Mitsubishi 380 road test - is the Australian-built 380 a good secondhand buy? Find out here, and then take a look at the latest update on 225,000km of 380 motoring on my channel now!
One of the greatest second hand car buys in history. I have one and it is a fantastically solid and comfortable performer. A cruiser on long trips.....and did I mention solid! Toy tab construction put this car miles ahead of it's opposition off the bat! Australia was ignorant to this car but can still enjoy it cheap as chips now. Incredible second hand value!
Bought a series 2 380 GT yesterday and it’s such a cruiser on the highway! Acceleration is much quicker than I imagined and they handle amazing for a large car, super impressed 👍
I ordered one yesterday and pick it up next week. It is a 2005 LS with 180,000 km on the clock. Update 2023 - I agree with your review. I use my 380 for local travel mainly, and have only done around 8,000 km since getting the car, and it is going very well. I did have the steering rack replaced (cost was $265 new, plus fitting), but apart from that no issues. I changed the oil and filter myself yesterday which was a breeze. I agree it is a very comfortable ride. It has a smooth and powerful V6 engine for acceleration and towing. No regrets on spending $4,500.
After much study and renting numerous cars I bought a mint 05 LS . I bought it for its economy. I get 7.2 l/100. Excellent country car. Most underrated car in Oz.Best car I've ever owned!
Just bought a one owner with full log books, 2008 380 Gt for a second car and can't keep my wife out of it very impressed. Best of all it only cost $4200
I had a 2005 Mitsubishi 380 VRX for over 10 years..One of the most mechanically solid cars I've ever owned but in the end I upgraded to a Hyundai I30, as the 380 was a bit of a fuel guzzler and repairs and maintence getting too expensive..but they are great cars imo.
I just bought the 2008 Mitsubishi 380 sx. It's got about 160ks on it. Clean engine great paint and no dents. Previous owners has kids so I know they didnt trash the car and they had the full service and mechanical history as I think it was a fleet vehicle. I'm keen to eventually do some body mods then performance mods. It's my first car. No more borrowing parents cars lol.
My son just bought a 2008 es for 8 grand. One owner, manual 75k fully documented and still smelt new. I drove the car in to work and two of my techs saw the car and wanted to buy it. Drives incredible….. looks brand new, drive to the post office to post the transfer documents and another fella queries me about the car. Bloody hilarious…..!! Driven in twice and thinking of stealing it off my son! 😂
I had a 2000 TJ VRX manual which rates as one of the best cars I've ever owned. It had a power upgrade from the standard Magna, a nice body kit, mags etc. it looked great and at the time it was one of the most powerful 6's on the road. I remember being invited to test drive the VRX in this model from the dealer mail out on its release. I was disappointed. The VRX looked the same as the standard, had no more power and I always thought the front end looked awkward and the rear had quite a few updates and not for the better throughout. I know it's a great car but it just didn't hit the mark for me and I was happy to stay with the TJ, which lasted me 10 years and the only issue was the front power window failing once. The base model 380 was a pretty ugly thing, we had a fleet of them where I worked at the time. I can't help but think 380 sales tanked after the TJ model Magna as this wasn't quite an improvement in a lot of ways. You have to remember that Chrysler had backed out financially and Mitsubishi was struggling financially at this time. I think this was the cheapest option for replacement as I understand it was designed and built primarily for the USA market
The Magna was a great car, no doubt about that. I drove my first one back in 1997 and was impressed with the V6 engine and its stability on the road, but I prefer the 380 (no surprises there!) because it's roomier and in its time simply more modern, essentially a step up from the Magna in most respects in my opinion. I'm still running a 380, a 2006 VRX in black which now has 197K on it. Recently I've been driving a lot of modern cars but I still keep coming back to the 380 as my favourite. As an example, I had to have a globe replaced in the wife's Hyunday i30 the other day and it was a nightmare to take it out and put a new one in. The 380 -- just unclip the globe, pop another in and away you go - and the lights on the 380 are heaps better than the Hyundai.
