1997 Mitsubishi Galant ES review from North America
"Mitsubishi is far better car than you think it is.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The most annoying was the jerking of transmission when changing 1st to 2nd gear. It was there when I bought the car, and last owner insisted it was there from the beginning! However, during the time I have owned the car, it went worse. Sold it to avoid major transmission repair.
Ball joint went bad and had to replace at 92000miles.
Idle speed control motor went bad and had to replace at 95000miles.
Having check engine light for coolant sensor. Coolant was going low. There were no visible leak, however.
General comments?
The most difficult thing of owning a Mitsubishi is to get replacement parts. Dealer parts are very expensive and there is no dealer in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Yes, that's true!!! The nearest one is in Hull, QC. Another one is in Kanata, but the one in Orleans closed recently!) Mitsubishi Canada should really focus on this issue as I think this is the most annoying when you run an old car with so rare parts.
The problem with transmission might be the lack of maintenance of last owner.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2007 |