Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart First Drive! This Aussie 180kW 6G74-powered manual sedan is a screamer!

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This is the story of how I became the owner of a 2002 Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart number 122/500. Come along for the first drive home! #motoringbox #magna #ralliart
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@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

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@amuxpatch2798 Год назад

There is turbo version ( 2.5 litre one) ,probably rare now.

@brantleyfoster021 Год назад

@@amuxpatch2798 Don't think there was ever a turbocharged Magna. There was some Supercharged ones though.

@amuxpatch2798 Год назад

@@brantleyfoster021 Mitsubishi did have a turbo sigma (1970 to 1983 first models).It was a 2.5 turbo astron engine. Collector's car.

@brantleyfoster021 Год назад

@@amuxpatch2798 Oh that was before the Magna was even launched. The Sigma turbo was a great car in it's later year's & popular. But it took 3rd place to the highly advanced Cordia Turbo & Starion Turbo. The Starion's were Mitsubishi's performance weapon, it was a Group A car so.

@heavymetal9622 Год назад

As a mechanic who worked at a Mitsubishi dealership for 7 years doing rear spark plugs or a timing belt on these aren’t as scary as some think IF you know the right “hacks”. Also when doing the timing belt, best to replace cam seals, water pump and crank seal all at the same time. Saves you having to come back later and tear it all apart again.

@taylornykiel4512 Год назад

Definitely agree very forgiving and pretty easy to work on, except when the throw out bearing jams if your trying to remove it lol

@RideDriveandbuildAU Год назад

I agree on timing belt and rear plugs along with the rocker cover gaskets. I also replace auto box in the driveway.

@s8wc3 Год назад

Wise one.... teach us your secrets!

@brantleyfoster021 Год назад

Yes alot of mechanic's charge more than they should for Magna's who don't know these hacks & it's irritating that Magna owner's have to pay so much for it.

@s8wc3 Год назад

@@brantleyfoster021 They have tonnes of different models come in every day they can't piss around trying to figure out clever ways to do things they just need the job done. It's on the manufacturer for not documenting the easiest way possible in their shop manual

@MrLurchsThings Год назад

A horrendously underrated and special car that’s been completely forgotten. Fantastic pickup and I don’t think you paid too much. Subbed to see how this project progresses.

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Thank you mate!

@rc70ys Год назад

Totally agree. Cracking car.

@brantleyfoster021 Год назад

It amazed alot of motoring journalist's how fast the car was, they pointed at the car's official power figures as being way down from what it should be. I thought some review's exaggerated the cars performance a little tbh, Autospeed stated that it thrashed the Subaru WRX STI that they had access to at the time. Plus the Ralliart Magna did it despite being weight disadvantaged by another passenger. But I changed my mind about it when I learned that some Ralliart Magna's had 210kw instead of 180kw, I'm not certain how much torque those car's would have but probably more than 350nm. Mitsubishi probably gave those car's to the reviewer's I think. There was 30 that were Supercharged too.

@skippmclovan1135 Год назад

When the first released 6G74 Ralliart was maiden Aussie road tested, the reviewer stated in his final written report . . . "Who would want a car this powerful??!" I think that says it all . . This is one 60 degree vee 6 pot grunt machine!

@timsmith854 Год назад

I enjoy the change in the content. Having owed 30+ cars from many brands, I'm a firm believer that variety is the spice of life 😊

@xr8rick Год назад

Totally agree. I’m closing in on about 60 cars in my history. Unfortunately the list of desirable, affordable cars is diminishing every year.

@tanthaman Год назад

What about for women?

@peterbrady5273 Год назад

A very interesting take on the Ralliart.....I worked for MMAL Australia Ltd close to 20 years before we closed the plant in 2008....I still remember the nightshift I worked and saw the prototype that you pictured in your video......When this car was produced this was properly the most exciting time for us as a company because we started to shake the old Grandpa Magna Spec vehicles to a more sporty version that would take on the likes of the HSV Xu6 of the times...Ive still got my Ralliart Magna its only done 70,000klms good luck hunting down the parts because they are rare as hens teeth these days especially the parts you are after.......Good Luck with your project Im looking forward to seeing your progress..

