Faults:

Quite a few electronic issues. Temp gauge sometimes didn't work. Windows failed or only worked sometimes. Alternator and battery had to be replaced twice.

Usual mechanical wear and tear parts replaced as the car aged (brakes, suspension, exhaust, etc).

Interior quality surprisingly poor, storage area below the radio collapsed. Door trim peeled away.

Generally reliable however, I looked after the car well. Every service in my ownership.

General Comments:

This Galant that I bought used in 2005 proved to be a reliable but typically dull Japanese car.

The only thing that stood out was its looks. It was a very sharp looking car in dark red. Those front headlights and the rear boxy shape with sharp lines was just stunning to be honest. I put on bigger alloy wheels as the originals were too small and the new wheels transformed this cars looks even further.

Inside was a different story. Very dull, grey, typical 1990s Japanese interior. Seats were comfortable however and looked OK.

2.0 engine with the automatic had decent power and did around 32 mpg, about right for a petrol automatic in this size of car. It was OK to drive but not exciting or anything.

I scrapped it in 2014 due to needing too much work and money put into it to justify on an older car with higher mileage. But I enjoyed most of my time with it and would love another, preferably a VR4 version! Very rare car nowadays in any form.

Faults:

Outer tie rod ends at 95,000km.

General Comments:

We have had this car for over 100,000km, and really haven't done anything to it.

The economy is outstanding. My record for a full tank is 841km from Alexandra to Blenheim, which took 61 litres. Normally we will get about 650-700km otherwise.

If you get into 3rd gear at 100kmh (using the tiptronic) you can accelerate up most large hills, and the handling is the best combination of stiff ride and comfort I have ever experienced.

There is ample room especially in the boot (or for Americans, the trunk).

Will buy another one if this one ever dies, or will probably just replace the motor.

Faults:

This is a GREAT car!!!

General Comments:

My car was a 1998 and it was such a great car! It had 176,000 miles on it and it just gave out the other day! I drove an hour to and from work 4 days a week and it was such a trooper! As long as you keep up with the oil changes and things, it's great!!

I find it hard to believe that my little 1998 car made it so long, but it did! I would definitely tell anyone to buy one! They are not the most popular car, but they are great... and cheap! They are very roomy and have a lot of space to put your things! I think I paid $4,000 for mine! It also did well in the rain/snow, which was a HUGE plus for me! Check it out if you're looking for a new car!!

Faults:

Harmonic balancer came apart.

Besides other problems.

The worst was in a parking lot; the lower ball joint let go, causing a bent upper control arm, a bent strut, bent steering knuckle, bent knee. The tire went back into the rear of the wheel well, denting the fender,crushing the rocker panel, and jamming the driver's door shut. Also the axle was pulled out of the transmission.

The car had just passed inspection last month. Apparently this car hides its ball joint damage.

Got lucky I wasn't on the highway.

General Comments:

A lot of expensive things have happened to this car. Now it is dangerous.

Faults:

Brake judder when I got it. I was going to replace disks & pads, but the disks were expensive for this car so I just replaced the pads to see if it would help. I was surprised as it solved the problem. Apart from that no faults.

General Comments:

This is my third Galant and I have went past 100,000 miles on 2, 97,400 on this one and looking good for plenty more. The reliability of these cars is great.

I see from USA reviews nobody likes these cars (lemons) but I think European Galants must be a different car altogether.

Comfortable, spacious & plenty of power.

The only drawback is fuel consumption 350 miles on a full tank is not great.

Faults:

Large depreciation - especially as Mitsubishi keep slashing the prices of new cars.

General Comments:

It's a bit slow for a 2.5 V6 - 165bhp - but it genuinely delivers an average of 35 MPG under a wide variety of driving styles. That's impressive. I bought this car as it was rated the most reliable in the UK - and it certainly is.