1987 Mitsubishi Eterna VX Turbo Hard Top review from Australia and New Zealand
"1980's Turbo electronic power from the East"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Boost from the turbo died due to a $5.00 "O" ring on the boost pipe being worn.
Water hose that preheats the intake burst.
General comments?
This car kicks! 120 Kw of power (150 HP). $55,000 when new in New Zealand. I paid only $1,800.
This Eterna is the Hard top version of the front wheel drive Sigma GSR Turbo from 1984 to 1988. Hard top meaning no frames around the door windows. There was even a intercooled Eterna offered called the Sirius Dash that was 200 HP.
The car is an unsung hero.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L turbo 150hp Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 126000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 128000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 240K GT Skyline '75 |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2000 |