1984 Mitsubishi L300 Starwagon review from Australia and New Zealand
"A stylish piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine blew.
Everything on interior has started to wear.
Lots of rust in the roof.
Mold on the ceiling due to leaks.
Replaced the steering arm twice.
Replaced ball joints.
Replaced the suspension.
Replaced the gearbox.
Replaced the manifold.
Replaced the exhaust pipe multiple times.
Replaced the radiator.
Replaced the sunroof.
Tape deck is broken.
General comments?
If it's a mechanical part - I've probably replaced it.
I love my Starwagon, it's served me well over the years, but it has also cost me about 3 times the amount I paid for it. I swore when the engine blew 6 weeks after I bought it that I'd never buy Mitsubishi again.
I was designed around the time the A-Team was in full swing and so is not short on style, but that's about all. I was initially very impressed by the sound system, which allows each passenger to listen with headphones to the radio or tape deck. It also had a microphone jack, this all broke about 4 years ago.
I, obviously, know nothing about cars, but now I know enough to tell someone only buy this one if you have a mechanic in the family.
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| 1985 - L300 express 2 L petrol Very roomy economical transport |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 230000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2004 |