I'd owned a 1999 Toyota Camry Conquest V6, for 13 years. I loved her until the electrics started to fall apart. I'd always been impressed with the Manga's acceleration over the Camry. Recently purchased a 2006 380. The seats are huge (and I stand a centimeter under 6 foot), but not as comfortable as the Camry's. But apart from that, I am looking forward to putting 150,000 Km's on top of the 300,000 she already has. For the age the car is, it's appearance in public is still relevant and those that still look immaculate, still turn's heads. Lol, just a shame mine isn't one of em.
These cars were never given a fair chance because the previous Magna has a bad reputation, hence why they changed the name to 380. My 2007 380 vrx has done 265,000 KMs and still runs and shifts like a dream.
As it happens, I've just done a 12 hour 1000km journey in my 380 in a day and it didn't miss a beat. Oil level still full, set the cruise control at 110kph on the Barrier Highway and it gave me 800km out of a tankful of fuel. Supremely comfortable, even after all those kays, and ability to quickly accelerate from 110 to 140 for quick overtaking. Brilliant car.
I like the Altera. I reckon the 380 is a worthy successor. I just recently bought a new 380 in black with 111,000 on the clock and it's great. I'll be doing a road test on it very soon...
Hey Tony, Im abit late to the party haha, but honestly man that was an above and beyond review! I just a Mitsubishi 380 VRX 2006 for 3.6k its got 224,000 on it, how many kms you think i'll get out of it?
Thanks for that - much appreciated. In my experience I reckon it can see 500K as long as the drive belts are changed every 100K and it's serviced every 15K, and when I say that I mean a basic oil and filter change, nothing overly expensive. They are definitely solid cars and I'm now on my second one (handed the gold one to my son when he passed his test), same age and model as yours and I'm at 200K. It is purring along.
Yes, I would, but it is getting harder of course to find one with lowish kilometres and in good condition. Having said that, I've still got the gold 380 but about six months ago I found a black SX 2006 model which I bought in really good condition with higher spec (leather, factory sunroof, genuine VRX mats) with only 111,000 on the clock for $5K - which I thought was still a bit high. I've got 132K on it now and no problems. As it happens, the gold one is in for body repairs (someone backed into it and badly damaged front guard, bumper) and the repairer said there was no problem getting 380 parts. So, I'd say go for it and just try and get one with as low mileage as possible, with good paint.
I bought a 2006 VRX model in Nov 2020 and it is by far one of the quietest and quickest cars ive owned! I always drive with my window down a little to listen out for any rattles or noises but it is quiet and smooth and a pleasure to drive! I highly recommend getting one.
You might call me biased but I'd definitely go for the 380. It's rugged, more reliable than the Ford and I think the V6 is better than Ford's equivalent. I also think the Falcon is a bit expensive secondhand while the 380 can be picked up very reasonably. I was very tempted by a year 2007 380 this week, with 65K km on the clock and on sale through a dealer for $7500. Brilliant price and condition.
There’s a 2007 for sale 3100 dollars with 213000km is that high milage ?? I have no idea with Km’s and I no nothing about the Australian car market thanks for the reply
@@oldholbornuk Hello Alex, that price seems about right. The mileage is high but nothing unusual considering the age. My 380 is a 2008 model and has done 235,000 but then I know the car pretty well because I've had it for about eight years and it's been super reliable. Still, nothing much goes wrong with the 380. I'd ask if there are service records - hopefully there are - and just check if the timing belts have ever been changed. They should ideally be changed every 100,000. There are no none problems with failing belts generally but after 100K they can get a bit brittle, and you don't want them breaking. Otherwise, just check the obvious - condition of bodywork, seats and general interior. Check all electric windows work - they can fail (I've had one go in the last eight years but then that was when one of my kids slammed the door really hard and the cable broke). So, if regular servicing has been done and timing belts replaced (cost me about $600 to get them done at my local service place) it should be good. If you want to pay a bit more you will often see 380s with around 80-100K for sale on Carsales.com.au but they'll usually cost around $7000, which I think is still good but as usual it'll be down to your budget. Good luck with your trip!
