Lancer Losing Props
Evolving Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: in my office
well for me my lancer has been just fine, i havnt had much problems with it ever since i got it, still feels like brand new to me. the only problems iv had with it is that when i shift to 2nd gear it doesnt feel as smooth as it use to, i mean i took it to mitsu and they told me that the problem it was doing that was that its cause i threw on a aftermarket shift nob so putting the stock one bak on should solve the problem, xcept when i put on the stock shift nob the problem still hasnt changed, and that if felt better when i had the aftermarket one on but now iv just basically gotten use to it
for me i think the car is still solid, but i guess the car doesnt really xcite me when i drive it compared to when i had a integra. i mean to me the lancer is still just a family car, myb when i mod it out ill start enjoying it more XD but w/e its all good
for me i think the car is still solid, but i guess the car doesnt really xcite me when i drive it compared to when i had a integra. i mean to me the lancer is still just a family car, myb when i mod it out ill start enjoying it more XD but w/e its all good
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ontario
You have to consider all the options and styling you get for 20k though; they have to skimp out somewhere to add those extra features.
Option B could've been a base model Civic which would give you a rock solid car but boring to look at and drive.
Regardless, it's still the sexiest car for 20k.
One thing I have to mention though...my SE has the fugliest shift knob and boot I have ever seen in a car lol.
Option B could've been a base model Civic which would give you a rock solid car but boring to look at and drive.
Regardless, it's still the sexiest car for 20k.
One thing I have to mention though...my SE has the fugliest shift knob and boot I have ever seen in a car lol.
Last edited by Ironballz; Jan 24, 2008 at 04:29 PM. Reason: Add
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From: Maryland
I like the car, theres nothing wrong with it, no problems, but it doesn't feel like I got a good deal. With the RA coming out at only $3k more than I paid for my car, it feels like I got ripped. Also, Scion tC, civic si, mazdaspeed3, Dodge srt4, hell just about every car under $20k is faster than the lancer, and they all have more after market parts than this lancer (I know its still a new car tho)
I like the car, theres nothing wrong with it, no problems, but it doesn't feel like I got a good deal. With the RA coming out at only $3k more than I paid for my car, it feels like I got ripped. Also, Scion tC, civic si, mazdaspeed3, Dodge srt4, hell just about every car under $20k is faster than the lancer, and they all have more after market parts than this lancer (I know its still a new car tho)
You guys are all sitting around trashing on your car because of rumors and crap that hasn't happened yet. How about you actually enjoy the car you bought?
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I like the car, theres nothing wrong with it, no problems, but it doesn't feel like I got a good deal. With the RA coming out at only $3k more than I paid for my car, it feels like I got ripped. Also, Scion tC, civic si, mazdaspeed3, Dodge srt4, hell just about every car under $20k is faster than the lancer, and they all have more after market parts than this lancer (I know its still a new car tho)
in canada, after taxes levis etc... and the evo x mr is 51k quoted directly from the dealer. and thats before taxes levis etc...
PS - I had no idea the exchange rate was basically .9916 these days. Sad.
yeah.. i am enjoying my car... but ive had bad experiences with mitsu and their dealership service.. so unless i find something better.. this might be my last mitsu.... now lexus service... WOW... i guess you get what you pay for lol
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From: Maryland
And to clear some confusion, I love my car. Im just giving some people ideas on what I would have done differently. One of the main reason why i probably wont trade up to a RA is insurance. With a NA 4cyl engine, insurance is kinda low ($260 a month), and the added $50 a month for my car is too much for me. Im kinda low on cash, so Im happy with the car I have now.
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From: California
im still enjoying my lancer. the other night i dropped off my gf at target and when she got out she was looking at my car like "is that our car? it cant be". when she got on she said that she was admiring our car and that she really didnt think it was ours coz it looked purrty. hahaha
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NJ
I don't know about guys that are complaining about their Lancer but, I Love min. I don't really have much problem with it beside the slight pulling to the left issue and the hard to start once in the blue moon and a little rattle from the dash but that can be fix. Other than that, this car is great. I'm a Honda fan too but for what you get for the money, not to mention the best looking car for its class the competitors’ can’t beat this car. I have this care for 8 moths now and up to this point I still get a lots of people asking about my car. Just the other day my neighbor who is an x-chief of police in my town kept say that he likes my car.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Wahiawa, HI
Nothing wrong with this mitsu yet. and with the cars he listed there aint no way to compare the lancer to those. Our lancers are almost fully loaded and those he listed are base model with not much at all. For the price and what you get its kinda hard to beat. People also need to stop comparing it to the srt-4 cause that car got replaced with the caliber. And the funny thing is the new lancer and 4b11 motor it runs was developed by chrysler daimler and hyundai. So not much complaints considering i got a ES with s&s and gts styling for 18K
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Winterpeg, Canada
I'm starting to lose faith in my GTS too. I've only had it for a month and half and it's been to the shop for unexpected problems three times already. Twice I had to take it cuz of the throttle sensor problem. They just ended up replacing the relays and now my HVAC would suddenly die with no warning, subwoofer's blown, and my car wouldn't even crank yesterday when I tried to start it. To top it off, my fiancé has an 08' ES which she bought in October and that one is running in perfect condition.
Yeah I guess this will also be my last Mitsubishi. I like the warranty and all, the fact that I'm not spending a dime to get things repaired but it's soooooo inconvenient taking it to the dealer everytime and not having a personal mode of transportation, especially during this cold winter month.
Yeah I guess this will also be my last Mitsubishi. I like the warranty and all, the fact that I'm not spending a dime to get things repaired but it's soooooo inconvenient taking it to the dealer everytime and not having a personal mode of transportation, especially during this cold winter month.
in my opinion.. i would rather get a car with no warranty, but its dependable.. rather than a car with slight problems with a 10 year warranty... unless they reimburse me for the time spent at the dealership lol