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HDi fun · 28-04-2008, 10:02 PM

nice to see someone starting with a clean sheet and being realistic. Bloody well done mate.

Sensibly, get it fully serviced by a decent operator. You don't need a Mitsubishi specialist - the Japanese generally make very good use of tried and tested technology and refine it to a point that it's virtually bullet proof.

Fresh brake fluid is a good idea, pads all round if necessary, and change the discs if they're getting thin.

Get the wheels aligned properly (ie. full four wheel setup) rear wheels make a massive difference to FWD cars despite the fact that they're not driven.

Check tyres, replace any dubious ones (try Viking Protech II's - I like them, sticky and grippy and well priced).

There's not a huge amount you can do to ramp the performance of a NAT ASP petrol engine, but a decent drop in panel replacement filter will help a bit.

Other than that, you've got yourself a really nice car that will probably do 500,000 miles with nothing more than regular servicing.

get the A/C drained/deep vacuum/and recharged.

Beyond that -- err, clean inside and out and enjoy very comfortable driving.

28-04-2008, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,526	Re: Hi All Where to start Galant 2.0 GLX nice to see someone starting with a clean sheet and being realistic. Bloody well done mate. Sensibly, get it fully serviced by a decent operator. You don't need a Mitsubishi specialist - the Japanese generally make very good use of tried and tested technology and refine it to a point that it's virtually bullet proof. Fresh brake fluid is a good idea, pads all round if necessary, and change the discs if they're getting thin. Get the wheels aligned properly (ie. full four wheel setup) rear wheels make a massive difference to FWD cars despite the fact that they're not driven. Check tyres, replace any dubious ones (try Viking Protech II's - I like them, sticky and grippy and well priced). There's not a huge amount you can do to ramp the performance of a NAT ASP petrol engine, but a decent drop in panel replacement filter will help a bit. Other than that, you've got yourself a really nice car that will probably do 500,000 miles with nothing more than regular servicing. get the A/C drained/deep vacuum/and recharged. Beyond that -- err, clean inside and out and enjoy very comfortable driving.