Hello Jim, yes I'd say it's very reliable. I bought the 380 with 54,000Km on the clock and it's now up to just over 208,000 and still feels very tight. I have it serviced every 15,000 and since I've had the car I've had to replace the battery once (so nothing to do with the car's reliability in that instance) and a thermometer which failed - that's it. I got the timing belts replaced at 100,000 as recommended and, oh, I had to replace a rear window electric winder which broke when one of my kids slammed the door. That cost $450 to replace that individual motor, but not the car's fault in that example!
@@jimjones3173 I don't like SUVs, I can't see why anyone would want one in preference to a wagon unless they're constantly going off-road, which loads of SUV owners never do. A wagon like the Commodore or Subaru wagon range, or even a VW Passat, knock the socks off any SUV in terms of space and driveability. They use less fuel too and the tyres for a wagon cost a fraction of the cost for SUV mud pluggers. Still, it would have to be Japanese for reliability and I guess you can't go past the Toyota Landcruiser. I drove one recently with over 350K on the clock and despite the fact it drove like a truck it was still in great condition. A mechanic told me the other day his place had one they serviced regularly that had over 700K on the clock - a diesel.
@@jimjones3173 thanks, Jim. I'm going to do a road test on a used Hyundai SR next, so hopefully have that up soon...Do me a favour and subscribe to the channel - it all helps. Cheers, Tony
They are awesome, so much so I've just bought another 380! This one in black, or Stealth as it was officially known. Yes, they can drink the fuel if you're mostly around town but I've found on long runs they're pretty good.
@@tonybosworth2971 agree on long trips the are surprisingly efficient - I was getting around 7.5 yet getting 17 in the city!! Furthermore I never has so many speeding fines!
@@TONY_FEZ My 380 has hovered around 11.3. On a long run I use a bit less, but I've never had it up to 17 (which maybe explains the speeding fines...:) but as it happens I did get a speeding fine only this last week - my first in about a decade dammit.
I did ring you some time ago , I brought a Red 380 series 3 2007 model , 160,000 kms a GT model full service history fantastic condition paid 5400 drive away .
@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 Yes, I remember we had a good chat, and welcome to the club! Sounds like you got a decent deal there. I do like the GT. I nearly got one too but I messed about too long and it went. But, as you might have seen in the other comments, I recently got a black 380 which I'll do a video on this week or early next. Enjoy the GT.
Ah, yes, I should have offered a prize for the first person to spot that slip of the tongue - my apologies and of course you are right, it should be per 100km. Thanks for commenting and glad you liked the review.
Well, at least you watched the video! What I meant was, I had over 200K on the clock at the time of the video. The 190K pic/vid section was taken some time before the video was put together. I now have 220K on the clock and I'm going to post an update video very soon...
It's Ford Falcon, General. Forgive my pronunciation, sir. If you don't know it, the Falcon was - production stopped in 2017 - a uniquely Australian sedan/saloon with choice of six or eight cylinder engine. The 380 is its direct rival, as is the Holden Commodore.
Calam Transgression it was based around the American Galant which also did not win over buyers. Mitsubishi Australia should have kept the designers going from the Magna. A new model design and look would have done better. However the Mitsubishi 380 was a great great car. It won more awards in Australia than any other Australian built cars. Some that were never promoted. A Mitsubishi 380 built late 2007 2008 would be a great car to have and maintain. Love That Car.
Tony Bosworth please do s comparison and judge it in s dozen things don't know what the best model 380 was gt? But a TL/Tw AWD VRX will run circles around it
the Galant and 380 are only Visually similar but they are completely different cars underneath (380 has a stronger chassis, different engine setup different safety systems, different suspension) also even though the doors are the same shape for what ever reason they are not universal (as with other external panels even the glass is different basically it's just visually the same design but it's a completely different car the entire floor pan is also different the only way too own one as a 380 in the U.s is too import same if an Aussie wants too own a Galant but it's just a waste of money The point being it's basically nothing like a Galant its been heavily modified specifically for the Aus/NZ market
Burning Oil Garage yes I know all that. But the style was the killer also being smaller than the replaced Magna. I have yet to find a 380 owner who bought the car from new who did not like the vehicle. Many still own them from new. It was a great car. And yes you can find many great second hand models.
One of the greatest second hand car buys in history. I have one and it is a fantastically solid and comfortable performer. A cruiser on long trips.....and did I mention solid! Toy tab construction put this car miles ahead of it's opposition off the bat! Australia was ignorant to this car but can still enjoy it cheap as chips now. Incredible second hand value!
Spot on, Steve. It really is a great car for all those reasons you mention.
What’s toy tab?
Bought a series 2 380 GT yesterday and it’s such a cruiser on the highway! Acceleration is much quicker than I imagined and they handle amazing for a large car, super impressed 👍
I ordered one yesterday and pick it up next week. It is a 2005 LS with 180,000 km on the clock.
Update 2023 - I agree with your review. I use my 380 for local travel mainly, and have only done around 8,000 km since getting the car, and it is going very well. I did have the steering rack replaced (cost was $265 new, plus fitting), but apart from that no issues. I changed the oil and filter myself yesterday which was a breeze. I agree it is a very comfortable ride. It has a smooth and powerful V6 engine for acceleration and towing. No regrets on spending $4,500.
After much study and renting numerous cars I bought a mint 05 LS . I bought it for its economy. I get 7.2 l/100. Excellent country car. Most underrated car in Oz.Best car I've ever owned!
Totally agree. Mine's done 235K now and no problems the last seven years apart from a new thermostat.
I have always loved Mitsubishi cars having 26 over the years. The 380 was one I missed. Great review.
Wow - 26! That's amazing. Shame you missed the 380 though - I love that car. And glad you liked the review - thanks.
Just bought a one owner with full log books, 2008 380 Gt for a second car and can't keep my wife out of it very impressed. Best of all it only cost $4200
Welcome to the club, Andrew. Sounds like a good choice, and a good price too.
I had a 2005 Mitsubishi 380 VRX for over 10 years..One of the most mechanically solid cars I've ever owned but in the end I upgraded to a Hyundai I30, as the 380 was a bit of a fuel guzzler and repairs and maintence getting too expensive..but they are great cars imo.
I just bought the 2008 Mitsubishi 380 sx. It's got about 160ks on it. Clean engine great paint and no dents.
Previous owners has kids so I know they didnt trash the car and they had the full service and mechanical history as I think it was a fleet vehicle.
I'm keen to eventually do some body mods then performance mods.
It's my first car. No more borrowing parents cars lol.
My son just bought a 2008 es for 8 grand. One owner, manual 75k fully documented and still smelt new. I drove the car in to work and two of my techs saw the car and wanted to buy it. Drives incredible….. looks brand new, drive to the post office to post the transfer documents and another fella queries me about the car. Bloody hilarious…..!! Driven in twice and thinking of stealing it off my son! 😂
I had a 2000 TJ VRX manual which rates as one of the best cars I've ever owned. It had a power upgrade from the standard Magna, a nice body kit, mags etc. it looked great and at the time it was one of the most powerful 6's on the road.
I remember being invited to test drive the VRX in this model from the dealer mail out on its release. I was disappointed. The VRX looked the same as the standard, had no more power and I always thought the front end looked awkward and the rear had quite a few updates and not for the better throughout.
I know it's a great car but it just didn't hit the mark for me and I was happy to stay with the TJ, which lasted me 10 years and the only issue was the front power window failing once.
The base model 380 was a pretty ugly thing, we had a fleet of them where I worked at the time. I can't help but think 380 sales tanked after the TJ model Magna as this wasn't quite an improvement in a lot of ways.
You have to remember that Chrysler had backed out financially and Mitsubishi was struggling financially at this time. I think this was the cheapest option for replacement as I understand it was designed and built primarily for the USA market
The Magna was a great car, no doubt about that. I drove my first one back in 1997 and was impressed with the V6 engine and its stability on the road, but I prefer the 380 (no surprises there!) because it's roomier and in its time simply more modern, essentially a step up from the Magna in most respects in my opinion. I'm still running a 380, a 2006 VRX in black which now has 197K on it. Recently I've been driving a lot of modern cars but I still keep coming back to the 380 as my favourite. As an example, I had to have a globe replaced in the wife's Hyunday i30 the other day and it was a nightmare to take it out and put a new one in. The 380 -- just unclip the globe, pop another in and away you go - and the lights on the 380 are heaps better than the Hyundai.
I'd owned a 1999 Toyota Camry Conquest V6, for 13 years. I loved her until the electrics started to fall apart. I'd always been impressed with the Manga's acceleration over the Camry. Recently purchased a 2006 380. The seats are huge (and I stand a centimeter under 6 foot), but not as comfortable as the Camry's. But apart from that, I am looking forward to putting 150,000 Km's on top of the 300,000 she already has. For the age the car is, it's appearance in public is still relevant and those that still look immaculate, still turn's heads. Lol, just a shame mine isn't one of em.
Welcome to the club! You got some use put of the Camry, for sure. Ne interesting to see how the 380 compares in the long run.
These cars were never given a fair chance because the previous Magna has a bad reputation, hence why they changed the name to 380.
My 2007 380 vrx has done 265,000 KMs and still runs and shifts like a dream.
As it happens, I've just done a 12 hour 1000km journey in my 380 in a day and it didn't miss a beat. Oil level still full, set the cruise control at 110kph on the Barrier Highway and it gave me 800km out of a tankful of fuel. Supremely comfortable, even after all those kays, and ability to quickly accelerate from 110 to 140 for quick overtaking. Brilliant car.
I have a 3.0 litre Altera 1996 and love it as well. Would like to get a 380 now. Cheers from Melbourne.
I like the Altera. I reckon the 380 is a worthy successor. I just recently bought a new 380 in black with 111,000 on the clock and it's great. I'll be doing a road test on it very soon...
Hey Tony, Im abit late to the party haha, but honestly man that was an above and beyond review!
I just a Mitsubishi 380 VRX 2006 for 3.6k its got 224,000 on it, how many kms you think i'll get out of it?
Thanks for that - much appreciated. In my experience I reckon it can see 500K as long as the drive belts are changed every 100K and it's serviced every 15K, and when I say that I mean a basic oil and filter change, nothing overly expensive. They are definitely solid cars and I'm now on my second one (handed the gold one to my son when he passed his test), same age and model as yours and I'm at 200K. It is purring along.
Hi Tony, do you still own the 380 as of September 2023?
I have one and I can’t believe how reliable this car is . The throttle response is excellent,
Very good review, super informative. Thank you very much 👍
Thanks, appreciate that. Please do subscribe to the channel because I've got other road tests on secondhand cars coming up, if you're interested!
@@tonybosworth2971 Will do, would be delighted to see more.
@@insomniactm7528 Thanks. I'm going to be posting some car news and reviews on here very soon. Thanks for the support.
Cheers for review might be purchasing one tomorrow for 2500 with 170k on clock. Looking forward to it
Update?
Anybody knows if I can fit a Galant 9 US version springs on this 380?
I think they share the same suspension, aren't they?
I'm sure they would fit but would be softer and no good if from the lighter 2.4 Galant.
Nice review!!
Thanks, Barry!
