Test drive Mitsubishi Galant 1997 - 2004 sedan

Mitsubishi Galant (1996--2003)

Mitsubishi Galant is somewhat reminiscent of a Japanese sawmill of an old joke, which easily processes any wood. Until the Russian men treat her with a crowbar.
Galant lived a long life - this model with minimal changes has been produced since 1996. But nothing forever under the moon - the official deliveries of Galant to Russia have been terminated since May 2003 due to the fact that the car has been discontinued. And if you have Galantomania - welcome to the secondary market. The choice of used gallants is huge: sedans and station wagons, charged versions, right -hand drive cars from the domestic Japanese market. Based on the fact that we need a reliable car for every day, we apply the exclusion method.
Galant's pseudo -sports options differ from the standard versions of the anti -wing on the trunk lid, low planting and rubber with a microscopic profile. In nine cases out of the ten, the old owner refuses the car most often due to a fair amount of fatigue of the device, however, prefers this not to advertise.
From the Japanese domestic market, we receive mainly all -wheel drive station wagons or cars with a rare engine of 1.8 liters. It is widely believed that the quality of the assembly of the machine exceed European versions, however, there are no problems with fast and operational delivery of spare parts only in Primorye. It makes sense to stop in choosing on European models.
TRANSMISSION. Mitsubishi engineers do not blush for motors, and never. Even with the weakest two -liter engine, Galant accelerates to 100 km/h in less than 10 seconds. For beginner drivers, we would recommend just such a galant - among these cars there are much fewer tired of earthly life. Yes, and the service of in -line four will cost if not in a penny, then relatively inexpensive.
The most problematic engine is with direct fuel injection GDI. Direct injection on a 2.4-liter motor gives meant advantages in dynamics and economy, but it adds trouble. The fact is that GDI engines are very critical of fuel quality, more precisely, to Sere, the concentration of which in our gasoline is much higher than in the West. In order not to ruin the motor, it is necessary, first of all, very carefully monitor the condition of the fuel line. When such a motor is poorly gaining momentum, stupid during acceleration, first watch the filter. It costs quite expensive - $ 75.
An active driver with experience, we recommend a 24-valve V-shaped engine with a volume of 2.5 liters. Its only drawback is expensive service. The elementary replacement of spark plugs with V6 is a whole story, moreover, about $ 100 can be asked for work. In addition, the manufacturer insists on the use of expensive candles - $ 25 apiece. At the same time, we note that the two-liter four is content with ordinary 5-dollar candles.
The six is \u200b\u200bvery sensitive to overheating, especially the second head. And although it has a temperature sensor, sometimes it does not save. In the best case, the consequences of overheating are removed by grinding of the engine - $ 750. At the worst - it will need to replace it, which will cost $ 1,500 for a used motor in decent state.
Another specific misfortune of the 2.5 V6 engine is the generator video. In many cars, he howls in a terrible voice, recalling that a seller can be required to be a discount of $ 350.
Hydracks are tinted even more discount, although they rarely come out of the system. This happens with large, about 300 thousand km, runs or after overheating of the engine. In the six -cylinder motor 24 hydraulic compensators, one costs about $ 35, then count yourself.
If the Galant you watch has been operated in Russia for more than three years, check the radiator ($ 200).
Mitsubishi automatic transmissions work almost perfectly. Soft, smoothly, and if necessary, briskly, twisting each transmission to maximum revolutions. From life, the machine only requires oil replacement every 60,000 kilometers. We recommend using only the original Mitsubishi packaging and change all the filters. By the way, in some boxes there are two filters, and not every service knows about it.
 
