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| Performance | 6.6/10   |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 7.9/10 |
| Reliability | 9.4/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.9/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.3/10 |
Full review by
0191marty36
on 6th Jul 2008
User Rating : 7
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Good Points: Starts first time every time.
Bad Points: Expensive for parts.
General comments: I've had my 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma elegance for 2 years now. It only had 17000 on the clock when I first bought it (bargin) and now has 35000. I've only had a few minor electrical problems ie sunroof switch, which was fixed by the Mitsubitshi dealership from where I bought the car from. Lacks a little still but if all your interested in is getting from a to b without worry then buy one.
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Review by
cantito
on 18th Apr 2008
User Rating : 8
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My Mitsubishi Carisma is 11 years old and I now live in Switzerland I bought it in March 2000. Now 146500 miles on clock, of which all but 39000 of them are mine. Costs: £6300, Tax and Ins for 8 years 3500; R/ costs servicing and replacement parts 3500; Fuel 105000 " average of .80p per litre = say £10,000 Total cost 24200 / 8 years = average 3000 pa / by13,200miles Total cost p.a. 3000 / 13200miles p.a Effective cost per mile over 8 years is 22.7p p.m.
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Review by
cantito
on 11th Apr 2008
User Rating : 8
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I bought my Mitsubishi Carisma second hand in Feb/ March 2000 for 6300 cash from Bridgend garage in Irvine with a one year guarantee. It had 39000 miles on the clock. I have spent the following:
1. service over 8 years 890;
2. Replaced Gear no charge under guarantee;
3. Replaced the middle and back pipes of the exhaust 500;
4. Changed the brake lining and discs twice cost: 300;
5. Changed headlight to conform to Austrian /Swiss standards as I live in Switzerland 210.
6. To register and pass two ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 16th Mar 2008
User Rating : 9
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The most reliable car I have ever had, in 10 years no problem's at all its done 93,000 miles and still runs like new.
Its so good I cant be parted from it although I would like a new car to tow my caravan, perhaps a 2 Lt.
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Review by
Guest.
on 25th Feb 2008
User Rating : 10
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Forget the reviews about this car that knock the handling, the handling seems fine to me and it does what it says on the tin! I have driven other more modern cars and sure they may be a bit sharper but there is nothing to worry about here.
The Carisma is a well built, reliable and an economical workhorse with plenty of room up front and in the rear plus a huge boot. I Get about 35mpg average and it starts first time every time. It has just turned 10 years old and cant see any rust on the body a ...
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Review by
vidy
on 4th Oct 2007
User Rating : 8
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I have Owned this car for 3 years now and has over 100000 Miles on the Clock, the Engine is still smooth and Quiet & the Oil Level never Drops. It has'nt let me down once since i owned it, It just keeps going On & On. Fuel Econamy is great i get Average 35-40 MPG ,more on Motorways. It Feels Solid & well Put together. Not a good car to drive or to Take round sharp bends aprart from that its a Reliable Family car & cheap to buy and Run.
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Review by
jellybaby1969
on 3rd Jun 2007
User Rating : 9
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Owned this car now for 8 months and have to say its a pleasure to own. You can feel the reliability this car has. MPG is very generous I average well into the mid 40s and have achieved well over 50 on a sustained A-road run. Leather seats are very comfortable CD system great, parts also can be sourced cheaply a full set of front and back brake pads £60. The car does not use any oil, starts first time, the high revving take a bit of time to get used to. Its a Mitsu quirk engine revs high fo ...
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Review by
Alan Duff
on 27th Nov 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 is very reliable with no rust. Cheap to buy second hand. Low running costs (had a gas conversion which will pay for itself - £1.80 gas or £4.08 petrol - saves me £2.28 every 35 miles.
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Review by
raycodevon
on 1st Dec 2005
User Rating : 9
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I bought my 2002 model when it was just 10 months old for just £7,000. I have done 40,000 in just 2 years with no problems. The dealer is brilliant. However, never has a car been so mis-named! This car has no charisma whatsoever and suits tight-wads like me who don't care about their image.
