual does NOT have traction control, only the auto models.