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Mitsubishi 's only competition to the Magna /380 is the Camry.
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Grip is enhanced by increased weight transfer, conversely "unweighting" the tyres reduces grip, the same tyre technology exists for RWD as FWD you know!! The only difference is launching a car reduces weight bias in a FWD and increases weight bias in RWD. Quote:
180kw is hardly world breaking in comparrison with the current crop of cars the 380GT is "pretending" to compete with.
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The most impressive thing about the 380 is the dash and instrument cluster.
The two biggest omissions in the 380 are split fold rear seats and ESP. The base 380 is too expensive - $37,490 (auto, alloys and traction control) excluding on-road costs. The GT at $47,990 excluding on-road costs is also expensive. I would rather get an Accord Euro Luxury auto for $45,000 drive-away. |
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Keep this on track guys, i didnt start this thread to have a throwing match!
Im more worried about the general perceptions people are seeing out there, coz everyones talking about it at the moment. |
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Well, at least Mitsubishi Australia now offer a Euro/UN standard hazard-warning triangle over a crappy Australian Standard 3790 counterpart:-) which was an option for them to choose. Thankfully, someone at Mitsubish is 'progressive' on this issue. Top marks.
I read this item as being an accessory across the AUS model range. What I can't tell (from the link) is if it comes with a plastic storage case, but suspect it does. The 'spidery' legs will give this item high wind buffeting resistance, vital. An option to more expensive triangles. Cost around $17 I hear. http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/...y_triangle.jpg
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ORDER FORD AUSTRALIA PART NO: AM6U7J19G329AA. This is a European-UN/AS3790B Spec safety-warning triangle used to give advanced warning to approaching traffic of a vehicle breakdown, or crash scene (to prevent secondary). Stow in the boot area. See your Ford dealer for this $35.95 safety item & when you buy a new Ford, please insist on it! See Page 83, part 4.4.1 http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/media...eSafePart4.pdf |
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Last edited by Dave_au; 19-10-2005 at 12:06 AM. Reason: I wasn't adding any value to the thread. |
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Has anyone had a test drive yet??
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Seen another one today at the dealers in a new GOLD colour, It was a 380 GT with Spats / Tint and I'm starting to actually like them!
In comparison to the Camry this thing wins hands down, so maybe I along with a few others were wrong to start with. I will still say however that the standard 380 LS is pretty ordinary, pricing may also be its downfall. |
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I have always liked V6 Mitsi's, some of you people obviously havent spent much time behind the wheel of one !
If the new 380 is half as good as the model it replaces, it will be a great car
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I think the gt rear needs to become standard as the more I look at the base model the bum looks a tad dull. Maybe im just used to the lines of my beloved au.
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yeah, if the GT styling was for the standard models, and the "gt" had a " " " propper " " body kit, it would look tough as!
i would really like to take one for a weekend up in the hills! |
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Yeah there are quite a few Mitsubishi companies.
Mitsubishi financial (the banking and investment arm) is listed 52 out of 2000 in the Forbes global top 2000 list. Macquarie Bank meanwhile is 721. Ford is 58. |
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I don't like the back of the VRX and GT.
Open the boot and look at the "jagged" protrusion of the left and right light assemblies. If you are loading bulky items be very careful you don't damage them. If you damage either one of them, you will have to replace the entire one piece lens covering the tail/stop/indicator lights. |
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