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Replying to: ccancio (Apr 19, 2006 8:30 am) My 1999 Diamante is still running perfectly, with over 51,000 miles and no problems. My brake rotors are original and still perfect. It runs just like the day I bought it and I still enjoy driving it every day. This has been an excellent car. The same is true of my wife's 2002. Since Mitsubishi killed the Diamante by the ugly 2004 restyling and the lack of advertising, there has been little new interest in this excellent car of the recent past. I will continue to own mine for many more years, as will my wife. When it comes time to buy a new car, I don't know what I would buy. No one car appeals to me the way the Diamante did. I'll just have to see what is available in five or six years from now.
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Replying to: vivona (May 02, 2006 2:41 pm) My 1999 Diamante except for some parking lot scrapes and a minor head to tail collision with an old lady driving a SUV is in otherwise good shape. I had to change rotors with Raybestos brand rotors as somebody on eBay sold a new pair for $50 all up. I also tried ceramic brakes and I like them. You were right about the cheap brake pads. If they don't fit right, like if the pad is even a 1mm shorter than the rotor, you will notice when the rotors wear down with time, a lip will form at the outer edge of the rotor. When its time to replace the pads then pulsation will be felt when braking at high speed. Otherwise mechanically things are great at 50K miles. The look of the 2004 D is growing on me though and I want one but not in the $17K range. I would think they would buy one used when they go down in the $12K. The Galant Mitsubishi is trying to push to us Diamante owners is the ugliest thing in their line up. Whoever designed that was either blind or on drugs. I hope Mitsubishi rethinks its position on the Diamante and imports the model in the US again. |
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Replying to: mitsi (May 01, 2006 4:30 pm) It's a small part and costs around the $400 range to replace if I remember right. Usually some other parts that deal with engine idling are also replaced at the same time but I can't remember what. This happened to my friends 1996 Montero Sport. I don't know how this would effect your tranny. Your car is almost 14 years old and parts wear down which requires maintenance. Good Luck... |
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| i have a 93 diamante and it ran good till i went to jail and someone ripped out the stereo and speakers. i was left with a wireing nightmare. i finaly got it all back together but some times its hard to start if its been sitting awhile. it will run for about 10 - 20 minz and die for some reason. i noticed when its running it runs kinda rough but you can take the vacume line or oil cap off and it seems to run alot more smoother. upon removing the oil cap, the oil in the vavle cover smelt like a oil/gas mixture. i've also noticed oil on my plugs. | |
I have a 2002 VRX that I bought used with only 6000 miles as a demo.Got a great deal at $13,800. The brakes pulsated and steering wheel shook when I purchased it. I had rotors turned at 9000 miles and at 11000 miles same issue-noises, wheel shakes and pulsation. Dealer said rotors warped and wanted $555 to replace and I needed to pre pay for parts! Went to Midas and I did job with pads for $374. Of course, they are using aftermarket parts. I just could not justify price difference. Any experience with Midas? Also, is this going to be a recurrent problem. Have read about use of poor pads etc causing rotors to have to be turned etc. Did I make a mistake? any advise regarding rotors/break wear is appreciated. I had a 2001 LS which was totaled at 35,000 miles with no brake issues. Am concerned about long term reliability as thsi experience has made me wary of this model or perhaps just this specific car
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Replying to: brant (May 09, 2006 4:02 am) I wouldn't worry about the brakes. Like I wrote on an earlier post, the cheap pads I bought from Partamerica(Kragen) was smaller than the rotor so it formed a lip on the outer edge. Just torque them right... Re. Midas, there is a recurring joke that make sure the youngest mechanic isn't the one assigned to do the job as he is learning on the job and practising on your car. It's like the McDonalds of mechanics, their first job... Buying and installing rotors and brakes isn't very hard if you're mechanically inclined. Did you make sure you told them to tighten the lug nuts with a torque wrench and witness them to just that? As with your VRX did you notice that the LS seems more refined inside the cabin than the VRX? Like I see more cheapie looking plastic parts than in the LS model? I do ike the agressive look with the spoiler. What color? Also I noticed you posted that you were in a bad accident with your 2001 LS , do you have photos to share? Thanks-
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Replying to: ccancio (May 11, 2006 6:53 pm) I bought a 97 D from an individual. The brakes seems to pulsate while braking hard. What is the best thing to do ? Any advise is appreciated. thanks S |
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Hopefully I lucked out at Midas. This franchise shop uses only certified mechanics-I forget the designation. The owner admits he has a hard time finding competent help. How long should rotors last? Most of my driving is to and from work in the city around 20 miles a day. I do get it out on the road on weekends. As to VRX quality, I do not see a drop off compared to my LS. I was surprised that it had no radio controls on the wheel, no trunk light and only one trip odometer. I feel it rides harder, but I still have the Goodyear tires on it that I did not like in my 2011 Any tire reccomendations? I have no accident pictures. I was hit straight on to the drivers door.She was probably going 25 on a curve and lost control-she took out part of back door and significant damage behind right from fender. Drivers door only caved a little. It would not open, so I climbed out the passenger side.I was amazed that it was totaled and that without side airbags, I was not hurt. I saw a Diamante hit the median wall on I-285 in the rain and he was going fast. He spun around and the car held well-the driver was able to get out and was not significantly injured. Were we both lucky or de we have a car with great integrity? |
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Replying to: nixyz123 (Mar 19, 2005 8:20 pm) |
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Replying to: mitsi (May 01, 2006 4:30 pm) 
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