Needed new alternator.
Check engine light came on during hot weather at idle sometimes at the end of ownership.
New clutch.
The paint on the spoiler oxidized, faded, and cracked.
This particular version of the Gallant had a turbo, all-wheel drive, four wheel steers, sunroof, and a 5-speed manual transmission. I always thought of it as my stealth performance car because it went fast, it was a kick when the turbo let loose, and it handled fairly well, yet it was disguised as a run-of-the-mill family sedan without any pretentious styling flare. In fact, even though it had a pleasant look, the styling was a bit boring, so it never attracted the attention of the traffic police. It was a perfect size for me - big enough to carry four people and some goods in comfort, yet small enough not to be difficult in Tokyo traffic. The seats gave good support, they fit well, and were comfortable on long jaunts. Because of the all-wheel drive, the turning radius was much bigger than what would seem natural for a car this size, but it was never a real problem
once I got used to it. I really enjoyed driving this car while I had it, and hope that my next car will be as fun to drive.
I fully agree with this review of the VR-4 Galant. I purchased mine new in 1990, and after 13 years and 156,000 miles it still drives like a champion.
Although some engine work has been needed this past year I don't regret the expense, since after checking out the 2004 models currently available from Mitsubishi and other makers I couldn't find anything I liked as well; at least not without spending well over $30,000!
Mark K., Santa Cruz, California.
The 1988-1992 gallant VR-4 is a very sound car. I have owned a 1988 VR-4 for 5 years now, Although some components are having to be replaced due to the age of the car, it still drives like the day I got it. My gallant has almost done 400,000 km now, I have had to replace the turbo, and repair a broken dive, but they are the only major problems I have had. Although this car is 14 years hold it can still hold its on with many of the newer turbo models from japan. I can only, but wounder if the VR-4 was behind the creation of the lancer evolution, I know that in the EVO 1 it shared the same motor the only change was the size of the turbo intake and the size of the exhaust outlet.
I think you could be right as the older vr-4's &zr-4 eterna's are some times refered to as "EVO 0'S"!
No. The Lancer Evolutions took their engine and drive train from the "Evolution Series" of VR-4 only. These were released from October 1991. Only 500 or so were built. Wereas the usual VR-4 had a 195hp factory output, the Evolution series had 240hp. This came from a bigger turbo, bigger injectors, and bigger intercooler, not too mention many other changes. These 500 cars were nicknamed Evo 0's.
Excellent car's, both the Evo 0 versions and the normal versions. Keep on top of their servicings with regular oil changes etc and treat them nice (they are old now!) and they will give you heaps of fun :)
1988 mitsubishi gallant VR-4 MT turbo--pretty hard to find out in Japan. Everyday I keep on serching that VR-4, but longs days passed already. It is not easy job, rhough.
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I own an Evo Zero and I have to say I have given it absolute hell, and it never let me down. It goes hard, kicks the Evo's ass 1 to 10. I have done few mods, but will keep this car forever. If it blows, I will rebuild it and it will last for another 20 years. Go the VR4 Evo Zero.
Hell yeah, I got a 4g63t Eterna zr4 and it smokes most cars on 15psi mean sleeper!
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