This was a better car than Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima. Galant had style, unlike Camry and Altima. Galant has equivalent quality at 25% lower price than Accord, Camry, and Altima. Galant deserved more respect and recognition than it received. There’s some folks out there that do NOT want to drive the same car as everyone else.
I got this car for a back up/winter car since I do a lot of driving. For a 20 year old car still runs and looks great. Put 30k miles on it so far, and just like my 2000s Hondas all it ever needs is oil changes 👍 👍
I bought my 2004 Galant in 2019. For only $1350. With 108,000 miles. 5 years later still drives and runs 💯. It has 165,000 miles now. But runs smooth as ice
How many of these do you still see on the road? Yeah, it's no where near the fit finish of same era Accord or the reliability of Camry; performance of Altima SE-R blew the Galant out of water, it's a cheaper alternative with a few cool bits, that's about it
Mitsubishi decided to take this design to replace it's top selling Magna/ Verada model sold as the Australian made Diamante in the US. Although it was better built than the American made car the American style did not sit well with Australian buyers. Called the Mitsubishi 380 in Australia due to it's 3.8 litre engine it won more awards than any Australian built car. The Australian public just didn't like the look. Sales were not enough for Mitsubishi and it was one reason for the downfall of Mitsubishi in Australia and the closure of the Mitsubishi factory in Australia in 1998. I am sure if Australia Mitsubishi used it's own designers and updated the Magna/Verada and continued with that model name that had been so successful the factory may have been stronger for a few more years until the Australian government pulled all financial support the whole motor industry.
@JDns-we4fw the other steering wheels I can’t stand (ONLY MY OPINION, THANK YOU) are the Subaru XT coupes and the current generation Corvette’s all flat steering wheels. But hey, different strokes (or spokes in steering wheel talk) for different folks.
The worst Galant ever. I will say at one time I kinda wanted a 9th gen Ralliart, but these were horribly bungled in every way. They made these unwanted cars for an unbelievable 9 model years. Which, for those who are counting, comprised 3 generations of Accord, Camry and Altima, and 4 generations of Malibu.
@JDns-we4fw Very true. I've had 2, a 2005 GTS around 4 years ago, and I own a 2007 Ralliart right now. The only problems I've had with both of them was wear and tear items that needed replacement. They are awesome cars that don't have a stigma surrounding them like the non driving people that buy Toyotas, Hondas, and Nissans.
@JDns-we4fw Honestly, both are great. The regular 3.8 is much easier to find a few certain parts for and the parts are cheaper. For example, the valve cover gaskets for the MIVEC from RockAuto were double the price of the regular 3.8, and only one manufacturer (Mahle) makes them. I guess it's worth the extra 28hp lol
@JDns-we4fw I would say the MIVEC 3.8 feels way faster and has more midrange torque, at least to me. It's very responsive, especially on the highway or when it needs to downshift it does it immediately. Whoever did the factory transmission programming at Mitsubishi did a really good job.
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This was a better car than Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima. Galant had style, unlike Camry and Altima. Galant has equivalent quality at 25% lower price than Accord, Camry, and Altima. Galant deserved more respect and recognition than it received. There’s some folks out there that do NOT want to drive the same car as everyone else.
Similar in Australia, it was the car that closed a factory.
I got this car for a back up/winter car since I do a lot of driving. For a 20 year old car still runs and looks great. Put 30k miles on it so far, and just like my 2000s Hondas all it ever needs is oil changes 👍 👍
Why this happened is Mitsubishi is not know for being reliable and also most don’t about this car. Like it though
The previous gen looks great too
I bought my 2004 Galant in 2019. For only $1350. With 108,000 miles. 5 years later still drives and runs 💯. It has 165,000 miles now. But runs smooth as ice
Does it need timing belt changing?
We had these cars in Australia where 70% of the car was modified. They have proved to be extremely reliable. Called the Mitsubishi 380😅.
Cool cars, though no as nice as the predecessors. A 3,8 Liter V6 is gigantic
Mitsubishi was begining to lose its way around this time. Not a bad Galant and the exterior color of this test car is beautiful.
How many of these do you still see on the road? Yeah, it's no where near the fit finish of same era Accord or the reliability of Camry; performance of Altima SE-R blew the Galant out of water, it's a cheaper alternative with a few cool bits, that's about it
These Galant’s are so must more interesting than cars like the boring Camry
Im positive this rides on chryslers LH platform. I always swore thes are dodge intrepid/chrysler concorde underneath
Mitusibishi Galant is comfortable, durable, solid and nice car
It looks like an 2004 Altima.🤔🤨
Mitsubishi decided to take this design to replace it's top selling Magna/ Verada model sold as the Australian made Diamante in the US. Although it was better built than the American made car the American style did not sit well with Australian buyers. Called the Mitsubishi 380 in Australia due to it's 3.8 litre engine it won more awards than any Australian built car. The Australian public just didn't like the look. Sales were not enough for Mitsubishi and it was one reason for the downfall of Mitsubishi in Australia and the closure of the Mitsubishi factory in Australia in 1998. I am sure if Australia Mitsubishi used it's own designers and updated the Magna/Verada and continued with that model name that had been so successful the factory may have been stronger for a few more years until the Australian government pulled all financial support the whole motor industry.
One of the Worst looking steering wheels on ANY car EVER!
@JDns-we4fw the other steering wheels I can’t stand (ONLY MY OPINION, THANK YOU) are the Subaru XT coupes and the current generation Corvette’s all flat steering wheels. But hey, different strokes (or spokes in steering wheel talk) for different folks.
@JDns-we4fw I know, but those were ugliest to my eyes.
The worst Galant ever. I will say at one time I kinda wanted a 9th gen Ralliart, but these were horribly bungled in every way. They made these unwanted cars for an unbelievable 9 model years. Which, for those who are counting, comprised 3 generations of Accord, Camry and Altima, and 4 generations of Malibu.
@JDns-we4fw Very true. I've had 2, a 2005 GTS around 4 years ago, and I own a 2007 Ralliart right now. The only problems I've had with both of them was wear and tear items that needed replacement. They are awesome cars that don't have a stigma surrounding them like the non driving people that buy Toyotas, Hondas, and Nissans.
@JDns-we4fw Honestly, both are great. The regular 3.8 is much easier to find a few certain parts for and the parts are cheaper. For example, the valve cover gaskets for the MIVEC from RockAuto were double the price of the regular 3.8, and only one manufacturer (Mahle) makes them. I guess it's worth the extra 28hp lol
@JDns-we4fw I would say the MIVEC 3.8 feels way faster and has more midrange torque, at least to me. It's very responsive, especially on the highway or when it needs to downshift it does it immediately. Whoever did the factory transmission programming at Mitsubishi did a really good job.