Comments on: Final Mitsubishi 380 fetches $100,000 at auction

By: The Stig

The Stig — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:54:04 +0000

Wheelnut, I walked out on this car on the first public launch. If this was RWD, the game would of changed and this car would of been Number 1. People have always equated fwd=magna. Which is what killed it.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:28:46 +0000

Michael – I beleive the 380 and the previous model magnas were abit under-rated.. Howevver the Ralliart Enhanced 380 was definietly an impressive bit of kit.. what with a 230Kw Supercharged [Non F1 Inspired] V6 engine; Brembo Brakes; Koni Suspension; Recaro Seats and an Eclipse ICE System.

Just imagine what the 380 could have been like if former CEO Tom Phillips got his way with Tokyo and the 380 was RWD?

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:43:26 +0000

I am glad I bought a 380, completely underestimated. And I intend on buying one or two more when the price is right (basically now). I have an inkling they are going to be quite rare…only what, 32,000 odd ever made? Best aussie car ever!!!

By: Pablo

Pablo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:49:45 +0000

I wonder if the last of the Futuras or Fairmont Ghias coming out of broadmeadows will be worth anything in the future!

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:02:43 +0000

TP,
you are one narrow sighted thick kid.

the only reason an LPG vehicle will return 15L is because it is either duel fuel, or it is running the old school system.

there is actually greater performance and economy potential with LPG

By: TP

TP — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:47:31 +0000

LPG consumes MORE fuel (15L per 100km for standard Aussie six)… it loses LOTS of power (190kw Falcon into 150kw). The ONLY saving grave is its cheap… for now. Its crap otherwise.

By: Duck

Duck — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:56:59 +0000

7s29 says “built by Australians for Australians”.

The 380 was not built for us aussies it was build for the american market and designed by the yanks! You know the Mitsubishi Galant dont you?

By: 7s29

7s29 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:10:41 +0000

It’s a shame to see Mitsubishi go, If tariffs stay the way they are we might see another local manufacturer go the way of the dodo. Chrysler went the same way back in 81, it’s only now that people start to realize what a great car they made back then. Maybe in years to come the 380 will be looked upon the same way, because it is a really well built car “built by Australians for Australians…

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:58:54 +0000

F-O
you beat me to it mate.
i can only laugh at those that have the wrong perceptions about LPG.

Richo, and Reckless.
since when did petrol have a 70 cent excise placed on it?

even if you throw all the taxes you can think of at LPG it will still be cheaper than petrol.
if you want to cover your load, opt for the canopy. Simple.

the latest tech LPG system fitted in the optimal dedicated set up, should return better fuel economy and power figures than a petrol equivalent.

it is yours and others like you guys misconceptions of the LPG fuel that has ensured other manufacturers have not offered it on a larger scale

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:26:41 +0000

Somebody must have liked their 380′s too much!

Imagine if they did make a 380 ute! Or if Toyota made a Aurion Ute! It would look weird!

O oh! Ive given toyota ideas……….