Mitsubishi: Too old and too expensive

[Windsor220]

Majority of the models (Pajero, Lancer, Triton and Outlander) have been around since 07 with slight upgrades over the years. Colt has been around forever. Express van since the 80s. The only new thing is the ASX and that doesn't feel new either.

Mitsubishi do have a history of hanging onto models for a long time.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by csv8

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My comment : sounds like Ford Australia !!

[XR Martin]

Im pretty sure Mitsu's 5/10 warranty doesnt apply to the EVO

[lockieoc]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Im pretty sure Mitsu's 5/10 warranty doesnt apply to the EVO

ahhhhh, yes it does!

[XW 393]

I drive a bit of a riced up lancer (coilovers and 19's) as my everyday car, its a good car for the coin.
35,000 k's so far and zero issues.
I drive it for 75-80 k's a day to and from work and all the daily grind stuff, its quite easy to live with.

[in_xcess]

I recently traded a Mitsu Challenger for an AU Fairmont Ghia and miss it heaps (was a good size, V6 was good and our overall work horse living rurally) but like the AU for other reasons.

Had an 09 Lancer which I found dull but wife loved it. We now have an 09 Outlander we got recently with 20,000kms on it and of course new car warranty still from factory until 2014. It's gutless but perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids as a daily cruiser and ok on fuel - we dont need to break any landspeed records.

Not much else on the market to compete for medium size, cost, warranty, reliabilty.

With a 5 year plan, Mitsu could tackle Mazda who I think are the maker of the moment. Watch and learn FoMoCo.

[IceValk85]

Originally Posted by blueoval

I don't know about you guys, but my sister has an 07 VRX lancer, and a mate of mine (WiggyMk2) has a 2010 Ralliart Lancer and I think both of those cars are brilliant. Heaps of features, fantastic warranty and drive great.

The VRX is a very capable car and drive awesome. The ralliart lancer is killer and a pretty quick car with the 6 spd cvt gearbox. its a 6spd twin clutch mate, aka a DSG.

I personally like the styling, and if it wasn't for the ordinary resale, I would have gotten one myself.

Personal tastes I guess.

my mother has a CVT VR lancer, its just crap. it sounds like a bag of marbles in a blender, and it farts when its turned over. just blegh.....

[Nic85]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Im pretty sure Mitsu's 5/10 warranty doesnt apply to the EVO

[TC200six]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Im pretty sure Mitsu's 5/10 warranty doesnt apply to the EVO

I assume you thought that because being a performance car, it's more likely to be abused.

[Ford_The_Win]

I like Mitsubishis, we have had many in the family and all have been well built, reliable cars. I don't get why people hate them. Yes the lineup is getting old, but not everyone cares about the latest self-parking reversing gadget or amazing performance. They don't have a million recalls like Toyota and they don't fall apart unlike Holdens & Fords. Plus the warranty is fantastic, it speaks volumes about how confident they are in their product.

[mik]

i have a friend with an Evo, he reckons servicing cost keeps him poor, but he loves the car regardless.

[SpoolMan]

Originally Posted by cedric

the warrenty is a huge benifit. 5 years new car and 10 years driveline. my mate was having some issues with his triton and he said he would get it fixed under warrenty, it had had a hard life and is about 8 years old and looked ready for the wreckers but still had warrenty. love it!!!

Warranty swayed my daughter to buy a Mitsubishi the back-up service and warranty and a great deal made the buy hard to refuse even when I am pushing them towards the Blue Oval.
2011 Outlander Legend Pack, Alloys, Leather, Heated seats, rear park camera, auto, 5 year car warranty, 5 year roadside assist, 10 year drive-live warranty $33k drive away.
The warranty is a piece of mind for a young family knowing there are no repair costs around the corner, very important when on a tight budget paying of your home.

[Nic85]

Outlander is a really solid choice. My Sister looked at a 2007 VRX before she bought her Territory. Wish she bought the Outlander. It was such a better drive than the Territory.

[GTP owner]

The 5 year 160,000km warranty was a real selling point for me. They might not be the newest design, but the benefit is that it is a proven package that will be reliable and have known problems.

[RASER]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

How is the Mirage going to change things, its quite possibly the most boring design ever created. Blander than a Corolla. Looks like something a 90 year old would drive.

The new Mirage/Colt uses around 4lt./100km in the real world, actually it has the Japanese record for low fuel use, a massive 27.2km/lt. for a non hybrid is model, 5-star safety and $13k? in AUS.

It should sell if marketed correctly

Mitsubishi should be doing a lot better it AUS, its the managment-team letting them down [have we not heard this before with another brand? :-) ]

[RASER]

Originally Posted by Windsor220

Majority of the models (Pajero, Lancer, Triton and Outlander) have been around since 07 with slight upgrades over the years. Colt has been around forever. Express van since the 80s. The only new thing is the ASX and that doesn't feel new either.

