Used 1998 Mitsubishi Galant Consumer Reviews
Be very careful
I bought this car used at 49k miles. At 63k miles, the transmition went up with no known warning. It cost me $1950, to rebuild it at Aamco. Trans. problem is very common with this model, it runs fine at the moment, but I'm stuck with cause I can't sell it. It's worth nothing in the used car market. No more Mit. Galant, I'm ready to move to a better make.
Good Basic Car
I own a '97 Galant DE and as compared to a '98 Accord I leased, it is an excellent and much less expensive replacement. It's lighter, and less refined than the Honda particularly in how it feels on the road and the interior design, but I have found it to be a bit quieter, and a better value when considering an Accord might cost 2X.
Better than ever
This car is under rated. Better than my last car which was a Camry. The Galant is really dependable and I love it.
Its a B.A.M! - Bummin' Around Mobile!
I got my 1997 Mitsubishi Galant cheap off of Ebay with 173,000 miles on it. I replaced several OEM parts and upgraded the wheels/tires. This car gets good gas mileage and allows me to keep wear/tear off the two family cars. Its 2.4L engine is torquey. I will upgrade the brakes / suspension next, then add a new air intake.
Great Fun for a four cylinder!
The only problem that we have had is that you need to have the balance shaft looked at over 100,000 miles mark. Our the shaft broke at 160,000 and caused some damage. Other than that, the car has been really sporty and handles like a dream.