2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT COMPLETE PAINT

Maaco Fremont's car of the day is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant.
This is a commuter car the owner got tired of all new cars driving past him with there shinny paint. He didn't want to spend money on a new car, the Galant gets good gas mileage so why trade it in.
 His wife saw the Maaco ad and  said why don't we go to Maaco to get the car painted instead of getting a new car. They came to Maaco Fremont to get a estimate. We went over the car with them to make sure we didn't miss anything, I gave them a price that made them happy. Here's the the car now.
Please comment and let me know what you think.

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Tips for Saving Fuel

If you're not ready to buy a more efficient car can save money in a number of ways in any car you drive. Cars.com provides the tips and dispels the myths.

Revitalize Classics

The biggest fuel savings comes not from hybrid technology but from the old standards: carpooling and public transportation. If you and a trade fair friend or neighbor to travel to and from work, you can reduce your fuel consumption by about 50 percent. No other step will save you much money. So if you have two cars in the car park of the family, leaving a thirst in the garage as often as possible.

Transit saves fuel, and perhaps. It also reduces congestion, saves all fuels. Help yourself and everyone else to be part of the solution.

Get him out

Weight is fuel economy's natural enemy, so removing unnecessary items - or people - from your car can translate into actual fuel savings.

Get the Leadfoot Out

You can save fuel immediately what is going to easily run the pedal. Jack rabbit starts and full-throttle acceleration to significantly increase fuel consumption. It 's all a matter of degree: Light acceleration saves more than moderate acceleration.

Top speed also plays a part. Most vehicles are most efficient when cruising in top gear for their relatively low speeds. For example, a machine for the five-speed transmission would be more effective than the fifth gear is 40-55 mph. air resistance increases exponentially with speed, so you increase the pace at this stage, fuel economy drops dramatically. On the train trip computer that shows the instantaneous and average fuel economy are extremely accurate. Watch this and learned to ride a penny-pinching ways.
An ounce of prevention

Keep your tires properly inflated and your engine right is essential for the effective conduct. Under-inflated tires can reduce your fuel consumption by full miles per gallon. (Get the tire pressure from the sticker on your car's doorjamb or the owner's manual, not the sidewall.) Even if your car seems to work well, confusion Check Engine light could represent a dead oxygen sensor or other emissions control problem that causes the vehicle to waste several miles per gallon.

Open windows or air conditioning?

It is an ancient mystery. (Unlike a car heater, which uses free engine heat to warm the cabin, air conditioner robs engine power and reduces fuel consumption.) So, which approach is better? Sorry, but it is not as simple as one of them.

If your car has been sitting in the sun and is warmer than the air outside, lasting a few minutes with the windows open to cool it. So if you click on the highway, close 'em up and turn the A / C. Aerodynamics are more important at high speeds, so if you are not over 35 or 40 mph, open windows will not make much difference. It also depends on the vehicle. Detriment to drive with the windows down is greater, said in a Chevy Corvette, which has excellent aerodynamics, than in a Hummer who ... no. The same applies to convertibles, you will burn less fuel with the top up.
Keep It Smart

Speaking of aerodynamics, roof carriers and bike racks and ski racks do not do any favors - even if they are empty. If you keep all your cargo inside the car, you can slip through the wind better. It also eliminates its after-market add-ons such as drivers and bug window and sunroof cuffs. By design, these work items, empty the aerodynamics. Sure, bug entrails is a windshield are gross, but are not known to pay for fuel.

Premium or regular?

Reduced costs less octane, but you must use it? Most modern cars that require premium fuel can run on regular gasoline without knocking or a long sentence. Technically, it makes the car less efficient, but not to the point, cancel the cost savings from the cheaper fuel quality. NOTE: This is true of cars for which premium is recommended, not required. If in doubt, search for terms such as "Best Performance" and "recommended" versus "only" or "necessary." If your car has a turbocharger or a compressor, you should probably stick with premium fuel. Of course, if your car calls for regular gasoline, there is no reason to run it on something more octane.

