1993 Mitsubishi Magna TR from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

Well there were no problems, but a mate smashed the car window and gave it a very big dint.

The car is a great car, nothing has gone wrong and it's good to drive.

This is my point, I see MAGNAS are good cars and I think you should get one too.

Thanks!!!

I bought an ex government '93 TR SE Magna when it had 39,000 kilometres on the speedometer. It now has 177,000. The problems I have had to date are: fuel injection idler AU$250; headlight wires shorting AU$25 Mitsubishi; But worst of all, I have had the auto serviced only by reputable (RACQ approved) or Mitsubishi dealerships and it has slippage between 2nd and 3rd when it is cold. This problem was not initially acknowledged by the servicing companys in its early stages; fuel economy is less than 10 kilometres to the litre; After having driven both, in my opinion the 2.6 litre four cylinder doesn't offer quite the same pleasure as the 3 litre V6 in the same vintage. Overall, in consideration of having travelled 138,000 kilometres my 2.6 litre TR has been a very reliable car.

I have had a 1991 Magna TR SE with the 2.6L and automatic transmission for about a year now. Problems I have had include a blown head gasket, idle control module, broken radiator hose and radiator cover. Although this is quite a lot to go wrong, the car is a pleasure to drive. The ride is very smooth. I would recommend Magna's to others looking for a car with good performance, a smooth, quite ride, roominess and great value for money.

Having purchased a Magna TR 1993 three years ago (1999) we have had to pay over $1400 every 12 months (to the week!) for major repairs. Despite the engine being replaced in 1997, the first year we had to pay for replacement of major oil seals, corroded water pump and electronic idle control. The second year, both heads had to be replaced with recon heads, and just this week, we've had to pay for one of the replacement heads to be welded due to a crack. We are selling the vehicle and cannot and WILL NOT ever recommend to anyone to purchase a Magna. The car is comfortable, but one of the worst designed motors I've ever seen.

We have a TR 93' executive wagon, purchased in 99' and having 230,000km on the odometer. The car was not properly checked out mechanically wise therefore we have experienced a few assorted woes. Firstly the timing chain cover had eroded creating a large hole therefore there was a major leak in the cooling system and the timing cover had to be replaced. Very costly (app$1800) to repair, plus the car was not able to be driven for about 3 weeks.

Secondly a cracked cylinder head about 1 year after the first problem created more trouble ended up having to get the head replaced. Once again costly $1800 to have repaired and was not able to drive the car for about 4 weeks.

To date the odometer has 283,000km on it and apart from the usual wear and tear the car has been reliable. More comments are this car is very heavy on petrol from a 2.6ltr 4 cylinder would have expected much much better economy. Auto transmission has seen better days as well. Be careful when purchasing, get a professional to check the mechanics of the car to avoid lemons.

I would recomend you buy a manual V6 on a TR-TS model. Manual is also more common on the V6 too.

I bought my 93 tr 3l v6 nearly 12months ago, it has approx 256,000km on the clock, and for the last 10months I have been needing to get an i.a.c (idle air controller) approx $370 brand new (that's trade price). found out the other day I need an outer cv boot cover, and a new dizzi. besides all these problems I like driving the car, it really smooth. it a bit "how ur going" around corners the front just dips in real bad. I have searched every where for a body kit, but with no luck. overall I sadley wouldn't reccomend a tr magna to anyone.

Mate, I got a 2.6 Lita Auto TR.. and mate, the magna is one of the most reliable cars I have ever driven.

Look, I usually don't go for no Jap crap, but the magna mate, I recommend to all yous out there to go and buy one.

Take my advice mate, cause You, will be thanking Me once you've bought one..

This is Guedo Hatziz, giving you, pure gold advice.

Goodbye my friends.

Nice drive. Cheap to buy. Very costly at the petrol pump. Costs more to run than my 4.1 Ford. A heavy car for the four cylinder. The money you save at the dealer pays for the fuel,

I've got an early 94 magna 4 cyl. it makes an embarrassing racket heard it was the timing chain any ideas need to get it fixed other than that it runs OK.

I purchased a 91 magna auto 2.6 with 108 000 on the clock 18 months ago, and so far to date I have spent $3000 on repairs.

It seems the electrical system is not as good as it should be, and the NRMA - RACQ informed the magnas have a 100% failure rating on their computers.

The words "fuel" and "economy" do not go together when talking about the 2.6 auto, as it gets about the same k's per litre as my old falcon V8.

Would I buy one again? No way!

Will I sell the one I have now? No, there can't be much more that will go wrong with it.

Here's the list of what's gone wrong...

Struts

breaks, both front and back

broken seat belt clips (2 of)

computer

fuel pump

ignition module

idle control module

cooling system leakage

That's enough for now

Da Ogre.

I have a 93 tr 2.6 auto with 230.000 km and found it to be smooth reliable not too bad on petrol about 520 kms per tank

apart from 1 cv joint no other problems apart from uaual wear and tear would recomend one to anyone.

I own a 93 V6 TR Magna and to date have had few problems and with 250 000 Km on the clock it only now needs new clutch and front struts.

The car give exelent throttle response and instant power and the manual transmission makes this car an absolute pleasure to drive.

Would I recomend the 3.0 V6 TR Magna to anyone?

The answer is yes I would.

We have a TR 93 Wagon, picked it up from Pick-a-Part for $1,200!!!

At that time it had about 250000 on the clock and a real nasty noise under the bonnet (I first thought it was the timing chain, but later found out it was a loose flywheel). The car had just been serviced 2000km's prior and some idiot (major service centre!!) hadn't tightened it after replacing the clutch.

I tightened the lot up, put it back together, replaced a tie rod for RWC, and it hasn't stopped since.

It now has 307000 on the clock, one of the tappets is a bit noisy while cold, and I've lately needed to screw up the idle to stop it stalling.

It runs on gas and on a freeway trip gets around 14km's per L of gas.

Would I recommend a TR Magna? Sure thing mate, they're a bargain at todays prices.

I brought the Magna TR 2.6L Auto about a year ago for my wife. It had done 179k and has now done 205k. I got it very cheap at $300 and it has been very reliable for us. My wife had to learn to drive in it, and it was a good car for her to learn in. It averages about 10L per 100km, though there seems to be a lot of variance from car to car in this range. Lots of boot space so you can convert it to LPG and still have plenty of storage room. One drawback is the large turning circle, but I'm used to that having owned several 4wds in the past.

We have been very happy with the car. You can pick them up very cheap these days (we were very lucky) so I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a cheap car.