2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Reviews

Well, after 200k the engine will need a rebuild (which I am planning to do. I have driven the car to Hell and back!). But the turbo is still running happy!

I've replaced the clutch twice - that is a real pain to change.

Other than that, this car is a freakin' monster! The Japanese know how to make one reliable tank/supercar - 4door bundle! VERY, VERY, VERY reliable drivetrain. Unbelievable.

The car gets a lot of attention (good thing?). It is very fast and handles well. Parts are modestly cheap, and working on the car yourself will make it have Honda/Toyota running costs.

The ride quality is harsh, and there are no refinements in luxury. The seats hold you firmly in place, and the shifter is notchy, but feels mechanically solid.

Paint is not up-to-par with other modern cars... :)

Did I mention the OEM clutch stinks?

The car is extremely. Reliable.

Brake pads at 90,000 miles.

Timing belt at 158000 miles.

Hole in the muffler at 162,000 miles.

Spark plugs did not work at 160,000 miles.

A few wheel adjustments that fixed extreme shaking.

This car is has very good, has handling and is very reliable. It is also small, and has very good visibility.

For being only 13,000 dollars, this car is well made, reliable and handles well.

The only problems are it's a very loud ride, and the car lacks cruise control. It is also very Bamby, but for the price it's the best deal!

Paint is chipping off in round circles.

Seats are wearing badly.

Heater/Ac needs to be replaced. ($2500 just for the part.)

Transmission is going out.

Steering wheel is wearing out. The plastic is falling off.

The brakes are constantly squeaking. I have replaced them many times and the wear out way too fast.

This car does have good handling.

It is good with gas mileage.

Not a very good car if you are a tall person and have carseats in the back. My stroller doesn't fit in the trunk. Not a good family car. Okay for a single person.

When you try to pull out in the rain, the wheels slip and you don't get any power. This is not safe at all.

Xenon headlight bulb burned out at 22,000 miles, fixed under warranty.

Brake rotors warped at 32000 miles, have had them shaved flat 3 times now, problem keeps recurring.

Windshield washer stopped working at 26000 miles, fixed under warranty.

Tires only last 14,000 miles, and cost $250 each, but are worth it!

The best handling car under $70,000!

Not a harsh ride, much better than the Toyota Supra Turbo I had before.

Routinely blows away Mustangs.

Has a back seat and a trunk.

An amazing bargain for $32,000.

Get the sunroof!

Only needs cruise control (for those speed traps) to be perfect.

The oxygen sensors made the "check engine light" come on after about 50 miles, after another 1000 miles or so the light mysteriously disappeared. The dealership said he had to order the oxygen sensor that was faulty so when the problem went away I never bothered to get it changed.

Then at 42150 miles the "check engine light" just came on again, I'm going to take it in today to find out what is wrong.

This car just has no "mojo".

The car handles like you would expect a rally car to.

It is quick and nimble.

You sit very high in this car, giving excellent view.

The car is boring, sterile and has no mojo.