Mitsubishi Lancer- Whats 'wrong' with them (not image)
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Got a 2.0 litre Sport Estate. Small tank limits the range a bit but 300 miles is enough to get most places.Mine is quite a good car. Steering has good feel, suspension is quite firm but you know what's going on. Space wise it's about Astra size. Comes with a 10-CD autochanger and a full size spare. I am thinking of changing mine but finding it difficult to find anything as good to drive. Not had any problems, It's never failed to start and have had no issues. Just change the cam belt at 54,000. I think the earlier ones were 9,000 servicing but after mine (2006) they moved to 12,000.
Funnily enough, I've been looking at these for similar reasons. They are unbelievably cheap used. There's not much information/opinion on them (which may well be a good thing).
The only negatives I've come across are that Mitsubishi parts are reputedly expensive and that the 2.0 is a bit thirsty (though still 30+).
Hmm.
Couldn't care less about image (not they seem to have one anyway).
Bargain.
Edit: Telecat- any thoughts on parts/servicing costs? And thirst.
The only negatives I've come across are that Mitsubishi parts are reputedly expensive and that the 2.0 is a bit thirsty (though still 30+).
Hmm.
Couldn't care less about image (not they seem to have one anyway).
Bargain.
Edit: Telecat- any thoughts on parts/servicing costs? And thirst.
Edited by Disgusted on Friday 20th January 14:56
About 30mpg, Although I carry a Trials bike on the back at weekends so it varies. It goes like stink and handles really well on the Falkens I have fitted. Not boring at all to the extent I drove a Mondeo 2.5T and handling and steering wise didn't think it was superior. When it was under warranty Servicing was around £150 to £250. Nothing's failed so can't comment on anything other than servicing parts. Spark Plugs are £15 each(-ish) but do last 50k miles. I get the oil changed now which is pretty cheap and the air filter was £12 a couple of months ago. The Estate has a better "look" to it than the Saloon as it hasn't that odd rear end.
Edited by telecat on Friday 20th January 16:45
They are perfectly usable solid cars with plenty of load in the both the estate and the saloon. The wife had a 1.6 auto. Great auto box as it happens. But dont expect speed.
They have rock-solid reliability. If you want something simple and reliable to get from A to B then IMHO you can't go wrong. I wish we'd never sold ours.
They have rock-solid reliability. If you want something simple and reliable to get from A to B then IMHO you can't go wrong. I wish we'd never sold ours.
Mr2Mike said:
Disgusted said:
One thought, there seems to be a disproportionate number for sale with 50-55k miles on them. Could that be related to the approach of a big bill- possibly cambelt change?
telecat said:
Just change the cam belt at 54,000.
Re: dullness. They are dull. But personally I was assured by the dullness of ours in a way. This is a car which essentially has been around for a long time and given a number of facelifts. The engine and electronics are tried and tested. The build is quite frankly excellent, if a little hollow feeling. This car as not been worked on by a bunch of ponces in thick rimmed glasses trying to work out where to put the cup holders and hand-bag hooks.
Carfiend said:
Thirsty, had a guy I worked with with an Evo 6 that was running about 400 bhp that would kill the gear box and transfer box on a near bimonthly basis. If you buy one of the lower powered ones and don't rag it everywhere I expect it will be fine.
400 is nothing for the 5 speed box in the 6, plenty of cars running much more . Not sure what he was doing to break it, it isn't a weak point.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff