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Old 01-08-2006, 09:48 PM   #1
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I just started a new job this week flogging off Mitsubishi's for Adelaide's own Agostino Mitsubishi. Selling cars is something I've wanted to do for quite some time and it's interesting that my first opportunity has come with these guys. It has, however allowed me some fresh insight into their products but it hasn't convinced me to sell my Fez yet (see how the Ralliart Colt shapes up first :P)

The oddball award certainly goes to the Colt CVT model. Not only is the CVT something to get your head around but the fully electric power steering is a little unusual too. After having driven one of the new manual models though, I must say it's a real improvement and $2000 cheaper to boot.

The real surprise package for me so far is the 380GT. I haven't been able to see myself in a large car for a long time, especially after the Falcon but I've been seduced by leather seating, six stacker, sunroof and a surprisingly good engine note.

All I have to do now is to convince the boss to let me borrow an Evo IX...

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Old 01-08-2006, 10:05 PM   #2
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Awesome! congrats on your new job!

I always think a black 380VRX or GT looks good. If only we can put the 3000GT engine in it........
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Old 01-08-2006, 10:40 PM   #3
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congrats on your new job

The 380 is a very nice car. But im not looking for a large car so i won't get one. Looking at Fiesta ST (if they come), Focus, Polo gti and Fiat Punto as next car
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Old 01-08-2006, 10:49 PM   #4
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congrats on new job, big cars are good for power and comfort to a degree, but as i have a small car atm and interested in XR5T in 08 illskip on the mits, but how are they. never had one and just interested in what ppl think of them.
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Seduced by the GT Magna Hey?

Be careful, cuz her resale value will kick you in the nuts and bring tears to your eyes!
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Old 03-08-2006, 10:23 PM   #7
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Seduced by the GT Magna Hey?

Be careful, cuz her resale value will kick you in the nuts and bring tears to your eyes!
True, but I hear that the residual is still better than a Falcon or Commodore. I might be lucky to get one as a company car later on although not likely to be a GT.

Also of interest, we take delivery on the first Ralliart Colt Turbos soon. They're looking to be pricier than a Polo GTi at this stage though so it could be interesting...
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Old 04-08-2006, 12:09 PM   #8
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The 380 is a very nice car. But im not looking for a large car so i won't get one. Looking at Fiesta ST (if they come), Focus, Polo gti and Fiat Punto as next car
380 is pretty sweet. The Vic cops actually have a couple that they use as undercover vehicles. Good idea i suppose, coz how many hoons actually expect cops to be tailing them in a mitsu???
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Old 07-08-2006, 07:59 PM   #9
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Also of interest, we take delivery on the first Ralliart Colt Turbos soon. They're looking to be pricier than a Polo GTi at this stage though so it could be interesting...
Whoa!!! See the price of the Ralliart Colt in the paper on Saturday? $29990 plus all the usuals..... I don't see them selling well at that price.

Hey Leigh which Agostino dealership are you working at?
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