Mitsubishi do have a history of hanging onto models for a long time.

History has shown its better to buy a proved older model than keep hoping into a underdone flash new thing [commodore....cough]

[RASER]

Originally Posted by tranquilized

I dont know why anyone would buy a Mitsubishi either! Absolutely horrible lineup.

Granted u cannot register [in vic] the super frugal colt.

The other models are proven performers

Lancer, Jap made, strongest warranty and full of gear
Pajero, best all round proper 4WD
Triton, robust and priced right ute line up
L300 Van, longest lasting bulletproof van sold

The only stupid thing is that $50k i electric nonsense

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by tranquilized

I dont know why anyone would buy a Mitsubishi either! Absolutely horrible lineup.

I cant imagine many people being unhappy with one of these, i know id be as has as a pig in poo

[BleedBlue]

I shared somewhere else on the forums about my experience driving a few new shape Lancers, fantastic car to drive. My brother went searching for a small car and bought one and loves it. I am also considering a Pajero to replace our Territory, only because I want a real 4WD mind you. In my opinion they make a great car at a great price!

[robbo/region15]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Only car i'd even look twice at in the lineup is the Evo, and word is the next model is going to be a hybrid. Way to ruin a good car, unless they can somehow miracuosly keep the weight of the batteries and electric motors to an absolute minimum.

Word is the motor won't even be turboed, but something like an NA 1.5 teamed with the electric motors driving the front wheels.

This is the new Mirage. Its so bland i'm almost falling asleep just looking at it.

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Made from the hides of a 1000 Kermits.....

[RAPID_BA]

Mitsubishi make very robust cars. Have a look at their warranty. 5/10 warranty? Who else does that?

Their designs are now dated, that is known to them but the cars are very robust.

Kind of like Mazda but their styling is better received. Watch Mitsubishi come screaming back.

[TheSneakiness]

I bought our Paj when the Lancer was just being rolled out (was actually going to buy a Ralliart Lancer but wait time was 8 months at the time).

No major faults apart from the auto deciding to lose drive sometimes.

The Lancer, Pajero and Outlander needs looking at for replacement, and I think the ASX and Challenger are unnecessary in the line up (is covered by Outlander and Pajero)

[pmacc]

my biggest gripe with mitsubishi is the excessive use of hard plastics especially in the top spec models ie vrx Lancer, aspire ASX etc. that and the underpowered engines matched to those terrible cvt gearboxes. however most people are not like me and dont demand a powerfull engine and a well sorted gearbox

[GTP owner]

Originally Posted by pmacc

my biggest gripe with mitsubishi is the excessive use of hard plastics especially in the top spec models ie vrx Lancer, aspire ASX etc. that and the underpowered engines matched to those terrible cvt gearboxes. however most people are not like me and dont demand a powerfull engine and a well sorted gearbox

The Paj has the most powerful diesel in its class (147kw and 441Nm), tied to a manual. The prado has 127kw and 410Nm. Yeah, underpowered.
The evo....yeah it is underpowered too.
If you don't like the CVT, choose another model

[dimka100]

Their EVOs are great, but far too expensive for what you get these days ... The rest of the range is getting very old ...

[lockieoc]

Originally Posted by dimka100

Their EVOs are great, but far too expensive for what you get these days ... The rest of the range is getting very old ...

When you own one you will realise they are worth every single cent.

[pmacc]

Originally Posted by GTP owner

The Paj has the most powerful diesel in its class (147kw and 441Nm), tied to a manual. The prado has 127kw and 410Nm. Yeah, underpowered.
The evo....yeah it is underpowered too.
If you don't like the CVT, choose another model

the only engines that get the cvt are all the small 2.0l engines. diesels and the turbos get propper autos, was not talking about them.

if they kept the 2.4lengine and mated it to a cvt then it probably be ok, but the 2.0l is so weak that the cvt constanly has to hunt and it feels and sounds terrible

[blueoval]

The ralliart has a different cvt gearbox from what I have heard. Different to the n/a lancers.

[Nic85]

The Ralliart has a 6 speed DSG gearbox, not a CVT.

They have the 2.4L engine mated to manual or CVT in the Outlander and Lancer (VRX).

No turbo petrol Mitsubishi has a normal torque convertor automatic.

ASX has virtually no hard plastics. The entire dash is soft touch, quality plastic/rubber.

Please don't comment on things when you only have half the story!

[dieseltrain79]

Funny that no one has mentioned the 380 . The gt is a very nice drive , my mrs preferred it to the bf mk2 at the time .