Lancer N/A Guys.... have a few questions for you
Feb 9, 2007, 08:05 AM
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Lancer N/A Guys.... have a few questions for you
I am considering getting a new daily driver nothing spectacular just something better than my '95 167,000 mile Jetta. I found a pretty decent deal recently... or at least I think I did. It is a '02 Lancer ES w/ 89,000 highway miles for $4999. It is black w/ tan interior and the car is CLEAN. Automatic trans, power windows, locks etc...
Just wondering what the reliability is on these. I do not personally have any experience at all with them and just wanting to get some input before I dive in. I dont want to drop $5k on something that is going to last 10,000 miles then be a problem prone POS.
Feel free to post your positives and negatives im open to hear everything.
Thanks in advance!
Just wondering what the reliability is on these. I do not personally have any experience at all with them and just wanting to get some input before I dive in. I dont want to drop $5k on something that is going to last 10,000 miles then be a problem prone POS.
Feel free to post your positives and negatives im open to hear everything.
Thanks in advance!
Feb 9, 2007, 08:37 AM
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hey I have a 02 OZ with almost 120k on it and havent had a single problem since I bought it new...Not a single one. Changed the belts and water pump a little after 100k and they were still in great shape...
Feb 9, 2007, 08:40 AM
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I have 97k on mine and the only time it has been to the dealer was to replace the timing belt at 95k (figured it was about time).
It is a great daily driving car.
I have no experience with the auto transmission though.
It is a great daily driving car.
I have no experience with the auto transmission though.
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Feb 12, 2007, 07:26 AM
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Taking a stance on the "unpredictable" side, should the engine go out earlier than expected a replacement one with low mileage can be found for extremely cheap. I purchased a replacement for a little over $300 after freight shipping when my first engine went out. Not too shabby.
Feb 12, 2007, 09:26 AM
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I'm auto as well, and don't have single complaint! At just about 75k, and haven't needed to use the $1300 extra warranty at all... Only things I've had to do myself, is the brakes, brake rotors, oil, tranny fluid, etc etc. I think you get the idea. Besides it having the ES tan interior, it sounds like a good deal to me...