Mitsubishi Colt (2004 - 2013) 1.5 DI-D CZ2 5d Auto (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Part of my downsizing strategy!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

family think it is a comedown after thge Passat.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not the AMT would go to a manual but I think I just have a rogue one as I have driven another AMT whilst mine was off the road and it was fine.

What are you likely to buy next?

Who knows...may trade this one in for a manual

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£11,245

When did you buy the car?

January 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not a good deal, poor trade in value and there was a model change halfn way through but I did get reversing sensors thrown in. But it was 0% finance

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

one of the few diesels autos around

What was the dealer like?

Vey good until the slimey finance manager turned up

What's it like to drive?

Noisey and gearbox jerky but I expected that. Gets quieter in 6th gear on the motorway and quite pleasant. Seats uncomfortable

What's it like to park?

easy though short back means I usually allow too much room

Have you had any problems with the car?

How long have you got? It has been the most unreliable car I have ever had. Gearbox/throttle freezes when trying to pull away. Sepent a whole month with the dealer but problem reappeared. Dealership has one trained mechanic apparently, and has to communicate with Mitsubishi by email. Other minor faults such as faulty glovebox lock and interior lights pale into insiginificance in contrast

What's most practical about your car?

The diels engine is brilliant - aeverage 65mpg and 70-75 on a run

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

trip computer good