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Love reading comments like these, thanks mate. I get the impression MMAL wanted to do more with this car, but were limited by what management (in Japan) allowed them to do.

@skippmclovan1135 Год назад

@@MotoringBoxTV The engineers in Japan insisted the Adelaide local engineers used heavier valve springs i was told, even though the camshaft changes were just a smallish 10% increase to the base circle radius lift and a 6 degree overall valve timing advance. Nevertheless it gives the engine a nice 'lope' at idle after a hard drive . . fantastic engine the 6G74 . . !

@GretschenMunch Год назад

Welcome to the world of Ralliart Magna ownership! You will enjoy restoring and driving this overlooked classic! I bought mine brand new and still own it. Silver manual with sunroof. Quite possibly the cleanest, most original example of these fine cars in the country.

@dodgeviper89 Год назад

I'd recommend one modification, look at fitting a modified 380 intake manifold. The intake manifolds were a carry over item from the 3L motor and they just don't have the capacity to breathe. A 380 manifold is about $40 at the wreckers, and a competent alu welder can make the necessary modifications for $200ish (Add a vac port for FPR, and move the TB flange so it bolts up like stock) It'll let the motor breathe better. Apart from that, not too much else you can do to them before spending some coin. Honestly the Ralliart 3.5L with a 380 intake goes so well you wouldn't bother with the whole 3.8L motor.

@skippmclovan1135 Год назад

There is a well accomplished performance engine building firm in Perth which can alternatively provide a modified 6G74 inlet manifold with a 150% plenum capacity, using the existing runners - this provides for further top end power WITHOUT loss of low and mid-range torque which is what is 'felt' underfoot - for an unmodified engine the low and mid-range can be significantly improved 'under the foot' by the addition of intake runner tuned length 'ram tubes' in conjunction with the 150% increased plenum capacity. This would be my recommendation, unless you wish to go racing all day at 6,000rpm! Modifications are a compromise in one form or another when you have a computer controlled modern engine design.

@skippmclovan1135 3 месяца назад

So the 380 inlet manifold has 'narrower diameter' inlet runners than the 6G74 standard inlet manifold (that is of the same design as the 6G72 manifold). This really surprised me, when an ordered 'ram-tubed' 380 manifold turned-up, and wouldn't bolt-up exactly, orifice to orifice, to the 6G74 lower valley intake (it is a split two piece, bolted together intake manifold system that these engines use). In other words the 380 manifold was dumping air down into a LARGER set of lower pipes. And this lower exit section of the 380 tubes was well below the lower edges of the inserted ram tubes. I was told by a speedway race engineer that this would tend to stop reversion. It would also mean low and mid-range torque would be increased over the larger diameter standard 6G74 upper inlet runners. Top end power however would probably be restricted by the 380's smaller diameter runners one would assume. So, in the the case of the 380 manifold over the 6G74 one, 'bigger' turns out in reality to be 'smaller', and quite noticeably so too. That surprised the heck out of me. If you want to run your engine regularly at 6,000 rpms it is going to pull down air more easily through the bog standard inlet manifold, which turns out to be significantly bigger internally than the 380's intake manifold runners.

@jamesgovett3225 Год назад

I bought a 99 Magna V6 back in 2002 as a stop gap car but decided to keep it a bit longer and even now I wish I still had it as I have to say it turned out to be the most durable and reliable car I have ever owned, far far more reliable than my FG Falcon XR6 that I bought new and on a par reliability wise to my Toyota Prado, the Magna unfortunately was and is very underated

@claytonfarlow8517 Год назад

I bought #247 Flame red/Manual/Sunroof two weeks ago from just outside Brisbane! Drove 1200km back to Wollongong and didn't miss a beat, congrats enjoy!!

@michaeljenko3409 Год назад

Congratulations and all the best. I'm a proud former owner of two Magnas, a TM and a TH and a KH Verada. The 3.5 V6 is one of the sweetest motors I've ever driven. I currently own an FG X XR8, but I still love the Mitsubishis and have been thinking of grabbing another one, perhaps an AWD VRX. They including the 380s to me are still the best quality vehicles ever built in Australia.

