I'm new to the Lancer "family" and have a lot of questions. I'll be doing searches but wanted to know off the top about the Lancer GTS. I'm looking to get a "hot" hatchback and this seems to fit the bill. Not knowing much but willing to dive in.

I need....

1) 4drs
2) good not GREAT mpg
3) easy maintenance
4) fun to drive
5) hatchback


Be gentle.............

 

You should be good.

Your definition of "fun to drive" might differ from mine, though. But otherwise, you should be okay.

 

Coming from the G35 (i have a 350Z also) you need to check the Ralliart or EVO.

 

As long as they meet most of my criteria, I'll check them both out. Just trying to stay at 20k or under.

 

(mine was a smidge over $20K for one year used )

 

I'm still trying to figure this Lancer/Evo thing out

 

Performance-wise:
EVO=G35 Coupe or WRX STi
Ralliart=WRX~ish
Lancer=Corolla~ish

Does this help?

(~ish is flame-retardent so don;t quote exact numbers/start flame war - just a rough comparison here, kids! )

 

I guess I drive a nicer looking corolla then LOL

 

Thanks for that input. I started another thread and now I'm not sure how to delete it or this one. lol

Leaning towards the Ralliart because I want AWD because of the weather here in St Louis.

 

well, yeah, i guess...

'corolla' meaning econocar with decent performance, but fuel economy is primary.

 

the sportback is ugly imo, i think the design could have been better thought out. i feel like it doesnt really fit the car right. if i was you and i wanted an AWD hatch, i'd get the WRX. i think they look better than the sportback. the new ones even have the wide body like the STI, and the box engines sound amazing. i like the ralliart, but if i was in your shoes, that's what i'd do.

 

I had exactly the same criteria when i was buying a new car after rebuilding an engine and then watching it fry all electrical systems within a month, and i ended up finding a 2009 Lancer GTS (standard transmission) which met every thing i was looking for with outstanding expectations......its 4 door, standard transmission, only 50k miles, newer model, sunroof, soundsystem with Subwoofer, big alloy rims, and nice exhaust. Best Buy in a long time

 

Just get the sportback ralliart. That's what I would do.