Hi All.

In my endevour to find my wife a Wagon, just have a couple of queries!!

I prefer the look of the TJ's whilst she likes the TL's.

Apart from being a newer model, what does the TL have over the TJ?

The Motor appear to have been carried over. How bout Transmissions? Would also like a few creature comforts in there too..... Climate Control, Cruise Control. Etc... ANything else I need to know between the two models?

Cheers Guys

MILO :D

dunno if theres much difference between the two, but i reckon just go out and test drive a few
im sure you'll make a choice after that :)

Well all TL's came with climate and cruise std, they also have dual front and side airbags and the drivers seat is electric, and power windows allround. Some will still have some new car warranty left

Also rear sway bar was standard in all TL+ models

Also rear sway bar was standard in all TL+ models

Only AWD and Sports/VRX models. Don't think wagons got them.

Also, the TL is safer, for the above mentioned airbags, and the doors got side intrusion bars too.

the engine is the same, couple of tiny differences in the autos (speedo sender IIRC?) otherwise mostly the same.


take both for a drive, the only that you / she / you both like the best, thats one to get at the end of the day :)

Plus improved steering rack, ... As for the warranty, First registration needs to be after 1 Dec 04.

Source Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Magna)

The TL Magna benefited from a number of safety upgrades. All models met the latest Offset Deformable Barrier (ODB) and Dynamic Side Impact requirements. Front driver and passenger airbags were standard, as were side air bags contained in the sides of the front seats. While the wheelbase of the TL Magna had not changed, rear legroom was claimed to have been increased by way of reshaping the rear of the front seats, the rear seat back and cushion, as well as careful re-arrangement of the rear seat hip points and squabs. Other interior revisions included rear air vents for the first time on Magna as well as electric driver's seat height adjustment. For the first time, a factory-fitted GPS system was also offered as an option whereas most cars gained climate control, without the previous' range, Verada-derived display. Cost-cutting measures included the relocation of the front power window controls on the lesser range models from the door panels to the centre console.

The mechanicals and drivetrain of the Magna/Verada range for all models remained largely unchanged. The 3.5-litre single overhead camshaft, 24-valve V6 engine developed 155 kW (208 hp) of power at 5250 rpmand 316 N·m (233 lb·ft) of torque at 4000 rpmon Magna ES, LS, Verada Ei and Verada Xi models. Magna VR and VR-X (as well as Verada GTVi, no longer a limited edition as in TJ guise) retained their uprated 3.5 V6 engine 163 kW (219 hp) of power at 5250 rpmand 317 N·m (234 lb·ft) of torque at a higher 4500 rpm. Rear stabiliser bars were now fitted to all sedan models as well.The TL Magna went on sale in early July 2003.


TW

2004–2005 Mitsubishi TW Magna VR-X AWD sedan.
2004–2005 Mitsubishi TW Magna VR-X AWD sedan.A minor facelift, dubbed the TW series was introduced in late 2004 and can be differentiated by 'Series II' badging and colour coded headlamps.

With slowing sales, an extended warranty campaign was launched in late 2004. This helped reduce the number of stockpiled vehicles, an important requirement in the lead-up to the launch of the Magna's replacement name, the Mitsubishi 380. The changed warranty extended full manufacturer's coverage from 3 years to 5 years or 130,000 km (whichever comes first), and gave a further 5 years or 30,000 km coverage on the driveline components to the original owner only.

This range was promoted using an advertising campaign featuring the company's CEO Tom Phillips, who told potential customers "If you can find a better built car - buy it!” This approach recycled advertising of Chrysler cars in the USA in the 1980s, when Lee Iacocca gave American car buyers the same advice. This warranty, coupled with a heavy advertising campaign and extensive discounting of the retail price, was credited with reducing the stock of eight thousand unsold 2004 TL and 2004 and 2005 TW Magna cars. The warranty was effective for all Mitsubishi vehicles sold from 1 December 2004.

While many new car buyers ignored them, TL and TW Magnas became popular in the second hand market as well engineered and reliable cars at a value price. In particular, ex-government fleet cars were popular for conversion to taxi usage in South Australia- birthplace of the Magna.

Thanks Guys.. That does help!

Now to find some nice examples. :)

Only AWD and Sports/VRX models. Don't think wagons got them.

Not 100% sure bout the wagons but all sedans from TL onwards were fitted with a factory rear swaybar.