1996 Mitsubishi Magna TE Executive review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good reliable medium sized car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much, just the CV joints.
Replaced timing belt at 190000km.
Replaced the left CV joint shortly after, and the right CV joint will need replacing soon.
Auto transmission sometimes a bit bumpy (hard throttle changes), but this is fixed by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. No problems with the engine though.
General comments?
I use this car (TE Magna) for mainly highway driving, and it's pretty comfortable and good on fuel.
Have never had any major problems with the engine. Drives well uphills at speed, and is relatively quiet. Acceleration is decent at 0-100km/h in about 9 seconds.
Has good air conditioning and an excellent heater for the winter. This car also has factory cruise control, and it works well.
Some modifications are on the planning list such as upgraded suspension, sports exhaust, and 17 or 18" rims, or I'll likely upgrade to a TJ model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 182000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 210000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2007 |