In mechanical transmission, it is better to change the oil in the same time. With a six -cylinder engine, synchronizers are possible. Racers, setting a record for the speed of gear, often say them for death: $ 450-600 for bulkhead.
Bomb car. The acquisition of Galant without preliminary diagnostics of the suspension is to buy a slow -action mines in a very beautiful bag. The suspension is multi -link in front and behind, so that the flaws of roads and driving are very expensive. If the car was in good hands and drove along satisfactory roads, then the chronology of the suspension life looks like this.
By 50-60 thousand km, the front stabilizer racks wear out ($ 80 per pair, $ 50 work). Together with them it will not hurt to replace the bushings ($ 41 along with work). By 70-80 thousand, the front hub bearings die ($ 230 apiece and $ 50 for work). They change in the assembly with the hub, hence the high price of spare parts. Then the steering tips ($ 70 + $ 160), racks ($ 180, $ 40 work) and bushings ($ 31 with work) of the rear stabilizer; A little later - rear hub bearings ($ 230 apiece, $ 70 for work). The front shock absorber racks ($ 240 + $ 90) and the lower levers ($ 210 apiece and $ 55 per work) reach 90 thousand.
Ask any Galant owner what he thinks about brake discs ($ 220 and $ 140 for work), and close your ears to the children. A sharp braking at high speed, a puddle - and the beating of the disk pocket begins. No matter how you try, more than 40-50 thousand they will not last. After another 30-40 thousand km, the rear longitudinal levers and rear racks will declare a blank beak (replacing the entire kit-$ 350).
Take, do not take. Galant intra-sulfide equipment is reliably reliable. Drives, heating and other electrical equipment work and work. But if something breaks down, you will be painfully expensive. Therefore, we recommend looking for details not in the company service, but in specialized stores, because saving can be up to 60 percent. And look for the most common defect in the windows control unit. Auto refuses, and the key has to be held until the glass is completely closed/opened.
Another advice was received from brand fans: think about it, because they just don’t sell this car. The new Galant has not yet appeared, so the gallant owners both with us and in Europe are very reluctant to part with their cars. So the very fresh Galant from unfamiliar hands for sale probably visited an accident, or its mileage is approaching a critical one. We recommend checking the geometry of the body on the stand and carefully inspect the car.
Installing a car mileage, plus or minus thousands of thousands is quite easy. The condition of the brake system and the presence of fluxes on the engine and KP speak no worse than the odometer. Fear of older with runes of about 300 thousand km: at such distances, even the most hardy Japanese get tired and begin to constantly sweat with oil.
Still focus on the price. In most cases, she will definitely tell you how faulty the car is. For example: in Germany, the prices of a decent running galant start at 7,000 euros. And in Moscow - from $ 8,000.
Text Dmitry Novitsky, drawing Alexander Krasnov

Mitsubishi Galant (2000 c.) 2.0 GLS 2.5 V6-24
Length/width/height 4630/1740/1415
Working volume (cubic cub) 1997 2498
Power (L.S.) 136 163
Equipped mass (kg) 1335 1365
Maximum speed (km/h) 210 225
 
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (sec.) 9.7 8.2
Fuel consumption, average (l/100 km) 8.2 9.0
The cost is for Mitsubishi Galant 2.0
Mileage (km) cost
$ 15,000 195
30,000 $ 280
45,000 $ 195
60,000 $ 400
$ 75,000 195
90,000 $ 440
105,000 $ 240
120,000 $ 400
Normal is a hundred $ 55 company
The cost of spare parts and consumables for Mitsubishi Galant 2.0 (2000 onwards)*
Spark plug $ 5 ($ 3)
Lambda-zond $ 250 ($ 150)
Air filter $ 29 ($ 15)
Fuel filter $ 52 ($ 14-35)
Oil filter $ 10 ($ 8-12)
Filter of the salon ventilation $ 60
Front brake pads $ 115 ($ 30)
Rear brake pads $ 130 ($ 42)
Brake front disc $ 120 ($ 30)
Front shock absorber $ 120 ($ 66)
Rear shock absorber $ 120 ($ 59)
Tip of steering thrust $ 35
Front headlight $ 395 ($ 97)
Front wing $ 225
Bumper front hood $ 650
The back of the muffler $ 250

* The cost of non -original spare parts is indicated in the brackets

 

A source: "Autopilot"