Mitsubishi 380 DB (2005-2008)

I bought a 380 VRX series III with all the extra trimmings for $29,000 back in 2009. It is STILL going.
The 3.8L V6 is awesome. I don't find it "thirsty" at all. I get exactly 612km per tank driving to/from work every day (long commute) and close to 800km on the highway. If I deviate from my route I only get about 550km to a tank.

It had just under 10,000km when I bought it and I'm now well into the 200,000s. The only problems I have had with it mechanically are minor, such as the thermostat failing ($160 fix) and the only other trouble I h...Read more

Bought a 2005 "limited edition" with a dual fuel system in 2009 for $10,500 and took it up to 355,000kms by 2018. In late 2018 the starter motor died and I decided to scrap the car for $300. Other than replacement of normal maintenance items, this was the first mechanical issue it had ever had. It did however have a couple of non mechanical issues - the air con and heating broke (this year) and the rear window motor broke twice (a known issue with these cars). That's all though.

A few weeks ago I bought another 2006 Mitsubishi 380, also du...Read more

I purchased this car off my parents so have been driving it on and off over the last 6-7 years. Never had issues, always an exceptionally smooth drive and has an incredible sound system. Now with over 200,000 KMs, its still driving so nicely, but sad they don't have a lot of value anymore.

I get about 500-550KM out of the tank, but notice the last half of fuel disappears quicker than the first half.

Incredibly roomy, but quite low and no handle for passengers (I drive people for work and it can be quite difficult for themselves to adjust ...Read more

I first became aware of the 380 when a friend purchased a base model 2006 ES .
He loaned the car to me for about 10 months or so.Well What a surprise this car handled very well on the open highway and around the city !
Very nimble and light good acceleration and I felt very safe .
It’s a solid feeling vehicle with all the electric gizmos to pamper the driver.(The Japanese are great at providing bang for buck in my opinion in the car industry.
I drove to the Goldcoast and back to Melbourne effortlessly with no fuss or concern for reliability...Read more

After having owned a couple of previous gen Magna's I purchased a second hand black vrx with a black leather interior, I loved the way the Magna felt so refined compared to its rivals and was a really relaxing car to drive with a smooth powerful engine.
The 380 in my opinion is no where near as smooth or as quiet as the Magna was, the 5 speed auto I thought was frustrating that it constantly shifted up way to soon so you could never get the engine to feel alive as it should have, the refinement and ride were a disappointment after the Magna, ...Read more

This is my third car I've owned, and so far its very good, really nice interior, spacious, comfortable. I got it for $6,000 from a dealership, it only has 90,000kms on it and it also came with rims and I love the paint job, although cause of its age its starting to Peel just on the door seals, only a tiny bit but will slowly get noticeable. These cars are fast, reliable and perfect for anyone really. I was lucky to find one with so little kilometers. Not long after I got this car someone reversed intoe whilst I was working one day, his bumper h...Read more

My mum bought my 380 when it first came out for $20k and I bought it off her 10 years later for $4k. Starting to feel ripped off with the prices I'm seeing these cars go for. I obviously know the history of mine having been sitting on the back seat when it was driving from Perth to Melbourne and back - twice. I have the base model and it does feel kind of crappy. I am actually going to try and buy a premium model as a donor car for mine for $1-2k (take the sunroof, leather seats, some panels (mine are damaged) and other bits off it). That's how...Read more

Purchased in 2009 with 25k on odo - now at 100k kms. Very underrated and reliable car. Smooth and comfortable to drive. Window regulators fail but easy DIY fix for about $100.

Smoother on the road compared to my Audi S3 2015 model with mag ride! Absorbs bumps beautifully.

Fantastic on the highway where consumption drops in to the 7s.

The paint on my GT model is fading on roof and bonnet but that doesnt trouble me given age of car.

I swapped the rotors and brake pads for aftermarket as oem prone to sqealing at slow speeds.
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Highly suggest - for price if broke student, power and reliability you can't fault them. Buy it. Only discontinued because having MAGNA as your predecessor is setting anyone up for failure and sales just didn't pick up as they should have. So people assume it's a Magna and Magna's are that foul so I understand people's misconception. The positive reviews don't lie and yes Mitsubishi might have brought us tampons like the "new and improved" Mirage but the 380 was best pre teen broke student car I've owned.

PRO:
Drives perfect. I couldn't fau...Read more