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Review by
mitz
on 8th Nov 2005
User Rating : 3
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a cheap and cheerful car, and probably better for the older person. I bought it from new, and lost £7000 in the first two years. I'm very disappointed with the ride and road holding, and it's just a boring car to drive. It has developed clutch judder when I pull away, especially when it's cold. The parts and servicing are expensive compared to other cars it its class. It is the Elegance model, but there is nothing elegant about it.
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Review by
eggzy43
on 21st May 2005
User Rating : 8
Respect :
-1
I had this 1999 2L carisma now for 2 years, like the above had no major problems. The car is rather UN_CARISMATIC but is a good drive, problems with screeching fan belt which can also give slight jerkiness to the power drive train all-in -all though a great car.
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Review by
solad77
on 8th Apr 2005
User Rating : 8
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+1
I have owned a Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 for 4 years now, Initially I bought the car with the intention of using it for only a couple of years, Although the car lacks refinement, and quality build, it is the ideal car for someone who does not want to have to rob a bank to maintain a car. The car kinda grows on you and you begin to look at it in a different way with time. It is reliable, sorry, I mean ITS VERY RELIABLE. I bought mine at 42,000 on the clock and now its 100,000 and I have never had A ...
solad77's full review | 169 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
alan210579
on 5th Dec 2004
User Rating : 10
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I've had my 1998 model Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 family car for 6 months. I bought it for a bargain £1500 with only 52000 on the clock and it needed £200 on 2 new exhaust parts straight away but it was still a bargain. Up here in Aberdeen it gets cold in winter, although it's December now and it's been freezing for 2 months and it's started 1st time every morning, parked out on the street overnight. The bodywork and metallic paint is in excellent condition; no rust whatsoever. The ...
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Review by
myth man
on 22nd Nov 2004
User Rating : 5
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Unfortunately I have had the pleasure of driving a SAAB 95 and now truly understand what the reviewers meant by "poor ride". The Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 is much like a toy car in comparison. The car does not track very well through moderate corners, suspension is noisy, road noise pours into the cabin leaving one highly stressed after long journeys. The appearance of the car left me mildly embarrassed at stop lights! Safe to say my nightmare is over.
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Review by
hoganb2
on 25th Mar 2004
User Rating : 10
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The Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 in my opinion is an excellent car. Travels very well and extremely reliable and economical. I have mine for two years and to date have had absolutely no problems with it.
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Review by
DavePoole
on 12th Mar 2004
User Rating : 9
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My Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 has done 115,000 on nothing other than routine servicing. It doesn't use any oil, does high 40s mpg and, compared to my 110,000 miles Ford Mondeo it feels like a new car.
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Review by
kennyb 1969
on 10th Nov 2003
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+5
On the whole....i like my Mitsubishi Carisma 1600..i read critics reviews and cringed !!!!Admitadely..it could be called boring but i checked out some of its competition and to be honest they are realy a bit dated...i think mines different...4 centuries people have mistaken boring with different..apparently they suffer realy bad roll on the bends!!!what rubbish...my last car was a gti and suffered worse on the bends than this one does...so get lost to the uniform conformists....give the sub a b ...
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Review by
Andyandfiona
on 15th Sep 2003
User Rating : 9
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+4
Motoring magazines say that the Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 is dull, boring, and not much fun to drive. However if you want a car that starts first time, is economical to drive, has plenty of luggage space, gives you perfomance if required, then you like me will enjoy owning one of these cars.
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Review by
Andy Patchett.
on 9th Nov 2002
User Rating : 9
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+7
I have found the Mitsubishi Carisma 1600 a very good buy. Its economy is fantastic - like a diesel. The car is very easy to drive, handles well and has very light power steering. The seats are comfortable both front and rear, The split rear seats are very handy in that four persons can still occupy the vehicle. The car handles well and is excellent value for money. I find it something different from the Mondeos and Vectras but still in their class.
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