2001 Mitsubishi Magna Executive from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

Dash squeaks & rattles from the cabin.

Jerky, indecisive auto, which requires the battery to be disconnected frequently to reset the automatics computer to learning mode. I then have to drive gently to ensure the auto learns to change smoothly.

Terrible steering feel. Turning left is lighter than turning right. Not nice when cruising at freeway speeds.

Wheel alignments and balances only last a week before going out again. The car hasn't been in any accidents and I always avoid potholes.

Awful brakes. Continuously warping and I sometimes wonder whether I'll stop. Need new rotors and pads.

Front doors shut with a small car sounding 'clang' instead of a solid 'thump'. Doesn't give the impression of a solid car.

Nice step off acceleration.

Nice high speed ride. Very stable.

Comfy, spacious interior.

Dash is set far away from the driver giving a spacious feel.

I like the low seating position, as it feels safer.

Looks great for a 4 door sedan, especially the 'eagle' look nose and pillar-less door frames. Styling ages well.

Cheap to buy, but expect to lose at trade in time.

I think that Magna is awesome car... I don't know what you talking about mate.

Mate what year magna are you driving?? Your grandmothers? All the stupid comments you have just made has nothing to do with Magna. So get real and get a life.

I can't agree with any of the bad points you are stating here!!!

I have just bought my 2001 Magna with a lot higher mileage than what you have stated and I can't find any faults with my new car.

All I can say I love this car and would reccomend it to anybody.

Sorry Guys. But I am agree with all this problem, I have the exactly same problem on my 2001, I bought it with 80,000 km., rattle noise sound to be better after changed timming belt,

I've had my 2001 Magna for 6 months now, done my k's then mentioned, and have had no rattling noises, the doors sound fine and overall a fantastic car!!

Sounds like you may have got a lemon of a car on this occasion - unfortunate.

Sounds like you better return your car to Mitsubishi mate, I got a 2001 magna and it drives like a dream. Never had one single problem with the car in 4 years. Only goes to mechanic when needs service.

I just bought a 2001 V6 Si a few days ago and so far, I really love the car. That's a compliment coming from me, who never even considered getting a Magna and referred to Magna drivers as "dick heads" :)

Coming from a 96 EF Falcon, I must say the Magna craps all over the Ford in every way. Even though it's got a smaller Engine (3.5l vs. 4.0l), it runs so much smoother and is so much more responsive. Even without flooring it, it accelerates very nicely. It runs very stable and the brakes are solid as, not fading like the Falcon's (a lot of fun when driving down a mountain road).

It's a spacious car with a lot of comfort and thanks to the cruise control, I can now do long distance driving again without getting cramps in my right foot :)

So far, there's only two things I'm not too happy with. The first is the rear spoiler that limits the rear view a bit and the frame less windows. I drive a lot with the window down, which is much nicer with weather shields... try to mount these onto a frame less window :)

Apart from that, I can only admit that it is a great car and a lot of fun to drive. Let's see what I think in 6 months time...

Hey there, I'm the original person who wrote this review. Gee, it's been a while huh!

Anyway, I thought I'd add how many cars I've dragged and wasted in my maggie. Note my car is 3.5L auto completely stock.

All these were drags from standstill:

Two stock Turbo 7mge Totoya Soarers Autos (Got the launch and stayed ahead by 1-2 car lengths. Couldn't reel me in)

AU Fairmont V8 Auto (Once I hit 2nd it was bye byes)

VT Commodore V6 Supercharged Auto (factory SC) (Even stevens)

VP SS V8 Auto (Walked away from this too easily, this was joke)

1995 Nissan Bluebird SSS 5sp (pretty even race actually)

1991 Toyota Cressida Auto (walked away)

1999 Ford XR8 Ute Auto (this got me by half a car length once we reached 100km/hr +. Pathetic really so in essense I won that)

TE/TF Magna 5sp 3.0L (this was a tough one as these go pretty hard, but got him in top end)

It's all in the launch my friends and yes my car is super fast. If you get a good launch the competitor finds this disconcerting and loses concentration sometimes ruining their launch. It's all over red rover from there :)

I am the proud owner of a 2000 Magna Solara with had 82000kms when I bought it. The only problem I've had is the muffler sounded a bit rough on cold starts, so I had a redback sports muffler fitted and it sounds and goes excellent. It sounds fantastic and a lot quicker.

I just wrote my Magna off in a roll over. The Magna saved my life. Until that point I never had any of the issues mentioned, and I totally intend to buy another one.

I have just brought a 2001 TJ Magna with 80000 kays in perfect condition. I was also once one of those clowns who referred to magna owners as dickheads as I was driving along in my disintegrating Commodore. This will be my third Magna now, and I expect it will last a long time. Talk about underrated.

My dad just bought a 2001 TJ Magna, and let me just say nothing's beating him yet. He's smashed V8s, and to people who think not, then race one with a good driver and you will get creamed.