Hey mate, looking at getting one of these, would you still recommend this in 2021? Thanks :)
Yes, I would, but it is getting harder of course to find one with lowish kilometres and in good condition. Having said that, I've still got the gold 380 but about six months ago I found a black SX 2006 model which I bought in really good condition with higher spec (leather, factory sunroof, genuine VRX mats) with only 111,000 on the clock for $5K - which I thought was still a bit high. I've got 132K on it now and no problems. As it happens, the gold one is in for body repairs (someone backed into it and badly damaged front guard, bumper) and the repairer said there was no problem getting 380 parts. So, I'd say go for it and just try and get one with as low mileage as possible, with good paint.
I bought a 2006 VRX model in Nov 2020 and it is by far one of the quietest and quickest cars ive owned! I always drive with my window down a little to listen out for any rattles or noises but it is quiet and smooth and a pleasure to drive! I highly recommend getting one.
Travelling to Australia next week to do some backpacking for a year and it’s between this and the ford falcon xr6 for me what would you recommend?
You might call me biased but I'd definitely go for the 380. It's rugged, more reliable than the Ford and I think the V6 is better than Ford's equivalent. I also think the Falcon is a bit expensive secondhand while the 380 can be picked up very reasonably. I was very tempted by a year 2007 380 this week, with 65K km on the clock and on sale through a dealer for $7500. Brilliant price and condition.
There’s a 2007 for sale 3100 dollars with 213000km is that high milage ?? I have no idea with Km’s and I no nothing about the Australian car market thanks for the reply
@@oldholbornuk Hello Alex, that price seems about right. The mileage is high but nothing unusual considering the age. My 380 is a 2008 model and has done 235,000 but then I know the car pretty well because I've had it for about eight years and it's been super reliable. Still, nothing much goes wrong with the 380. I'd ask if there are service records - hopefully there are - and just check if the timing belts have ever been changed. They should ideally be changed every 100,000.
There are no none problems with failing belts generally but after 100K they can get a bit brittle, and you don't want them breaking. Otherwise, just check the obvious - condition of bodywork, seats and general interior. Check all electric windows work - they can fail (I've had one go in the last eight years but then that was when one of my kids slammed the door really hard and the cable broke). So, if regular servicing has been done and timing belts replaced (cost me about $600 to get them done at my local service place) it should be good. If you want to pay a bit more you will often see 380s with around 80-100K for sale on Carsales.com.au but they'll usually cost around $7000, which I think is still good but as usual it'll be down to your budget. Good luck with your trip!
Thanks for the advice I’m in Australia and just got my 380 today couldn’t be happier
@@oldholbornuk Excellent! Hope it all goes well. Enjoy your time here, Alex.
Thinking of purchasing one thanks for the review so you say this car is very reliable?
Hello Jim, yes I'd say it's very reliable. I bought the 380 with 54,000Km on the clock and it's now up to just over 208,000 and still feels very tight. I have it serviced every 15,000 and since I've had the car I've had to replace the battery once (so nothing to do with the car's reliability in that instance) and a thermometer which failed - that's it. I got the timing belts replaced at 100,000 as recommended and, oh, I had to replace a rear window electric winder which broke when one of my kids slammed the door. That cost $450 to replace that individual motor, but not the car's fault in that example!
@@tonybosworth2971 thanks what suvs would you recommend also?
@@jimjones3173 I don't like SUVs, I can't see why anyone would want one in preference to a wagon unless they're constantly going off-road, which loads of SUV owners never do. A wagon like the Commodore or Subaru wagon range, or even a VW Passat, knock the socks off any SUV in terms of space and driveability. They use less fuel too and the tyres for a wagon cost a fraction of the cost for SUV mud pluggers. Still, it would have to be Japanese for reliability and I guess you can't go past the Toyota Landcruiser. I drove one recently with over 350K on the clock and despite the fact it drove like a truck it was still in great condition. A mechanic told me the other day his place had one they serviced regularly that had over 700K on the clock - a diesel.
Tony Bosworth wow thanks looking forward to your other car reviews or anything else
@@jimjones3173 thanks, Jim. I'm going to do a road test on a used Hyundai SR next, so hopefully have that up soon...Do me a favour and subscribe to the channel - it all helps. Cheers, Tony
Folks, once you've watched this first vid, have a look a the update with increased mileage. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/NNQqbePyijQ/v-deo.html
I had one of these, awesome cars but absolute gas guzzlers!
