1996 Mitsubishi Colt GLXi 1.6 from Netherlands
Summary:
Reliable, fun to drive bargain
Faults:
- Rear window sprayer doesn't work (not really important).
- Cigarette lighter doesn't stay in heat position.
- Part of left front suspension replaced (probably due to lowering springs).
-Right rear axle and wheel bearing replaced after crashing sideways into a curb (my fault).
General Comments:
Though not a very fast car in a straight line, it is nippy and has quite good handling. Made better by installing lowering springs and 15inch alloy wheels.
It's pretty comfortable and shifts really smoothly, easy to drive. Passenger space is good for people up front, but not in the backseat.
It looks nice and sporty, especially in icelle blue with some nice alloys. Most people don't know what car it is.
Cheap and fun to drive first car. But now looking for something faster, maybe a Colt GTi.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th November, 2008
20th Jul 2002, 12:04
This is my second car. It's a 1.300-12V 5 speed from 1996. It was the last one from Belgium before the new model. Now I've 140.000Km, and I'm always satisfied of it. The engine goes very well (75HP) and my maximum speed is: 195 Km/h!!!
The engine sounds very well, I like to drive with it. It's a better car than a Peugeot 206 1.4HDI or Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec,... The interior's quality is good (but not perfect), but I've problems with the windows, with the joints, with exhaust pipe, with color,the battery is not enough powerful, and little electronic troubles (interior lights). In general, it's a good car.