RE: SOTW: Mitsubishi Galant GTI 16v

[nottyash]

SleeperCell said:

Turbobanana said:

"Mazda MX-6 and Honda Prelude both had it"

Mazda MX-6 with 4WS? Don't remember that, but the 626 did.

MX-6 did, it was basically a 2 door 626 anyway.

Well I never knew that!

[chunkymonkey71]

I'd buy that!

[da_murphster]

Love the tone and honesty of his advert.

£800 for 4wd, low miles, jap reliability.

I actually don't mind the looks either.

I reckon it would make a great runabout.

[BoRED S2upid]

Anyone care to explain 4 wheel steer. It sounds rediculous, all 4 wheels capable of steering?.

[williamp]

BoRED S2upid said:

Anyone care to explain 4 wheel steer. It sounds rediculous, all 4 wheels capable of steering?.

At low (parking speed) the rear wheels turn in opposite direction to the front wheels, aiding parking.
At high speed, they turn with the wheels, helping cornering.

Intersting, but complex, expensive to make and maintain, and the same results can be found with better tyres/suspension of todays cars

[G0ldfysh]

sniff diesel said:

BlueSei said:

Dull, I'd rather walk

Says the man with no car listed in his profile.

It's cos he walks

[nottyash]

williamp said:

BoRED S2upid said:

Anyone care to explain 4 wheel steer. It sounds rediculous, all 4 wheels capable of steering?.

At low (parking speed) the rear wheels turn in opposite direction to the front wheels, aiding parking.
At high speed, they turn with the wheels, helping cornering.

Intersting, but complex, expensive to make and maintain, and the same results can be found with better tyres/suspension of todays cars

Ive had 3 preludes with it and cornering at speed is fantastic.
The rear wheels dont actually move much, but its enough and it works well.
Dont think it caught on because of costs, though I believe the new Laguana has it as an option.
Nissan Skyline GTRs have it, and they know a thing or 2 about cornering.

[Bladedancer]

SleeperCell said:

Turbobanana said:

"Mazda MX-6 and Honda Prelude both had it"

Mazda MX-6 with 4WS? Don't remember that, but the 626 did.

MX-6 did, it was basically a 2 door 626 anyway.

Wasn't Mx-6 a re-badged Ford Probe? Or was it the other way around...

[Mike400]

Bladedancer said:

SleeperCell said:

Turbobanana said:

"Mazda MX-6 and Honda Prelude both had it"

Mazda MX-6 with 4WS? Don't remember that, but the 626 did.

MX-6 did, it was basically a 2 door 626 anyway.

Wasn't Mx-6 a re-badged Ford Probe? Or was it the other way around...

The probe is more or less an Mx-6, shares the same mechanicals, mazda engines etc.

Was supposed to be the new capri, but totally flopped. Replaced by the cougar which was based on the mondeo, but equally unsuccessful.

[Spokey]

"Scopping"?

Is that what MP's do with their expenses?

[williamp]

nottyash said:

williamp said:

BoRED S2upid said:

Anyone care to explain 4 wheel steer. It sounds rediculous, all 4 wheels capable of steering?.

At low (parking speed) the rear wheels turn in opposite direction to the front wheels, aiding parking.
At high speed, they turn with the wheels, helping cornering.

Intersting, but complex, expensive to make and maintain, and the same results can be found with better tyres/suspension of todays cars

Ive had 3 preludes with it and cornering at speed is fantastic.
The rear wheels dont actually move much, but its enough and it works well.
Dont think it caught on because of costs, though I believe the new Laguana has it as an option.
Nissan Skyline GTRs have it, and they know a thing or 2 about cornering.

I'd love to try it out- to see what its like.

[Bobdenero]

Boring and overpriced - there are better and more interesting sheds out there.

[Rarst]

my mate had a 4ws prelude and couldnt park it for toffee. good 1/2 hr entertainment watching him try. ive no idea why he was so st at it guess he couldnt get his head round the extra turn in

wouldnt touch that tbh too much to go wrong gimme an old 5 series any day. mind you props to PH for looking out all these obscure vehicles

[markvh]

Seems like a fair bit of car for the money.

Bit square but 0-60 in under 9 seconds and top speed of over 120mph (when new no doubt)seems pretty fair for the money.

80's chic...... hehehe

[austin]

Here's the ad on ebay for those that are interested.

[the fury]

He He – like the way the front 'plate has been offset to mimic the evo – that wasn't like that from new, that's for sure.

[Tracked_Out]

the fury said:

He He – like the way the front 'plate has been offset to mimic the evo – that wasn't like that from new, that's for sure.

I was thinking that too! You can even see the original number plate mounting points in the middle of the bumper. Chavtastic...

[JayMan]

morgrp said:

Not a bad car to be honest - love the guy's honesty about the "chav plates"!

I was thinking exactly the same thing!

[kiwifraser]

I had a VR4 RS (lightweight) version about 10 years ago. It was still bloody heavy though!

Great car, good memories, very quick with just shy of 300HP, very reliable.

[nottyash]

Rarst said:

my mate had a 4ws prelude and couldnt park it for toffee. good 1/2 hr entertainment watching him try. ive no idea why he was so st at it guess he couldnt get his head round the extra turn in

wouldnt touch that tbh too much to go wrong gimme an old 5 series any day. mind you props to PH for looking out all these obscure vehicles

It actually makes it easier to park. Really assists you get the back into a space.
Even my wife could park it a piece of piss. Your mate just cant drive.
That too much to go wrong attitude is for people who just dont understand. Dont you think BMW use technology in their cars?