2004 Mitsubishi Colt review from UK and Ireland
"Really disappointing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) replaced by dealer under warranty. Now the car is out of warranty and it needs replacing again.
Drivers seat has hole in fabric where the cushioning did not meet the plastic frame. Seats are extremely uncomfortable.
Suspension is not very robust, on second set of shock absorbers and needs another set already.
Design and positioning of front headlamp bulbs is terrible, you have to reach under the front wheels into a cavity inside the wheel well to gain access.
Gear box makes loud whining noise in 2nd and 3rd gear.
General comments?
On the plus side, the 1.1 engine is amazing and loves to be revved up. Unfortunately you have to stop and the brakes are a big let down.
The quality of the plastics is a bit on the cheap side, with the dash dot pattern that drives you crazy. That's if you can cope with the buzzing and creaking noise coming from the areas where the dash meets the windshield pillars.
The dash audio/trip info console is extremely faint, and impossible to see in any daylight driving conditions.
The car is extremely uncomfortable to drive, and I can barely walk when I get out of it.
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| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Punto |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2009 |