I'm just visiting here and have never owned a Mitsubishi. I do have a friend and
good customer who once had 3 92 Plymouth Lasers (Re badged Mitsus)in the family. (Mom,
son and daughter). Daughters car was totaled in a wreck at ~97K, son's car was
scrapped at ~105K due to his neglect and refusal to spend money on maintenance, Dad
took over Moms Laser at 115K and did another 125K until 2005. Excessive oil
consumption due to worn rings did it in at ~240K. I maintained 2 of them well and
patched up the 3rd (guess which one). The biggest issue in all 3 cars was corroded AC
lines and condensers. The Adult driven car lost a trans (OD) at ~170K. Full brakes,
calipers, rotors on daughters car just before the wreck. The sons car turned into a
steaming pile quickly, but not because it was a Mitsubishi.   Yea buddy, them's some
crap cars awright. ;)

 I once dated a girl who had a Colt. Funky-cute blue car that never seemed to give
her problems or leave her stranded. The auto trans was pretty slushy, but it was a
nice comfy car for a lady in her late teens.

 I prefer Ford products, Lincolns specifically. I drive an 84 Mark VII daily and have
another 90 Mark VII for a toy. If you want to see folks froth and become haters, toss
out phrases like Air Suspension, Automatic Climate Control, Central Fuel Injection and
Teves Anti-Lock Brakes in reference to Lincoln. They will fill you in on exactly how
"poorly designed" and " overly complicated" and "unreliable"and "just plain junk"
those cars are. I dunno, The problems are easy to fix if you understand how the
systems work.

 I appreciate all (well, most) offerings by the different manufacturers and give
credit where it's due. I like my Fords, BUT, the small block Chevy engine is idiot
proof, Chrysler made a huge hit with their mini-vans, Toyota will kiss butt 3 ways to
Sunday to keep up the Toyota reputation, The (Mitsu) Laser was a darn good car in my
experience, Volvo is all about small "hmm, neat idea" niceties and safety, I could
keep going but you get the picture. (Honda just does things wierd. Work on one and
you'll see what I mean. Good car though). Any car maker with a truly BAD product won't
be a car maker for long. When was the last time you saw a new Yugo.:)
 You all keep feeding and caring for your Mutsubishis as I will my Lincolns. Just
disregard the haters that pop in and dis your cars. Remember: Idiots will draw you in
with stupidity, then overcome you with experience. (Paraphrased, I couldn't remember
the exact quote).
 Usenet is a great resource for good people with common interests, but it is also a
great hiding place for losers.
Regards, Tom