@bartandaelus359 Год назад

Sorry pal but the 380 is a pile of shit that came factory stock with paint fade. There's a reason they're dirt cheap now. You'd be better off with any of its competitors, of that generation, the only one that has stood the test if time is the Camry, and even then, you're better off buying newer in all circumstances. Cars from the turn of the millenium up till 2008 were mostly forgettable lumps.

@stephanburgess654 Год назад

Totally agree. Best Australian built cars ever.

@aspiringaspie3280 Год назад

@@bartandaelus359 the 380s are crap. The Aurion was the best quality car built in Australia. Aurions are cheap too. That's because they're not a RWD meat eating Aussie sedan.

@peterriggall8409 Год назад

I think you have done really well there Sean. It’s not a lot of money but essentially it’s all complete and looks really straight. Lots of content potential there and you will have it looking like the best one in Australia.

@murtonsteven7444 Год назад

Heap of junk

@MattBlack6 Год назад

I had a 1998 3 litre manual. Talking about the throttle response you are bringing back memories, that thing wasn't absolute ball tearer Paid $1,500 with 80000 km on the clock, from Lismore as a hail damage car

@andrewg2618 Год назад

These were faster than the the 6 cylinder Falcons and Commodores of the era.

@callumadams5523 Год назад

Love the openness to the car I've owned my Magna for 12 years and enjoy it. But throughout the car scene I've had so many people tell me they're "shit" I often reply by asking have you driven one? The reply is almost 100% "no I haven't because they're shit" But people who have driven them speak favourably of them and I think it's a bit of an if you know you know thing with these cars I've personally had a ball owning one and can't wait to see what you do with this one

@vincekara9446 Год назад

Congrats Sean! It is a rare example. The cost is nothing in comparison to the journey of bringing it back to its original beauty. If it makes you smile, it's worth every penny. Cheers

@steveblackbird5174 Год назад

Epic score mate. I owned a 2002 Magna VR-X for 6.5 years till it was rear ended and written off. Was one of the best cars I've ever owned. Never had any issues and was super clean when I bought it. (These and the VR-X along with the Magna Sport were Australia's fastest 6 cyl cars, till the XR-6 turbo came along ) Fit and finish of these cars is testament on how Mitsubishi Australia built these so well and were a very underrated car for it's time and the only people that said they were crap were people that never drove or owned one. For "only" 180kw these Ralliarts were very quick in the day and still are. They're a big car that can hustle. Exceptional ones still pull big money for a 20+ year old car. Got a really big soft spot for the TJ Magnas. I'd own one again in a heartbeat.

@ayefkay Год назад

Looks great! Much fun will come from that car , I had a lot of fun in my old Executive TJ so I can only imagine how much better a Ralliart would be! Keen to see more videos 😊

@gregfelix6979 Год назад

I’m excited to see what you do with this, Sean. Good direction for your channel.

@mdebarchez Год назад

Cracking car mate, looking forward to this series !

@klasseact6663 Год назад

REALLY looking forward to THIS build👍👍👍

@michakwiecien1133 Год назад

I think you made the right choice buying it. It’s a very rare car that’s definitely worth keeping on the road. I’m excited to see you bring it back to it’s former glory!

@TheStranger52 Год назад

I grew up bopping around in my dad's Magna and it was the first car I ever learned to drive in so seeing this car makes me really happy. Given that its 2022, it's long been forgotten. Thanks for bringing it back. Keen to see what you will do with it subbed :)

@burtonsmiddleclassreview4511 Год назад

I love this RU-vid channel. Well done!

@jasongarufi8187 Год назад

Great video Sean, look forward to more videos on Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart .

@jimmynoodlepickle740 Год назад

wow that is so cool, enjoy. Also your AU fairmont ghia videos helped me so much, I bought my first car (au fairmont ghia) with the same problems yours had. Thanks to you i fixed most issues myself

@simmosideways Год назад

Love your videos, keep them coming.

