Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6

I own a V6-24 on a 99/S plate. The car was purchased July 04 when it had 60,000 miles on the clock, it has now covered 96,000 miles. Reliability: If you exclude the automatic gearbox (see below), the reliability has been second to none. In the three years I have owned the car it has passed each MOT without fault, the only costs being incurred have been routine servicing and tyres. The ancillary electrical devices, such as windows, remote locking, ...
...Gearbox: This is the cars Achilles heel, Mine has failed twice since I've had the car. Looking at other reviews it is a very common problem. According to the gearbox specialist that repaired the car on each occasion there is a quite serious design fault; the gearbox input shaft is too short and does not engage fully with the torque converter, it only goes in half way, hence the all to regular failure. Each repair has cost me £700. Driving: The Galant ...

Pellet 17.09.2007 (16.09.2007) · Read full review
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As I travel in excess of 30,000 miles per year for work people scoffed at my decision to purchase this car stating Japanese and v6 and petrol and automatic blah blah blah. However having now owned two of these cars over the past 4 years (only because some kind sole trashed the first one on the M1 for me thanks!). I a, only pleased to say many positive things about these cars - 1) Economy I usually get around 28-32 mpg which is pretty darn good for ...
...clubs and tools around. 2) Servicing touch wood had no real issues with either apart from the brake pads although mine is the auto with about 3 tonnes of rubbish in so it does take some stopping especially when in rally mode. 3) Cabin Spec this is probably one of the most back friendly cars I have driven. My journeys are often 3+hours and I have yet to extract myself from the car with groans and aches. 4) Cost these cars cost around 24k-26k new ...

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...is an option. I think Mitsubishi offer several options when you buy new, with the 'diamond pack' being the highest level of fitted extras. The Galant sits on 195/65 r14 v rated tyres which it needs considering it will do over 140mph. I got mine from Mytyres.net at around £50 each. It is a powerful car indeed but I spent many months researching the whole 2.5 v6 area and this car seems to offer the best combination of power and economy with Mitsubishi's ...
...am waiting to see if Mitsubishi feel sufficiently embarrassed to help with fixing a car that has failed after only 30,000 miles. Needless to say I won't be buying another Mitsubishi car and so far have recieved no help with the cost. and here's the good bit (if you like ) replacement auto box ( used unit + part exchange allowance for my broken gearbox of £350 ) best part of £2000. New auto box getting on for £3500. It may be a lovely car to drive,look ...

troobix 02.05.2003 (30.09.2004) · Read full review
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...has done 51000+ miles, full mitsubishi service history, but missed its last service, now it is due a 54000 mile service, or will be soon, what a shock, £200 Cam belt change????, service, £340+ Vat, you cannot expect to have a big car, and then complain about the cost, that is part and parcel, and if you dont want to pay it, then dont buy it, but that is daylight robbery, spark plugs, platinum, £ 18.86 each, from motor factor, ie, Cafco, a guide only,Cam ...
...rip off, typical UK. However the car, very nice, cosy, comfy, heating is good, heated seats excellent, Cd is a 6changer, fantastic, radio good, but cassette,stuck in player, wont eject, ( first one, anyone help me to get it out ), or is that another £ 50, courtesy of Mitsubishi, and the rip off prices, they charge. Fuel, I do 6 miles to work and back, 18 mpg, dual carriage way, 7 Mpg less than my Vectra 2.0 Sri that I had before, so cant complain. ...

colin426 23.03.2004 (05.04.2004) · Read full review
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What can i say about this car, appart from its the best lookin car ive had. Got the car 2 month's ago and cant stop looking at it, great to drive. Fuel is bad if driven hard round town, on a run its better than my rover 216sli. Did 224 miles on motor way filled up and cost me £24 to fill back up. Could not belive i got over 40 to the gallon (at 65 to 70mph). No hard accelerating just nice and smooth drivin. Would i sell the? nope great looks, always ...
...the car to have leather could always have it fitted. going to get criuse control fitted when i can, due to doing lots of motor way driving. Want to get wheels refurbished so car looks as good as new. Baught a AA warranty for car £21 a month cover upto £3000 pound worth of repairs excellent value. This covers everything except brakes and tires. You dont have to wait till its broke, if you think you have a problem then phone sorted. ...

major_pimple 24.03.2007 · Read full review
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I have had my galant v6 sport automatic estate for 8 years. I still love the way it looks and its 0-60 of 6.5 seconds, but....and there are a lot of buts.....I hate the noise, the discomfort, the expensive low profile tyres and the servicing costs! Steering box packed up (£2,500) , water pump packed up (£400), alternator belt shredded (£10)! I dont like having to pay £80 every year to have leaves removed from the interior fan! Oh, and the clock ...
...can live without that. Tyres have been an issue...OEM Dunlops were crap. Tried firestone, better, then michellin pilot sport, better still, then michellin exalto, even better. But road noise is a major issue as is a rock hard ride. So its done 97,000 miles. Only been serviced by rallyart technician, yet still has given me grief. I now have noisy hydraulic tappets which will cost £600 to replace. And how much is this car worth? £22,000 new....Y ...

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...and wish Mitsubishi made a UK VR4 or hadn't stopped making them. Awesome car. Mine was capable of exceeding 155mph however I couldn't confirm/admit by how much! Fantastic semi-auto gearbox. An absolute pleasure to drive. If you look hard enough - even Jeremy Clarkson likes these cars! Highly recommended! ...

peterernest 19.01.2009 · Read full review
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I have a Legnum (Galant Estate) VR4. It is the best car I have ever owned, looks aggressive, goes like stink, good on fuel if you're nice to it (30.6 mpg at over 90 mph on a motorway with AC on and loaded up). 4WD grip and every toy to keep you on the road. Just do NOT skimp on oil changes for AYC, transmission and engine. If you don't, it will be incredibly reliable. If you are getting an import, bear in mind they are used to running on 100 octane ...

unclepedro 23.04.2007 · Read full review
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I owned one for a year great fun and very fast 0 to 60 in about 6 seconds and a nice big boot loads of room. on the down side if you have a heavy foot you could be doing about 15 miles to the galon.but one thing is the insurance is good as long as you have a cat 1 alarm.So if you drive slow great car all round and about 25 miles to the galon but way buy one if you don't drive it like it was made too. top speed is about 155 miles an hour and get's ...
...a 4x4 so it handals like a dream, most of the vr4 are a jap import when buying an import have a good look under the car to make sure it has been treated for the UK, and that its been changed from km to miles as it's easy to sell. ...

TALBONE 14.11.2006 · Read full review
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I HAVE AN 2000 MODEL 2.5 V6 24V IVE OWNED IT FOR 8 MONTHS NOW , DRIVES BETTER THAN ANY OTHER CARS I HAVE DRIVEN IN MY 15 YEARS OF DRIVING,IT HAS EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN A LUXURY CAR AND OFCOURSE POWER TO MOVE FROM A TO B IN SECS.VERY EXPENSIVE ON SERVICE AS 700 POUNDA ON 54K SERVICE BUT THEN A SUPER CAR NEEDSTOBE MAINTAINED WELL WHICH CANNOT BE DONE IN ANY GARAGE WITH ANY TOM AND HARRY . I WOULD RECOMEND ANYONE TO BUY ONE IF THEY LIKE TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL,PRETTY,COMFY,NICE ...

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