Used 2012 Mitsubishi Galant Consumer Reviews
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Nice Car
ttreakle1, 06/03/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
53 of 53 people found this review helpful
not a bad buy for the money as you get all the toys that come with much more expensive cars
luv this car!
midway2, 06/17/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2012 Galant because i was looking for something that is reliable and got good gas mileage, and boy does it fit the bill. But what really attracted me is you can get these only a year old at half of their original value, whereas Camrys, Accords etc. are thousands more. The base ES model lacks some bells & whistles found on other cars, however the interior room,comfort and ride is surprisingly good. The body style is a tad dated (from 2004) but with the money I saved it doesnt matter. Power is adequate. Overall a good, solid, reliable vehicle that can be had for a good price.
Sport feel for Basic Sedan
carriemae, 03/07/2013
2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased my red Galant as a 'prior rental'. There is a big depreciation for Galants, so that is the only way I would buy one, as 'used'. I like the sleek sides and look of the car. The red is very pretty, especially just cleaned on a sunny day. The car has a wide wheel base so feels good on the road, I think the power seem fine (I don't think it felt week like the pro review). The interior, however, is very, very plain and cheap looking. ..charcoal cloth seats and black vinyl, holds dust. Arm rests were separating and needed to be repaired by dealer. However, engine seems fine...I think this is a great alternative to a Honda/Toyota for those on a budget if you keep it long.
Best kept secret
Len Hilliker, 11/28/2016
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
In my opinion, the Mitsubishi Galant is one of the best kept secrets when it comes to a reliable vehicle. I absolutely love my car. It's a shame the Galant does not get better reviews. Best bang for your buck without a doubt! My only complaint would be that the 2.4 i4 is a little under powered. With that said, I still feel the power is adequate and the car is fun to drive. If you are thinking about getting a used car, save some money over a Honda or Toyota and test drive a Galant. I'm fairly confident that you won't be disappointed.
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Good car
dcw3, 01/04/2015
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for 3 years. Bought with all accessories-it was $25,000. However, purchase price was $19,000. The depreciation is high but not an issue for me since I keep a car for at least 10 yr. Reliability has been excellent with zero problems. SE ride is a little stiffer than base model but handling is excellent. I'm not sure what the other reviewer hated so much about this car.
Best Money Ever Spent
K Hill, 12/10/2016
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Highly underrated, very affordable. Most car for the money.
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Great car
Yani C, 11/01/2015
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
This was a great car. I had the basic model so I had no navigation and bluetooth. I had this car for 2 in a half years and It drove nice. I never had any problems with it besides basic maintenance: brakes, battery. The interior is comfortable and pretty. I don't understand why people are giving this car such a bad review. It could use a little more power but it still got me around without any problems. The only bad thing is the value of the car drops a lot and quick.I would recommend this car if you find it for a good price. Don't let someone sale it to you for a high price because the value may not be worth it.
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Underrated and overlooked
Tim396, 11/30/2018
updated 12/04/2020
2011 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Tired of seeing poor "cookie cutter, professional" reviews for this car. This is actually an excellent car and is my 2nd, new Galant (owned an '05 and now my '11). After 180,000 miles of driving the 2011, I've only replaced one set of tires, front rotors/pads and the battery. My only gripe would be that these cars only have a small pass-through from the trunk into the passenger compartment (no fold down rear seats) and that both my galants warped the front rotors after about 25k miles, but after installing a replacement set of slotted/crossdrilled rotors/pads on the '11 - I've had no problem after that. I've enjoyed the car and continue to drive it daily with the only maintenance performed (outside of the typical oil/filter/air-filter changes) was that I changed the balancer shaft & timing belts, water pump/idler pulleys & accessory belt at 120,000mi. (required by the manual) and did it myself - that's it! The SE has heated seats, remote start, backup camera, navigation, among other things and has a really nice vehicle monitoring/display system. Too bad this car has been overlooked and underrated by the "professional reviewers". I like driving something different and it stands out among the sea of Camrys and Accords. Everything on this car continues to work and function as the day I bought it - very impressed! Too bad they don't make the Galant anymore. 12/3/20(Update)- Just surpassed 215,000mi. and still going strong! Performed another timing belt change at 190k, replaced RH tie rod and ball joint, new battery and tires. No issues with original drivetrain and never a check-engine light. Going for 300k+
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Not Bad!
Chet Baker, 01/31/2010
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I do agree with Edmunds regarding comparison with other vehicles in the 24K range, but let's put things into perspective... Mitsubishi is letting these cars go for about the same price that you would pay for a well equipped Civic! I was able to purchase the SE model for 18K. For the money, I know that a reliable, fun to drive, and not bad looking car was purchased. The warranty can't be beat. I do wish that the gas mileage was a little better, but it's not terrible.
