Mitsubishi Carisma Hatchback 1.8 GDI Equippe 5d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A good cheap second-hand family car to buy.
Costs
Fuel costs good with the GDi engine, some spare parts can be a little pricey.
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On the road
Driving
Can get a bit uncomfortable only on a very long journey.
Performance
Automatic easy to drive, but could be slow to pick up speed at times.
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Living with it
Reliability
This being my 2nd Carisma, both never let me down.
Image
People sometimes think it's a Mondeo.
Comfort
Reasonably comfortable, air con excellent on economy setting.
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Security and Service
Service
Had one recall, rear linings had to be changed, new ones keep squeaking, even after giving them a good clean.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tappets were slow at closing up some mornings.
Other
We took several weeks to get the correct replacement exhaust system.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes