I have been looking for an AWD Magna/Verada for a little while now but can't seem to find any... Anyone got any tips on where to look in Melbourne? So far I have tried a few mitsu dealers and looked around on drive/etc.

Carpoint.com / Carsales.com?

Yeah... Internet search is usually the easiest way..

I saw my first TJ AWD other than mine yesterday driving down the road.
Made me feel a little lame cause his was the nice burnt orange and mine is plain jane white...


Anyways...
Trading post websearch shows a black TJ exec, a Silver TL and a Black KJ GTVi AWD (although I think that's way overpriced at nearly 20k).
Carsales shows a blue TJ, silver TL, black TW VRX and 4 veradas.
Carpoint seems to list the same as carsales 'stock' wise.

Carpoint is Carsales now
I've noticed there are less cars for sale in general nowadays
Looks like people are holding onto their cars as if you sold a car now you would loose out a lot more than compared to the start of the year before the "recession" began
I think you'll just have to keep looking until you find the one for you

Carsales.com matey.
Be prepared to travel though.
I had to fly to Adeliade and drive home to get mine... it was exactly what i wanted though so it was worth it.
It was the only one i could find in decent condition at low k's at the time.

There are 10 on Carsales.com atm
However the people posting them are listing them as 4WD drive type, not AWD drive type so just refine your search a bit and they should pop up.

The ones I found wre all listed as AWD.. But, yes, I'm not too surprised to find that 'some' people have listed them as a 4WD... The stupidity of the human race will never cease to amaze me.. :P

This VRX is tasty, pity about the price!

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=1619484&keywords=awd&trecs=4&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nf=p_GeoLocation_String|GCLT%20-36.41886%2c145.498%20260.3&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&postcode=3630&__D=awd&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=123951005729&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294964597% 204294964374&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1|| pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=0&__Ntt=awd&distance=250&__Qpb=true

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=7532818&keywords=awd&trecs=4&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nf=p_GeoLocation_String|GCLT%20-36.41886%2c145.498%20260.3&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&postcode=3630&__D=awd&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=123951005729&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294964597% 204294964081&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1|| pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=0&__Ntt=awd&distance=250&__Qpb=true

I have just told them if they move the price closer to 12-14 we might start talking seriously.

EDIT: They said no :(

I have just told them if they move the price closer to 12-14 we might start talking seriously.

EDIT: They said no :(

Tell 'em 'es dream'n.
I'm sure if you keep an eye on it, he will drop his price eventually as I find it hard to believe it'll sell at that price.
I watched the price on my TJ drop from 16k to the 10k I paid (6k plus trade-in) over a period of 5 months.
And that was last year.

This VRX is tasty, pity about the price!

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=1619484&keywords=awd&trecs=4&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nf=p_GeoLocation_String|GCLT%20-36.41886%2c145.498%20260.3&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&postcode=3630&__D=awd&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=123951005729&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294964597% 204294964374&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1|| pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=0&__Ntt=awd&distance=250&__Qpb=true


Believe it or not, this car was for sale last year when I bought my KJ AWD.....:nuts:

Believe it or not, this car was for sale last year when I bought my KJ AWD.....:nuts:

I am going to leave it for a week, then offer them 12-14 plus trade

I am going to leave it for a week, then offer them 12-14 plus trade

For the KW? WHat are you trading?

Second gen, I don;t really have any more money to throw at a car so I figured it was worth a shot!

Carsales.com matey.
Be prepared to travel though.
I had to fly to Adeliade and drive home to get mine... it was exactly what i wanted though so it was worth it.
It was the only one i could find in decent condition at low k's at the time.

Dead right. I had to fly to Perth to get mine in 2007. Show room condition, only 18,500 km. I then put another 4,000 km on it driving home to Sydney. All part of the adventure!

For the KW?
yes the KW, sorry I mis ready your post :(

I paid a lot less then that 2 years ago for my TW VRX with only 10000k's more on the clock, from a Mitsubishi dealer. A good AWD is worth the find!

I have been looking for an AWD Magna/Verada for a little while now but can't seem to find any... Anyone got any tips on where to look in Melbourne? So far I have tried a few mitsu dealers and looked around on drive/etc.

Some of these could be worth a check into.

http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/D_11683191/vehicle-search/@&N=4294962119++498+4294964632&Ntk=KEYWORD&Ntt=TL%20AWD&Ntx=mode+matchAllpartial&Nty=1&origin=advanced&searchType=1&vehicleType=1


http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/D_7889833/vehicle-search/@&N=4294962119++498+4294964632&Ntk=KEYWORD&Ntt=TL%20AWD&Ntx=mode+matchAllpartial&Nty=1&origin=advanced&searchType=1&vehicleType=1

NSW VR


http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/D_11864290/vehicle-search/@&N=4294962119++498+4294964632&Ntk=KEYWORD&Ntt=TL%20AWD&Ntx=mode+matchAllpartial&Nty=1&origin=advanced&searchType=1&vehicleType=1

SA VRX

http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/P8543215/vehicle-search/@&N=4294962119++498+4294964632&Ntk=KEYWORD&Ntt=TL%20AWD&Ntx=mode+matchAllpartial&Nty=1&origin=advanced&searchType=3&vehicleType=3

Private SA VRX 31,000km

Also a month back while I was over in the Hunter Valley the Mitsubishi dealer in Cessnock had a one owner TL in the yard for about $15,000.

Cheers,
Alan

it's a pity about the one in orange, the colour that is :(

it's a pity about the one in orange, the colour that is :(

I actually like it in that copper colour. Maybe at my age I'm blind. Also its advertised as a 2004 TL but looks like a TW. So don't know whats going on there.

Cheers,
Alan

I actually like it in that copper colour. Maybe at my age I'm blind. Also its advertised as a 2004 TL but looks like a TW. So don't know whats going on there.

Cheers,
Alan

Alan, VIN shows it to be a TL

6MMTL9X42

the later TL models had some of the same features as the TWs, like the cluster, colour coded headights and fog light surrounds, i think from memory the grill was colour coded as well (not 100% on that one), only think missing was the "ralliart style" steering wheel in black.

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http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...250&__Qpb=true
Thats the Wignall Ford advert - KW GTVi AWD, VIC reg UDD 952, $21990.00 on the windscreen info. Advertised in todays local Mornington Peninsula newspaper the Leader. Contact number is (03) 5970 8700.

JD Collins used cars (2 mins from Wignalls) has a white TW AWD for $13,000.00 drive away. Contact number is (03) 5975 0009

Cheers

It's a pity about the colour, kind of got my heart set on black.

The white one sounds interesting though.

It's a pity about the colour, kind of got my heart set on black.

black... ohhh black... hmm... its a love hate thing... I love my black car, but i hate cleaning it

I might be biased but the pics of that orange car don't show the colour really well.....

don't know what sort of money they are acually getting for the low mileage cars, but I reckon mine with nearly 100k on it can't be worth more than $11,000 or so.

u clean yours ?????

u clean yours ?????

i try when time and effort permits

jizzing in pants, until I realise that the car is located in inner NSW and a round trip if I decided not to buy the car would cost ~$1000

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Used-Cars/Small-Medium-Family-Prestige-Cars/AdNumber=TP002883506?BackToResult=true

jizzing in pants, until I realise that the car is located in inner NSW and a round trip if I decided not to buy the car would cost ~$1000

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Used-Cars/Small-Medium-Family-Prestige-Cars/AdNumber=TP002883506?BackToResult=true

seen that listed in the ebay thread, its missing the VRX front bar and front fog lights from memory.. dunno why...

Yeah all sounds a bit sus to me. Why can't I find something locally!

I was living in ACT when i got mine from Fowles auctions in Melbourne.

Happened to be in town on auction day, went to have a look, thoughts 'my goodness thats cheap', bought it. Flew down a few days later again to pick it up.
Unfortunately its probably a bit late to find 'em coming out of gov auctions anymore, as they have all come and gone already.

edit: lol there is one at pickles wagga http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/vehicle/CP-02-04-Mitsubishi-Magna-TL-VR-AWD-Sedan-5-Seats/itemid-1-730003455/lotid-730005007

You could always call the trip a holiday, so if u happen onto a new car its a win-win.

there is another AWD there ... but it might be out of ur price range ... http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/vehicle/CP-05-07-Lamborghini-Gallardo-MY07-Spyder-AWD-Convertible-2-Seats/itemid-1-103056893/lotid-103126792

there is another AWD there ... but it might be out of ur price range ... http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/vehicle/CP-05-07-Lamborghini-Gallardo-MY07-Spyder-AWD-Convertible-2-Seats/itemid-1-103056893/lotid-103126792

Hmmm pity it is a convertible......:eek2:

but it IS a manual ! :)

Alan, VIN shows it to be a TL

6MMTL9X42
Yes its a TL, TWs had a numberplate mount.

Bought my 2nd AWD off eBay a few weeks ago - an 03/2003 TJII for $5000 near Nowra NSW 123,000 km with rego till 02/2010 and had 1986semagna drive it home. Sun roof, 18" chromies, recent repaint in fire red, Sports badged, vrx wing, leather fitover covers F&R but actually a std AWD.

My other TL 09/2004 AWD VRX (last model production month before TW) cost me $12,500 in Feb '09 with 75,000km.


Keep searching they are still out there.

Gah can't get finance for a reasonable ammount for another month :(

Bought my 2nd AWD off eBay a few weeks ago - an 03/2003 TJII for $5000 near Nowra NSW 123,000 km with rego till 02/2010 and had 1986semagna drive it home. Sun roof, 18" chromies, recent repaint in fire red, Sports badged, vrx wing, leather fitover covers F&R but actually a std AWD.


Damn... Why the hell did they let that go so cheap.... I don't blame anyone for jumping on that one...
Would've been worthwhile buying just to sit around until I could get around to making is a 6A13TT manual AWD.. Probably could complete the project for under $10,000...

In NSW (Manilla), there is a purple TL VRX on ebay for 14,999 buy it now, or $9,999 starting auction (with reserve)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mitsubishi-Magna-TL-VR-X-AWD-2004-MY04_W0QQitemZ230373910914QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca rs?hash=item35a35ae982&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Yeah looks like a really nice car, it's the same one mentioned a while back though.

Yeah looks like a really nice car, it's the same one mentioned a while back though.

So it is.. It appears they have it listed in several places..

Alan, VIN shows it to be a TL

6MMTL9X42




the later TL models had some of the same features as the TWs, like the cluster, colour coded headights and fog light surrounds, i think from memory the grill was colour coded as well (not 100% on that one), only think missing was the "ralliart style" steering wheel in black.

OK thanks. Quite confusing isn't it! Did they run out of TL bits and had to dip into the TW bin?

So how does a real TW differ from these "later" TL ?

Makes Mitsubishi's use of the TW code seem even more stupid doesn't it.

Cheers,
Alan

OK thanks. Quite confusing isn't it! Did they run out of TL bits and had to dip into the TW bin?

So how does a real TW differ from these "later" TL ?

Makes Mitsubishi's use of the TW code seem even more stupid doesn't it.

Cheers,
Alan

I think the TW started 10/2004 when they brought in the 5yr warranty only 3 yrs until then. I've got a 09/04 TL VRX AWD with expired warranty.:hmm:

Mines an early 04 (March maybe). Bought it new in 05. So it had sat around in the back yard at the factory for 12 months. (lots of red dust down inside the engine bay where it hadn't been cleaned properly when I first got it, which makes me think it sat outside the factory for some time) It came with the 5 year warranty

bollie7

Black TL for 12k on ebay in Vic..

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2004-Mitsubishi-Magna-TL-AWD-Black-5sp-A-Sedan_W0QQitemZ220478977276QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ars?hash=item33559234fc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Mines an early 04 (March maybe). Bought it new in 05. So it had sat around in the back yard at the factory for 12 months. (lots of red dust down inside the engine bay where it hadn't been cleaned properly when I first got it, which makes me think it sat outside the factory for some time) It came with the 5 year warranty

bollie7

Prolly finger banged that chick from "cut and sew" in your car lol.

Prolly finger banged that chick from "cut and sew" in your car lol.


:roflwtf:

LOL that was the funniest thing I have heard all day

AWESOME

I think I have found the car, Black TW AWD VRX... with a sunroof! $12500

Any more info? Like Kms travelled etc?

In Victoria or are you travelling for it?

140,000KM, going to have to travel to SA to get it.

one just posted up in FS section

140,000KM, going to have to travel to SA to get it.


I thought that might be the one. Isn't there one in NSW, blue with no s/roof but ~60,000kms less for the same $$?

Saw that one too, need to rip off that ugly sunvisor.

Found one just like mine but darker blue. 2003 TJ II Sports AWD Blue, 138,000kms.

Looks like a dealer near Parramatta (Sydney, NSW) for $11k.

I hope this long link works:
http://sell.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.member_dealer_vehicle?vehicle_id=76083 40

Saw that one too, need to rip off that ugly sunvisor.


Yeah, but with those Kms it's still a good buy.

I thought that might be the one. Isn't there one in NSW, blue with no s/roof but ~60,000kms less for the same $$?

There is, but this looks like a perfect example of the car at it's best. The one in NSW looks like it has been thrashed a bit, and it also had some accident damage.

Found one just like mine but darker blue. 2003 TJ II Sports AWD Blue, 138,000kms.

Looks like a dealer near Parramatta (Sydney, NSW) for $11k.

I hope this long link works:
http://sell.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.member_dealer_vehicle?vehicle_id=76083 40


I'll go and have a look at this one, visting a plumbing store a few doors down. Will report back this arvo

I can checkout the adelaide car for ya Mr mac.

G'day,
Went to have a look and........ "boss has taken it for the weekend'........ Gee 2 y/o WRX, 2 Aurions with 200 killer wasps and a (BA series 1) XR6 turbo. Sorry mate the boss only takes to best car for the weekend..... Will check later this week. It looked pretty ok. will check the transmission and engine fluids etc know what to look for in a AWD rest (aka the odd scratch etc is up to you). report back on Friday when I'm working from home.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7659044&keywords=kW%20GTVI&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=kW%20GTVI&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=123951005729&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1|| pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=4&__Ntt=kW%20GTVI&trecs=5

If I can convince these guys to get down nearer the 15 mark I might just have to go for it.

Found one just like mine but darker blue. 2003 TJ II Sports AWD Blue, 138,000kms.

Looks like a dealer near Parramatta (Sydney, NSW) for $11k.

I hope this long link works:
http://sell.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.member_dealer_vehicle?vehicle_id=76083 40

Went to finally have a look at this car. TJ Sports AWD. Transmission has been serviced (April) and good red colour sticker indicated done by a dealer. Body seemed to be straight no bingles / over spray. A scratch on the front passenger door that has been "painted over". Interior look llike it was in good condition carpet a little worn on the drivers side. Does have ACT rego...... dealer is prepared to arrange transfer to NSW (blue slip etc). Tyres are Dunlops and have plenty of life in them. They are evenly worn too. Front brakes look like they'll need replacing soonish. Original alloy wheels including the spare. Tinted windows and towbar fitted. Stereo is after market but instructions where in glove box. If I was after a second car I would really consider this one. Didn't take it for a drive as it was parked in and I was running short on time.
hope this helps!!

Bugger, got approved by finance but it turns out private interstate cars are a no no.

Anyone know why this is? RACV BTW

Bugger, got approved by finance but it turns out private interstate cars are a no no.

Anyone know why this is? RACV BTW

How about an unsecured personal loan.
Interest rate is usually a little higher, but then you can do what you want with the money usually..

Some guys really need a reality check on the prices on their cars. Redbook is only a guide i realise but seriously they are not that far out. Check out what they reckon
http://www.redbook.com.au/used-cars/compare.aspx?__Qpb=true&__Ns=p_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cp_ClassificationType_S tring%7c0%7c%7cp_Family_String%7c0%7c%7cp_Year_Str ing%7c1%7c%7cp_SequenceNum_Int32%7c0&__N=2994%204294949495%204294843003%204294965654&silo=1300&CT=Compare&__Nne=15&trecs=10&__sid=123C9CDB6373
My 380 VRX 2005 with 60 odd thou on it only cost $13800!! Yep Tell em they're dreamin!!

There was a new list on carsales today/yesterday in SA.

A Copper Red TL 165k for $8,990.

I am still getting update emails over 12 months after buying mine.. I really should cancel them at some stage..

time for an update, drove an AWD and didn't really like it... it just felt slower, so anyway I got a black GTVi instead.


http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7064/30092009183.jpg

time for an update, drove an AWD and didn't really like it... it just felt slower, so anyway I got a black GTVi instead.


http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7064/30092009183.jpg

Nice looking interior!

As for not liking the AWD, people appear to "get" AWD or they don't. For those of us who do, there's no real substitute. Those that don't, wonder what all the fuss is about. The good thing is, it's not a right / wrong thing - just personal preference.

Enjoy your new ride.

Nice looking interior!

As for not liking the AWD, people appear to "get" AWD or they don't. For those of us who do, there's no real substitute. Those that don't, wonder what all the fuss is about. The good thing is, it's not a right / wrong thing - just personal preference.

Enjoy your new ride.

I worded that wrong, it wasn't the AWD system I didn't like. It was the lack of options and higher price.

hey don't know if this has been mentioned before but if you are going to buy an awd magna (especially if its a tl) be careful because I know most of the ones in Brisbane are ex-rentals from budget and weren't serviced at Mitsubishi :S

Don't know if anyone is still looking, but got this TL VRX AWD in my inbox today for $12,990.

http://sell.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.member_dealer_vehicle?vehicle_id=79621 98

Just for anyone who might be remotely interested in an AWD Magna, here's one I came across on the Trading Post which is so keenly priced.

It's a 2003 TJ in Burgundy (not sure if Sienna or Grange), AWD, 150,000km, TJ2 17-inch VRX alloys and looks to be lowered too. $5950 (gasp, that's even lower than FWD pricing)

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Used-Cars/Small-Medium-Family-Prestige-Cars/AdNumber=TP003131007?BackToResult=true&AdOnTop=


If this is in the wrong section or if this thread is old news, please accept my apologies and please delete or move accordingly. Thank you.

For those interested there is a March 05 TW LS AWD (74,775 km) being auctioned at Pickles Melbourne on the 12th Jan. http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-03-05-Mitsubishi-Magna-TW-LS-AWD-Sedan-5-Seats-4-Doors/itemid-1-252155577/lotid-0

Cheers

There's also a Daintree Green KL AWD (2004 model) with about 115,000km and grey fabric interior, for under $10k.

Just go to www.ebay.com.au and type in 'Verada', it was only listed today.

Seems like very good value.

(http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2004-Mitsubishi-Verada-KL-Green-5sp-A-Sedan_W0QQitemZ370315590277QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ars?hash=item5638877a85)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2004-Mitsubishi-Verada-KL-Green-5sp-A-Sedan_W0QQitemZ370315590277QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ars?hash=item5638877a85

For those interested there is a March 05 TW LS AWD (74,775 km) being auctioned at Pickles Melbourne on the 12th Jan. http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-03-05-Mitsubishi-Magna-TW-LS-AWD-Sedan-5-Seats-4-Doors/itemid-1-252155577/lotid-0

Cheers

Turned out it was a Feb 05. It sold for $2700.00.
Work required to fix: Bootlid, front bar repair & paint, tail lights, passenger side 1/4 panel, replace boot panel between tail lights, rear bar etc.

Good for parts though

Cheers

try www.gumtree.com.au. Its similar to car sales but free to sell things

For those in Brisbane who are interested there is a freshwater damaged repairable writeoff AWD listed here http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/CP-07-04-Mitsubishi-Magna-Sedan-5-Seats-4-Doors/itemid-1-970029877/lotid-0 for auction on Thursday the 11th March

Cheers