1999 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi review from Australia and New Zealand
"A good, reliable, economical car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric window component (regulator) became noisy. Replaced under warranty.
Carpet was lifting from floor on rear LHS. It had shrunk or was not cut correctly. Dealer replaced whole carpet under warranty. The replacement carpet has done the same after three years but I can live with it.
General comments?
This wagon was actually a lease vehicle which I ordered and drove from new, then purchased after 2 years.
It has been (and still is) a great medium size car; reliable, economical, no oil leaks.
As it is a cheaper car and also a wagon, it is a little noisier than some other similar sized sedans. This is not an issue though.
The only time that I had to work on the vehicle when on a trip was due to the dealer servicing. They did not clean the top radiator hose when the radiator was flushed, and it leaked. I cleaned and tightened it, and did my own minor servicing (oil, brakes, radiator flushes etc) from this point as the warranty had expired.
I can definitely recommend this car to anyone requiring a cheaper, economical, reliable and zippy car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 84000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Forester |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2006 |