1995 Mitsubishi Diamante SE 25V 4wd review from Australia and New Zealand
"Looks great, but has its faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At every warranty of fitness a different front suspension part has had to be replaced. Every warranty has cost $300-$800 in suspension repairs.
Front suspension bushes replaced
Front ball joints replaced.
Front sway bar bushes replaced.
Cam belts are very expensive $850 fitted.
The hydraulic tappets have been faulty since 100,000 Klm's.
It uses large amounts of oil! 1ltr per 1000 Klm's (the valve guide seals are shot)
General comments?
The car has fantastic traction even on wet grass. After owning other large front wheel drive cars, The road holding and traction of the 4WD is fantastic.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5ltr V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 146000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Primera |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2003 |