1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Macro Cab review from North America
"I love this truck and hope it lives forever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Head gasket just blew, at 89K miles.
- Drive line wear-and-tear required replacement 89K miles.
- Water pump replaced at 89K miles (was still original)
- I think I've also replaced the radiator (don't have records in front of me) in last 5 years.
- c. 2005-2007, had to replace the clutch and timing belt.
- Only other things I've had to replace were belts and such that were simply old.
- I'm very worried about AC future--> It's the old kind and no one makes anymore. Luckily, I live in Seattle, where I don't have to use it too much, but I'm a wimp.
General comments?
- This has been a great vehicle. I love sitting up just that much higher on the road.
- I got this truck from my parents in 1998. It was a summer vehicle for them, hence the low mileage. I sold my 1996 Jetta and kept the truck because it was more fun to drive.
- I've had several offers from people on the street to buy this truck. The word is out on how hard-working this type of little truck is.
- Truck came with a canopy. It makes this vehicle exceptionally useful.
- Only reason I'd get a new car is to increase MPG (only gets 20-22 hwy), safety (no air bags), and modern convenience (power this and that). But the thought of no car payment and only 89K miles makes me want to ride this baby till she dies.
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| This truck is a hard working, reliable, but gutless truck |
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| This thing will run forever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2008 |