2000 Mitsubishi Triton review from Australia and New Zealand
"Practical, good-looking, hard working - just awesome"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The body work dented easily.
Overhead cabin light and front parking lights were very faulty (cabin light now dead).
Front manual diff-lockers 'dry out' fast.
Drivers side window came off its rail.
The stereo lost power after deep water crossings. As did the rev counter.
Oil leak from gearbox.
Rear universal on the rear drive-shaft wore out.
General comments?
For off road use, the bearings and intakes are badly exposed, but last well - all things considered.
The electronics seem a little 'touchy'.
All up though, this is one great family car - and a serious off road truck. It has the practicality of a "work area" and family area, tows well, works hard, and has never let me down.
With a few added extras - this is one good-looking, hard-working, practical machine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 159226 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda B2600 |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2007 |