Reliable but boring
Just sold my 1.5 year old Lancer with less than 7000k for much less than I paid in April 2017, while they are great reliable cars they are not for anyone who enjoys driving. Very slow and the suspension is super sloppy to the point of feeling dangerous, you have to slow down to advisory speeds or you could crash, it also wandered when the road camber changed, our 4x4 handles better. I couldn't justify the huge loan for a boring, slow, poor handling car. EVO's and Ralliarts may be good but clearly they have little in common with the base models. I'm unsure how they can justify calling it a sport, side skirts and spoiler don't create sports handling.
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Jodie
- 5 reviews
Love my Lancer, won’t buy another vehicle
I purchased my 2014 Lancer as an ex demo model with lots of optional extras like tinted windows, sat nav, camera and reversing sensors. Love my Lancer! Has so much room for a mid sized sedan. I can fit three adults and two car seats in plus a weeks shopping in the boot.
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John rCairns
- 4 reviews
Great second car
I've had this car for over 3 years now and haven't had any major problems. It drives very smoothly and looks sexy too. It is nice and luxurious on the inside and you can get it very cheap too if you buy it used. Only complaints i have is that it is very hard to see behind when reversing because of the design and also this problem doesn't apply to this car but sedans in general but I find it difficult to park because the car is so big but I find it's all worth it in the end.
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alannahroseGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 8 reviews
- 2 likes
Love my car
Drives really easily and smoothly, bought it as a company owned vehicle so it was treated really well which was good. I wish I had a AUX or a USB plug in, but i know that the newer models have this so when i upgrade will make sure to double check. Costs between $50-70 to fill up, depending on petrol prices. I will also make sure it is not CVT, because thats the one thing i dont like about the car.
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LizzySpringwood
- 6 reviews
Ok- bad on petrol
It's a nice zippy little car, but it's petrol hungry, drives rough and suspension seem too hard. Otherwise I love the look of it, and love the way it handles corners quickly and smoothly, love the cruise control and chilly air con- however this takes AGES to get cold in summer compared to other cars.
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IsabelSunshine Coast
- 10 reviews
So dissapointing
We've previously had two Lancers (both 1990's models) which were awesome. Unbreakable. Bought this Lancer expecting it to be the same quality. Nope.
Terrible road noise (vaguely improved with the addition of very expensive tyres), random engine noises, awful clunky manual gearbox, cheap poor quality foam seats.
The only decent thing about this car was the design. It looked great. Mitsubishi obviously put money into design and not much else nowdays. Will never buy again.
Traded this junk on a Hyundai i30 which is awesome. Lost a lot of money with this crap car. Glad I got rid of it as I heard they have now recalled them due to serious engine fault.
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NanetteSouth Australia
- 4 reviews
Perfect vehicle for safe comfortable country trips
Good for overtaking road trains on country trips.
Very reliable & economical & not expensive for services.
Very comfortable leather seats.
Plenty of room in the back, front & boot.
Seats fold down for extra boot room if required.
Very little road noise.
Good surround sound system.
Very good safe car.
My daughter is very happy with her purchase.
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RelbyPerth
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Love it!
Beautiful looking car, in Gunmetal grey with suede / leather interior, electric windows all round, mag low profile tyres and spoiler, it’s a stylish car for any age group. With its zippy 2.4L engine it’s perfect for city or country driving. It’s a roomy small vehicle with plenty of boot space and leg room.
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AmylaseMelbourne
- 8 reviews
Nice, practical car
The driving experience is pretty good. The engine is a bit noisy but you get used to it. if you like cars that make sounds this is the type of car for you. The performance is good too. it can go from 0 to 100 real fast and the driving is smooth. the brakes are the best. Breaks almost straight away as you press it, The interior is spacious for 5 people, there is ample leg room the lights are red for interior which makes it sort of a sportish look. the car is reliable. but has had 2 recalls in the past about the drive belt and the airbags. the running costs are not too bad full tank s about $50 and service been about $300
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VallidosSydney
- 4 reviews
Perfect Car.
Car is very reliable, good on petrol and there are minimal mechanical issues. Sufficient leg space for all people in the car, especially with boot space in the hatchback version. The car looks good, runs good and does not fail to get you from A to B. Great car overall!
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Jaz
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Gets me here & there
The car overall is a very reliable car! My mum purchased the car brand new with all the extras she could get at the time. Its now my first car and it goes like a champ! Its a beautiful red colour with a sports look to the
The only problem with the car is the amount of fuel it tends to use. I go through fuel a lot faster the older the car gets and it's getting frustrating.
The side strip on the car door has also had the silver peel off and go black when taking it to Mitsubishi they tell me that I need to get the whole side door penal replaced which is a very expensive fix.
There is no other problems with the car just those two things.
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AndySydney
- 4 reviews
Love the feel of the ride
This model came with the touch screen and leather seats with seat warmer. This is by far the best purchase and I cannot live without it. Usually I hate driving in winter but the seat warmers make it enjoyable. The ride is very smooth since the handling is pretty good.
