Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Owned the car 3 years - depreciated £2000.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance a bit high; MPG pretty good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles well and drives like a normal saloon, unlike some other MPVs.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Low geared, which made acceleration good, although become noisy at 80mph. Great towing vehicle.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Needed cylinder head gasket and new distributer in three years.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Probably not great, but I don't care about image any more!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Okay, but 3rd row of seats are really just for kids - too cramped for a pair of adults.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nothing as standard. I fitted an alarm/immobiliser.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket, distributer and snapped timing belt.

    Other

    Mystery rattle behind dashboard.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes