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The question is how is the tire’s pressure monitored? What device/sensor is used and where. For motorcycles (I’m a biker too) there is a pressure monitor that gets installed inside the wheel, and sends wireless signal once the pressure is below a preset threshold (newer models show even the PSI value on a little display).
An example of such device you can find under this link:
http://www.tire-pressure-monitors.com/motorcycle-tpms-mc.cfm
and some pictures of it, in the wheel:
http://www.tire-pressure-monitors.com/images/tpm-s8-sensor.jpg
http://www.tire-pressure-monitors.com/images/tpm-s4-int-sensor.jpg
http://www.tire-pressure-monitors.com/images/tpm-s3-int-valve.jpg
http://www.tire-pressure-monitors.com/images/tpm-s1-mc-sensor.jpg
As you can see, it is also used in cars.
The point is, if something similar is used in the Lancer, it could have gone lose, bounced around, inside your wheel, until it managed to puncture the rubber and get out.
I hope this brings you a step closer to the solution of your mystery.
Cheers,
kaiakaiak
anyone know where I can download a free copy of the 09 owners manual.
- Also is the sound system capable of playing Mp3 songs from a DVD
Copy music directly from MP3 player: not possible. Only from CD/DVDs. But you must prepare the media (CD/DVD) in a certain way I haven't out yet. I mean, I don't know yet if the MP3s must be placed in the root of the media or in a folder, and if the media must be formatted in a specific way. If you have a home DVD/CD player that says it plays MP3 from a media, you may find this out yourself (and let me know... .
There is a misconception in regards to the 30GB HDD: you don’t have 30GB available. Remember that all the GPS’ maps, POIs, Contacts, Waypoints, etc. are also stored in the HDD. Effectively, you have only about 6GB available for music.
Yep, when I found this out I also felt cheated
Still, I have already about 60 CDs in it.
Regarding the clicking noise while on open windows, is it inside the car or outside? The dealer's air passing is BS... Noises due to airflow change on different speeds, your first clue, and normally those noises are hums or hisses, never heard wind-clicks...
If the noise is inside, take someone along for a drive (a kid or a small person). When the noise start, have her/him literary crawling around the car to find the source. If outside, that person can still go from window to window (except of course yours) as well hearing for the source, or at least the source area. Once you find the source, you can find a cure.
About the speed drop: there the dealer said the truth. I don't know the specific details of a CVT gearbox, but I did notice that it is more "attached" to the car, than a traditional auto-gearbox.
Let me explain: conventional automatic gearboxes have the typical bicycle effect; on a downhill you don't need work the pedals and the speed even increases. The CVT in this particular behavior, is a little closer to Manual transmission. On a M/T you take the foot off the gas, and the car will slow down, it won't coast like A/T.
That's what I mean with attached, you get a little more response with a CVT, compared to an conventional A/T.
I didn't like Mitsubishi's CVT, bought my Lancer M/T and didn't regret it. Audi's CVT is great, but we are not talking about them here.
Good luck.
Is It there for charging or using anything in particular ?
- GTS
- GTS N/A 07/08
http://www.edmunds.com/mitsubishi/lancer/2009/index.html
When you compare both these models on edmunds, you find that in addition to the usual stuff the former has optional traction/stability control (exactly wat the edmunds review says the Lancer's lacks !). Is this a newer version/release ?
Has anyone been able to lay their hands on one and if yes, do you find any difference.
Pls comment
are there better systems (with more HD space) out there that can be fixed aftermarket.. and is it recommended ..are they cheaper
Haven't tried the 07 or 08 models. One big difference to the 09 is engine size (upgraded from 2.0 to 2.4).
Regards,
Kai
Yeah, you may say it's a letdown, but my question to you (and be honest to yourself): how many CD'd would be enough for you?. I already have about 70. If you average 1 hour music per CD, well, do the maths...
I haven't checked how full my HDD is, I just know that in between Sirius and the HDD, I have enough stuff in there to drive all the way to Seattle without having to listen to something twice, and I live in Florida...
