2001 Qvale Mangusta review from North America
"A dream to drive!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Roto top motors failed at around 55000 miles.
Door lights failed within a few months of purchase.
Seals around the convertible roto top were in poor condition when purchased so we had them completely replaced.
The battery failed at around 60000 miles. Replaced battery, but are now having some trouble with the alternator.
Several plastic vents for the air conditioner broke. Easily replaced and not pricey.
General comments?
This car is really fast and you feel it when you step on the accelerator. We've hit close to 90mph in second gear!
Car seats and interior are tight. "Back seats" are really for show. We did manage to cram our teenagers into them, but with a lot of complaints about no leg space, etc.
The paint job is superb!
Tire rims are hard to find. Have stockpiled some because we had one rim get hit and found out that no one has anything like it on the general market. They are truly custom-made.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 320HP Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Expedition |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2007 |