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2003 Mitsubishi great car
vtuk, 12/26/2011
2003 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought the car at 9,700mi and sold at 113,200mi. I have had this car for 7 years, no major problems. Mitsubishi galant never died on me. Build quality is good and I havent had any mechanical problems. Engine and tranny has been solid. I've never had anything done to it other than normal maintenance. (Except battery=95,000 mi and starter=93,000 mi.) The GTZ is a great looking car with everything included. Great acceleration and handles great on highways. Drove this car to Lake Tahoe (HWY 80 and 5).Car had enough power to go uphill. Not good for city because of big radius U-turn. I normally get 22 around town and 27 on the freeway. Car uses premium gas. This car is comfortable, solid, reliable, fast and safe. Poor resale value, but it is good for buyer.
THESE 2003 GALANTS ARE SAFE CARS!!!
bridgetteb, 03/22/2011
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
A very large van turned left in front of me at my green light so I crashed right behind the passenger front wheel at 40 mph. The galant was completely smashed up until about 1 ft. from the windshield BUT I am COMPLETELY FINE and I have horrible back issues already. The air bags diploid and I was wearing my seatbelt correctly and I cannot even believe how safe that car type is. Nothing inside the car showed evidence of the crash (beside the windshield which got a spider fractures). When I got out the car I became frantic because I didn't realize before how bad it really was. Safety ratings are important for cars and I'd say with much joy that this car choice saved my life.
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Love hate relationship
yuuuup, 10/23/2014
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
bought it in 2008 with 39,000 mi., now has 160,000. A/C was clogged twice, heater door became stuck, and that's about it. I ride this bitch like a beast at an AVERAGE 80 mph on the freeway. The biggest issues are the maintenance issues that arise, such as the recurrence of misfires which can potentially damage your catalytic converter if not assessed ($900). This car is tough like a honda and can potentially be just as reliable at the cost of good maintenance. change the timing belt every 50-60 k miles. change the tran fluid every 40 k miles MAX! Make sure you put in luxury fluids, like amzoil, and mobil one. on my benefit, i bough it used with nearly new miles. used with high miles is iffy.
Going to run this into the ground
Kelcie, 12/14/2016
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Mitsubishi Galant in 2013 with 70,000 miles on it. I just passed the 150,000 mile mark and wanted to just praise my Galant for making it this far. I have made one cross-country road trip in this baby, a trip to Death Valley and countless day trips. I've had a lot of mediocre cars and this used car has by far, given me the most bang for my buck. Since getting the car, I have had to replace my battery/starter, and my AC died on my cross country trip (replaced for $600 in the heat of August somewhere in Texas...eeks). I replaced the radiator on it, and replaced the brakes. I know this SOUNDS like a lot, but I consider this car to be the perfect vehicle for me. Prior to my move, I was driving around 80 miles a day on it. After the move, I'm still putting about 40 miles a day on my commute, and it just keeps hanging in there. This car has also weathered two bullet holes in my back panel from a random drive by in LA. I've never had any engine or transmission problems, which I consider to be the real risks of a used car. I plan on running this car into the ground, and believe with regular maintenance I can get to 200K easily, and 250K if I am really really nice to it. :)
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Not Bad But not Great
car guy, 02/11/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Galant LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not a bad little college student car for my wife and me. If you're willing to give up some of the comforts of Honda and Toyota. I think the Galant is just as reliable. Replaced the engine mounts at 90k cost about 800.00 Not bad But not great. Poor resale value.