 I bought my new Galant in 2001 and have had no major issues with it.  The only 2 things that I've had to replace since then were 1) a cracked radiator and 2) the O2 sensor.  As long as all scheduled maintenance and oil changes are done on time, this car will run for years to come.  Included in my usual oil changes, I also add a bottle of fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank.  Paint on my car is great, but I also tend to wax my car every three months.  I love my car and want to buy another new Mitsubishi, but will need to wait until this recession crisis eases up a bit.