@philanderson2220 Год назад

Sean don't worry about what anyone says, i'm just looking forward to the content you will make with this car awesome mate, bring it on 😁

@OldStyleGarage Год назад

Nice keep up the videos definitely the best automotive RU-vid channel in australia

@harvo1798 Год назад

Awesome find, looking forward to going on the Magna journey with you, looks like a good find for a project

@Fasttracktotheworld Год назад

Love this video mate! Such a great choice of project car, something you don't see everyday and you made me get straight on marketplace to look for one😅😅

@EnviXR81 Год назад

Great to see some different content mate. I’ll be keen to see the journey for this one

@ThePowerbloke Год назад

Loving this mate! Certainly some work ahead of you but I think it will be worth the effort. Awesome, underrated Aussie built car! One of my faves. 🙂

@SkyFullOfLighters542 Год назад

how the fuck did you paste the mistubishi logo LMAO

@Ceffman Год назад

Wow what a score! You’ve done well, I owned a black manual Ralliart Magna back in 2009 just like yours. I’ve also owned 12 Magna’s now, such an awesome car! The manual gearbox really wakes that incredible and indestructible V6 engine up

@whyeumadbro Год назад

Dope sound godamn, such an underrated chad , bonus points on the Ralliart

@spudleyv Год назад

Well done Sean great to see you are open minded about what is a future classic. Have been Magna owner for 12 Years, AWD VR which has been a great car. Running full stainless exhaust and few other mods (exhaust includes ralliart headers sounds good but not as good as your black Ralliart). Look forward to the future updates.

@CharlesSmith-zt7vt Год назад

That's a great buy and I'll be more interested in this one compared to your usual fare. Really looking forward to seeing what you do with this!

@joevd9949 Год назад

People who don’t get will hate it, these things are Commo killers and are very underestimated 💪🏼 Also an ex Mitsubishi mechanic, while they leak plenty of oil they are as reliable as any Falcon/commodore

@vxsr33 Год назад

Just like the Aurion yes, in a straight line it would probably beat similarly aged V6 commodores but front wheel drive is big con

@beeshampersad2049 Год назад

All right bro may you have a great time restoring this beautiful hidden gem of a car can't wait to see the end result drive on 🤔🧐🤘

@NERGYStudios Год назад

That thing sounds absolutely epic!

@ambientocclusion Год назад

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! What a surprising new car for the channel. LOVE IT. A few years ago I took a journey with the other fwd sedan, the 2001 Nissan Maxima. I loved the journey so much and it was so reliable through my ownership (140k-200k) that I bought a newer generation 2008 Maxima at 140k to start all over again.

@gunfumaster3507 Год назад

Didnt expect this at all haha but very cool man looking forward to where this goes😁👍

@jamesfrench7299 Год назад

I'm getting jealous, especially after you mentioned they're going up in value. This Magna model was the first car I ever rented back in late 2001. It was the ultra common white fleet special but I felt very executive driving around in a near new current model 3.5 V6 Magna for 24hrs and it looked so smart and shiny and the power was beautiful. It was the first time I experienced cruise as well.

@richardbrimble1319 Год назад

Sean you’re an optimist. Those seats look feral! I’m looking forward to watching the work ahead, best of luck mate.

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Can confirm they are feral!

@Novur Год назад

I'm excited for this; my first car was a 5MT Mirage of the same vintage, and you aren't kidding about that throttle response. It's now gone to my brother's family as a run-around, but I still adore driving it when I get the chance; even abused, poorly maintained, completely clapped out, it's STILL shockingly crisp and responsive. Mitsubishi just knew how to build an engaging car

@AUXRRoadstoration Год назад

The forgotten Aussie car, really looking forward to following this adventure. What an awesome platform to add to the two mighty Falcons.

@eggincorporation4407 Год назад

I'm glad to see someone actually putting some effort into a Mitsubishi they really didn't get the love they deserved Mitsubishi of this era were great

@Pandqt Год назад

hahaha the opening clip is just around the corner from my place, we own an awd magna and they are a bloody awesome car, good video dude!!!

@brantleyfoster021 Год назад

You going to turbocharge it?

@snipersareusful Год назад

Nice work mate!

@philnorbury9032 Год назад

Like you I’m generally a Falcon or Commodore bloke when looking for projects. I drove these new at work and they were great. Kudos for taking on an Aussie project that perhaps doesn’t have as much DIY content on the net. Good luck!

