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Alright gents', another used galant on the market, can you guys gimme the advice on whether or not this is a good buy? Looking to buy it for my bro and it's going for $6385 USD, and if you know of any other "hidden" costs when dealing with the dealership, please fill me in.
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2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES V6
3.0L V6 FI DOHC 24V
FWD
Infinity Sound System
Infinity CD Player
Power doors,Moonroof,windows
Driver/Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag
Traction Control
Cruise Control
Power Heated Mirrors
Rear Window Defroster
20 M.P.G City/27 M.P.G Hwy ***Is this accurate?
No visual ware or damage, I love the moonroof idea, but others perfer not to, can you tell me why? I'll add some pics too cause I'm SERIOUS about this car, thanks.
Here's the carfax:
The number of owners is estimated by CARFAX
Year purchased 2000 2002 2002
Type of owner Personal --- ---
Estimated length of ownership 18 days 2 months 4 yrs. 3 mo.
Owned in the following states Washington Washington Washington
Estimated miles driven per year --- --- 14,235/yr
Last reported odometer reading 295 32,434 84,604
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Purchased: 2000
Type: Personal
Where: Washington
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 12/14/00 - 1/1/01
(18 days)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
11/21/2000 Dealer Inventory
Vancouver, WA Vehicle offered for sale
12/14/2000 295 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Castle Rock, WA Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
12/15/2000 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Castle Rock, WA Registered as
personal vehicle
01/01/2001 Courtesy Suzuki
Poulsbo, WA
360-394-5116
www.courtesyautos.com Vehicle sold
Purchased: 2002
Where: Washington
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 1/15/02 - 4/2/02
(2 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
01/15/2002 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Castle Rock, WA
Title #0034906202 Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
04/02/2002 32,434 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pacific Northwest Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
Purchased: 2002
Where: Washington
Est. miles/year: 14,235/yr
Est. length owned: 7/25/02 - present
(4 yrs. 3 mo.)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/25/2002 32,679 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bremerton, WA
Title #0034906202 Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
09/06/2002 34,723 Courtesy Suzuki
Poulsbo, WA
360-394-5116
www.courtesyautos.com Vehicle serviced
07/24/2003 55,537 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
09/12/2003 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Virginia Beach, VA
Title #0220631704 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
09/30/2003 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Virginia Beach, VA
Title #0325549505 Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
12/30/2003 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Virginia Beach, VA
Title #0325549505 Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Silver
11/22/2005 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lakewood, WA
Title #0325549505 Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Silver
03/01/2006 84,604 Washington
Inspection Station
Lakewood, WA Passed emissions inspection
03/01/2006 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lakewood, WA
Title #0325549505 Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Silver
11/16/2006 Mitsubishi Motors No recalls open for repair
Oh I've noticed the emissions standards, since I'm gonna be driving the car to British Columbia as a gift to my bro, I'm just assuming the emissions standard also makes the car slowER, am I wrong?
It is also regularly serviced, 30k beginning miles as a fleet car, I'm assuming that has something to do with the army or what, correct me if I'm wrong. Now has 85k clicks.
No recalls still require repair? Does that mean "No recalls, still require repair" or "No recalls still require repair?"
I want to know everything I can about this car, so it doesn't break down on my bro. Thanks, I know I can count on the g'crew
It's a good deal!
sound like a decent buy, i dont know of any hidden costs, tax title registration... but being you are in canada you may have to pay some type of customs charge not sure tho
85k miles, you think it's near the end of its life?Originally Posted by rez887
No, you just need to change the timing belts and you shouldn't have any problem with it.
nowhere near the end... and if you are getting it from a dealer i'm sure you can get it cheaper, and is there a warranty with it?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES V6
3.0L V6 FI <span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%">DOHC</span> 24V</div>
x2. You can probably can sweet talk the dealer down a bit considering it's a 2001 and it's most likely past factory warranty.
80k miles is nothing. There are a few 8G's on here with around 150-250k miles. It's all about properly maintaining the vehicle. People say the 8G Auto tranny will die eventually, but not if you keep up with the fluid changes, and make sure everything is good. That being said, the tranny does suck though.
If I were you, I'd buy the car but haggle to get the price down.
Moonroof, sunroof, no roof. Anything is better than what some of us stare at. (The ceiling)
Agreed with all the above. I'd go for it.
Any tips on sweet talking the dealer down?
Since you did say the auto tranny will die eventually, any proof I can use for it in my advantage pricewise?
Oh and the warranty is expired. How much do you think I can rock them for in my situation? Max I can get or the amount I can get knocked off even by pushing it?
All the comments are helpful I've got an appointment tomorrow afterhours, if it's still there I'm going to buy it forsure!
x2
2001 5 speed 4g64T
BTW, the salesman said the price is firm "no acceptions"...
Any tips on bringing it down a bit? Any main points I can bring up to take it down even by a little?
Yeah go in and look at the car, let him pitch it too you, and when you are talking about a price, offer him a few hundred lower than listed. BY saying "I have xxx.xx amount to spend on the car right now."
He will say "I'm sorry I can't do that [some lame excuse]"
Then say thank you and start to leave, 7 out of 10 times they will stop you, and tell you that they can work something out. If worse comes to worse you can just come back the next day and buy it, you have nothing to lose.
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