Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1998-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    OK, but I think I paid over book for mine.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad, until it broke down.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good, handled very well considering it's size.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good for a big car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very good, until it broke down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit of a 'bread van'.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad, had a few long journeys in it without problems.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor, standard immobiliser only.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very expensive parts (£1,200 for a magnet!).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    very tappetty, and got steadily worse, until it broke.

    Other

    Fuel Injection packed up (magnet fell off the choke flap) costing £1,200 to replace, and then the engine 'let go' at 52,000 miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No