They are awesome, so much so I've just bought another 380! This one in black, or Stealth as it was officially known. Yes, they can drink the fuel if you're mostly around town but I've found on long runs they're pretty good.
@@tonybosworth2971 agree on long trips the are surprisingly efficient - I was getting around 7.5 yet getting 17 in the city!! Furthermore I never has so many speeding fines!
@@TONY_FEZ My 380 has hovered around 11.3. On a long run I use a bit less, but I've never had it up to 17 (which maybe explains the speeding fines...:) but as it happens I did get a speeding fine only this last week - my first in about a decade dammit.
I did ring you some time ago , I brought a Red 380 series 3 2007 model , 160,000 kms a GT model full service history fantastic condition paid 5400 drive away .
@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 Yes, I remember we had a good chat, and welcome to the club! Sounds like you got a decent deal there. I do like the GT. I nearly got one too but I messed about too long and it went. But, as you might have seen in the other comments, I recently got a black 380 which I'll do a video on this week or early next. Enjoy the GT.
11.9 litres per kilometre, LOL that's very thirsty, I know you meant per 100 kilometres. I thought about getting one of these, good review
Ah, yes, I should have offered a prize for the first person to spot that slip of the tongue - my apologies and of course you are right, it should be per 100km. Thanks for commenting and glad you liked the review.
“I bought this car with 50k on it, and I’ve driven it 200k since getting it”
7:23 Odometer reads 190k total?
Well, at least you watched the video! What I meant was, I had over 200K on the clock at the time of the video. The 190K pic/vid section was taken some time before the video was put together. I now have 220K on the clock and I'm going to post an update video very soon...
Tony Bosworth Was a very nice video. I’m only pulling the piss. I’ve been trying to find a 380 for quite some time
@@alexyodson5749 Thanks, Alex. Yes, it's a good car. Look out for the update soon. Cheers, Tony
1.38 Ford Forlcon ?
It's Ford Falcon, General. Forgive my pronunciation, sir. If you don't know it, the Falcon was - production stopped in 2017 - a uniquely Australian sedan/saloon with choice of six or eight cylinder engine. The 380 is its direct rival, as is the Holden Commodore.
this one's for you Tony...make your 380 a convertible....
ua-cam.com/video/ZruhgkPalWk/v-deo.html
Built by coneheads
It's a galant. The magna was a far better car!!!
The Magna was a great car, no doubt about it, but this road test is on the 380...maybe I'll do one on the Magna another day....
Calam Transgression it was based around the American Galant which also did not win over buyers. Mitsubishi Australia should have kept the designers going from the Magna. A new model design and look would have done better. However the Mitsubishi 380 was a great great car. It won more awards in Australia than any other Australian built cars. Some that were never promoted. A Mitsubishi 380 built late 2007 2008 would be a great car to have and maintain. Love That Car.
Tony Bosworth please do s comparison and judge it in s dozen things don't know what the best model 380 was gt? But a TL/Tw AWD VRX will run circles around it
the Galant and 380 are only Visually similar but they are completely different cars underneath (380 has a stronger chassis, different engine setup different safety systems, different suspension) also even though the doors are the same shape for what ever reason they are not universal (as with other external panels even the glass is different basically it's just visually the same design but it's a completely different car the entire floor pan is also different the only way too own one as a 380 in the U.s is too import same if an Aussie wants too own a Galant but it's just a waste of money
The point being it's basically nothing like a Galant its been heavily modified specifically for the Aus/NZ market
Burning Oil Garage yes I know all that. But the style was the killer also being smaller than the replaced Magna. I have yet to find a 380 owner who bought the car from new who did not like the vehicle. Many still own them from new. It was a great car. And yes you can find many great second hand models.
I hate this face lift
The galant is better