Mitsubishi FTO/Starion/Galant/Scorpion/Sigma
Mixing locals and low volume imports in this category indicates the variety of older Mitsubishis available at under $10,000, The one model in here to exceed that price cap is the Starion and even after 35 years it hasn’t as yet clawed back its new-car cost.
Of the rest, early VR4 Galants offer an interesting experience for your $10K and the FTO coupe is something different for enthusiastic youngsters with $5000 for a first car.
The Sigma, once Australia’s best-selling four-cylinder car, has fallen on hard times, as has its two-door Scorpion sibling. A well-preserved Sigma 2.0-litre might cost $5000 however most are faded, priced at or under $1500 and just one roadworthy failure from the scrap yard.
FTO 1994-99 $5065 [11]
Galant VR4 1989-93 $9160 [5]
Galant VR4 1996-01 $10,000 [2]
Scorpion $4285 [3]
Starion 1982-89 $22,275 [6]
Sigma 1978-84 $2900 [9]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2019 Japanese car Market Value Guide.
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