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From: dca@edison.UUCP (David C. Albrecht)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Re: Dodge (Mitsubishi) Colt
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Date: Thu, 1-Aug-85 09:41:03 EDT
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In article <392@amdimage.UUCP> cmoore@amdimage.UUCP (chris moore) writes:
>A friend of mine is planning to buy a new car, and she is
>considering the Dodge Colt.  I was never all that impressed
>with the Colt, but I know that they are now made by Mitsubishi
>and I think Mitsubishi makes good cars.  How long has
>Mitsubishi been making the Colts?  Does anyone have one, and
>if so, what do you think of it.  Thanks for your help.
>			Chris Moore

I owned a Colt hatchback from 79 to 84 (79 was the first year for
the hatchback).  The mechanicals can hardly be faulted; the only major
work I had on the car was new brake pads.  The interior, however,
was quite plasticy and faded considerably in the 5 years I owned
it.  The driver's seat was falling apart by the time I sold it.
According to government crash test results from consumer reports
if you have a serious head on crash your chances of survival are
none too hot (black dot).  With the 1.6 liter twin-stick it is
a fairly peppy performer and turns in good fuel economy (mine was
25-30 city 38-40 highway).  For basic dependable transportation
at low cost the car is a good deal (as long as you don't worry
about accidents).

David Albrecht
General Electric