Mitsubishi Galant Saloon 1997

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought second had as very expensive new. A second hand bargain BMW beater, it is every bit as good as a 3-series apart from maybe 'prestige'.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Uses a bit of petrol but total reliability means low costs, only servicing (although I avoided main dealer servicing prices after the first twice).

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles well and has plenty of power. Adaptive gearbox can confuse you a little, but not much. If the wife drives it, it goes into a sporty setting on its own.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Probably as fast as you need to go. Corners well, doesn't use tyres excessively.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Totally reliable. I've done 109000 with only servicing, tryres and brakes needing replacing (and one recall suspension piece). Nothing ever goes wrong with this thing. I love it. It has never failed an MOT save for the same side light bulb going three tim

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I think it look great but in the press it is always said to have a low key image. If that means the yobbs don't notice it, then thats fine by me.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable but oddly it has very short seatbelts, perhaps built for gemerally smaller orientals? The Air con / climate system is amazing. Select a temperature and let it do its own thing!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems in 6 years. Works well, no break ins or attempts.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I learned early on that independent service is not only possible but preferrable. Halve your servicing costs by avoiding Mitsubishi dealers.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    Had to change brake pads (twice) and front discs (once) in 108,000 miles. Otherwise no problems. Air con needed topping up after 7 years.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes