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-Andrew L
The Chevy Aveo is a next-gen Daewoo Lanos. The Suzuki Forenza and Verona are next-gen Nubira and Leganza, respectively. So Daewoo didn't really go away; it just came back wearing different badges.
-Andrew L
My 99 LS is going strong with 96K miles.
It finished behind the Camry/Accords (both 4 and 6).
~alpha
Anyway, I recently took off the driver's side mirror. The mirror is intact and works, but the casing cracked in half. Does anyone know the name of that part? I don't think I need a new mirror, just the casing. And can I install it myself? I have a pretty reasonable skill level. I have been looking online, but I don't see what the name of this part I need is. if anyone could help me and guide me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. Thanks!
so a bit of help here...:)
How do you run the antenna and the wire from the roof to the front of the car? I've tried taking the back seat out and crawling in the trunk and my main problem is getting the wire from the roof to the trunk along the window. HELP!!
Thanks,
Matt
So at 60k, I would suggest that the dealer replace all belts, the water pump, spark plugs, and tranny fluid and flush the brake fluid and cooling system. I would not simply ask for the 60k checkup as that is usually padded with bs inspection fees.
The Good
1. Drives nice
2. Stereo is great even in the ES model I have
3. It's roomy
4. The engine feels peppy at lower speeds
5. Even in this abused rental car the cabin is pretty rattle-free
The Bad
1. The interior has way too many textures, shapes, and colors.
2. The steering wheel makes me feel like I am driving a school bus
3. The engine is noisy both under acceleration and while cruising.
4. There is an overal "cheap" feel to the interior.
Overall, it's a decent car but not up to class-leading levels in most aspects.
I was going to buy a 2000 galant with 105k on it. Is the milage too high to cause some damage on the engine or tranny?
Should I do some major tune-up on the engine after I buy the car?
Thanks.
I liked the stereo, the ride, and even the styling started to grow on me. The car seemed well-constructed as there were no squeaks or rattles even at 31,700 miles. Power was good at low RPM and the transmission was smooth and very rarely had to kick down to make it up a hill.
My dislikes are mostly centered around the interior. The blue dash lights are pretty but the effect is ruined by the contrasting shades of green and blue/green used on the center dash lights and the radio display. The bright orange "Passenger Airbag Off" light was extremely annoying. There seemed to be too many different shapes and textures and the steering wheel looks too much like a 04 Malibu's.
In the end, I think it is a great rental but not a car I would walk into a dealer ready to pay $16,000-$25,000 for brand new. A used one at around $10,000 with low miles wouldn't be bad but it still wouldn't be my first choice for that amount of money. I also think the 99-03 Galant was more appealing, for my taste at least.
However, it was a decent enough ride that I would at least test drive the proposed GTS with 18" wheels and the V6/6-speed manual combo.
I gotta say though, I love the Mivec four banger. It's so smooth and spunky. I also think its reasonably quiet. The only noise thats noticeable in my Lancer Sportback Ralliart is from the sport exhaust. The Galant should be even quieter since it doesn't have this exhaust.
I think the Galant is a Hidden gem,I can say after 20K miles, it is still a much more sporty style, excellent body lines, than the typical <$20,000 sedan. One concern is I was reading a car mag on long term Galant, in which they recevied a service bulletin for engine control module? im wondering if mine is included, It had something to do with the 2.4L Mivec..sounded like a simple part swap? in 20k i Have never had a Check engine light..I agree ,the Airbag Off light gets annoying, with no passenger. The other day I noticed that just because enough weight is detected in the passenger seat will not turn the light off, but it is sensing somebody is there because the passenger seat belt light and the airbag light both illuminate..apparently the seats have sensors on the tracks as well as weight sensors to adjust the deployment accordingly to weight and seat position.. when you think about it, if you are the only one in the car and airbag(s) deploy the passenger airbag will be spared..saving insurance some money? and un needed damage to the passenger side Dash area...good thinkin Mitsu..now just get the word out on your Good products!!Sean
My only complaints are better seat fabric, headrest fabric looks kind of cheap, but structuraly they are good.
