B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) I'm looking at buying a 2003 Magna TS for the missus as a family car. A mate told me they have electrical problems and are un reliable. Does anyone else have any prior or second hand knowledge on them? I've done a bit of googling but most reviews seem to come from the lay person. It has semi low k's, arount 130k. Full service etc.... The missus is bang up on it just because of the looks (black, tints, 18's, spoiler etc) but I don't know enough to know if its something thats going to last. Everyone is telling me to get a falcon for reliability and I agree but I promised the miss I'd do some research on the magna. Cheers in advance. Edited March 17, 2010 by blzbub666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 AFAIK the late magna's are a pretty decent and reliable car, I have not seen any faults on them as yet, I think the majority of people don't like magna's due to the earlier versions being a BOS, Just keep up it's servicing and don't let the auto fluid get dirty also check to see if the rear plugs were done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) Rear plugs are iridium and the front are conventional plugs from factory. The only electrical issues I've known them to commonly have is the car loosing the codes for the keys and remotes and having to reprogram them. Like Trev said keep the maintenance up and they are fine for a fwd 6 cylinder. Edited March 17, 2010 by AE70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 What plugs do you mean? Spark plugs? Do they have two different kinds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master of Awesome Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 torch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 torch it. Great advice, cheers mate thats awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedKE30 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 What plugs do you mean? Spark plugs? Do they have two different kinds? Yes, many FWD V6's are known to run a different type of spark plug from front to rear. Iridiums are usually used in the rear bank as they last longer. The front plugs are usually just run of the mill as they are easy to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) Right, gotcha. Never been near a 6cyl FWD before. All new to me. How are FWD 6's for CV joint wear? Edited March 17, 2010 by blzbub666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason KE30 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 My dad owns a TH magna, 99 model. Absolutely great car, was driving it last night and tell ya what I would pick it over a commodore/falcon any day of the week. A bloke at my old work used to work at the mitsubishi factory and he beleives the '01 magna onwards are a heap of garbage, apparently the 'knock sensor' is a common problem and expensive to fix, and according to him, quite un-economical. He agrees with me that the TH is the best magna for reliability and in my opinion, looks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) Is the knock sensor a factory problem that is resolved once fixed? If so I could check the service history and see if its been done. Edited March 17, 2010 by blzbub666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I offer this advice purely as a car broker... ie: someone who processes about 20 cars a month, some of which I buy to order, some I buy myself to recondition and sell. Everything from 2k shitboxes to 70k Landcruisers. I don't touch anything with a Mitsubishi badge unless the client specifically requests it. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc_ke20 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 timing belt i think needs replacing every 150 thou kms?use a timing belt kit if available?this is easy mate as you have plenty of room between the chassis and front timing cover. oil leaks on rocker covers,i suggest you replace the rocker cover on the right and left banks using genuine gasket as aftermarket just expand and leak in no time. last thing the rubber plug(60mm diameter?) behind the cylinder head too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc_ke20 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Right, gotcha. Never been near a 6cyl FWD before. All new to me. How are FWD 6's for CV joint wear? cv`s you can get for $80 trade brand new outer so there are cheap as and i get them from Sydney Drive Shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Ive heard they are thirsty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Ive heard they are thirsty too. Stay away from a falcon then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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