1999 Mitsubishi Carisma gdi 1.8 petrol direct injection

Summary:

Economical and reliable

Faults:

The main problem is it leaks when raining,I think it's the door seal... otherwise too early to tell.

General Comments:

I got this car last week and so far it's been superb! it's smooth, powerful and economical, the interior is admittedly a bit garish, but I can live with that.

Some have reviewed it as boring, but I think it's a great car! All I want now is a spoiler, but I would not change a thing.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th September, 2003

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma GDI SE 1.8

Summary:

It's a fine car if the price is right, and you don't go to far

Faults:

Central locking for Boot failed three times before dealer got it right, but put scratches round the lock doing it so boot needed re-spray!

General Comments:

The car looks quite smart in my opinion. And has a high spec (air con, sun roof, ABS, power steering alloys). The 125Bhp GDI 1.8 engine is responsive quiet and economical.

The Down side is the suspension and seat comfort which cause fatigue and discomfort after less than an hour, don't buy for motorway cruising.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 13th May, 2002

5th Oct 2013, 07:10

I drive some times between 8 and 9 hours when the traffic/weather is good, and have no problems; no back ache, no knee ache. I think it's down to getting the correct driving position. I find the Carisma very comfortable, and the ride as well.

1999 Mitsubishi Carisma GL 1.6 petrol

Faults:

At delivery : no bulb in boot light, no cigar lighter, clock did not function, rear wiper blade loose, front washer jet hanging loose, scratch on front bumper and badly damaged door window seal.

Subsequently : battery died stranding the vehicle and mud flap fell off so far...

General Comments:

Astonishingly badly prepared car (dealer blames another dealer who allegedly carried out the PDI), with a host of small faults. Dealer has been reasonable at sorting them out but it is a real pain having to return the car so often.

The car is comfortable, very smooth and fairly swift for a 1.6 16v engine in such a big car. It handles OK (ish) with a fair bit of oversteer if you provoke it (who would want to provoke a family saloon anyway?) My wife finds all the controls to be very light and reckons it is the easiest car to drive she has ever used.

If the problems turn out to be merely teething troubles then it could turn out a fine car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 25th August, 1999