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---but remember, getting a lemon is bad luck ...even luxury cars has lemons.... even my lemonade is made with lemons LOL!
Thanks
Kim
thanks
Leather care-I got some turtle wax leather cleaner/conditioner. Don't like it won't use it again. I'm got to start using lexol leather cleaner and conditioner. I've used it on my Eclipse GSX and noticed it did a better job then turtle wax (that's what I get for being cheap :-)
performance shocks-try this site. A few people have already gotten them on their galants. Read though the post. you'll find quite a bit of info.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/bigrichs2kgalantcenter
Thanks!
Kim
try alcohol (not Absolute, j/k) or a tar remover. But be careful, it might eat up the plastic if you put too much.
vac23
I have 24+K miles on my 99 ES and change oil every 3k. Mostly H-way, I make 60+ miles a day to work and back. Shouldn't oil change be done "every 3000 miles" ???
marcin
If you're using dino oil & the rule to follow would be to change the oil every 3k miles. But since I'm using synthetic oil I can extend the oil change interval a little longer. Synthetic oil doesn't "break down" as quickly as dino oil so that's why you can extend the oil change interval. In my post above I mentioned changing the oil at time at 6k miles. I only do that if I've accumulated alot of miles from mostly hi-way driving. I take quite a few long distance trips 250+ miles one way. With long distance trips you don't usually stop and start the car as much as on short trips around town. Most engine wear comes from starting the car as most of the oil is in the bottom of the pan & not circulating around the engine. What kind of oil are you using?
---BTW I'm offering $30 for your mudguards, used is fine since new so damn expensive..
regards
I appreciate the tips on removing the sticky stuff from my car... It has really been bugging me...
Ya know, I also removed the "dealership sticker' that was on the back of my car... It just looked kinda tacky.. anyway, I removed it but then yesterday I took my car in for a 'detailing'... they said that they would fill it up with gas and get it fancy clean if i brought it in yesterday, since they didnt have time to do it before i left with it friday.. (just bought it on friday).. anwyay, get this.. not only did they NOT fill my tank up with gas like they said they would... they put the STICKER BACK ON! ... yep, and it was many lil letters, soo i had to take it all back off.. that kinda made me mad because its my car now and not theirs to be putting stickers all over! oh well, i was going to complain but it probably wouldnt do much..
I have the light gray interior.... i love the color but figure it will probably show dirt/wear easy... I put some scotchguard spray on the seats so hopefully that will help.. Oh, I didnt mention that i have a 40lb Brittany (dog) that goes everywhere with me... He is very clean, but just in case I put down a towel covering the backseat to prevent any paw damage..
I know, Im a crazy 'dog person'... cant believe i let him have free roam of my car..
have a good day all!
kim
ps. do you guys know of any other galant message baords? I have only found some that are mainly for 'racing' type stuff..
Does any one know how to program a new keyless entry remote to the car keyless entry system. I bought a replacement remote and is does not work on my car, I asked the dealer and they said that it needed to be programed (they charge $40-65 to program it).
any responses are much appreciated.
regards
Just realized that the 2000 galants require premium gas... do you guys all use this? what happens if ya dont? can ya use middle grade gas?? (i always use BP/Exxon/namebrand etc)
Thanks
Kim
(I hate paying high premium gas prices when the other stuff might work as well... ) )
About the remote, I've also seen people selling them on ebay for $10 bucks ... the seller says dealer usually programs them for free ... you can try emailing them like if you're asking before you bid...
All in All, my car looks GOOD with the "customizing" I did. It gives it a cleaner look!!
00 LS from Chicago
The car has just turned 8000 miles, and has been in the shop an average of once a month.
marcin
'99 Galant ES
I took it on a two-hour trip yesterday, all highway driving. My neck and shoulders were killing me at the end of the drive. My legs were cramped beyond belief, the seatbelt chocked me until I was blue in the face, the headlights were so dim I felt like I was driving in a tunnel, but hey, the CD player works, no coffee has spilled out of my cup in the holder and it has very good pick-up.
Two mechanics I spoke with before buying the car commented on how comfortable they thought the seats are.
Dianne,
Maybe you're not used to the galant and a sudden 2 hr drive after you picked it up .... my sister has a 94 protege, and the seats are not as comfortable, and leg space is even shorter than the galant.
Update on My galant:
8 months, only 1600 miles .... and still nothing to complain about .. (only dreaming about new 17" rims)
All I know is that I researched a lot before buying my new car and I couldn't be happier with my Galant. I think what the car buying experience boils down to is if you had a horrible experience, bought it hastly or didn't do any homework (like I did my Mazda 626), you're more likely to dislike your car. Therefore, will try non-stop to find reasons to dislike the car. Honestly, I never had a single mechanical problem with my 626, but I complained about it for 3 years straight.
