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Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 and earlier
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I didn't know Altimas were so popular with thieves anyway. I know Honda and Acura are, because you can almost pop their door locks with paper clips. They are really easy to get into.
Do you still have the Altima BTW or did you trade it in? Just wondering. And what about your Hyundai?
The Hyundais are really coming up in the world. Do they hold their value any better than they used to though? I drove an Accent last week (thinking about getting one for my dad, a first time driver at 56) and it seemed pretty nice.
A Hyundai Accent GL four door with an automatic transmission will be worth 48% after two years and 29% after four years. I have no idea how that compares to the Accents of the past.
In comparison, the Lancer ES will be worth 46% after two years and 32% after four years. I have no figures on the Lancer OZ edition.
These figures come from Automotive Lease Guide.
My point was that Honda makes it pretty simple to buy a vehicle. DX, LX and EX. Mazda has trim lines but you have to add options too. Understand now?
A lot of my custoners are now buying Corolla's, as they seem to be quite popular. I saw some pictures of the '03 redesign, inside and outside, and it looks like Toyota has a real grand slam coming out in February. Good luck with this.
Just my $.02 on all this!
Sandy
Thanks for all the info!! It really has helped!
Would you care to explain all the hiding of defects and problems that Mitsu had regarding models built and sold in their home market of Japan?
Frankpcb
I just recently bought a Lancer ES with the 0 interest/payments/down til 2003. I have had my Lancer for just over a month and love it. It is a really solid car. You cant beat the styling.
So far gas mileage has been pretty good. I have averaged about 30 mpg (combination of freeway and around town).
My favorite thing about the Lancer (besides the styling)is the quality. It is a very solid car. Even though I have the ES, the quality of the inside and outside workmanship is at tops. My previous car was a Galant and the Lancer is pretty close as far as space goes.
Performance is pretty average. It has great midrange power but off the gun it is nothing to brag about until you hit third and fourth gear.
I have the five speed which is a little sticky until the car is completely warmed up. Freeway driving is smooth and it handles 80 mph at about 3100 rpm. The suspension is very solid and it is a tall car that gives you a view above the rest in its class.
The only downside so far in my Lancer is the tires. The factory Dunlop tires that mine was issued look nice but certainly dont enjoy turns at high speeds.
All in all the Lancer holds its own in its class.
Thanks.
Mojo
Anyone driven an auto? How do they accelerate?
Here is the link if you would like to see the results for yourself:
http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0123.htm
For all you people bitchin about the low horsepower of the car their is plenty of ways to and PLENTY of horses to the lancer. So if that is the only thing holding you back from wanting to buy one then don't let it stop you. You can throw on a cold air intake for about 100 bucks and add on an easy 10-15hp. If you want to know more about adding horses let me know you can get the puny lancer pushing well over 200 horses. Well I just had to vent a little.
I love the looks and the room of the car. Back seat has more room the the gallant. I take plenty of trips down to New Or leans with a packed car and I haven't had a knee in my back yet. The handling is great and eats up the bumps well.
For the gas milage i have been getting around 25mpg but I think I could be getting closer to 30 if it wasnt for my fast driving habits
Have you added the cold air intake to your Lancer? Was there a noticeable improvement? Where can you get one? What other reasonably priced mods have you found besides adding a turbo? I would like to add a strut tower brace, but I guess I will have to wait till the Evo comes out to get one.