Mitsubishi Galant test drive since 2008 sedan

Survey, but gallants

The used Mitsubishi Galant with the right wheel is relatively inexpensive, reliable and also elegant.
Mitsubishi is known for healthy conservatism: having created a successful car, is in no hurry to update it. Such is Mitsubishi Eleventh Galant, which enjoys well -deserved respect in Russia, including in the right -handed version.
The model made their debut in 1996. But the rapid features of a long squatwing, low headlights still look good, perhaps even attractive. Appearance is to match the filling. Galant is a comfortable business class sedan capable of fulfilling the desires of fast drivers. Even the most common 2-liter front-wheel drive version warms the soul of acceleration, slightly more intense than you expect, a wonderful reaction to gas and brake pedals, information of the steering wheel.
The automatic gearbox works almost flawlessly. Mitsubishi Galant, equipped with a multi -link suspension, steadfastly tolerates small road irregularities. The noise level in the cabin is very low. A spoonful of tar is a gross work ABS.
The driver’s workplace can only be reproached for the absence of the steering and seats that are currently fashionable on solid cars.
In Galanta (with the exception of expensive American versions), everything is simple - you can longitudin the seat, change the tilt of the back and the steering column. This is enough for a convenient planting of medium dimensions. There are no transformations and adjustments of the rear seat, but the angle of inclination of the back is convenient, there is enough space for the legs, the headrest and the seat belt are where you need.
It should be remembered that the engine with direct injection requires high -quality fuel, and the suspension complex in design is qualified repairs. Otherwise, you can lose the pleasure of possessing a relatively inexpensive, but pretty and generally reliable car.
Mitsubishi Galant 1996-2002
the release is well known among lovers of Japanese cars, as well as its innate flaws. The main one is a complex suspension with a large number of mobile joints. Despite the relative durability, she will have to ever deal with, which requires qualifications and funds. A large number of unofficial suppliers and deep unification with European versions, including body details, save from the deficiency of spare parts. Planned service - once every 15 thousand km, standard for modern cars. Official stations do not always take up the right -hand drive. But small services will be happy with a permanent client.
 
The approximate cost of some spare parts (in Moscow)*
Windshield 10,700 rubles.
Hood 10,200 rub.
Farah 9000 rub.
Front wing 8400 rub.
Front bumper 13,000 rubles.
*The indicated prices of various suppliers may vary significantly.

Levorol analogue
Since 1996, Galant was not only delivered to Europe, but also gathered in the USA, Indonesia, the Philippines and Taiwan. The range of models for each market was its own. In total, eight engines were offered with a working volume of 1.8 to 3.0 liters. And the power units were gaining sixteen! In Japan in 2002, the model was updated, but in some countries the 1996 version was released until 2005. Prices for left -handed machines (ceteris paribus) are higher than for right -handed percent by ten percent.
 
 
 
  
Andrey Kochetov
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"