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Re: VERY BAD QUALITY CAR!!!! [bhl311]
by fushigi
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Aug 29, 2006 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: bhl311 (Aug 28, 2006 12:21 pm)
Well, I don't know about Gallants as I've never driven one. But the paint job on my Barcelona Red 99 Galant is still doing great after 7.5 years and 120K miles of hot summers and cold Chicago winters, complete with road salt. There are a couple of chips in the hood from rocks but all cars are susceptible to those.
My Galant has been the highest quality car I've ever owned. It's been more reliable than any of my former cars, which included a Toyota, a Nissan, a Mercury, and a Mazda.
BTW, you may want to check your keyboard. The exclamation point seems to be stuck.
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bhl311 my how mad you must be to register then make 1 angry post...
by usayso
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Aug 30, 2006 (10:31 am)
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Hi All,
I had a 2000 Mitsu Eclipse for 5 years... No paint problems at all.... Very reliable car cept for the wiper motor which broke leaving the dealers lot 5 minutes after the sale... My current '04 Galant LS V6 is still charming me. It's still fun to drive and leaves a smile on my face when I depress the gas pedal into the floorboard. Still getting 23 mpg. Still wished the front end looked better. Still want to keep it until it hits 49,990 miles then I'll trade it for whatever is ripe for my car buying philosophy.. Maybe a 2010 Subaru WRX wagon... 4 wheel drive... 5.5 seconds to 60.. (hope they still this fast in 2010) But who knows maybe Mitsu will have a version... have you seen the new Lancer pics? Yooowwwww! I know it'll be the new 2010 Mitsu Eclipse with 300 horsepower.
Happy Motoring!
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Re: VERY BAD QUALITY CAR!!!! [bhl311]
by mirde98
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Sep 03, 2006 (10:19 pm)
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Replying to: bhl311 (Aug 28, 2006 12:21 pm)
Mitsubishi car's are reliable. Just like any other manufacturer it had his "not so good" models. But they have improve the quality noticeably. Galant's previous 1997 were known of body integrity issues. 1998+ Galant's didn't encounter such issues, except for black colored 98-03 Galants. I have a 98 Mirage DE with 123k, 03 Lancer ES, 78k, 2 friends of mine have '00 Galant ES, 107k and '04 Galant DE, my stepfather still have his '98 Mirage with more than 200k miles on it and we all have had great experiences from Mitsubishi. So yes, you may had a bad experience but that doesn't generalize a whole company or manufacturer. Still each case is unique and should be analyzed of 'WHY' the paint faded or peeled off. For example my roommate has a two Accord's One 2000 and other 2001. Both always garaged. And their paints are going kinda matte compared with my 1998 Mirage which NEVER...belive me NEVER have been inside a garage. Always outside exposed to the elements. And Honda is not a bad car company. Just like all the others are not perfect. Not even Toyota its perfect. So instead of "feeling sorry for Galant owners" which we all know that you could care less, provide more detailed information about what happen to you're car so we can all learn from you're experience. Thats why these forums exist, to learn. Thanks.
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Re: 2002 Galant Problems by bagladie [chad567]
by kcannava
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Sep 14, 2006 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: chad567 (Aug 13, 2006 7:11 am)
Wow me too!! I guess I have to pull the heater box to find why its binding or have you figured it out? Please let me know!!
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2004 Galant Problems
by tra9105
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Sep 14, 2006 (5:48 pm)
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I have a 2004 Mitsubishi galant and the brakes have been squeaking loudly and constantly since it was bought brand new. it has 34,000 miles and the brakes have been replaced at 27000 miles. The dealer says that its normal but noise is to loud and constant to be normal. The sunroof also rubs against the metal when closing and the dashboard makes a popping noise on hot days. Can anyone help me out with these problems?
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2007 Galant Ralliart
by rtolentino2
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Sep 30, 2006 (10:33 am)
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Did anybody see this brand new 2007 Galant Ralliart on the market???? Well..........to see is to believe!!! This is one of the best Galants i've ever seen. Lots of power, style (exterior & interior)are both great & looks like an Evo Galant to me. If you look on Galant's Ralliart concept design, the seats are made by Recaro, and front disc brakes are both Brembo. Galants are under rated in terms of style & sales coz' it's built in the US BUT engine is great (made in Japan)............go for it!!!!!
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Re: 2004 Galant Problems [tra9105]
by rtolentino2
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Sep 30, 2006 (10:44 am)
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Replying to: tra9105 (Sep 14, 2006 5:48 pm)
Is this an '04 "new" Galant design or the 2001-04 Galant ones?? I have an '02 Galant, bought it as pre-owned 22K mileage & i also have the same problems w/ the brakes. I replaced the front brake pads w/ a ceramic one & the squeaking sound were gone. But, after 10k miles, it went back. My auto technician told me that "ceramics" are good but it does'nt last since it's soft. He changed my pads & rotors at the same time 40K mileage & used "Wagner" brand & the noise were gone. My '02 galant has a 95,700 mileage now & i guess it needs a replacement for my front pads again. Also, my timing belt is due for replacement. So far, that's the only major problem i've encountered w/ my '02 Galant & it still drives fast on the FWY.
FYI: Check out the new 2007 Galant Ralliart - is out in the market now!!!!!
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Re: 2007 Galant Ralliart [rtolentino2]
by elgatoloco
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Sep 30, 2006 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: rtolentino2 (Sep 30, 2006 10:33 am)
Be sure to check out the Ralliart Galant in the sunset pearlescent (orange) color. Same as the Eclipse. It might not sound that great but when you see it...DAMN !!!
You put this in a parking lot with Beemers, Lexus, Acura's whatever & the Ralliart is the one you're going to check out first. Runs like a striped ass ape too. Best thing is that it's only a few K more than the GTS.
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Re: 2004 Galant Problems [tra9105]
by ashwinir
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Oct 01, 2006 (7:22 am)
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Replying to: tra9105 (Sep 14, 2006 5:48 pm)
I have an '04 LS and I have these loud brakes too. Worse, now I get the TCL OFF and ABS indicator lights on all the time after driving some distance.
It's only been 20k miles on my car.
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