Used 2000 Mitsubishi Galant Consumer Reviews
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She Got the Job Done
Well, I finally did it. I had a little fender mender with ole Bessie Lou, and she was totaled. But this was a fantastic car. I bought it new in '99 and it almost made it to ten years. I've always really liked the styling, especially for its class, and it proved to be very reliable too. Only routine maintenance (oil change, timing belt, brakes, tires, hoses) that never cost much. The only issues I had were build quality with the glove box (had to replace the latch) and the blinker switch that was weak plastic and finally snapped after 8 years (but it still worked). So if you see one of these on the cheap, hey, you could do a lot worse.
The Galant Sucks
The front tires shake excessively during breaking. And I have affirmed this from other Galant owners (even GTZ owners). When going over a bump, it feels as if the front axle just can't take it. Too much torque coming from the V6. They didn't try to distribute the torque at all, simple switch of the 4 cylinder to a 6 during construction and design...bad idea. The car bolts forward if you're not careful. Overall..a piece of crap and I regret buying it every single day. My advice: Don't buy this car!!
- ES SedanMSRP: $9901,586 mi away
- LS V6 SedanMSRP: N/A656 mi away
Most Undervalued Car
I love my Galant LS. The interior is phoenoemal, everyone loves the comfort, look, and conveniences. The V6 has great low end torque, with an amazingly smooth ride. This car handles as well as the $50K+ European cars at a fraction of the price. The sound system is equally amazing - what a great car for both trips and daily commutes. If you are looking for a steal on a midsized luxury car this is it! The low resale is due only to the fact that Mitsubishi runs such low financing on their new cars that people prefer to buy the new at the low rates rather than pick up a one or two year old. The LS is hard to find but impossible to beat.
GREAT CAR!
I love this car! I bought the ES 4 cyl model with the leather, moonroof, and spoiler. Not only does it look great, but it is a great car! The only problem I've had is the timing belt. That was my fault. It's not a cheap fix, but it's the only problem on the car with 151,000 miles!
Galant ES
I had my car for 134,000 miles when I sold it. It had no major problems except for the radiator thermostat that was replaced and other regular maintenance. I could have bought another new Galant but they lack the safety features that are available as standard equipment on other vehicles, like the side curtain airbags.