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV US Version

The main reason is deleted from the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor and Galant models in its range in the United States is to focus on the development of zero emission vehicles like the Mitsubishi i (also known as i-MiEV in Europe). The Japanese automaker announced the New York Auto Show that the plug-in EV will arrive in showrooms in the United States in November 2011, priced from $ 20,490 (€ 14,100) for the standard model and $ ES 22 490 for the version is better equipped, including government subsidies.

Get $ 7,500 (€ 5160) of the federal tax on Mitsubishi's most affordable vehicles 100% by mass production of electric propulsion on the market in North America. At $ 20.490, I am almost $ 5,000 cheaper than Nissan Leaf ($ 25,280), although the latter is a compact model, while the Mitsubishi i is a sub-compact.

2012 Mitsubishi iMiEV VersionPowered U.S. technology from Mitsubishi MiEV, rear-wheel drive to tow motor 66 horsepower synchronous, a 330V lithium ion battery that can store up to 16 kWh and a single fixed gear. The electric motor provides a maximum torque of 145 lb.-ft. (196 Nm) and allows a top speed of 80 mph (129 kmh).

2012 Mitsubishi iMiEV U.S. version car has a range of 85 miles (137 km) on a full charge. A full charge takes 6 hours on a level 2 home 240V/15A EVSE Eaton tax and 22.5 hours on a standard electrical outlet. However, batteries can be recharged to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes at a public station recharges quickly. The batteries have a 8-year/100, 000 mile warranty.

Standard equipment includes electronic climate control system and heating the cab, electric windows and mirrors, 4-speaker system with 100-watt audio system and remote system MiEV, which allows the battery is charged via a timer and before ' activation of air conditioning or heating.

2012 Mitsubishi i iMiEV U.S. the version that will arrive in dealerships in the United States in November 2011 in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. U.S. market launch is taking place in March 2012, with availability expected nationally in December 2012.

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWC

Lancer's largest cross-Obsessed Times

Mitsubishi has a problem with your current range. If you want a Lancer, the options for the Galant sedan and Endeavor crossover mid-size and limited Outlander. In contemplating seppuku Galant and the effort was inspired not entirely new, since its first sale in 2003. The Outlander has to offer, but something positive. It can accommodate up to seven passengers (in case of emergency), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Top Safety Pick called peaks and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWCwhite with only two vehicles to choose Mitsubishi is not competitive enough to compete in an industry that prefers to fill every niche and the company will focus on the development of two bright spots in the Lone own line . Launch has created many variants, the last of the Lancer Sportback, a car for fun, it does not work on the fingers of the highest step-trim Lancer Evolution. Outlander, meanwhile, recently named to the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport small, five-passenger crossover us to make their mark both the end of the segment.

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWCSound optional Rockford Fosgate audio for your ears courtesy of nine speakers, a subwoofer driven by 10 inches in the rear cargo area and 710 watts. Surprisingly balanced, this special audio system with powerful bass that are a feature of the systems used Rockford Fosgate lost.

If you want to listen to your iPod, Mitsubishi also allow you to connect your device from the touch screen or steering wheel. Tedious, but stereo is more than a minute to recognize the MP3 player every time out of the car and if it works, playback starts from the first song to the device. And "how to teach your dog to sit, and every time you forget where the dog is her ass. In a word, frustrating.

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWCWhat is frustrating is the level of comfort offered to support the front seats. Headroom is a non-issue and visibility is excellent, where you look. The cabin is relatively easy, with the exception of the touch screen, but work in favor of the Outlander sport.

If you are looking for a base model with ES two-wheel drive, the Outlander sport from only $ 19.275. Our four-wheel-drive SE model starts at $ 22,995 (plus $ 780 in transportation costs), and through more $ 28.570 of these requirements. The Outlander Sport SE AWD base price ($ 26,645) under the Honda CR-V EX-L, Hyundai Tucson Limited ($ 26,345) and Kia Sportage EX ($ 24,795). Outlander sport with them as Kia and Hyundai just a few dollar bills increased $ 30,000 and rises from the Honda with a Benjamin. Sun payment of $ 28,000 for the compact crossover will be slightly "more acceptable if they were more expensive than its competitors, and even more so when did you raise the hood.

