Overview & Reviews
The 2002 Galant features new exterior and interior design changes and other improvements to enhance safety and functionality. A new LS model with the four-cylinder engine offers a standard sunroof and upgraded sound system plus the option of leather trim. Mechanically, changes include larger front ventilated disc brakes (four-cylinder models), an additional remote keyless-entry trunk-opening function, an emergency inside-trunk lid release and available ABS on ES models. The exterior features updated front and rear styling, new 16-inch wheels (GTZ and LS V6) and two new colors. Inside, Mitsubishi has spruced things up with a new audio system faceplate, a rear dome light with the optional sunroof and a redesigned gauge cluster. New titanium- and bronze-finish (ES and LS) or carbon fiber-finish (GTZ) trim panels have also been added.
- Attractive styling, excellent handling, many standard features for a low price.
- Low-grade interior materials, small back seat, no manual transmission available.
User Reviews:
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excellent - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By L. J. Moll - May 27 - 2:00 amThis is my 2nd Galant. I love them!
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A great car! - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By Capt. Rick - March 18 - 10:33 pmI have owned this car for 3 years now, buying it new in 2002. I have not had a minutes trouble with it. It has the small 4 cyl. engine but is like driving a race car, fast, and handles well. It is turning out to be one of the best cars that Ive ever bought!
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MUST HAVE........... - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By Lady Di - November 12 - 2:00 amI have recently purchased this Galant and I just cant stop driving it. Its awesome, I havent driven my old car since. With the spoiler attatched and the sun-roof, it is SO sporty looking. Very reasonably priced I got my best friend to purchase one also just TWO WEEKS later. Now were both riding in style.
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Exterior paint - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By Michelle Pendergrass - October 24 - 8:06 amI purchased my Mitsubishi in Jan. 2002, purchased it with only 8 miles on it. I purchased a Black one, I did love it at first, then after about 3 years, the paint has started disappearing. Great big chunks of paint gone. I have had it looked at, and have been told, I i just look around at other black Mitsubishi vehicles, I would find that I am not the only one with this problem. Since then I look very closely at any Black Mitsubishi, and all of the older ones have the same problem with the paint that has just disappeared. I was told that the older models have that problem.
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What Resale Value??????? - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By ejmickens - October 21 - 2:00 amI have no complaints about the actual car itself, except maybe the leg room in the front seat. My complaint is the way this car depreciates. I am currently about $8000 upside down. Who wants to try and buy a new car when you are facing those kinds of numbers. And as a former Honda owner this is the one thing that will make me go back to Honda. In addition I made the mistake of getting into a smart buy (aka: we tricked you - low car note now, pay out the rear later) so I will have to pay for wear and tear as well as mileage if I dont get out of the car soon.
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Good, but not great - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By Galant owner - October 19 - 12:13 amI bought this car brand-new. Ive never had accidents with it except one fender-bender where the side panel got bent (cosmetic damage only). Though I got a V6 for more power (gas wasnt as expensive back then), the car is very weak at low gears with SUV like fuel efficiency. But on the highways, the car is fun to drive and gets respectable efficiency (about 27-30 mpg). Hasnt given me any major problems yet, maybe due to the low mileage. Overall, this car is very solid, but is not very appealing. I bought it because of great financing options at the time. Probably wouldnt buy it if I had to do it all over again.
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Good used car - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By wwww - August 15 - 2:00 amWe bought this vehicle used during a really snowy time. I have never seen a car easier to drive in the snow. It has enough but not too many features, which is a plus for me. Too many cars out are loaded with features that you never use but have to pay for. We bought this used, so we did not loose the many off the lot value that everyone complains about.
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Get it used, folks! - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By ballistic - June 4 - 10:00 amThis was my first car purchase, and economic value was at the top of my list. All the comments on Edmunds went something like, ``Great car, but it loses all its value, dangit! I put two and two together, and decided to get it used. Im getting 22.4 miles to the gallon on a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder, which I would expect to be closer to 6-cylinder territory. In any case, its a bit low, given the relatively poor performance Im getting from the car. On the up side, it handles nicely, and it looks pretty sleek. I would have preferred a manual transmission car, but nothing about this Galant is compatible with the manual transmission ``feel.
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2nd one and we did buy again!!!!! - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By miamommie - May 3 - 11:50 pmWe have had 2 Mitsubishi Galants and we have loved them both. The only problem is the room in the back for older kids. Small kids dont have a problem. Its fun to drive and good on gas. We have only had this 02 for 2 days but it seems like we got a great deal for our money. My husband is a mechanic and he looked it over good before buying it. We only payed $6800 and it looks new sounds great and runs well.
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The Best - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
By Que229 - April 17 - 10:16 pmI straight up love my Galant. I got a silver Galant LS, and my cousin has the LS-V6. We love ours. The performance on my I-4 was great. Kept up with a Dodge Charger and a smoked a Ford Fusion. I love the Infinity sound and the leather and the power sunroof. I LOVE THIS CAR. Still have it for 5 years still runs good no major problems.
