I bought a used 2017 Mitsubishi in August 2020 that had logged only 17,000 miles. I was super happy to get what I thought was a dream deal. Plus, my trusted mechanic sold it to me so I didn't think I'd have any problems. And, if I did, he'd fix it...pronto and for no charge!
But it has been a nightmare.
Soon after I got it, the car began to shake. I took it back and they "fixed" it. Then the annoying signal "Service Engine Soon" kept flashing. Again, I took it back. They fixed it to the point where the signal stopped. But a few days later, both the shaking and the signal continued.
So, I took it back -- AGAIN! The warning light was off and the shaking stopped.
Three days later, everything was on: The flashing warning light and the shaking.
This time, I took it to another shop, which has a diagnostic device.. They diagnosed it as a carbon build up.
The cost: $1200.
I got it back and everything was beautiful -- for a month.
Then Saturday, the warning light about the engine began flashing again. I called the new place and they said to bring it back for another diagnostic review.
Yesterday, I was shopping and when I started to go to the next stop, the car wouldn't fire. I prayed that I wouldn't have to call AAA but after 15 minutes, I got it connected and drove it straight home.
I was talking to my boyfriend and he used the "L" word to describe it: As in a Lemon.
I wrote my accountant for advice on how to max out the tax advantages on this car because I'm not inclined to spend a lot of money if this car is a lemon.
And, I'll cut my losses if it's determined that this car is a lemon that can't be turned into lemonade.
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