2006 SsangYong Musso 290S Sport review from Singapore
"Korean Excellence in a Magnum Size Bottle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Digital Clock not working (Wiring fault - in every Musso on the planet.. there is a fix on the internet)
Aircon is too cold... in Singapore!
General comments?
This car was bought 1 year old - in storage with 200km on the clock. Bought for $55K (was $70K new) but of course no warranty.
Smooth automatic transmission.
Merecdes Diesel engine very powerful for such a truck.
Once you wind it up - it goes like an express!!
Car not big enough...
So fitted bigger illegal 265/70 R16 tyres on stock steel wheels.
Had to lift up from suspension 4 cm just to clear the tyres when on full lock.. the back also came up 2cm in the adjustment.
Children could not get in.. so fitted steps for $300.
Luggage got wet... so fitting $1800 rear hardtop.
My old Landrover defender was a bigger "bully car"
But this one is so much more refined - and new - and does not leak water.
OK - it is ugly - but fuel economical with low road tax for Singapore... and even tax deductible.
Seems to live up to the New Korean image of reliability...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover 110 |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2007 |