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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
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Date:
05 September 2003
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Miles: 6,000
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When we heard that Mitsubishi was replacing the rugged, truck-based Montero Sport
with the car-based Endeavor, we held our breaths. Here was another true SUV going the ultra-
civilized route where off-roading means gravel driveways. Well, while the Endeavor crossover
utility is based on the new Galant sedan, we've found that Mitsubishi didn't forget their SUV
heritage totally.
Our long term Endeavor Limited is an extremely smooth highway performer, but its
instant-on all-wheel drive system, and 8.3 inches of ground clearance, is up to light duty off-road
work. The 215-horsepower V-6 is very responsive, and after 6,000 miles, our economy average
of 18.2 miles per gallon makes it one of the more frugal of mid-size sport-utes.
Plus, the Endeavor doesn't look like other SUVs, with Mitsubishi's in-your-face styling
working well on both the exterior and the interior. So, right now, the Endeavor is proving easy
for us to endure.
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Date:
14 November 2003
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Miles: 10,000
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We've been singing the praises of this 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor for 5 months and over 10,000 miles.
This new mid-size SUV shares its chassis with the new Galant sedan.
Having just completed a 1200 mile run to New England, we continue to
be impressed with Endeavor's smooth ride, the willing power of its
3.8-liter V-6, and the traction, even on wet
leaves, of its automatic all-wheel drive system.
So far the only faults or wants have to do with the rear hatch. We
can't get the glass section open, and an outside key or key fob release
for the hatch as a whole is sorely missed.
Mileage is doing fine at 18.2 miles per gallon, better than most in
its class, and is a steady 24 during highway cruise.
The Endeavor is one smooth operator, and we're enjoying its efforts
just fine.
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Date:
20 February 2004
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Miles: 16,000
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We've gotten very comfortable driving our 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
over the last five months and nearly 16,000 miles. This mid-size
crossover SUV shares its chassis with the latest Galant sedan. Having
driven some 4,500 miles in the last month alone, with a trip first to
cool and rainy Savannah, and then on to the ice and snow of Chicago, we
continue to be impressed with most aspects of the Endeavor, including
ride and the willing power of its 215-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6. The
automatic all-wheel drive system is invisible when handling winter's
worst. All that plus a respectable18.6 miles per gallon economy.
We are having two electrical faults, however. The power lock on the
driver's door isn't working and the power rear windows won't go down.
That aside, with so many mid-size SUVs to choose from, you might
overlook the Endeavor. But if you do, you'll be sorry.
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Date:
11 June 2004
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Miles: 24,000
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We wouldn't mind more mid-size SUV's as comfortable and
sharply-styled as this 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor either. Our year and
24,000 miles has flown by with this very capable Galant-based crossover.
To the end we've been impressed with the Endeavor's great long distance
ride, agile handling, and the willing power of its 215-horsepower V-6.
The automatic all-wheel drive system is invisible when handling winter's
worst. All that plus quite respectable 18.5 miles per gallon economy.
Over the year we had three small problems. The rear hatch window
stuck close, the driver's door lock stop working, as did the power rear
windows. All were quickly fixed. And they did nothing to dampen our
enthusiasm for one of the most comfortable, confident mid-size SUV's
we've ever driven.
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Date:
3 September 2004
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Miles: 27,000
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This 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor is leaving us after 14 months and 27,000 miles. This is one of the most
pleasant to drive, best riding, most comfortable SUVs ever. Fuel economy
was quite good for a mid-size ute, ending at 18.4 miles per gallon. The
3.8-liter V-6 is strong, and handling is quite agile.
We have had three problems. The rear hatch window stuck closed, the
driver's door lock stopped working, as did the power rear windows. All
were fixed quickly, and did not dampen our enthusiasm for the Mitsubishi
Endeavor. One smooth people mover.
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