habbers
06-01-2005, 04:28 PM
Hi there
Looks like my search is coming to an end. I have been looking for a car to replace my Civic VTI 1.8 Aerodeck (180bhp VTEC model) that sadly, i wrote off in Dec.
I have had may Jap cars over the years including an MY99 Impreza Turbo UK spec but running around 260BHP which i had for two years and dearly loved.
Anyway i now have one child and one on the way and i have been looking for something to replace the Civic. Criteria have been fun to drive, reasonably economical, good looking, reliable and cheap(ish).
Tha does not leave many cars really, i did not want a BM or Audi, etc as whilst i appreciate the build quality everyone has them which is fine just not for me.
I looked at Saabs, Honda Accord 2.0L Sport execs even Mondeo st24 Alfa 156 (scary feedback on reliability issues) and such like but to get one for under 4.5k with lowish miles and not driven to death was proving difficult.
I saw an ad in Autotrader for a Galant Sport and it rekindled my interest in them. I had not really given them a thought but suddenty this car fitted all of the critera or at least seems to.
Anyway without boring you anymore
a few questions
I am looking at a UK 2.5 24v Sport Saloon MY00 on an w plate. It has done 80K but with FMSH - TBH i do not think this is a lot of miles on this sort of car.
It is the following spec (taken from the ad)
2000 (W) Mitsubishi Galant V6 Sport 2.5 Saloon 4d, metallic silver, 80,000 miles, Sunroof, , 6 x CD autochanger, Climate Control, Momo Steering Wheel, power boot release, power steering, Remote Central Locking, Power Folding Mirrors, Sport Pack Interior, steering wheel adjustable in height, Twin Front Airbags, ABS, chairs adjustable in height, Alloy wheels, Electric mirrors, Front armrest, Folding rear seats, Rear armrest, Rear headrests. Very rare and desirable Car.
Is there anything i should ask or look for on this car.
Does the sport have stiffer suspension that a stock Galant or is it an option?
What is the performance like 0-60, top end and real world overtaking.
What sort of MPG can i expect around town and overall, hoping for around 30 MPG overall but not a deal-breaker. I plan to do around 15K per year.
Anything else i have not though of?
Many thanks in advance.
Nice site BTW easy to navigate and a friendly feel to the threads/posts. I moderate on SN but think i may be spending more and more time over here in future.
Looks like my search is coming to an end. I have been looking for a car to replace my Civic VTI 1.8 Aerodeck (180bhp VTEC model) that sadly, i wrote off in Dec.
I have had may Jap cars over the years including an MY99 Impreza Turbo UK spec but running around 260BHP which i had for two years and dearly loved.
Anyway i now have one child and one on the way and i have been looking for something to replace the Civic. Criteria have been fun to drive, reasonably economical, good looking, reliable and cheap(ish).
Tha does not leave many cars really, i did not want a BM or Audi, etc as whilst i appreciate the build quality everyone has them which is fine just not for me.
I looked at Saabs, Honda Accord 2.0L Sport execs even Mondeo st24 Alfa 156 (scary feedback on reliability issues) and such like but to get one for under 4.5k with lowish miles and not driven to death was proving difficult.
I saw an ad in Autotrader for a Galant Sport and it rekindled my interest in them. I had not really given them a thought but suddenty this car fitted all of the critera or at least seems to.
Anyway without boring you anymore
a few questions
I am looking at a UK 2.5 24v Sport Saloon MY00 on an w plate. It has done 80K but with FMSH - TBH i do not think this is a lot of miles on this sort of car.
It is the following spec (taken from the ad)
2000 (W) Mitsubishi Galant V6 Sport 2.5 Saloon 4d, metallic silver, 80,000 miles, Sunroof, , 6 x CD autochanger, Climate Control, Momo Steering Wheel, power boot release, power steering, Remote Central Locking, Power Folding Mirrors, Sport Pack Interior, steering wheel adjustable in height, Twin Front Airbags, ABS, chairs adjustable in height, Alloy wheels, Electric mirrors, Front armrest, Folding rear seats, Rear armrest, Rear headrests. Very rare and desirable Car.
Is there anything i should ask or look for on this car.
Does the sport have stiffer suspension that a stock Galant or is it an option?
What is the performance like 0-60, top end and real world overtaking.
What sort of MPG can i expect around town and overall, hoping for around 30 MPG overall but not a deal-breaker. I plan to do around 15K per year.
Anything else i have not though of?
Many thanks in advance.
Nice site BTW easy to navigate and a friendly feel to the threads/posts. I moderate on SN but think i may be spending more and more time over here in future.