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Bored C.S.Sydney
- 6 reviews
Great Price for a Great Car
Even though Mitsubishis aren't the most sought for cars on the market anymore, the Lancer still remains a very reliable car. Compared to other cars on its level (Mazda 3's, Corolla's, Civic's), I enjoy driving the Lancer a lot more. I feel that the accleration is a lot more responsive than the other cars. Handling is also very nice, with steering being very responsive.
Interior is not bad either, very spacious, and no one feels cramped inside. Exterior/body, Mitsubishi hasn't changed the design of their Lancers for a very long time, so it does look a bit dated. However this isn't that much of an issue, as they still look great, especially with the Ralliart front.
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Sunil KSydney
- 4 reviews
Gets the job done
The Lancer's performance yearns for more. Likening the normal Lancer's performance to the Evolution's would make it a much more pleasure to drive. Nonetheless, it gets the job done. It is rather fuel efficient, and has handy indicators regarding fuel use. With the Aspire variant, the interior is significantly nicer. With leather seats and posh accents, many compliments have been directed at the luxurious feel of the vehicle. Legroom in the backseats are limited, but is a pleasure to drive.
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Glen T.Sydney
- 6 reviews
Perfect sedan vehicle to drive
My driving experience with my Lancer has been overall great. No issues at all with its performance, handling or noise. I do enjoy the CVT transmission of my Lancer as it makes a very different unique sound compared to many other cars when you accelerate the car. The interior of the car is quite standard - nothing really impressive but at the same time gives it a modest look. One thing that i would like to point out is the aux cord connection is in a small cabinet in front of the gear stick which is a little difficult to reach down and plug in but still accessible. This car is very reliable and has not let me down at all. It is not the most economical car to drive in but short distances to and from work is not too bad weekly.
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kelsey2112
- 8 reviews
- 1 like
Best first car!
I love love love my sexy red active lancer 2010! This was my first car (from starting on my P's and now i am full license). It runs smoothly, doesnt use up too much petrol and its a good looking car! I have an automatic version and love it.
I am currently on 210,000kms and its running great and the services are only costing me around $3-400 mark. Great little car, highly recommend it!
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MarkDar
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Amazing first car
Driving is smooth, this was the baseline cj es model sedan. I brought it brand new as I wanted assurance that my next car would not break down and cost me excess money. Manual version here, fuel efficient one tank of 91 gets from Brisbane to Sydney. Capped price servicing 250$ with five years warranty and free road side assistance. * if you follow they service schedule. 50000km 3.5 years and not a single issue. Happy customer here.
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JimmyboiSydney
- 4 reviews
All the gadget's
I purchased the top tear of this model and it comes with rain sensing wipers, leather seats, seat warmers, 9 speaker system including rear subwoofer.
Plenty of fun gadget's to use.
Handling is quite heavy compared to other cars and cabin noise can be loud at times.
There is plenty of room for a "small car" and it has saved me plenty of times in terms of space.
It is a very reliable car and the ongoing costs is not much. It's 8 years capped price with mitzubishi, services once a year
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FrankPerth, WA
- 17 reviews
- 6 likes
My 2nd Lancer and just as impressive as the 1st one.
I have the 2.4L 2009 Lancer Aspire and it is a fantastic car. I test drove a lot of cars in this sedan price range and found most of them sluggish. I actually wanted something different as I had a Lancer previously so drove this car last. In the end though this was the best of the lot. The performance as you would expect from a 2.4L engine was fantastic as was the handling.
The interior was a big selling point to me. It had leather seats with wood grain trim on the dashboard. I've taken a look at the current 2017 model as I was interest...Read more
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BenBrisbane
- 4 reviews
Excellent value for money.
So far this car has been a pleasure to own. Amazing technology and performance for the money (especially for its time), decent quality interior and looks the part as standard - even better with a few cosmetic changes.
The dual clutch auto is technically a very good gearbox - shifts very smoothly in normal mode, sport mode holds the revs very high and makes gear changes harder and faster - it isn't a setting you'd normally drive around town in - it's specifically for going quick for a short period of time (overtaking, spirited driving down a...Read more
mountain etc). I like to drive in manual sports, it allows you to be in whatever gear you want + faster shifts. I find auto mode in hilly residential areas a pain - the car often doesn't know what gear to be in & fumbles around, but that's easily fixed by flicking across to manual mode. No big deal. Engine performance is definitely adequate for a daily driver, but be warned this car will drink gas like no tomorrow. Generally costs about $70-$80 for a full tank (98 required) and will be lucky to get 300km city driving out of a tank. To put this in perspective I filled up in the morning, drove to work and had some reasonably heavy traffic along the way (30km drive) and the car had used just under a quarter of a tank (only driving to work, not return). Overall it's a great car - just make sure you keep it regularly serviced and it shouldn't give you any big problems.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Nattiiasked
I need a radiator for my 06 2.4lt Manual Lancer. Will a radiator out of a 1.5 lt fit?
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William N.asked
I have a 2000 lancer and put a different gearbox in a now it won’t work y is that please
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Andrew A.asked
I have a 2005 Mitsubishi lancer wagon the car cranks over but will not fire up. I've replaced all the fuses and relays checked timing belt but still nothing. I had the smart scan on it and it's telling me the TPS is to far away will this stop the car from starting
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