Great Value for Price
angel_ortega, 10/18/2011
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I must say that critic's review is harsh to say the least. I have recently purchased my 2010 Galant for $16K and am very much pleased with my purchase. I must say that the V6 option was a nice feature in the past but with gas prices where they are, I was in the market for a 4 cylinder anyhow. I researched the comparable Camry and Accord and the price margin was at least $3500. As someone that needs a daily commuter with great city and highway mileage (21 city and 30 hwy), the price difference helped with my purchase. Apart from great mileage, the car also has a torque happy 4 cylinder; helpful in lane-changing maneuvers, great cabin and trunk space, as well as, a great sound system.
Nice Car
meeisdee, 06/07/2010
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my third Galant - I have owned a 1992, 2004 and now a 2010. I also own an Endeavour. To me, the Galant can not be beat. It looks good, drives good and is overall - reliable. My first car was topping 200K miles - 140K of which I put on myself. I never had ONE (not even one) major problem. The car was even rear-ended and held up beautifully with no injuries in the back seat. I am pleased with my new 2010 and hope to get as many miles out of this one as I have my others.
Great Value
dan255, 09/25/2011
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Edmunds review of this vehicle is REALLY harsh. I test drove many other mid-sized sedans including the Camry, before I purchased my 2010 Galant. A 2010 Camry with close to 20k miles on it would have cost me the same as the brand new 2010 Galant I purchased, with 12 miles. I got a brand new 2010 left over Galant for just over 17k. The sticker price is close to 23k for this vehicle. You will not find a new Camry or Accord out there for anywhere close to this price. For the price the Galant is a great value. I would not pay 5k more for a Camry or Accord, I think the Galant is very close in quality after driving all of them.
2010 Galant
JAY, 10/13/2010
2010 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my first Mitsubishi, it's a decent car, Nice smooth ride with quality sounds system
Great Wheels
cjf 06/29/2010, 06/30/2010
2010 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my first Galant. I have to say I'm impressed. I've only owned it 3 months but it seems like this car is well put together. I must say I don't at all agree with the Edmunds OR Consumer Reports reviews. They seem exceedingly harsh. Although I would have preferred a 6 cyl the 4 cyl is quite adequate. Ok. It might not leap like a race car but it has a lot of pep for a 4 cyl. Handling and response is excellent. And, yes, the engine is slightly noisy at times but it's not loud by any means. The ride is very steady, smooth and even. The interior very stylish and the radio sounds great. As far as the quality of the controls. Everybody uses plastic these days. Seats are comfortable too.
Great car for your money.
Audie O, 06/22/2019
2011 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
On my 3rd Galant in 15 years. My limit is $15000 (used). Can't be happier.
A great car for the money.
Mike, 07/13/2017
updated 01/16/2018
2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a 2000 Galant before this, that my Niece still drives, the 2.4 motor is a good compromise of power and economy at 168 hp, the mileage is so so for midsize averaging about 26. The interior is not as nice as a Honda or Toyota, but the car is as reliable. It has many features for the price, and the car handles really well. although the car can give a choppy ride on bumpy roads, and is not as comfortable, except for 5 passengers is the most comfortable for a midsize car and better interior rooms then its competitor. There price can be really low compared to Honda and Toyota used. The model was discontinued in 2012.
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best bang for your bucks
mayori ciprian, 02/16/2010
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
this is my second galant,and let me tell you it's the best kept secret in the market. for the price i payed for my galant and the features i got in return, toyota and honda could'nt even compete. let me start with the navigation system with back up camera wow,then the six way power adjust drivers seat, sport cloth interior with heat, alloy wheels, fog lights and so much more. the best thing is the 5yr 60,000 bumper to bumper warranty, and 10yr 100,000 mile powertrain.i could go on and on and on.like i said best bang for your bucks.
dependable
txdriver4, 12/02/2011
2010 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My parents have fords and dodges and i drove those for quite some time then i recently got the galant. i have t say it is a very nice car and worth your money, and it seemed to perform much better than my parents cars.
11 years old and still going strong
Chrissy D, 12/29/2021
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car brand new with some Gail damage for 15k, if I remember right. It has been solid and reliable. Never let me down. I have 130k miles on it and have had to replace the starter just recently and other than that brakes and batteries and general maintenance. I think at 11 years old, it still does not look dated. The fabric cleans up grea. No tears or anything. The biggest issue I have is the blure tooth got messed up years ago - I assume they did an update and now it interrupts my radio searching for phone. I tried to replace with a Mitsubishi radio - didn’t help. I think if I put a different radio in it would stop - it is annoying but it is surprising how easy to just get use to things like this are. I think the gas mileage is terrible and WAY lower than advertised. The biggest bummer is they are not making anymore Galants according to my Mitsubishi dealer. Too bad. Good value.
