1985 Mitsubishi Sigma GLX review from Australia and New Zealand

The engine burns a lot of oil and leaks a bit

The choke gets stuck about every 1000km and needs readjusting. If not adjusted the car won't start when the engine's warm.

The water pump leaks (2 bottles of "stopleak" saved me a $400 repair here!)

Alternator worn: battery doesn't recharge properly. This causes complete breakdown when using multiple devices at the same time (i.e.: radio, lights, wipers, heater) for several hours

Rear wheel bearings are very loud

Gear box bearing worn: very loud and it's harder to get the gears in

The windshield seals were worn when I bought the car and it needed to be resealed with silicon to stop the on-foot waterfalls during rain.

The driver seat is pretty worn.

Even though the list of "things that went wrong with the car" is pretty long, my Sigma has been more reliable than expected for an 18 year old car.

Runs absolutely fine with a bit of maintenance - regular oil and water checks for example and some stop leak.

The space is fantastic: big enough for two people to comfortably sleep in the back, or 5 people to drive only moderately squashed around.

Even though it's only got 2 wheel drive, it is amazingly off-road compatible.

However the lights are very dim (especially the reverse light) and the car is very common to be broken into!

Repairs are common, but usually easily and cheaply to be fixed.

Never had problems getting a warranty of fitness.