Faults:

First WOF (5 months after ownership, had passed WOF on purchase 1 month earlier), all 4 shocks leaking, had to be replaced + replace right front suspension arm, replace timing belt.

1 week after first WOF, torque converter stripped gearbox.

Combined total = $2800 to fix after 10,000 km put on the car.

2 months after first WOF, A/C compressor crapped out after an additional 1,500 km put on the car.

Total = $1700 to fix.

Digital clock/ stereo display intermittently will not work.

General Comments:

Worst car I've ever owned. Coming from having a trusty 1997 Toyota Corolla that I put 120,000 km on with never a hiccup, only required regular oil changes and brake replacements. Defied Canadian winters and worked perfectly through -35 weather never a blip.

The Legnum was purchased for $5,500 from a friend who had it checked prior to selling, was deemed to be tidy and an overall good car. After putting 12,000 km on it after 7 months and having it crap parts left and right, guzzle gas at a horrendous rate (even with majority highway driving), I am getting rid of it and getting a Toyota. Will never purchase a Mitsubishi again. Do NOT buy a Legnum. Ever.

Faults:

Radiator hose had a tiny split, so needed replacing, but that only cost £10. Other than that, it's been bulletproof.

General Comments:

The Legnums redeeming features include 260 BHP, permanent 4WD, Active Yaw Control (same as in the mitsi EVO), a clever semi-auto gearbox & very aggressive looks.

This car is fantastic, it's very quick & very practical all in one, it's the best car I have ever owned. It's such a joy to drive as it's very quick & holds the road extremely well, it will crease the road before it lets go. Plus that fact you can get 5 people in it plus the monthly shopping as well, is a bonus.

Its only problems that I can think of are the seats are very comfy, however they don't hold you very well in the corners. There's also the fuel economy; you can get about 28 mpg on a motorway, but with a heavy right foot that will drop into the mid tens, but if you want good fuel economy, go & buy a Prius.

I love this car & enjoy taking it anywhere, and normally find an excuse to as well. My advice to anyone thinking of getting one, DO IT. If you can live with being on first name terms with the petrol station staff.

Faults:

Brake disks may need replacing soon due to lead foot.

Water pump and cam belt replaced at 100,000ks.

General Comments:

Mine has all the badges removed, so that nobody know I've got the fast model.

There are multiple models of Legnum in New Zealand; this is the one you want!

Faster than a Subaru GTB, and more room too.

Before this I had a GT25S R32 Skyline; it was good for skids, but the Legnum drives much faster and won't let go!!!

Had to GROW UP, sold my skider and got a 206kw family wagon.