Mitsubishi Space Star (1999 - 2005) 1.3 Mirage 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
it says im boring. It's a solid non descript car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They don't have an opinion.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yeah-cos it's reliable, economical, so easily worked on, perfect commmuter.
What are you likely to buy next?
Hyundai getz/mazda 2/honda 50 moped?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,995
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
yeah-it was all right. was trading in a Ford Ka I traded on- I knew he wanted it so I made a £100 on a few days driving a matchbox
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
SPACE, ECONOMY, AND JAP RELIABILITY
What was the dealer like?
Tall, nice guy, middle aged, pretty understanding although could tell he was an real experienced shark
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
not the quickest but then my boy racing days are long gone! Very economical
What's it like to park?
Great! But as with all cars DONT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND MOVE WHEELS WHEN SHE ISNT MOVING!!! IT POPS THE RUBBER BOOTS OFF THE DRIVESHAFTS AND PUTS OIL ON YER BELOVED ALLOYS!!!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yeah, only one thing!! exhaust sensor blew- £20 later an autoelectrician told me which sensor to replace. £90 later I had the part, screw out old one, screw in new one, drive car back to autoelectrician, reset engine control unit (turns off the engine warning light), and bob's yer uncle. quote from dealer was £383 plus vat so I saved £370 quid approx.
What's most practical about your car?
space/user friendly/light and airy/fold down seats/mpg display/great visibility from inside
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
such xuch such good visibilty from it!!v safe driving. So easy to change oil, filters, big engine compartment with easyu access to all engine ancillaries (could play fotball in it)
