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CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« on: February 10, 2006, 02:30:01 am »
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2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTSThough "virtually unknown in the mid-size family sedan class," the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant "has a lot to recommend it," says Editor Greg Wilson. "Its interior is one of the roomiest in its class," and it offers "excellent stability when cornering."  However, the Galant GTS has a "wide turning circle" and "the rear seatbacks do not fold down."    More...
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2006, 09:46:43 am »
prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2006, 11:28:15 am »
My neighbour down the street had an old Plymouth Breeze. Then he traded it in for a Kia Sephia. Then he traded that in for a Mitsu Galant....

There's a sucker born every minute  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2006, 11:51:46 am »
It's funny - I think Mistu thought this American designed 'style' would be the shiznaught, but it's not. The rear always confuses me with the Dodge Charger too. That steering wheel is  :hurl: in itself.

I wouldn't be paying anywhere near what Mitsu wants for this thing when there's other more credible entries in this segment. At least it's on the large size tho.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2006, 02:04:43 am »
the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is virtually unknown in the mid-size family sedan class in Canada.


YOU'D THINK SO!  Living in a major city with no damn dealership within 100km what do you expect.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2006, 05:29:19 am »
To anybody who wants to buy a Mitsubishi  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2006, 12:39:59 pm »
Quote from: G0dspd on February 11, 2006, 05:29:19 am
To anybody who wants to buy a Mitsubishi  ;D

Oh I'll take that EVO thank you very much.  Every other Mitsu car can go to the dump, or quebec.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2006, 02:41:30 pm »
The Galants are a "SMART BUY" ::) :P....2002 goin fer $13,000   .....that leaves ROBBY outa the PICTURE :rofl2:
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2006, 03:07:04 pm »
Quote from: robarakira on February 11, 2006, 12:39:59 pm
Oh I'll take that EVO thank you very much. Every other Mitsu car can go to the dump, or quebec.

I agree ... but an EVO would end up in the garage since they're not street legal and never will be.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2006, 03:24:43 pm »
Quote from: G0dspd on February 11, 2006, 03:07:04 pm
Quote from: robarakira on February 11, 2006, 12:39:59 pm
Oh I'll take that EVO thank you very much. Every other Mitsu car can go to the dump, or quebec.

I agree ... but an EVO would end up in the garage since they're not street legal and never will be.

If I had the means, I would buy and licence an Evo in the US and drive it here.  It would be as exclusive as a Lamborghini and as fast as one too.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2006, 11:30:49 am »
Mr. Wilson,

Just a few technical questions from Montreal.

- What compression ratio is the Galant running to necessitate Premium fuel?

- The fuel comsumption should be way less if it is above 11:1.

- Are they still using timing belts?  If so, shame on them.

Comment.  I recently went to try out the 2006 Lancer Ralliart and was not impressed with the RPM @ 100km/h.  The car has 163hp/-163ft/lb and revving @ 2500 rpm.  That car has way more than enough torque to do 2000 rpm @ 100km/h, and the fuel consumption would be a bit lower.  I am still waiting for them to convert to a chain timing system, as the technology is "silent" enough these days.

- Why is Mitz. dragging their feet?  they have to be about 2-4 years behind the other guys.  They should spend a little less time at WRC.  Thats all for now.

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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2006, 02:21:03 am »
Umm did anyone notice the license plate?  Please forgive my ignorance, but is there a Vancouver in Ontario or did they just ship it there from Vancouver BC?  Doesn't make sense if they did?  Just thought it was a slightly humorous observation...maybe.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2006, 07:35:06 am »
My guess........

Greg test drove and wrote the article in Vancouver, but stock photos were used on CanadianDriver based in Ottawa. 
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2006, 03:50:14 pm »
Galant GTS..... who cares?  ::)
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2006, 04:01:47 pm »
It wins the award for the ugliest steering wheel.
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