2000 Mitsubishi Diamante LS review from North America
"Great car, power, handling, looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater Core gasket, (common problem)
General comments?
I have owned this car for two years and I still really like it. It has plenty of power (V6), handles well, and is just plain fun to drive. It has a certain "X" factor, a bit of soul, which is unusual for a Japanese car. Great commuter. It's been totally reliable, except for the heater core gasket problem, which is pretty common. The resale value is pretty low, which is bad if you bought it new, but good if you buy it used. If you are looking for an Accord or Camry, try a Diamante, MUCH more car for less money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Diamante |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2005 |