Mitsubishi Galant Saloon 2.5 V6-24 4d Auto (AC+LPS) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
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
Uses a bit of petrol but total reliability means low costs, only servicing (although I avoided main dealer servicing prices after the first twice).
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On the road
Driving
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
Probably as fast as you need to go. Corners well, doesn't use tyres excessively.
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Living with it
Reliability
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
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
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!
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Security and Service
Security
No problems in 6 years. Works well, no break ins or attempts.
Service
I learned early on that independent service is not only possible but preferrable. Halve your servicing costs by avoiding Mitsubishi dealers.
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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