2006 Mitsubishi 380 VRX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Perfect car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The speedo needle was flickering; fixed by the dealer.
One morning the car went perilously close to not starting. After about 5 minutes of churning, a testament to the strength of the battery, the
engine caught and coughed for a second or two.
It rattled for a few moments longer, and then ran smoothly. The starting problem then went away for a while.
Oil consumption started to get worrying. The oil warning light came on for the first time, and the dip stick showed the level to be at the minimum
mark.
The front passenger window refused to work on a few occasions.
The dealer says the high oil consumption may have been caused by a faulty valve seal.
A new power window switch on the passenger side has been fitted.
For the next three weeks the oil consumption was thirsty, but not as bad as the last time.
General comments?
An awesome car to own.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 29985 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Verada |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2007 |