@andrewjames3708 Год назад

Owned one back in the day, absolute beast to drive, loved it. Still reasonably cheap now if you can find one, if you ever sell it, I'm keen haha

@decayingcorpse Год назад

I always loved a manual v6 Magna. Never got to drive the Ralliart model. Great vid.

@coreyo8798 Год назад

I was looking at picking up a silver one about a year ago. Thought these cars were super interesting. Definitely keen to see more of this one

@Reecerudd1 Год назад

Keen for the build!!

@squidstems Год назад

The styling of the ralliart is dope. Kinda like a big evo. I used to own a kf verada. That thing manged way harder than I expected it to. Very comfortable and not much road noise. Awesome car. I miss it.

@davidbarnsley8486 Год назад

I had a sports system on my 98 Magna and it sounded fantastic That is a great find 👍👍

@biastv1234 Год назад

The pinnacle of Australian motoring excellence. Well done

@biastv1234 Год назад

Rocker cover gasket’s are not that hard to do , the rear 3 plugs are 100000k iridium’s , the front 3 normal, the timing belt is a straight forward job , sometimes the o ring on the power steering banjo bolt weeps and people unnecessarily do the rocker cover gaskets , very rarely the head gaskets can leak oil externally, and the distributor o ring will be leaking. Other than that , bulletproof

@vaughanhodgson Год назад

not very australian

@doug-core8850 Год назад

Alot of people might hate to admit it. But honestly magna's and especially the rallyart takes you back to a different era. For better or worse. It will be very interesting to see you chip away at this car. And honestly even tho im a die-hard falcon man its a breath of fresh air to see one get love

@austiwollongongwolf Год назад

I had a few Magnas back in the day and I really liked them, reliable, put together well and good to drive family car. Always loved the Ralliart and if I had the room to have one I would. I mean everyone has a Holden or a Ford. Watching them going up in price and will be a classic in the future. Along with a Turbo Capri, again also going up in value. After all not many of both cars, also part of Australian auto history . Look forward to seeing more of your project.

@lukegilbert7985 Год назад

Budget LFA is a stretch but manual Magnas were always awesome, yours is double awesome. I think you live close to me, would love to see this car when it's finished. Well done man.

@theaustralianconundrum Год назад

Sounds fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@kyrieeleison1905 Год назад

well done for mentioning the price! gives a real perspective on the project as a whole..

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

No worries - wanted to be up-front with it as it gives people a better idea of what it took to get it!

@murry001 Год назад

Always wanted one of these, i think they look great

@TynanQ Год назад

My dad had a TJ VRX growing up, and that thing was dumb fast for what it was, always wanted a go at driving the ralliart magna, look's good fun and awesome choice man

@australiantruckspotting8883 Год назад

Great car, definitely an underrated classic

@davidgordon2309 Год назад

I saw this advertised and thought it was a pretty reasonable price. I had two manual Magnas a 95 TS and an 01 TJ 3.5. Such fantastic underrated cars

@Hannah_The_Heretic Год назад

immediate sub from me, love the concept

@forddriver8827 Год назад

Nice one Sean. I'm about to take my XR8 off the road to preserve it, so I am looking at a supercharged TRD Aurion Camry for a daily. Keep up the great work, always enjoy the clips.

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Been looking those up - they are great cars. Find one for the right price and you'll be laughing.

@williammarlo6155 Год назад

As an RA owner, I’m excited to see another one gone to a good home!!

@Jazsle_ Год назад

Just got myself one of these rigs a few weeks ago to replace my awd magna tj 2. Glad they are getting some attention

@marca907 Год назад

New subscriber earned. I have had 3 magnas and loved every one. My last wagon got a 3.8 swap from the 380 and it's upgraded gearbox, I miss that thing so much. Always searched for an elusive sports wagon but never found one close enough for sale. Looking forward to seeing the end result!

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

I saw a sportswagon or two for sale! Pretty cool looking things, but I was after a sedan.

