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'03 Galant V6 is best!
goldnugget99, 04/19/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The '03 Galant V6 Sedan is powerful, roomy, & comfy. Your body molds the seats & everything is within perfect reach. It's so quiet while driving, you can actually enjoy the excellent sound system. Safety is a 10 along with the get-up 'n go. Easy steering, brakes, & gas. 4 cupholders! 2 outlets, and #1 cruise system! No wind noise. 24-27 mpg. Great car.
Fine by me
HappyBum, 05/10/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my 03 new in February 04. I can say it has been a good car. I have 83K on it now. I had to replace the battery (last week) the 02 sensor, and just replaced the brakes at 81000 miles. Aside from that it has been fine. I drive it mostly on the highway and get an average of 27 mpg. For the money spent I have no complaints. I like the soft ride and the car handles fine. I have the 2.4 4 cyl, 6 would be better. However, it has get up and go enough for the commute to work everyday. Looks good, runs fine.
Best out of 42
mygalant, 04/30/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my 42nd car and I plan to keep this one till the extended warranty is out and then I still might. I had one as a rental when I got my car back, I went out and bought this one. I have had 4 months and I have over 30000 miles on it. You can not beat this car. My second car is an Accord and I much rather drive my Galant. She is a keeper. Also I drive a lot of snow and dirt roads and this car is like a 4 wheel drive. It goes everywhere.
Not bad so far
eedog64, 05/04/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Well I just bought it and so far I Love it. It isnt my style of vehicle Im more a truck Guy, but with the gas prices the way they are it seemed to be a great way to get a nice car that will last a long time and still has the functionality I need. So far so Good.
Best Car for your money
Mark Trston, 06/07/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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It is the best mid-sized sedan available for that price. Mitsubishi will be back just like Nissan pulled off in the beginning of this millenium.
Galant ES. Great buy.. a few issues
Patrick, 11/01/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought this car for mom at the end of 03. The car performed well for 4.5 years and required only routine maintenance. Two problems came up at around 55,000 miles that I think you should know about. Heater problem- The heater began failing intermittently (vents would blow, but no hot air). The problem was not the heater core, but rather a component (a valve or a switch) of the heating system. I found that this was a common Galant issue and is not cheap to fix unless you diy. The other problem was that the driver's power window began to fail intermittently around 57,000 miles.
Best car for the money
gt7318d, 02/05/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I just purchased the car last weekend, and am loving it so much. I have so much fun with the V6 engine. The car is on the go with just a tap on the gas pedal. It drives like a dream. The car is very quiet. The stereo sounds good. The seats are comfortable and spacious. Plus, I was treated very well in Carmax. With the $2500 cash incentive, it is about $5000 less than a comparible Camry, and even more compared to Accord. It is the best you can get for the money.
Wish I could go back in time
time to move on, 02/12/2005
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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First of all, let me state that I don't hate this car. It has many redeeming qualities (see below) that make it a good purchase. Just don't be surprised when you are only getting 23 mpg on the highway, while your fellow Camry, Grand Prix, and Accord drivers are getting 28+. I was sucked in by the 0% financing for 60 months so I caved in and bought it. Now I'm trying to get a new car because my family just increased by 1 and the backseat in this thing is ridiculously small for a "mid-size" sedan. It's laughable! Be forewarned that when you try to trade this car in, the value of it will have plummetted substantially. Spend the extra grand and buy quality - you won't regret it.
I love my galant......
HappyGalantOwner, 11/29/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Galant LS V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Mitsubishi Galant LS V6 8800 miles so far. I traded in my 94 mustang GT convertable to get ready for twins on the way. I love my galant..... If your looking for a car that has great performance and your not concerned with extra gadgets on the interior then this is the car for you. It handles awsum and looks classy. Its a smooth ride with great pickup. The inside is a little bit prehistorc and uninspired though. There's no style to the inside at all. But after reading my review I guess the inside isn't that big a deal. I still love my galant and I see myself purchasing many more Mitsubishi's in the future.