Are there other systems? Yes, but not integrated as in the Lancer (GPS, MusicServer, Phone and Contacts, Maintenance book, Calendar, etc. etc., all fitting neatly in you dash).
If you don't have the need for the Navigation part, i.e. you have a dash mounted unit, well then it should be able to remove the Navi program from the HDD, and voi la, have all HDD available for music. This, however, I don't think any John Doe dealer would know how to do it. For this I would get in touch with Mitsubishi Corporate...
Cheers,
Kai
I plan on buying the 09 GTS with nav,sun&sound. I used the build&price tool on http://www.mitsubishicars.com and the pkg comes to 23,465. But my dealer says the price he will give it to me at is 27,140. When I asked him abt the difference, he says tax, title and licence would account for the extra 4k. Is he bullshitting me ..?
Is the price on the edmunds site inclusive of tax .. has anyone used it and encountered a similar scenario... please comment !
As I mentioned earlier, mine is a 09 GTS M/T, fully loaded. It came OTD for $23.5k, including two additional insurances, one for wheal and one for bumper-to-bumper extension.
One thing: if you're planning to finance it, DO NOT DO IT THROUGH DEALERS!!!
My friendly advice: fincance it through a Credit Union. I put $12k down, to reduce my remaining monthly payment. So I financed $11.5, five years, with an APR of 6.9% through my C.U. My monthly pay is $226.
Good luck
The person paying 27, watch for the dealer add on's during financing. They will try to throw in the extended warranty, gap insurance, life insurance and some may try to add some kind of vehicle protection that is an expensive can of scotch guard.
The person that stated about staying away from dealer arranging finance, if you have good credit you will get some great deals on interest rates from various banks/lenders.
i keep u guys posted...
just noticed it. from what I gather they also have international deliveries. it looks like all prices are in u.k sterling. there is some cool options that are available there and not here in the u.s. why ? the website is , www.sgpetch.co.uk
heard lots of things about the lancer 09, mostly bad stuff, steer right...sounds from outside...service lights....blah blah blah, any tell me if i should continue to think about a lancer 09 or turn my way to a civic or something else?
this would be a 4-5 car for me or even less.
please advice thank you
First of all the Stereo sounds better than the Honda car stereo sounds like a Can.
My 2008 Lancer doesn't have 650 watts the sound quality is better. The Bass is great without the Sub-woofer
I have 37,650 miles on 2008 Lancer with NO PROBLEMS.
If it sawy to the right it is not the tires or the car it is the ROAD THAT YOU DRIVE
Believe I have the same problem before I thought it was the tires or steering wheel but it is actually the Highways.
Highways have an even pavements.
Try other roads and set the cruise control it will GO STRAIGHT.
if you live in State that has heavy snow. Our highways bend to the left because to minimize hydro and black ice
If you already have had the recall done disregard this. The reason for the recall is to prevent the left side rear door from opening upon "certain crash impact angles."
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I have the Rockford Fosgate in my Lancer 09, which sounds fantastic btw, and the sub takes at max 1/8 of my trunk. Are you sure you looked into a Lancer?!?
