Help!!! CF5 or Gallant ??!!!!!

[zarafrost]

Well i've been beating myself over this and i still can't decide. The CF5 is a 4WD TS but not a SiR 2001/2005. The owner wants it at 80k. The other is a Mistubishi Gallant 1.8 GDI 2001/2003 and the guy wants 72k. So please advice me on the specs of each car and let me know what u guys think would be a wiser choice. I really need some help. Going to see both cars tomorrow

 

[acbc]

Since u mention Galant, it must be the 'shark-nose' model right? Well, that would be a good choice since it is kinda rare n parts are available easily. As for CF5, I'm not familar with it. But pls note, unless u can find CF5 half-cuts locally, it would be difficult to source for spare parts later.

 

[zarafrost]

oh ok. ITs sort of the shark nose one. Its a GDI engine and i'm not very familiar with it also. I think he changed the bodykit to a vr4 body kit and it looks really nice but he took off the radio and sound system. The inside seems a bit plain. But then again i'm not to bothered. the CF5 is actually a F20B engine and i'm not too sure about that? Does it consume alot of petrol? How is the GDI fuel's consumption? IS it cheap to change it to a VR4 engine?

 

[acbc]

An original VR4 (Chassis code: EC5A) has a 2.5L V6 Twin Turbo engine called 6A13 which is a direct swap with the 4G93 engine. However, u cannot retain the 4WD system as it is illegal here. On top of that, a 1800cc chassis will only allow u an upgrade to 2000cc max legally. the 2000cc variant doesn't come with turbo but with time n money u can try bolt-on.

 

[zarafrost]

Thanks alot for your opinion. But for the GDI is there anything i can do to increase its power? i heard from the dealer that its about 150-160bhp. Not sure if he is lying thats why i have to ask the EXPERTS in this forum hehe.

It really looks nice with the VR4 body kit and is within buying range as well. But can any modifications be done like a turbo on its current engine? and as u said 4wd conversion is illegal. so i guess i'll rule out that option.