I love this car
Kristin, 22, 09/07/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I'm very happy I traded my Grand Prix GTP for this car! I had A LOT of problems with my Grand Prix... spent $thousands$ on repairs. I've had my Mitz for 3 months now and haven't had any problems with it. I get much better gas mileage, it's reliable, comfortable, fun to drive, looks good & I have a warranty for a great price. I live in Tampa, Fl and Galants are very popular here, they're everywhere I look! I love this car!
Satisfied Buyer
Baltimore Buyer, 12/13/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I am VERY pleased with the handling and how smooth the car is. Lots of space on the front seat (I am 6'02") and the truck. Very comfortable and luxury interior. Little space on the back seats (I think this was corrected in the new Gallant). The engine has very good power for a V4 and such a big car. Both a/c and heater do a perfect job. The only serious problem is the poor gas economy. The car makes 24 m/g (average city/hwy), while my old Sentra with 160K miles regularly got me 30 m/g.
Hate the gas mileage
Kay, 08/06/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Galant DE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this from a rental company. The car has basically been problem free except for the heater/air conditioner. A co-worker who owns a 2002 model is having the same problem. I was also disappointed with the gas mileage. Otherwise, the car has treated me well!
I LOVE IT
xcore, 12/30/2007
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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It's nice and easy to drive, comfortable seat, but it should install a handle for old people get in or get out the car. It has a 2.4L engine,it's quite powerful for a 4 cylinder car and it's very reliability.
Awesome Buy
Al33, 10/18/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This 4 cyl has to be one of my best purchases in the last 12 months! It has enough power to scoot me around the San Antonio freeways, but it is still easy on my wallet when i have to fill it up.
STINKY CAR
Y, 09/30/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The thing smells like rotten eggs. No matter what time of year, what the weather is like, it stinks. I've taken it to the dealer 4 or 5 times, and they keep telling me to "change gas stations." Fuel economy is not the best 22mpg for 4 banger, my caddy get 26 and it's an 8 cyln. Will never buy a Mitsubishi again.
03 Galant
Chris Sosnowski, 04/08/2005
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Paid $10,900. Engine is good for fast acceleration at low speeds. Handling is accurate and quick. Interior is nice and comfortable. Large trunk, good mileage. Excellent sound system. You get a lot of miles for your gas. Very efficient car, well designed.
decent 4th car
daddy-danny, 10/09/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall, I love my car. I hear these bad reviews on it here and there, but overall, the car has power. It is semi-comfortable, soft seats, easy to drive, nice body, and great responsiveness on the road. Gas isnt too good though, but it is sitting on 20 chrome rims which left the tire place to have to lift the car. I say I'm getting 16-18 mpg! Whatever you do, if you want to save gas, stay with stock. But it is a great car. Its a car that can be for both male and female, unlike the 2006 sentra! Guys, do not buy that, you will be considered a female! Another issue is how fast the resale price goes down on Kelly blue book!
Great car,can be better
rosemarycars, 12/21/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Great car,only thing you need to use hi- test gas.Can never feel very comfortable in the driver's seat.Overall, a great car.
wonderful car
svetlana1231, 12/04/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant DE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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absoloutly love the car...the way it rides and looks, you cant beat it for 12 thousand
03 galant
zc, 04/03/2010
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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bought the car at 60,000 and now have 140,000, no major problems yet. peppy for a 4 banger (with a cold air intake) and smoothest tranny i've ever felt. got brakes, tires and a tune up at 100,000 and with regular oil changes have had no problems. over all great car.
Smooth and Practical
supervic, 12/30/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Before last weekend, I never thought that I would get a Mitsubishi car in my life. The precise control is similar to and the ride is much smoother than my last car-'93 Nissan Altima. I did some research and compared it to Accord, Camery, Altima & Torus that interest me. In my opinion, Galant ES V6 is a practical family car with excellent performance and is the best bang for the buck. Since not too many people desire Galant, there is much room to negotiate the price with the dealer. What impulsived me to get a Galant is because of its 0% Finance plan for 60 months.
Most Bang for the Bucks
OldGuy53, 11/02/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The Galant handles more like a sports sedan. We have an Altima and a Camry in my household. I prefer driving the Galant as my work car, since I drive 100 miles round trip. The interior aesthetics of the Altima and Camry are nicer. If the year was 1975 and the car was a BMW. The interior would look just great. My point is at 53 years of age the interior aesthetics are not that important. Especially, when I would have paid thousands more for an Altima or Camry. I've put 2000 miles on it and the Galant still has a new car feel about it at 33,300 miles.
