Mitsubishi Endeavor

Best road car I've ever driven

By hillco (Kerrville, Texas) on Friday, September 19, 2008

"My wife bought this 2005 Endeavor new in Nov 2005...about 6 months before we met. When I learned she had paid almost 30K for it, I was horrified (I had seen them advertised locally for around 20K). I knew next to nothing about Mitsubishi and was somewhat skeptical. Now, after having put almost 70K miles on it in 3 years time, I can say that it simply is the best traveling road car (or town car either) that I have ever driven or ridden in. Gas mileage is great (We own the 2 wheel drive model). The ride quality and the quietness is one that a great many higher priced SUVs just wish they could duplicate. The transmission gearing is also superior, making the full use of the engine's 245 HP....indeed, it runs like a much higher HP vehicle. When running along in "cruise control", it does not have to gear down as soon as some cars would on hill climbing. Cabin design and comfort are also superior. We have taken a great many trips in it....with almost no problems. On one trip, we were gone for 7 weeks ...covering 16 states and one Canadian province (over 8,500 miles) and during that trip we had...(a) one headlight burn out and (b) the gas gauge quit registering. With the great warranty, we got both things fixed in major cities we were near and were quickly back on the road. These are the only things we have EVER had happen to it. The only downside I can see is that Mitsubishi is not a "big brand" in the USA and it's vehicles don't hold their value as well as others, but if you're prepared to drive one for many, many years, as we are, you will "get your money's worth" out of it...it may be the top deal out there, and also the "best kept secret" in the (USA) car world."

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Totally Love It!

By Ealasaid (Salt Lake City, UT) on Wednesday, August 01, 2007

"I love this vehicle. The only problem I have is with the dealerships down here; they aren't open on weekends. The gas mileage is great for an SUV, 21 City 23 Hwy. So far only regular maintenance needed and a wheel bearing and 2 power window regulators that were covered under warranty. The power on this vehicle is great, handles like a jem and is probably the smoothest riding SUV I have been in. I also own a Toyota Tundra and can honestly say that I hate driving that (I used to drive it in the winter before I got the Endeavor). I suggest to any owners of this vehicle that you get a K&N Air Filter and Iridium Spark Plugs (helps the MPG) and always use 91 Octane gas (or you get knocks). Also, tint out the windows, helps with the heat in the summer and looks awesome! PS: Check for service bulletins, there are a few things that need to be replaced, I had the brake master cylinder covered..."

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Best car I've ever owned.

By Em (IA) on Sunday, October 16, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 42,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is the second Endeavor I've owned. The interior is quality and comfortable. Good mileage and handles like a dream."

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