2000 Mitsubishi Diamante SEi review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great car, nice ride"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Totally perfect; everything works.
When I bought in October 2005. I received all service records; it was an ex company car.
I replaced all fluids (oil, transmission oil, water and brakes), fitted new pads all round, the rears I believe were original. In NZ our cars are tested each 6 months; my tester says it is mint.
I love it, it's the best car I have owned.
I still have my 9 year old Daewoo wagon for a runabout and shopping, but wouldn't go on the highway, no way.
General comments?
The Diamanti SEi is Australian built; it's heavy on gas around town or towing.
But come to a trip, it comes into it's own, cruise at 100 or 105km's, and the computer shows 9.7 ltrs per 100k's with the air con on.
The cruise control is better than a Playstation.
Power for passing is first class.
I cannot believe the negative comments on these cars; two friends have older ones with high Kms and they love them too.
Love the leather, the sound system, the big boot (trunk).
This was a $50K plus car new in 2001. I paid under $10k in 2005; what a deal.
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| Good buy for the highway driver, but Diamante's are only for someone with a big wallet |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 124000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Daewoo Nubira |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2008 |