GTZ
floejoe, 02/24/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my GTZ new almost 2 years ago. For the most part I have thoroughly enjoyed. My wife mainly drives the car and she loves it. My only dissapointment is the sloppiness of the transimission. When you need the car to downshift for passing the transmission takes forever to shift. The car has a good ride to it and isrelatively quiet at freeway speeds. The gas mileage sucks for a v6. I normally get 22 around town and 25 on the freeway. My 97 z28 camaro gets better gas mileage than this car. Build quality is good and I havent had any mechanical problems.
Nice ride
midcapwarrior, 11/25/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Would like better fuel economy. Overall a pleasant drive and good buy for the money.
Fantastic Car
jillfitz, 01/17/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Almost 2 years and 20k miles later my Galant is still as perfect as the day I purchased it. Fuel economy is much better than expected - I've seen 31 mpg which is several better than the EPA highway rating. Engine is smooth and has plenty of power for passing. The transmission is fantastic, I never feel it shift. All the controls are simple and logically laid out so they fall right to hand. Reliability has been outstanding. Never anything other than regular maintenance.
Excellent vehicle for the money
j.campbell, 05/22/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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For the money, the vehicle is better than a Honda or other comparable vehicles. I will gladly purchase another one in the near future. The one secret that the public is not aware of is its reliability.
In most cases, a solid vehicle
bborrelli, 09/09/2010
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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My dad and I bought a black 03 Mitsubishi Galant ES with the fun and sun package. It currently has about 114,000 miles on it and honestly, I wish I could say it runs well. When we purchased it, we noticed the paint was degrading in areas on the roof, hood, and upper quarter-panels. We had it repainted at MAACO (Presidential service) for maybe around $299? Well after that, I began noticing a "bump" while the car shifted from gear to gear. Recently, I've been getting around 16 miles per gallon, city and highway driving. I got the transmission fixed , but it seems the engine's shaky idle is affecting it. I love this car so much, but I've spent too much money fixing it. :(
Impressive Sedan
John Treubig, 02/25/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Lured in by the 0% financing and left with what must be the best car in the price range. Handles as well or better then any car I've driven, including my '96 Passatt. Excellent design and many compliments for the Audi/BMW inspired exterior with the Dover White Pearl paint with the 14K gold lettering. Great car, great value.
I love it !!!
Rei Fonseca, 12/11/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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It's been a hard decision for me to choose between aerio or galant ... but once I test drive it, I fall in love with galant. so smooth and great price.
Lincoln Ride for Honda Price
Kells, 07/29/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Plain in nature, this car is great fun. I had never owned a Mitsubishi before, but I love it. It gives me a ride comfort similar to my Jaguar did. Much less engine performance but tremendous gas mileage! I would highly recommend this car.
Car is now 6 years old, and my 1st year
dadddydanny2, 06/05/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had this car for a year now, and this is just an update from the last review. I basically know this car in and out now! All I can say is that it is an O.K. car. You can expect the least in this car as far as performance and handling, but at its age, it drives slick and smooth. The body seems weak, but the look of the body has an old school feel as far as classic cars like the regal and classic caprice. The last issue that I had to deal with owning this car was the jamming of the heater door (to where the car had no heat). Prior was the A/C leakage, and a common issue is interior noise, and the brakes are always squealing. Overall, the price is what you are paying for.
GREAT CAR
mike2595, 07/31/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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GREAT HANDLING CAR. VERY RELIABLE. GAS MILEAGE COULD BE BETTER. SOME LARGER CARS WITH V6'S CAN GET THIS KIND OF MILEAGE. 4 CYLINDER HAS PLENTY OF POWER.
A Whole Lot of Car!
tennis_playa, 05/10/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought a used 2003 Galant a month ago and I am very happy I did. Great looks, fun to drive and peppy! If you are looking for a newer car and you seek a good value, then a Galant should definitely be considered! Buying this new is not a good idea, but buying it used is a great deal!