I own a '94 Mitsubishi Galant LS. I like the car but I am having a problem w/the keyless entry system having a mind of its own. I press unlock, it unlocks and locks quickly(will do this 4-5 times b4 finally unlocking). At times when I unlock from inside the car, get out close the door all 4 doors will lock. Can anyone offer any suggestions or solutions?
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Suzieq1
I can't imagine buying a car from a rental car company knowing the horrendous abuse it has taken already. I hope you got a great deal.
In comparison to the Altima, I agree with your assessment. The Altima does have a GREAT engine and transmission, but is not as comfortable or as stylish (though I do like the back armrest, trunk release button on the keyless remote, and behind seat book holder). But when I got my Galant, I couldn't find a better finance rate than 1.9% for 60 months.
I've had mine since May and have 3k miles and just love the car....
Normally I keep the map lights on "door" which means they are only supposed to go on when I open the doors, and then go back off again when the doors are closed. Now the map lights stay on all the time after the car is shut off, unless all the doors are closed and I lock the car via the key remote. (Even locking the doors with the regular switch doesn't do it.)
Anyone else heard of this before?
I went and check about those little cracks that blf2 was talking about, but don't really notice anything...
Now that I've driven 1800 miles, I feel like the car knows me already. Before when i pressed the gas, the acceleration would jump to like 3000 rpm right away, but now, it does the contant.
About the keyless entry, some of the times i press unlock and all the doors unlocks, it happened to me 2 times ... is there a trick to make it happen all the times? also with different combination of the lock/unlock button, I get the car to flash the emergency lights ... anyone know how to do that?
If you already know this or your remote is acting up then disregard...
Your remote should work like this. Press "unlock" once and it only unlocks the driver's side door and the lights should flash to let you know it worked. Hit it immediately a second time and it should unlock the rest of the doors and the lights should flash again. If your remote is not doing this, I would ask the dealership about this because it's a very convenient feature.
stuff to give the engine a little bit more juice...can someone recommand me some website??
Osteoman, as far as pricing goes, My post #169, and fellow GTZ owners posts at 187 &188 will tell you our prices. We all paid over invoice, and since they were GTZ's they wont deal as much due to their limited numbers. I got mine for about$1000 under MSRP but I also got 100% financed at 1.9%-I think I got a darn good deal. Since yours is a 2001 and an LS(still fairly rare)
they probably wont offer the low rate financing or any rebate, but should be able to get the price right between invoice and MSRP, I'm guessing about $1500 off the sticker. Since the model is one of the first of the 2001's you might not find such a great deal. You'd be better off IMO, to try and locate a 2000 LS and take advantage of year-end deals or look it up at www.carmax.com I've heard good things about them from other posters on this page. Good luck, the LS is a great package, hope you get a nice deal to boot!
About Price, it's usually hard to negotite on very new models, like the 2001 at this time of the year .. and specially the LS, since it's the higher model ... check carsdirect.com just for comparison.
Its funny how you said 2-4 % is best in line to me... if you ask me, 50% below invoice would be the best for me LOL !! :-)
Other then that, car is alot of fun and remember all you complaining people with an ES V6 you probably paid less then 20k that is a steal!
I'm sorry your aloud to complain.
bye
I have a 2000 V4 Galant with about 5,100 miles (bought new) and sympathize with your dealer problem. While I have not had the dealership actually work on my car, they steadfastly refuse to acknowledge the existence of a hestitation (at around 30mph, under light throttle) which should be noticeable as abnormal to any journeyman mechanic. And I've heard that Mits. dealers do not normally stock a large supply of parts and often must order what they need, which often puts a hardship on owners.
My one and only (not so) "local" dealer is closed on Saturdays, closes early M-F, and always seems to have only one mechanic on duty, who is of course perpetually busy and unapproachable.
I like my Galant and would recommend one. But before considering a purchase, I would advise any potential buyers to spend a couple of hours in the service waiting room and judge for yourself. Ask the owners how they've been treated. From my point of view one of the main reasons for buying new is the warranty, but this is only as good as the company behind it. A one year old used Galant at a suitably used (as cheap as possible) price (deprecation is stiff, for some reason, on these) seems the best way to go.
Merely my two cents worth....
Floridian
Well, browning Mitsu here in South Cali has a very good service department , very helpful people too... or maybe they were in a good mood the day I went.