I like the fact that the doors on Es anyway do not have fabric while the black on top looks good, and the steering wheel is so funky you love it or hate it..a simple chrome emblem on it would look much better( nissan does a good job). I think the Galant deffinetly blows the Camry away in driving and style, and to a lesser degree the Accord, No reflection on Mitsu, but (iffy-Lube) decided to leave my AT dipstick sitting in the engine compartment at about 15,000 miles thru Snow, rain, and in a very dusty area, it still looks clean but me and my friend can change it, if anybody can give me a definite At fluid i can use,,,I's like to use synthetic as I understand ATF+3 is synthetic, and what kind of fluid is good for 2004 mitsus. Seemed like there was water in the dipstick area as when i re inserted the dipstick and pulled it out there was a few drops of water that beaded. (oil and water look) Any ideas..thanks Sean
For future reference though, Mitsu only recommends that you use ATF3 fluid (available only at your Mitsu, Hyundai, or Kia dealer). Do not use Dextron or any other automatic fluid as they can ruin your tranny and void your warranty.
ATF fluid is the same fluid chrysler uses..my book says Diamond ATF SPIII, which is supposedly the same as ATF+3 you buy at autozone, there is a drain plug on the auto tranny in my galant, but as stated above would only drain 1/4-1/3 of the fluid and has no filter I beleive, but in the future i will probaby have the fluid drained and replaced every other oil change..considering it easy as changing the oil w/o the filter...I'll take care of my 3,000 + transmission with $20 of fluid every 10K miles or so...Sean
I much prefer my Accord's setup in this regard. The light does not come on unless you have a passenger in the seat below the weight limit or if the passenger moves to a position where they would be injured by air bag deployment. The Galant's stayed on until someone sat in the seat. It was the most annoying thing in the world while driving home at night.
The engine was fairly smooth. But it was also fairly noisy IMO.
It's a bit unfair for me to compare my rental ES Galant with my EX-L Accord but to me the Accord just feels like it's a notch above the Galant in most respects. It's just a more well-rounded car. I don't think stepping up to a LS Galant or down to a LX Accord would change my opinion on this. That said, the Galant is a nice car if it's what you want.
The Galants looks did grow on me over the week I drove it though.
As for the ATF3 available at discount stores, I would be careful with that. The manual is very specific about only using Diamond ATF SPIII. If the tranny fails for whatever reason and it's discovered you didn't use their fluid, they can deny a warranty claim. This was told to me by a good friend who was a master tech at a Mitsu dealer. With the new longer warranty, I would think they are even tighter about this policy. I personally will be playing it very careful and only using the specified fluid.
Ingtong- I do not have the long warranty because i bought mine before they started it, I did ask the dealer about a tranny fluid drain and/or flush, and he seemed suspicious on why I wanted it changed, I just told him that Its been good for 20K miles, and I want it to last a long time + a long road trip planned, he said it would have no bearing on my warranty, it's just like changing your oil every 2K instead of 4K. Preventitive maint, I hate the fact of dirty fluids running thru my motor/tranny especially in below freezing weather. Anyone know anything on the engine control module upgrade? on the Mivec engine? thanks, later Sean
Is it good to do the job at Gemini or firestone?
If you feel the price is too high, find a mechanic that specializes in Mitsus so the job will be done right. But still, I feel the price you were quoted is very reasonable and worth going to a dealer who knows their product.
If you have a 1999 with the factory supplied separate single-disk CD player under the AM/FM/Cassette radio, please let me know if it will play CD-R's.
I know the later model Mitsubishi radios that have the CD player included within the radio itself will play CD-R's. I just need to know about the separate 1999 single-disk CD player.
Thanks,
Mr. Vivona
The one in my 99 Galant LS does just fine with CD-R media. It's the Mitsu/Infinity 210 watt AM/FM/Cassette with separate in-dash single-CD player, CD controls on the stereo head unit (only an Eject button on the CD unit). I believe those controls can also run a CD changer, but I don't have one.
The CD unit does not do MP3s, though, if that's important to you.
Nearly 6 years old and the stereo's performance has been flawless. Easily the best OEM car stereo I've ever had.