1989 Mitsubishi Lancer GL review from Finland
"The most reliable car I've ever had"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brake pads jammed right after a major brake overhaul. Luckily the brake pads for this car are very cheap, but if you have to change the pads, make sure that you remove all the paint (and smoothen the surface) from the surface that is in contact with the brake calipers. And also check that after installation the brake pads slide freely before re-installing the caliper.
Rear window defroster doesn't work.
General comments?
Tough and reliable little car.
Very easy to repair.
Although 1.3 liter engine is delivering very poor performance, I still like this car very much. It hasn't corroded yet, it still looks modern enough and it handles pretty well. And even though we have really low winter temperatures here in Finland, it has always started perfectly and runs really nice even in wintertime.
Some people say that this car is very economical. I disagree. I have owned cars that are much bigger and still have much better fuel economy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 122000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2005 |