@marca907 Год назад

@@MotoringBoxTV man I'd take that thing any day without complaints haha. I don't think you spent too much, I paid $1250 for a ratty set of those stock rims alone years ago. Wagon nerd but I had a manual tj sports sedan from a P plater I picked up for $1500 as my second one (manual wagon was my P plater so full circle) and it had a full sound system rims, rego and exhaust haha, leant it to a mate and it got crashed 😭 if you feel the gearbox is a bit sloppy I don't how rare they are but I can't recommend the 380 one enough it was my fav upgrade and just slots straight in, best part about working on cars with minimal electrics. And so cheap too but it was all before covid tax. I love just how much info is online about magnas though the forum's can tell you everything. Anyway good luck with it all.

@laurencem2327 Год назад

What an awesome find mate! I had a red 01/02 magna vrx manual 4 years ago, it was a brilliant car. Had 163kw and an awesome exhaust system completely standard. There's nothing quite like them, it's hard to explain, I know exactly what you mean about the throttle response though. Mine has to get the head gasket replaced (apparently common with magnas), had missing door handle trims and sagging roof lining. The driver seat also looked a lot like yours. Best of luck with the car, they are a bunch of fun. I used to get people wanting to race me all the time...

@dodgeviper89 Год назад

Just chiming in - but after 1996 with the introduction of the TE magna. They went to MLS headgaskets and not graphite - Head Gaskets are absolutely not a ‘common’ thing to go. Lord knows what had to happen to that car to have an MLS head gasket fail

@laurencem2327 Год назад

@@dodgeviper89 oh might be the rocker cover I was thinking... There was oil in the spark plugs. Thanks for the correction

@fale892 Год назад

180kw is excellent for its day. The styling spot on

@neris27 Год назад

You don't see these anywhere any more and they haven't aged too badly at all looks wise. Nice project!

@myersfamily2551 Год назад

Hi we own the white Ralliart one in photo's You showed for the colours . They are the best cars that have gone under the radar that not many people know about and really fun to drive and best of all you don't see them at all on the streets. Have fun doing it up and I will be watching your progress great to see another one getting back on the streets again soon . Scott

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Stunning car mate. I would have loved one in Mawson.

@tomburns2332 Год назад

Love it! Great buy in my opinion. Miss my TJ VRX everyday. Best $1900 I ever spent and sold it for $700 only 3 years ago

@GTrain1984 Год назад

Well done mate. I've owned these cars for years now (Currently have 3) Instead of a Ralliart I just bought and am currently restoring an AWD Magna in Zen purple (only made 20 I believe) and mine is only one with sunroof. Was going to be scrapped as it had hail damage and engine was stuffed. Have done an engine swap (6G75 from the 380 and cammed) car is amazing. I don't regret it anymore. Still much more work to do.

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Did I see that one for sale a few months back here in SEQ?

@GTrain1984 Год назад

@@MotoringBoxTV Nah I think I know the one you mean though, If it's the one I think it was for sale not long after I bought this one. This one came from SA. It was originally built to spec by someone who worked for Mitsi back in the day. It had a Ralliart motor in it instead of the standard 3.5. Sadly whoever owned it after that drove it like a tool and destroyed the motor. Incase no one else has told you, you got a good buy considering it's a manual and sable black is a very desirable color. Sadly hard to have good paint on then unless they have been resprayed. From the video lots of things on there are easy fixes. Also most of the guys on the Magna groups were really happy with your video. Just thought you should know.

@CuttingEdgeRetro Год назад

Mate of mine had one of these in white, man it sounded so good and it went like crazy. He later sold it for an evo7. but still the magna was a blast.

@evixity7805 Год назад

This car is incredible I love it

@joshbrailsford Год назад

The Magna gets a thumbs up from me! Not only is it apparently a rare car in Australia, but we never got them in the UK, so it seems pretty exotic to me 😂

@osier769 Год назад

Still remember vividly the commercials for those, looked like it had potential to be fairly popular and help dig Mitsubishi Australia out of the hole they were known to be in at the time, but even up until now I've not seen many of them on the road. Always had a soft spot for these, keen to see it get a bit of love and more life under her.

@Jarrahvrx Год назад

Owned two TJ magnas, manual and auto, great cars. Drive awesome, handle nice, and reliable as hell, they just dont seem to die. Can neglect them for ages and it'll still run.

