1986 Mitsubishi Starion ESIR review from North America
"This car was well worth the wait"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket went about 1000 miles ago.
Had a bad jet valve.
Fuel pump went at 129,000 miles, it was the original.
Had to replace the original fans, good idea living in the desert.
General comments?
I had always wanted one of these cars! It was quite the bargain for all the speed and handling that come with it.
This car puts to shame the 1986 Mustang V8 I once owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2001 |