1983 Mitsubishi Scorpion GL Coupe review from Australia and New Zealand
"A real street sleeper, Beast of a first car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bad radiator casting which requires constant sealing.
Otherwise a perfect low maintainence car which only requires regular and essential attention.
General comments?
Quite fuel efficient when driven carefully.
Very quick when driven hard.
Eats carburettored commodores like weetbix.
Stops on a dime because of chunky four wheel disk brakes all round.
Handles a bit soft on standard suspension, but apsolutely handles like it is on rails when lowered and riding on stiffer suspension.
Loves Castrol Magnatec oil which makes it run like a new car, never smokes and starts first time every time
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Unleaded Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 126000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Sigma |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2002 |