2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE

2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE

The Japanese manufacturer has announced a final special edition for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Spyder models to mark the occasion. The Mitsubishi Eclipse, currently available in both Coupe and Spyder bodystyles, has enjoyed a vivid history but its run will soon be coming to an end.

2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE

During its lifetime the Eclipse was sold through Chrysler’s defunct Eagle and Plymouth brands and even played a starring role in the first Fast and the Furious movie, but low demand and Mitsubishi’s shifting production plans for its plants in the U.S. mean the car is being dropped. The SE Special Edition is the manufacturer’s way of saying goodbye to a model series produced since 1989.

Here are about a 2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE is the new special edition car introduced Mitsubishi Motors Company. The 2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE engine range has two engines – a 2.4 liter four-cylinder with 164PS (121 kW) and 219Nm (162 lb-ft) and a powerful 3.8 liter V6 developing 269PS (198 kW) and 355Nm (262 lb-ft) of torque.

2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE

The smaller engine comes with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic available as an option and the bigger V6 comes with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. 2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE promises powerful performance with these powertrains.

2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE

From its early days as a sleekly-styled, turbocharged-4-cylinder boy racer model, right up through to its current design as a sophisticated yet distinctive-looking two-door with available V-6 power, the 2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE has long been tailor-made for the true driving enthusiast. But after a long and successful run as the Japanese auto manufacturer's signature luxury performance sports coupe in North America, the always fun-to-drive 2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE will cease production after the upcoming 2012 model year.

2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE

Included amenities on the amply-equipped Eclipse GS-Sport models - and on the Eclipse SE - are a 4-speed automatic transmission, leather seating with heated front seats and a power driver's seat, rearview camera, Bluetooth hands-free phone access, HID headlights with fog lamps, heated side mirrors and an exquisite sounding 9 speaker, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with SIRIUS satellite radio. The coupe version of the Eclipse GS-Sport includes a sunroof as well.

2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE

Standard safety equipment on all 2012 Mitsubishi Sport Cars Eclipse SE models includes 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Active Stability Control (ASC) and Traction Control Logic (TCL); and advanced dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) and side air bags. Side curtain air bags are included on the Eclipse Coupe.

Peeling Paint on Mitsubishi Eclipse

Today's Car of the Day is a no-nonsense 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse street racer with some seriously delaminating paint. The sun killed the clear coat and it is flaking off in large patches. Maaco sanded all the failed paint off then put a new coat of 2-part primer/sealer on the car before repainting it. Now it's time for this Mitsu to get back to business.

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Honda, Nissan and Toyota Donate $3.75 Million Each for Japan

The massive earthquake followed by the even more devastating tsunami that struck the north-east coasts of Japan last week has brought together the country’s biggest automakers including Honda, Nissan and Toyota, which announced today that they will donate $3.75 million each for relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by the disaster.
In addition to the contribution in money, Nissan said it is also studying further relief efforts including complimentary provision of vehicles, such as trucks and forklifts, donation of medical supplies and daily commodities including blankets, antiseptics and masks, gift matching donation from Nissan employees, promotion, and support of blood donation activities.
Honda announced that it will donate a total of 1,000 power generators along with 5,000 gas canisters to the people left without electricity, while Toyota is considering the provision of goods and services as needed.
The three automakers have also announced the closure of some of their factories in Japan. From March 14 through March 20, Honda will suspend all production activities at its plants in Sayama, Saitama, Ogawa, Tochigi, Hamamatsu and Suzuka, plus all facilities in the Tochigi area, where damage was more serious. From March 15 through 20, Honda will also suspend production at the Kumamoto factory.
Nissan announced that operations at the Tochigi and Iwaki plants are suspended until March 18, while the Oppama, Kyushu, Shatai and Yokohama plants will be closed until March 16. As for Toyota, officials announced that the Hokkaido, Tohoku, Miyagi and Iwate plants are closed, with all employees having been evacuated to safe areas. The factories will remain closed at least until March 16.
Other automakers affected by the earthquake include Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Suzuki, which have either suspended or slowed down production because of supply shortages.

