After doing some research and working on convincing the wife we will be saving up for a Red OZ Lancer purchase in the upcoming months. After looking at some of the inventories I noticed an interesting trend. The 2004 models are sometimes $1000 cheaper than the 2003 models. Why would that be? Is there something I am missing? Anyone seen the same?

Also, I was thinking of getting into AutoCross. Anyone have any good/bad experiences in using the OZ for this?

Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

 

well 2004 models look uglys but 2003 model look great almost evo7.. But up to you but they have same performance.

 

This is my thinking also. I am looking at a 2003 since I can probably get a used on for pretty cheap. I can use the extra savings on some "upgrades".

 

yeah 2003 model have alot aftermarket parts for automatic and 5-speed..

 

http://www.roadracemotorsports.com/suspension.htm

 

I just went autocrossing with me 2003 OZ last week, for the first time. had an AWESOME time!! (especially cuz i put in a cold air intake and rear strut bar, new G series tires)
B

 

You can buy my 02 OZ w/ body kit, throttle body (RRM), Injen blue CAI, remapped ECU (JET) short shifter (B&M)with REAL carbon fiber and leather shift knob, magnecor wires, NGK iridium plugs, blue silicone vacuum hoses from RRM, cat delete pipe (RRM) and custom catback (Greddy,HKS) for $11900

 

he wants red

 

Oh yeah. I guess I will read the whole post first from now on.

 

Neither of the Lancers are really that great for autocross, but I do it anyway The Ralliart looks like it might be a decent contender in GS or STS, but not a national car. If you're just out to have fun, either will be just fine. I've been autocrossing my 02 OZ for 2 years now, still having a blast!

 

Thanks for all the great feedback. I will be updating when I get closer to the sale. BTW Brian, I will be (hopefully) moving out to SoCal after I retire (2007, maybe) from my military job. Maybe see you on the AutoX courses.

 

your in VA, check out www.virclub.com

thats a really great place for auto-x

i got my oz 2 months ago, got a used 2002 oz with 28k miles, for 11,500, and i got a free power sun-roof too and 4 new tires.

they wanted like 13,500 for it and i talked them down and got the freebies