2007 Mitsubishi 380 GT review from Australia and New Zealand
"If we can get the current driveline issue sorted, the car may end up being quite good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Incomplete ventilation system from the factory (missed quality controls).
Warped plastic on dash.
Badly fitting plastic on driver's A pillar.
Faulty rear demister.
Driveline noise than cannot be identified by dealer (after 6 visits).
CD player failed to eject disks - fixed myself.
General comments?
Solid build but niggly quality control issues, and interior quality not as good as it should have been.
Engine has good torque and reasonable power. Handling is excellent for the size of the car.
However, a few too many issues to make the ownership experience positive. Luckily most people seem to have had a better run than us.
Should have bought a Toyota, but the 380 had the better handling. An Aurion with the 380s handling would have the perfect front driver.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 46000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Magna |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2009 |