New Mitsubishi Strada [ARCHIVED]

**guy^** · June 29th, 2007 06:26 PM

sa akin nde pa ok. antay ko pa tom matest sa citimotors... nde nila mailabas ngayon kse coding hehe badtrip... 1 week n ginagawa strada ko.... huhuhuhu

**larshell** · June 30th, 2007 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by wally

While I was initially satisfied with the performance of my 07 strada, recent events have made me think twice about the over-all reliability and durability of my ride. After having carefully driven my rig for only 4,380 km on well paved roads, I felt an unusual click whenever I turned the steering wheel and a never-ending and annoying squeak whenever I hit minor bumps.

Wasting no time, I drove back to Manila and had my 5k PMS at the casa and to have the problematic "click" and squeaking diagnosed. After a full day's work the mechanics at the Casa dutifuly removed the squeek via basic lubrication. However, I was informed that the whole steering assembly was damaged and had to be changed! When I inquired on the possible reasons for the damage, the chief mechanic could only offer me a clueless shrug. He told me that they are still learning to understand the quirks of the new Strada!

Unfortunately, the parts required were not on stock and had to be ordered. In the meantime I am on standby until such time that the case gives me a ring once the replacement parts arrive.

While everything is still under warranty, it begs me to think why such an critical part of the vehicle was easily damaged at this very early stage? I bought the Strada precisely because of its promised off-roadability and toughness compared to other vehicles. I had barely warmed my seat with my rig and I had not even visited any project site and this happens!

At this rate, I am verry worried of what comes next. Will my strada become a mere city driver and never get to taste the rural areas, just so that I prevent its further deterioration? I hope not because its such a waste of 1M spent for a lemon.

The people at the Casa have been very helpful so far. It has been a week and I am still waiting for their call. In the meantime the Strada sits forlornly at the garage while I use my sedan instead. The folks at the casa have told me that it is safe to use the rig at its present condition, however I dare not do so. The clicking sound is growing alarmingly stronger and you cannot be too sure, a catalclysmic event just might happen at the speeds that the strada is capable of.

I shall keep you posted on the developments on my problematic strada!

Originally Posted by guy^

mine too!!! casa told me that they need to replace the whole steering column.. nde ko lam ano yun.. galing pa namn ako province panay rough road dinaanan ko. so yung steering wheel ko para nang nag vibrate..

Dalawa na pala yong may problem sa steering. Sana hangang dalawa lang.

**wally** · June 30th, 2007 05:37 PM

Actually, tatlo na kami na may problema sa steering ng strada, as far as I can recall from the thread: thumper, guy and me.

Am still waiting for the replacement part, its been two weeks, still no call from Diamond Motors Q. Ave.

**guy^** · July 1st, 2007 12:08 AM

hay naku, badtrip nde ko pa dn nakuha today, sabi ng citimotors antay nila technician para i align yung sa steering.. grabe week na ako nag aantay.. ang tagal sobra.... sana pag tapos nito nde na masira ulit...

**guy^** · July 1st, 2007 12:18 AM

wally
thumper
larshell
guy^

4 tayo may prob sa steering...

**padoods** · July 1st, 2007 06:54 AM

Lochua,

Basic setup lang plano ko. Seperates sa harap, sub sa likod and amp(s) to power the seps and sub.

ARB,

Kung yung subs ang ilalagay sa ilalim ng front seats...san pwede ilagay amp to power the seps?

**ooba99** · July 2nd, 2007 03:11 AM

[SIZE=1]Hi guys, I’m a new member and have been following this thread. I have been contemplating to buy a new Strada GLS. I have a question though which have been bothering me, is there a problem on the steering wheel column of the Strada. Isolated problem lang kaya ito? I have read in this thread, at least two tsikoters who complained about their steering wheel. Any update on this?

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[SIZE=1]Tanong ko na rin, ano mas maige, m/t o a/t na strada? Been driving m/t for decades, at kung sakali, this will be my first a/t ride. Thanks, guys!

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**drey** · July 2nd, 2007 07:34 AM

sir, on the process na po ang regarding sa steering wheel. di pa kasi nag arrive yung parts kaya delayed ang updates.

**docglen** · July 2nd, 2007 09:48 PM

regarding steering prob...so far, wala naman after offroading at pinatubo and sagada. laki pa ng gulong ko. from stock to 275/70/r16 bridgestone AT, tapos palit ulit to 285/75/r16 mickey thompson baja radial MTZ on AR wheels..walang suspension lift. post ko pics bukas..only prob i had was the aircon.malamig yung air from driver's vent, pero dun sa passenger side walang lamig. dinala ko sa citimotors. ok na ngayon. my unit is gls MT.

**auroraoffroader** · July 3rd, 2007 02:01 PM

sir guy kumusta na ung pinaayos mo? nadala u na ba ulit dito.eto kagagaling long vacation. balak ko kumuha pero ung 3.2 na inaabangan ko. kaso nga eto pag uwi dito sa pinas 7 daw na kapila na sa mitsu sa cabanatuan para sa 3.2.hehe... pagnaluwas manila hanap ako ng konting pila.pero hindi malaking prob ung nasira sayo? mga magkano kaya un kung hindi na under warranty?