2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Oz Rally review from North America
"Worth the 15000 that I paid for it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rotors are bad, and I've heard that is with all Lancers. I suggest getting new rotors ASAP on all Lancers. The drums OK though.
General comments?
The car handles awesome. While the car could have had more horsepower for what it is, it doesn't take much to get them to go, but it is pricey...
Most things are cheap for the car unless you are looking to make it run like an Evo; then you've could spend some money. Start with a cold air intake; I got mine from K&N, a wonderful product.
I added a super charger to it, header, cat converter, electric voltage stabilizer, grounding wires, that's what I did and more on way.
I recommend a tsi turbo kit; $3,000 for the complete kit from the turbo to the turbo sensors and gauges. Don't put it together part by part on eBay; you will find that you will get lucky if all parts fit together.
Keep a fire extinguisher in your car; most mount in the passenger side front pillar of the car. Also looks sporty; $18.0 on eBay, lots of colours to choose from.
Overall, yes it is a great buy; it could be faster, but hey, if you've got the money, she will go to about 250 horses!!! Not bad at all.
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| OK car, minor issues |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 740000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 950000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2008 |