2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Consumer Reviews

Fun to drive is an understatement!

Written by: Jellyfishian on 09/14/2008

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Well I have owned my car a week shy of a year and have put about 19K miles on it bringing it to around 73,500 today. I am 20 years old and in college so I need a reliable, economic, fun, inexpensive car to drive and my OZ Rally Lancer is just that! I bought the car from a dealer and it was a one owner with a clean history and had great service records. I have only had one issue with it and that was with the A/C and my warranty took care of that. This car is a blast to drive and I get around 30 MPG with my spirited Driving. I have taken it out of state, to the beach, and to the mountains and it never lets me down! It will be with me a long time!

Favorite Features

I love the look, my car is Lightning Yellow colored and its a head turner in a parking lot. Moonroof is nice on a nice day. MPG and reliability are GREAT, and handles absolutely amazing! Price compared to similar cars makes the Lancer a no brainer!

Suggested Improvements

Engine power going up mountains is fine if you keep your momentum, but if someone cuts you off it takes a while to build speed back up (but I assume most 4cyl cars are like this as well). (traffic and highway power is great).

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Great Car

Written by: Barry on 06/26/2008

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my lancer es used for $8,000 with 42,000 miles on it and have put another 10,000 miles on it. I have not had a single problem with it and I get about 28 mpg. Its been a great car and I put about $1,000 worth of parts into it and now its awesome! People now think I'm driving a luxury car because I put nice custom leather seat covers on it, halogen headlights, a spoiler, new deck, etc. Next, I want a turbocharger and some nice wheels, and it'll be perfect. I love how you don't see too many of these cars on the road too. It's also fun to drive and has good traction for a econosedan.

Favorite Features

The great ride, nice peppy engine, good exterior looks, great mpg, nice interior, nice speakers, the mystic blue pearl paint, the extra things I put into it to make it look like a luxury car.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing I can think of really. The front looks kind of creepy looking, but after I put new headlights on it, it looks good. If you don't make any modification on the es, then it's kind of a boring car. You can find a lot on Ebay.

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Ralliart Rules

Written by: Ralliart on 05/27/2008

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Ok, this car really is a bang for your buck. Sporty look, handling and low end power with out paying extra. The first time I drove one, I fell in love. Had it for little over 3 years and no complaints so far.

Favorite Features

Full body kit, Infinity sound system, spoiler, sun roof, 16" rims, 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS and cool interior. Exhaust tone.

Suggested Improvements

Better lighting, and if you are going to put smoke headlamps in front, do the same with rear lamps. MORE POWER and last, can we please get a 6th gear

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Great car for what it is

Written by: StangFan247 on 01/10/2008

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I'm really power-hungry when it comes to cars, but I got this to commute back and forth to school and work while I'm saving up for a Mustang. It is a very reliable car with great gas mileage. Of course, gas mileage and horsepower are inversely related, so I don't expect a thrill ride when I punch it. However, the little 2.0 4-cylinder does have some pep to it, and has great throttle response. (It also does some nice donuts for front wheel drive :-D). It has solid handling (impressive for economic tires and stock suspension). It tracks very well on the highway, even in the rain. The brakes are also very responsive. And even being 6-feet tall, I easily found my sweet spot in the driver seat.

Favorite Features

Stock speakers have very impressive bass, and the A/C gets ice-cold very quick, and the heat gets oven-hot very quick. Also, all controls are easy to use and reach while driving, causing little to no distraction from the road.

Suggested Improvements

Could use a more stylish interior, with upgraded materials and wider color scheme. It's not quite up to par with its competitors. Also, the suspension could be a tad bit stiffer, maybe an inch or two lower, and slightly stiffer sway bars.

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My First Car!!

Written by: KoNi on 09/14/2007

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased this car a few months after graduation! As my first car, the Lancer was a great investment. I haven't had any problems at all for the past 2 years, even though I bought it used. Just keep them tuned and in good shape and your Lancer should last you with no problem.

Favorite Features

I love the way it's not one of the typical economy cars, it's different! You can also add many upgrades to improve the look. Seats are comfy, stock system is good, and the ride is pretty smooth for an inexpensive car.

