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1994 Dodge Colt Es / Mitsubishi Mirage on 2040-cars

Year:1994 Mileage:212000 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Erwin TN, United States

Erwin TN, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:5-SPEED MANUAL
Body Type:4-DOOR
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 4G93 Mitsubishi
For Sale By:original owner
VIN: JB3EA46C5RU057443 Year: 1994
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Mirage
Trim: ES
Options: Pioneer Stereo, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Mileage: 212,000
Power Options: Power mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Sub Model: DODGE COLT ES
Exterior Color: Blue
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: none
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1994 Dodge Colt ES 4-door
I am the 57 year-old original owner of this 212,xxx mile car. 
The oil and filter have been changed every 3,000 miles, the last ten years with synthetic blend.
It has made a 40 mile round trip every day, 35 of those being interstate miles.
The car runs great, shifts great, drives great, handles like new, and gets 30 mpg.
It uses a quart of oil in about 2,000 miles.
It has a new battery and a fairly new distributor.
The timing belt was replaced at 164,xxx miles, the same time a new head gasket was installed.
Mechanically, I feel the car is excellent and the winner can plan on driving it home.

The paint and interior are original. The spoiler , door handles, and bumper covers are either dull or flaking, the hood has typical chips, the headlights aren't too faded.  The interior is splitting and there are some stains, but not bad overall.  The A/C and cruise work, along with the Pioneer stereo and the remote mirrors. There was a minor accident involving the drivers side, primarily the rear door.  The front door has minor damage, the rear door probably should be replaced.  I did an online search and there's plenty of doors out there. The doors and windows still function correctly.  The trunk is clean, with the original spare There are no oil or coolant drips or leaks and it's all original and unaltered under the hood.  The brakes are good.  Fairly new Raybestos pads on the front.

I had not planned on selling this car, but I had been looking for a 2005-2006 Corolla XRS and finally found one 200 miles from here and bought it.  Because I was planning on keeping the Colt, and before I found the XRS,  I bought new 205/60R16 Michelins for the Colt and had the 16x7.5 ICW wheels refinished at the same time. I have had these wheels for about ten years and they are true and balance well. The tuner lug nut adapter is included.   The tires and refinished wheels have less than 500 miles on them. The wheels were professionally refinished: media blasted and two-part base/clear used.  They look like new.

Mechanically, this car is A-1.  This is a 100% Japanese-made car and it proves the theories about Japanese cars being longevity champs. It needs nothing mechanically, buy it and drive it  immediately. I have most of the service records.  The original 14" steel wheels, plastic wheelcovers, and worn-out tires are included with the car, if wanted.

Please look closely at the pictures and email me with any questions you have.  You should inspect this car in person before bidding.  The high bidder will be expected to buy the car. Please don't win the auction then decide you don't want it.

There is, of course, no warranty, and the car must be picked up locally, or if shipping is desired, the buyer will need to arrange that.

 

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