1997 Mitsubishi Magna Altera review from Australia and New Zealand

This isn't applicable as I just acquired the car.

I have noticed a problem with the muffler, sounds as if the car has extractors, and perhaps it does :)

The interior creaks marginally under g forces.

Steering is a tiny bit clunky.

I haven't noticed a problem with the automatic gearing yet, as this was listed as a problem in car reliability surveys for this model.

The passenger side arm rest is very worn.

Usual wear and tear for a car of this year - but generally it looks and feels like it's half its age. That's probably due to its low mileage.

Idling can be a bit rough at times, although when compared to my Falcon AU2, it's very smooth.

The car is quite powerful for a 3 liter V6.

I wouldn't call the performance awe inspiring, but the power is definitely there. No problems with performance.

Can definitely give most V6 Commodores a run for their money, and also 4 liter inline 6 Falcons.

I like the cabin and interior, it feels as if I'm in a cave and very safe. It feels as if I'm sitting higher than I really am.

Seats are comfortable, adjustable, dash is clean and functional and has held its age well (apart from standard tape deck due to age).

To anyone who knocks Magnas, you are thinking of the earlier models. The 3 liter V6s give great performance. OK so this model is front wheel drive, and I admit cornering under acceleration is never nice in this configuration. If I had one major gripe, it's the front wheel drive. However, later models are AWD. Magnas pretty much rock.

Compared to the equivalent Falcon or Holden, I think this car is actually superior.