Mitsubishi Carisma 1600

Carisma means gift from the gods and this certainly is. Its a great reliable comfortable car with a plush interior lovely CD player and drives brilliantly. Large roomy boot. Good mph. Great sunroof. There is nothing I don't like about my carisma!

I've only just brought my carisma it a T reg 1.8 glx gdi model,f.s.h 71k for 600 and must admit, it drives like new, runs straight, like its on rails.

I've had a mondeo for 3 yrs, and must admit the Mitsubishi out classes it, I've heard that the Volvo s40 is very similar, and would like to change the interior on mine to leather, has anyone done this, and can they give me any tips, overall a very good reliable car for the money.

Dealerships seem to have little interest in this model now production has ceased. Mine is still under warranty for corrosion and I have a problem with rust on nearside rear door bottom (no other rust anywhere on car). Dealer agrees repair should be made under warranty but manufacturer refuses to honour. Although very satisfied with car overall I will never again buy a Mitsubishi because of the stance they have taken.

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.

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.

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 bi-annual TUV tests 400

Total 2350 approx, plus petrol, road tax and insurance etc.

I calculated on an average of 13500 miles per annum including all running costs and repairs I've spent including initial cost of purchase and all running costs tax , insurance and foreign registration, petrol service & repairs the total of 22300 over 8 years and did 104000 miles of driving. Divide 22300 by 104000 miles and its works out at .22p per mile. I have no complaints!

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.

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 at all, done 91000k and the engine is still sweet. Interior seems to have worn well but as always is down to sort of life it has had.

Bought mine for £999 from a main MM dealer with 12 month warranty 2 years ago and still see them fetch that now so value for money is very good, sometimes cant believe what you can get for under a grand. In a way the best thing about the Carisma is its lack of it, therefore its rather bland image (in some opinions) is probably why it offers such good value for money as a used car.

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.

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 for a couple of mins when turned over.. but what an engine will easily go over the 100k.