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Mitsubishi Flexis Concept

The current generation Mitsubishi Grandis is a good representation of the Japanese automaker as a whole. Plastic-y interiors, underdone ride and handling and anodyne looks combine to make the Grandis a poor substitute for the vastly superior and better selling Toyota Tarago [Australia]. With its South Korean competition having long ago stepped up to the plate, it’s disappointing to see Mitsubishi lagging so far behind.

David Cardoso, the artist who in the past has brought us design studies such as Renault Twist MPV and Audi Hydron, has envisioned a possible successor to the Grandis in the form of the Flexis. Appearing to be smaller than the Grandis - with seating more likely for five instead of seven - the Flexis takes it’s styling cues from the Opel Meriva, Peugeot 3008 and 2012 Ford Focus. Overall it’s a good expansion on Mitsubishi’s current design language, and a far sight better than when Mitsubishi tried applying its new corporate face to the aging Colt. You can check out our full gallery below or voice your opinion in the comments section below 

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Best Car Accessories for Toowong Mitsubishi

When choosing a car accessory for your MITSUBISHI LANCER, keep in mind that it will have to be installed at some point. I know that seems obvious, but it is easy to get caught up in all of the accessories and forget that you will have to find a way to get it in there. In order to make sure you install your car accessory properly, you will definitely need to get your hands on some instructions. Many times the part will come with its own instructions, but they can sometimes be vague and confusing. You can, if you are having trouble installing your car accessory, contact other MITSUBISHI LANCER owners or check on line for supplemental instruction. No matter how you do it, just make sure that your accessories get installed properly so as not to do damage to the part or to your car. If you are concerned, you can always contact a MITSUBISHI LANCER dealer or car accessory dealer to find out what they charge to install.

If you've just bought a new car or used car, there are a number of things you can add to it to make it look even better. There are numerous car accessories available in the market. Car accessories range from functional to decorative. There are car accessories that help your car become more attractive looking and there are those that can make your car more comfortable for you. You'll need to spend some time determining what sorts of car accessories you should buy for your car. If you spend hours traveling in your car, you obviously want your car to provide you with maximum comfort while you're on the road. Below are some of the best car accessories you can get for your car.

A Sound System is very important accessory for your car. If music is important to you, you'll find that there are many different options that you can find when it comes to making sure that you have sweet music all around you. You can always install a CD player or a cassette tape into your car, but there are many choices that you can make. There is an accessory that allows you to upload MP3s to it and then broadcasts the MP3 list as a radio station for your radio to pick up. Another option allows you to use a cassette tape accessory to hook the device up to your CD player and broadcast the music that way.

Car cover is another important accessory for your car. Even if your car sits in a covered garage, you'll find that having an extra layer of protection from the elements is a great way to spend a few bucks. A plastic cover can go a long way towards keeping your car in good working order. You'll find that it will be less vulnerable to nicks and scratches, and you'll find that your car cover, which might only cost you a few dollars, can wind up saving you hundreds in repairs and

Good rugs are always great accessories that can help make your car look attractive and comfy inside. Take your time shopping for designer rugs; you can get quality car rugs at good prices. Less an accessory and more a necessity, a good jack is something that you'll be useful for if your car ever breaks down. You'll find that a good jack is one that settles down quickly and easily when it comes time to hoist your car, and you'll find that it is rock solid when you go to start cranking it up. If you are looking for a good jack, test a few out and find the one that has the best pumping action for you.

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Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Juro

The Mitsubishi Lancer nobody really wants but almost everyone gets across the pond has become a bit more desirable in the UK with the launch of a new special edition, which as usual translates to additional equipment at a more competitive price. The new edition is called Juro and is based on the Lancer 1.5 GS2 hatchback, which is powered by a 1.5-liter petrol engine gasping out 107-horses and 143Nm or 105 lb-ft of peak torque.
The Lancer Juro comes equipped with black leather seats and an integrated Kenwood multimedia system that comprises Garmin Satellite Navigation, Parrott Bluetooth, iPod connection lead and reversing camera as standard.
Other standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, alarm, leather steering wheel with audio controls, electric windows, mirrors and locks, and a color-keyed rear spoiler to keep all those ponies close to the ground.
In the UK, the Lancer 1.5 Juro hatch is priced at £14,749, which includes free metallic paint and VAT.

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