1997 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4

Summary:

A lemon..

Faults:

Transmission jerk from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear. So called "Fuzzy logic adaptive" shifting way too annoying. Transmission started to fail, according to Mitsu Dealer (below 100Kmiles).

Ball joint replaced (very expensive as they come with control arms!) and then broke!!!

Ignition key problem, no start when cold.

Check engine light ON and idle surging. Replaced idle control motor from dealer... way expensive!!! wow... then broke within a month. Replaced under warranty...

Check engine light on for radiator sensor!!! Radiator started to lose coolant!!! Nothing on the floor though!!!

Annoying rattle from different corners. Sluggish acceleration (May be because of transmission issue).

General Comments:

Expecting Honda or Toyota equivalent reliability from this Japanese manufacturer. But turned out as unreliable as American cars!!! (Found out Mitsu had joint research with Chrysler. Maybe rather then improving, the later dragged down reliability of former!!!)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 28th November, 2006

2nd Dec 2006, 07:07

You can't expect guarenteed reliability from a car just because it's Japanese. The foreign manufacturers are just as capable of making a "lemon" as our domestic guys are. I'd say look your next car over real good before you buy. Take it home as a "demo" for a couple days if possible (like a test-drive, but longer and it'll give you a much better idea of the car). Don't buy a car based solely on its "reputation".. True my '89 Accord has had the stereotypical Honda reliability (over 200k miles and no major repairs or rebuilds). But the same could be said for my father's Hyundai and my sister's Chevy. Doesn't matter who makes a car, if its been neglected by the previous owner or poorly designed from the get-go (Mitsubishi's transmissions?) it's gonna cost you no matter what. Research, Research, Research.

5th Dec 2006, 21:46

Very true, and very good advice!

1997 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L 4 cylinder

Summary:

A very good car for anyone who likes a quick, comfortable machine

Faults:

After installing an aftermarket stereo, the power locks only have a 5 second memory after the key is turned off.

Also after installing the stereo the dome light has failed to work.

General Comments:

I love the ease at which the car handles, it has a very nice turning radius, and great acceleration. You get the power of a 6 cylinder with the gas mileage of a 4 cylinder.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th October, 2004

1997 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4 liter

Summary:

Love it to death

Faults:

I installed a set of Nokya hyper white headlights in it and I blew the connector for the bulb. I would advise a different type of bulb.

My belts took a few times to be properly tightened.

General Comments:

My car is fast and has satisfied me fully. I can beat all Civics including stock SI's and Accords, and I have done no mods to my car as of yet.

Most large trucks like to think they can beat you *ahem Z-71 crew*, but they can't. I shift my car even though it is an automatic and it seems to actually not care. Just of course remember to shift at all times.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th May, 2001

27th May 2002, 16:34

Pretty bold statements. Put your money where your mouth is.

3rd Apr 2010, 16:50

Not really a bold statement. I have found that the Gallants are quite nippy and nimble, combined with handling.

As for the Civics, they are not fast, vtec or not Si or not. Only the Preludes Torneos and anything with Type R .)