1994 Mitsubishi Diamante Station Wagon 3.0 V6 SOHO from North America
Summary:
A great car if you can afford all the repairs it needs
Faults:
Idle has a mind of it's own.
Sometimes upon start up it turns off.
Must allow 10 minutes for car to warm up in order for it not to turn off.
Transmission sometimes "jumps" at stops or right on take off.
Everything leaks, most recent is either cam shaft, crank shaft or timing cover (everyone that sees it has a different opinion).
Haven't used the AC since the first month I owned it, because the car drags rather than drive when it's on. After 5 minutes it blows out hot air anyway..
It has a loud click. Haven't figured out what it is, but when you touch the gas pedal to take off it throws out one loud quick "CLICK".
The glove box stopped closing about a year ago now it just hangs.
Windshield wipers have to be replaced twice a year for front and back glass.
Car has electrical problems, it locks itself. Whether or not the key is in the ignition, upon closing the doors the car locks itself. (I've been locked out twice warming up the car cause I forgot to open the window).
General Comments:
I loved this car.
It's comfortable and makes me feel safe.
When it wants it runs great, like a brand new car.
Other times it lets you know that it's giving up.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 19th December, 2006
10th Oct 2007, 20:42
I have owned this car for five and a half years and have not experienced one thing listed above. I have 106600 miles on it and yes things have gone wrong, but this is one fantastic car. It runs great, handles great, looks great and is as fast as can be. This vehicle is fully loaded. The only negative comment I have is that it requires high test fuel. We are thinking of selling it because of age, but it has become a very difficult decision. I have the original window invoice for this car which listed for just under $28,000.00.