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A great inexpensive car
T, 02/11/2010
2010 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I do not agree with Edmunds review of this car. The car is just as up to date as the newest Camrys or Accords and just as stylish. It is very smooth and quiet and has adequate power for all driving situations.
It's no evo
colby_butler, 07/25/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This Mitsubishi isn't special or have bells and whistles yet it's a comfortable ride and spacious. My model was a base, however I'm sure there are better options available.
So sad to leave...
Nicole, 08/13/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've had our 2012 since the beginning of 2014 and man, it has seen us through LIFE. So sad to think of getting a new car, but ours is getting up their in miles and the time may be coming soon. 217,000 miles and still our ol' reliable.
MY BABE
snaut33, 08/27/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
WE BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2012. HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM. Handles good, very, very good on gas, nice sound system and more. right now i have 107,000 miles on it. so far its been dependable
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5 Years flew by
J.D. Foster, 09/12/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it in 2016. It had 38,000 miles. 5 years later it drives just as good as it did in 2016. Paid $12,000.00 for it and I have definitely got my monies worth. No problems whatsoever. I have 136,000 miles on it and plan to drive it another 100,000 before I get another car. It's still a nice looking vehicle.
Great reliable underrated car
BillBill, 02/28/2022
updated 08/29/2022
2012 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Galants are so underrated. It's fun upgrading an older car. I am currently leasing a 2021 Honda Accord, I turned in my 2018 Accord lease in April for the 2021. Honda Accords are my favorites, awesome cars. I had a 2005 Accord Coupe for 11 years without any problems. I wanted a 2nd car for bad weather & to drive to work a couple of days a week in order to keep the miles on my Accord under control. So, in November of 2019 I bought a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant in great condition for a decent price of $5,300 from a Mitsubishi dealership. Let me tell you this car rides like a dream & is super reliable. I added a decent double din JVC Bluetooth stereo (Black Friday sale for $150 installed at Best Buy), a backup camera & $100 JBL 6 x 9 speakers in the rear. I bought a piano black dash kit for $100 to cover the ugly wood molding & added 4 new tires with alignment. The headlights were clouding so I bought a new pair for around $150 from a discount online auto parts store. The car looks good, drives good, is reliable, roomy & comfortable. Since I modernized it with the upgrades, I don't mind driving it at all a few days a week switching from my new Honda Accord. This is a very good & underrated car. I am now a Mitsubishi fan, right after Honda & Toyota on my list. Yes, I wish it had at least 10-15 more horsepower (although I wouldn't call it slow) & a 5 speed transmission but I'm still very happy with it. If you need a 2nd car & can get your hands on a Mitsubishi Galant, it's a great value for a solid reliable car. I highly recommend it. I'm thinking about adding a performance chip.
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Galant is a beast!
Sab, 08/22/2022
2012 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got thus galant in September 2013, and i still gave it. It's been 9 years with 90000 km on it. The car is extremely reliable without any issues. I do the regular Maintanence only. In my opinion, thus car is underestimated. Unfortunately the production of this car stopped in 2013. I am freally satisfied with the overall quality of this beast!
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Second best car I've ever owned!
Carl, 10/31/2022
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like the title says: 'Second best car I've ever owned!' The first you ask? '79 Pontiac Trans Am, but that's another story. Presently, I have 80,000 miles on this car, and I have had absolutely no problems what-so-ever with it. The reason I have so few miles on the car is likely because I also ride a motorcycle, therefore I'm on the bike a lot more than in the car. Of course, I don't ride the bike in the winter months, nor do I ride the bike in bad weather so that's the reason for the low mileage. Hopefully, I can keep the Galant going for several more years because frankly, I hate the new car buying ordeal.
I hate this car
lora76, 07/27/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 97 people found this review helpful
If I had done some digging before I purchased this car I wouldn't have bought it. I do not like anything about it. I have owned it for 9 months and checked in to trading it off and found out that in 9 months it lost 12000.00 in value. I paid just over 25,000.00 for it and was offered between 13,000 and 15,000 for it. This is just CRAZY.
Fun to Drive
Steven E, 05/15/2010
2010 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Galant, it's not a bad car at all. Its fun to drive and the trunk space is great. The rear seats have a lot of room!
10-Stars for Reliability.
Scott0357, 06/30/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Galant has been through a lot, which I won't go into great detail. I will say that it has over 105,000 miles and hasn't been maintained the way it should have (I just remembered about the timing belt needed changing -- Oops). With that said, this vehicle has been a reliable car and I plan on keeping it. I do need to get back on maintenance schedule, but this was not the car's fault, but mine. So, my star review is 10-stars for reliability.
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Fits my everyday use
Waterboy, 12/23/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this beast in Feb 2014. It's going to clock 8 years next February and it still drives like a beast with 185,565 miles on it. Reliable car. Wake up every morning and the car is ready to drive. Affordable maintenance cost. This is a car I will always buy again.
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