Canadian Opinion
CNDN opinion, 06/01/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought the Gallant in 04 with just over 20,000 km on it, it now has almost 180,000 km. Not a problem or a let down yet, just had to do some regular stuff to it. Replacement parts are expensive and the gas mileage could be better but it's fun to drive. The Galant is used as a highway commuter mostly, and handles great in the wind and heavy snow. The resale value is crap so if you buy one, be ready to keep it until it's paid for.
mY BATTERY DEAD 2MONTHS OLD
JohhnyNoxville, 09/04/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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bAD CUP HOLDERS. SLOW PERFORMANCE. BAD BATTERY, AT LEAST IT CAME WITH FREE TOWING!!
Don't mess with a good thing
Michael Albert, 11/10/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I just simply want to invite anyone to drive the Galant GTZ. Though I have driven this car for only 8 months I would recomend it highly, especially for the money that could be saved buying a competitors automobile.The ride and features are exceptional. Although the competition within its class are of higher horsepower don't let the GTZ's engine fool you. I close with the confidence in telling you that even if I made a million dollars I would still consider this car.
Galant LS-Great car
TheRobinsonFamily, 09/09/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I like the way the vehicle handles on curves and the gas mileage it great! I like the new body style and design.
2003 galant V6
gina, 08/05/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a fun car to drive! Looks nice and has a great stereo. I get a lot of compliments and looks. My neighbor thought it was a Lincoln LS. I love that it has keyless entry and a moonroof.
Thee Most Awesome Car Ever
Ma Baby Galant, 09/22/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant LS V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My first car. . and it has not let me down. . I love the oomph from the engine. . the brakes couldn't be better. . I've had a few close calls. . where I'm very thatnkful the brakes were as good as they are. . I haven't had the car long. . but I wish when this one goes bad I could get another exactly like it. . .
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES
KSpec, 04/26/2005
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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After 2.5 years of ownership, this car has been a real pleasure to own. Mileage is around 25 around town and 29 on the highway. Steering is precise and the brakes and accelerator are responsive. Even though it only has the 140 HP engine, Mitsubishi put the torque where it is most useful which makes the car more responsive than you would otherwise expect. This is the 2nd 2003 Galant we owned. the first only lived a few months before it got totalled, but saved our lives as we were hit from behind at a very high rate of speed. We're alive because of this car!
Satisfied Customer
MugsyfromFL, 10/09/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant DE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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We have owned our Galant for approximately a year and are completely satisfied with it. It is fun to drive and has been reliable.
Great car
Bob Mc, 11/09/2004
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Still can't believe the good fortune of getting this car (sept '03) for such a great price. Just drove SE Pennsylvania to Atlanta and back and got 32/33 MPG. Car has been flawless. Deal was so good, I wish I'd bought two.
Smooth
Mean-ness, 10/23/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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If you can't tell--I totally love my Galant.
galant review
chris litterini, 07/18/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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it's a nice 4dr car. it's great on gas and it's great on the highway. It's very comfortable and quiet. It's a good well-build and reliable car.
Galant 2003
Shannon HAys, 07/23/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Stylish and easy to handle. Good for a young, independent individual but not roomy enough for a family.
A Great Car For The $$$$
Marley, 08/09/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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After being married "forever" to a man who took care of all the car purchases, this was my first " buy on my own" car adventure. I researched, I test drove, I checked financing, and landed in the seat of my Galant. I love it ! The ride is great, fuel mileage is better than expected, it looks good and provided more car for the $$ than the comparable cars I looked it.
2003 Mitsubishi ES Galant
nd4spd, 01/21/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought 2003 Mitsu ES 4 door in 2004. It is almost 4 years and never had any single problem. It is fun to drive this car and it is picking up good when you press the gas pedal.
Great Car
GTZ for Me, 11/11/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I was looking for cars between $20k and $25K, and the Galant by far gives the most bang for the buck compared to others like the Camary and Accord. The GTZ is a great looking car with everything included...V6, sunroof, leather, cd stereo, alloy wheels, power seat, window, mirror, etc. Great acceleration with a very smooth, tight drive and handles great on highways. I only have 10,00 miles, but no problems so far.
galant
countrybo, 08/09/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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first foreign car and i'm sold on them now
best car ever
karen1958us, 09/17/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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drives like $30000 but for under$20000