1994 Mitsubishi Diamante Station Wagon review from North America
"A great car if you can afford all the repairs it needs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Idle has a mind of it's own.
Sometimes upon start up it turns off.
Must allow 10 minutes for car to warm up in order for it not to turn off.
Transmission sometimes "jumps" at stops or right on take off.
Everything leaks, most recent is either cam shaft, crank shaft or timing cover (everyone that sees it has a different opinion).
Haven't used the AC since the first month I owned it, because the car drags rather than drive when it's on. After 5 minutes it blows out hot air anyway..
It has a loud click. Haven't figured out what it is, but when you touch the gas pedal to take off it throws out one loud quick "CLICK".
The glove box stopped closing about a year ago now it just hangs.
Windshield wipers have to be replaced twice a year for front and back glass.
Car has electrical problems, it locks itself. Whether or not the key is in the ignition, upon closing the doors the car locks itself. (I've been locked out twice warming up the car cause I forgot to open the window).
General comments?
I loved this car.
It's comfortable and makes me feel safe.
When it wants it runs great, like a brand new car.
Other times it lets you know that it's giving up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 SOHO Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 134366 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2006 |