@bill13690 Год назад

I think you have bought yourself a fantastic purchase myself Shaun

@andrewcipriano2890 Год назад

i cant wait to see that beautiful car in perfect condition. Id love to get my VRX looking perfect as well

@samiboy1234567 Год назад

I think any car is worth what someone’s willing to pay, you were happy @ $5.5k, so that’s what it’s worth! I remember when tidy ones were fetching $8-$10k back when I wanted one 7-8 years ago. Nice car, very excited to see what you do with it!

@johnbeart Год назад

This will be interesting. Never been in one.. but was always interested in them.

@phillipm1039 Год назад

Love it damn good purchase

@darrennoble1474 Год назад

It sounds awesome

@benjaminnorris7370 Год назад

I bought a 3.5 diamante a couple weeks back and i love it.... coming from falcons and commodores i wasnt expecting it to drive as nice as it does (mind you i just finished a stint with a telstar v6) pleasently suprised ❤️ also did the same thing with the washer flud and coolant overflow 😅

@jamesbryan3951 Год назад

Love your content

@vlockley Год назад

I'm excited for this new project. I have always wanted to know more about the Magna and my poor falcon needs a respray and depending on who you ask it's either super expensive or cheap or a nightmare. so I really look forward to you finding out more about the process and if its worth it.

@doug-core8850 Год назад

Alot of us are in the same boat lol

@bossdog1480 Год назад

If you've got the gear or access to it, and the space, it's not as daunting as it may seem. Expensive though if you use proper paints and thinners.

@flynndobson5473 Год назад

They’re seriously awesome cars man, I recently sold mine and I regret it every day

@dcempiredetailing7502 Год назад

Love magnas. Owned 2 vrxs and always wanted a ralliart

@xkimopye Год назад

There was a new red Ralliart Magna near my house when I was a kid with the number plate “UPTOOL”. And a mate’s dad brought one home from work, and got a ride in it, but he brought home Monaros and XR6 turbos, so he didn’t think much of it. But I like it for what it is.

@chimpy02 Год назад

I'm excited

@davekennedy6315 Год назад

Sounds really good when you were giving it a good thrashing! The car clearly loves being driven hard.

@williamlittle9583 Год назад

20 minutes ago i knew nothing about Mitsubishi magnas, didn't know they were made in Australia, didn't know they were 6 cylinders and i didn't know they sold a small amount with that MEAN bodykit. Really excited to see more content, awesome find Sean 👍

@scootbmx01 Год назад

did you know some came awd?

@nicholasconnolly4234 Год назад

That is the Mitsubishi Magna TJ Ralliart, so it's a bit more than just a body kit it has a very different interior theme and there are some better parts in the mechanics compared to the Sports. Also the Sports and VR-X make 163kw while this makes 180kw, I've seen some test at 250HP. So it's a bit more like the difference between the GT350-GT500 than the Falcon-Falcon XR-6

@Paul_Zernick Год назад

Correct. Owned a few 2 decades ago. Essentially a 3.5 with a body kit & map. Not exactly iconic or a classic. I had a wing skirts, exhaust, front splitter on my solara, tuned, suspension wheels etc. Not any different. The ralliart was a cheap say S-Line or M-sport of the day. Just Mitsubishi chucking a wing a badge & a tune on a Magna to lever off their lancer evo's. A bigger Evo however they most definately are not. Could you say pull 200kw+ out of one? Asked around back in the day. Was never a thing. So no, no answer on that. There was no shortage of jdm alternatives out there guys were tuning. Magnas were not one of them. So I sold my 2nd, never to invest in a 3rd.

@michaelbool90 Год назад

@@scootbmx01 Also came supercharged in japan from factory

@FilmingAustralia1623 Год назад

Its a great car it looks like it needs quite a bit of work ive seen one in read and it looks fantastic

@pauls3585 Год назад

This is a good purchase. I like it

@aidandare Год назад

We need a reaction video of your first time punting it through some tight 2nd gear hills. That's where I had the most fun in mine, wrestling with the torque steer was good fun, it felt so involving.

@youquagmire Год назад

The Rallyart was awesome. I could only find a VR-X back in the day and that was fantastic fun. Would suprise some friends in their sses. Man I miss that thing.

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

As a side note, I actually designed the original decal used in your YT profile pic 😁