So I got the Mazda6 iSport AT down to 375 over 60 months. After taxes that brings the actual car cost to around 19,000 with the special 2.9% APR. I was just about ready to take this, but something didn't feel quite right. I decided just for kicks to check out what was going on with the compact car segment. I checked out the U.S. News reviews and even though the Lancer is #9, the reviews indicated this was almost entirely due to interior concerns--the exterior and the engine received great marks. And I noticed that I could buy the pimped-out GTS trim with Sun & Sound for just a tad higher than the no-frills Mazda6. So I took a test drive. It just so happened that the GTS that fit my specs (most had the Nav package which I don't need with my iPhone) was Rally Red--my favorite color. Things were looking good
When I took the car for a spin, I was utterly sold. It felt lighter, more responsive, and the CVT really impressed me with its seamless shifts. I cranked the 650-watt radio and was sufficiently blown away--it should take care of any issues people have reported with tire noise at low speeds. The red backlighting on the panel is quite nifty--something I really liked about the Mazda6 so was happy to see here. Loved the logical layout of the engine compartment--everything should be easy to get to if needed (esp. the circuit box) and it's clear the Lancer is ready for customization (not that I'll be doing any). And of course, the car just looks incredible. A+ on the design, Mitsubishi. I've shown it off for a few friends, and now they're joking about getting into a "fender bender" so they can upgrade too
I've only had it a few days, so we'll see if I have any of the problems mentioned here. But I've had 3 cars in my life, and all have been Mitsubishi--as I've said, that worked out by coincidence, but I believe that speaks well of the combo of performance/reliability/styling that Mitsu brings to the table.
BTW I had read that an Aux jack (for MP3 players) was standard on this model, but never found it. The dealer agreed to install the optional "mp3 cable" this week as part of my purchase price, so hopefully that takes care of things, but I was still confused not to see this as a standard feature, when I thought it would be. BTW I ended up getting this car for about 19,900 which is about 1500 below the TMV here on Edmunds and quite a bit below invoice as well. So with taxes etc. and the 5.9% APR Mitsu offers, my payments are 355 for 72 months, but it's very likely I'll pay it off before then. Perhaps could have gotten a better deal with more Mitsu dealers involved, but I gave them my goal of 375 for 60 months (from the Mazda6 offer) to work from, and I felt the offer was adequate. Plus I really needed a car ASAP after my accident.
I just can't believe how cool Mitsubishi made this generation of Lancer look. I was going to go with an ES and save money. But I realized how much I loved the wrap-around bodykit Mitsubishi installed on the Lancer GTS. It's really done well, it enhances the overall body style so much that after appreciating that I couldn't settle for an ES or DL or whatever the lesser Lancer models are named.
I have 30,515 miles on my '08 Lancer GTS. I just had it's 30,000 mile service done. Every 6 months we get an 'Auto Butler' paint protectant/polish combo put on by the dealer. The cost of these was paid for in the contract we signed and well worth it, IMO. Keeps our Lancer GTS looking shiny and cool.
Some have had trouble with their tires pulling to the left or right. I have had tire rotations done every 7,500 miles. I've had a 4-wheel alignment done, too, and I just have not had this trouble some are claiming with "pulling" to the left or right.
Day after tomorrow I take it in to Tucson and get some Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S Pinna tires put on. Not cheap, it's gonna come to $813.14 after mounting and balancing, etc. I have heard really good reviews from owners of these Pirelli tires, though, and I think I'm really gonna dig having those tires on my Lancer GTS.
Again, very fine choice you have made, Brade. Hey, that rhymes! I think you'll be really happy with your Lancer GTS, and be sure and include your ownership experiences on these Mitsu threads so we can see how you're doing, OK?
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
That's not only in the Lancer. I took many rides with other manufacturers, and the only conclusion I got is that this CVT, or whatever other car makers call it, is nothing but a manual control on an automatic gearbox. The clutch still slips a lot, like in the old days automatic cars.
The manual, in the other hand, really transmits what the engine is talking, to the wheels. If you want a sportier car, with a ready response, manual is your choice.
I ended buying the manual, and I never came to regret it. The only thing I would criticize is that it surely deserves a sixth gear. The fifth has, compared to other cars I've driven, an awful amount of torque. It delights me, when I'm cruising at 70mph, a little notch extra on the gas is readily responded. But at 80mph, you're already at 4000 RPM, a sixth gear, would keep the engine below the peak torque range (4k RPM), and bring consumption further down when cruising.
I got my Lancer in April 9th. It has already 16.5k miles (I do field service, my car is my office). I haven't had a single problem with it, nothing wrong at all. I am sorry for some folks around here, who are experiencing so many different issues with their Lancers. Maybe my testimony serves as a good example...
say, what about teh noise from the CVT engine consumer reports were complaining about? have you experienced "the noise"?
I just replaced my Lancer's OEM Dunlop tires with some P215 45ZR18 Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S Pinna's. The car now handles my hometown's bumpy roads smoother. I did get an alignment with these new Pirelli tires and they found that my car's alignment was wrong- the toe and camber were off. That was fixed and there is no "pulling" to the left or right side of the road.
Also, these P-Zero Nero's give off much less road noise than the OEM Dunlop's did. So, you may consider getting some new tires. I replaced my OEM Dunlop's at the 30,565 mile mark. You may be surprised at the better driving dynamics some new tires could give.
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"While it's an improvement over the old model, the redesigned Lancer still scores only midpack in its class. The Mitsubishi's handling is quite agile and the steering is responsive, lending the car a sporty feel. But the ride borders on being too stiff, the engine is noisy, and the brakes were disappointing. The Lancer also had subpar fit and finish, tight rear-seat head room, and mediocre fuel economy"
"While it's an improvement over the old model, the redesigned Lancer still scores only midpack in its class. The Mitsubishi's handling is quite agile and the steering is responsive, lending the car a sporty feel. But the ride borders on being too stiff, the engine is noisy, and the brakes were disappointing. The Lancer also had subpar fit and finish, tight rear-seat head room, and mediocre fuel economy"
Consuner Reports is usually biased one way or another, and I have never read their pack and gotten a lot of good out of it. The brakes are disappointing? That's not true. My brakes haven't needed a bit of service (although they've been checked numerous times) in my 30,915 miles of '08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS driving.
The "engine is noisy"? It is?
"Subpar fit and finish"? That is utter nonsense, my car crazy friends.
"Tight rear seat head room" I wouldn't call it tight, maybe I'd call it a bit close, but not tight.
"Mediocre fuel economy"? Nonsense, too. I get 22 in town and 32 mpg average on the freeway, and that includes a lot of Arizona's mountainous up long roadways then down terrain. That is really good fuel economy, in my humble opinion.
Once again, I am highly suspect of Clodsumer Retorts car theology. I reject it like a solid picture shot of Dennis Rodman sitting on the Piston's bench, him feeling whiny about not playing. It's not believable.
"The ride borders on being too stiff." That I can almost come to agreement with CR on, but, my '08 Lancer GTS' situation has recently been improved with regards to ride. I recently purchased some P215 45ZR18 Pirelli P-Zero Nero Pinna's. With these tires I purchased an all-wheel alingment. Turns out my toe and camber were way off. That was fixed.
The tires handle the bumpy roads of my home town way better than the stock Dunlop tires. And these Pirelli's don't produce anywhere the road noise that my stock Dunlop's did, either. Situation improved...and I love the looks of this Lancer GTS, I love it's foglights, sunroof, wrap-around bodykit, leather-covered gear knob, leather-covered steering wheel, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo with 10-inch subwoofer in the truck, red backlighting on the dash controls, spoiler, and tight seat bolstering for good posture and good lean-hold when you want to push your Lancer GTS in to turns. This happens naturally as these cars love to take turns and hold on a dime when you push them in to turns.
Great car. And once again, Clodsumer Retorts is wrong. You need to check magazine car printouts with your own experience, never go buy what a bunch of paid-to-write automotive magazine writers are paid to say...I...I mean think they "feel" about a product. Trust more what someone who has bought the car, and has spent a lot more time with the car, says.
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I'm going car shopping with a friend and we're starting off looking at the 09 Lancer and the 09 Hyundai Sonata.
The Sonata and Lancer are in two different car classes so there isn't alot of hard comparisons other then online websites. A local dealer has a base model Sonata at 14600 and a ES Lancer at 14900. I've heard/read about a few problems with the Sonata's road noise and transmission shifting, but haven't found much in problems with the Lancer other than some highway road noise.
Has anyone out there driven both and notice anything I should look for?
thanks in advance.