Suggested Improvements

Should have bigger tires, ditch the 13"-14"! MPG could also be much better. Gas doesn't last long enough to be considered a true economy car.

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Great for the money

Written by: jeffmiller32 on 07/16/2007

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car brand new. It drives great. I have put over 40,000 miles on it in the last 3 years and have not had any issues with it. I have done regular oil changes, and I recently changed the pads, other than that it runs great. We take it on road trips quite often, we can fit four 6' tall guys comfortably. Although there is zero room for luggage because I have to 10" subs and two amps back there. Sometimes the ride is rough, but right after I got it, I put 18"s on it. It handles great, but on older freeways and roads it is a bit bumpy. The interior design is practical,gas milage is adaquate. It is a great car for the money. The styling is modern. Great value for the money.

Favorite Features

Roomy, nice interior features. Great reliability. AC works great, I live in AZ, it was 115 today but the AC turns cold quickly. Great standard features. It came equipped with power windows and locks, cruise, tilt, 60/40 seats and keyless entry.

Suggested Improvements

The car needs more power. The car drives like an inexpensive sedan. Improved suspension, it rides pretty rough. Cheap center console.

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Gonna keep it

Written by: ralifan on 05/20/2007

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car after test driving a Mazda3, and found the Mitsubishi roomier, more fun to drive, and with more comfortable seats. And the color (phoenix red) is as close as I wished. So far, no problems at all. It's still a lot of fun, the engine has plenty of torque just from launch - basically, it can be driven in 4th and 5th in the city, except traffic lights. The Infinity audio is about as much as you can stand in a car (315 watts with subwoofer) and the sound quality is great, though I prefer to listen to the exhaust sound - the best sound I ever heard from a 4 cyl., especially if not revved over 4000 rpm. I haven't tested the new GTS yet, I'd wait for the new Ralliart.

Favorite Features

Shifter, great brakes, seats, exhaust note, plenty of torque, great audio.

Suggested Improvements

Needs 6th speed for highway - especially over 70 mph, seats with lumbar support would be highly appreciated, lower the front suspension about 1".

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What's with the fake wood trim?

Written by: EZPiano123 on 04/16/2007

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is a very affordable starter car. The standard transmission on this car is sensitive but still fun to drive. Stock speakers are nice, all I had to do was increase the flow of power to them with a new deck. The only thing that bugs me about this outstanding vehicle is that damn wood trim in the es model. It doesn't mesh with anything else in the interior of the car or the exterior. I just wanna rip it out and paint it to match the gun metal-ish color surrounding the deck. Grrr! Besides that, an increase in power would be nice and I'd like to get a cold air intake installed to get the gas mileage over the 30 mpg hump. And the tiny tires NEED to be replaced. Overall great car.

Favorite Features

Standard model is fun to drive. Decent amount of cup holders for a small sedan. The back end of this vehicle looks great, I just wish the front end didn't "smile" all of the time. It's creepy.

Suggested Improvements

More power. Match and exceed the civic in mpg. Paint job not as good as it initially looked, all kinds of tiny scratches are popping up around my car.

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Love it

Written by: Ralliartchik on 04/09/2007

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have the Ralliart 5 speed and love it. I had to trade in my 2 dr car when I got pregnant and I told my husband that I would only get a 4 dr car if it is 5 speed and sporty. This car fit me perfectly and I love it. If I could afford the Evo I would but this is the next best thing for a reasonable price.

Favorite Features

Great performance and style.

Suggested Improvements

Suspension needs some improvement!

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This is a great vehicle!

Written by: CarinErin on 03/26/2007

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought the Lancer because I wanted something similar to a Civic, but more unique. Buying this was actually a better deal than a Civic! It is fun to drive, gets great gas mileage, & looks great. It is a GREAT value! I love my Lancer!

Favorite Features

Lights turn off automatically once the door is opened, nice & powerful so it's easy to get up to speed or zip out of the way when necessary, smooth ride, fun to drive, stereo sounds really good for stock, roomier than it seems from the outside, lots of storage compartments.

Suggested Improvements

Some road noise, seats could be more comfortable (though they're not bad!).

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