2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Consumer Discussions

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Electrical Problem [andisa]

  Written by: butterfly22 on Dec 20, 2011 6:57:30 AM

  I have the same problem it cranks over but has no power and if i am in traffic it shuts down and sometimes when i hit the brakes it loses power. I have been told that its the trottle body idle sensor. but a car that new should not have that problem already. I think its a factory fault.

Mitsubishi Lancer Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Problems with mitsubishi tires, paints

  Written by: rdh7 on Sep 21, 2010 6:59:53 AM

  I bought a 2008 mitsubishi GTS lancer 2yrs ago and notice a few problems. First, the paint had scratches. Then the dealer tried to fix the problem that the paint is like that. Secondly, the tires (Dunlop Sp5000) starts balding after 30k. Usually the front tires. Most dealer will not correct if you miss your first maintenance care. Just beware when purchasing a 2008-2009 Mitsubishi GTS lancer, you will replace the ... Read More

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

• tinez23...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Apr 16, 2010 12:57:09 PM

  I switched from the OEM Dunlops to Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S Pinna's in Dec. of 2008. Switch tires, you'll be glad ya did. I love the way the car handles and steers now. It is so much improved. Oh, I also got a 4-wheel alignment. That also helped. Our '08 Lancer GTS gets what Avondale Mitsubishi of Avondale, AZ, calls an 'Auto Butler' treatment every 6 months. In other words, the ... Read More

• The 10" subwoofer doesn't take up...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Nov 17, 2008 4:04:31 PM

  1/4 of the trunk. More like about 1/8th of the trunk. It's a nice Rockford-Fosgate stereo system, man. I am happy I went with the Sun and Sound system in my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS.

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [lostaun]

  Written by: yvettec on Apr 9, 2009 11:54:40 AM

  Please read all of my posts. My car is an EVO...with less miles then yours! I am working with an attorney on a class action. We need everyone to get together on this. Yvette

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: lostaun on Apr 9, 2009 11:43:50 AM

  THIS HAPPENED TO ME TOO!!!! 2009 LANCER ES WITH UNDER 5,000 MILES? this is not the kind of money i want to spend to have a crappy looking car in less 6 months of owning it. i got a $1,500 estimate to fix and was also told about mud flaps and plastic? what the heck? at my dealership three other mitsubishi vehicles were brought in with the same problems and then ... Read More

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Yep..

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Nov 23, 2009 5:21:47 PM

  I'll second lancerchick11's emotion on my 2008 MItsubishi Lancer GTS. My wife and I own one with about 46,700 miles on it. Bought it on March 21, 2007. I love the car immensely. I think lancerchick11 would agree with me on how the car drives. It's as solid as a rock. Where you put the wheel is where the car will track. We have a Lancer GTS with the automatic CVT ... Read More

• akilez68...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Nov 17, 2008 12:53:09 PM

  as a fellow 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer owner I just want to be sure you know that there has been one recall on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. It is the rear door sash recall. Your dealer can hook you up with it. 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." ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [feliciadavis]

  Written by: ysat on Jul 6, 2009 9:09:10 PM

  any progress from mitsubishi i got alot too ill give them a call tomorrow

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [yvettec]

  Written by: ysat on Jul 6, 2009 9:05:08 PM

  count me in i also have alot of chip paint

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [psychogun]

  Written by: ysat on Jul 6, 2009 9:02:32 PM

  yup my evo too has paint chips already am thinking of buying sparco mud flaps or rally armour mud flaps. did you try calling mitsubishi about it or informing the dealer about it

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: ivett on Jun 24, 2009 8:51:52 PM

  I see you have a suit going on against Mitsubishi. I'm from Canada, but own a 2008 outlander and the paint is trashed on it. The local dealersip is run by a teenager who doesn't give a flying f about the fact that i paid 34000 for that car. he won't get the paint fixed. i was wondering if there is a way to get in on this suit. please let ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [icehouse08]

  Written by: psychogun on Jun 24, 2009 1:03:55 PM

  Before I begin, I apologize for posting a link to another forum. However, this will hopefully help some of the members that are having the paint chipping issue. Please do note that the thread is for Lancer Evolution X's, not for the regular Lancers (which appear to have a much lower incidence of the paint issue). None the less, the same fixes can be applied to protect the regular Lancers. http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-general/330128-evo-x-official-paint-issues-pr- ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: icehouse08 on Jun 21, 2009 10:43:44 AM

  I own a red 08 Lancer GTS and the same thing is happening to my car. The paint is chipping off in front of the rear tires. This started less than a month after I bought the car. I've had it over a year now and it's just getting worse. The whole reason I bought a new car is so I wouldn't have to worry about things like this. I try ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Real World MPG

• I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on May 30, 2009 2:06:29 PM

  automatic CVT tranny, and I am getting between 32-36 mpg on the highway and around 29 mpg in the city! No kidding. I've been tracking this for many weeks, watching my mileage in the city as well as on the freeway. And it's sticking in the high 20's in town even! This is a great car, gentlemen. Oh, and mine is not having the peeling paint issues that some are having ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [slider12]

  Written by: j_fifer_919 on May 2, 2009 12:06:54 PM

  Hi everybody. I spoke with the attorney today and she said they are very busy at the moment. They will present the case to one of the partners in the law firm and get back to me. Hurry up and wait I guess. I went to the dealership yesterday to show my car the the mitsu warranty rep about my fading "carbon fiber" trim. He tried to say I put some ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Electrical Problem [ellusionz21]

  Written by: andisa on Apr 28, 2009 5:40:21 PM

  Mitsubishi even asked me if I new how to drive standard(I'm a truck driver lol) than they blamed the gas.

• Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Electrical Problem [andisa]

  Written by: ellusionz21 on Apr 28, 2009 5:01:40 PM

  My car has not turned over about once every few months. No reason its seems and they don't find anything wrong. Also have problem with sound on speakers being weird but they don't find anything there either. Big suprise.

• Mitsubishi Lancer Sway and Paints

  Written by: akilez68 on Nov 17, 2008 12:28:26 PM

  It is the highways and roads that makes the Lancer sway to the left. epsecially if the road was pave uneven. I have no paint chippin g on my 2008 Lancer with 37,650 miles on it. No problems and paint chipping. Steering wheel swaying to the left is caused by un even pavements on highways and roads. try cruise control and your car will ran straight if the pavement is even. ... Read More

• 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Electrical Problem

  Written by: andisa on Apr 28, 2009 4:17:27 PM

  I have an 08 lancer that is hesitant at times and also tends to just crank over and not fire up at times. The car has been at the dealer for this multiple times and they can never find a problem. I have filed Lemon Law and been accepted for a hearing, now Mitsubishi wants to give me $5000.00 cash to say there is nothing wrong with my car. I would ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [cbull25]

  Written by: slider12 on Apr 28, 2009 12:03:15 PM

  cbull, I feel your pain. I traded an '02 Lancer in for my '09 because of the trouble free miles I had with it. I put well over 100,000 miles on that car. It was one of the best cars I've owned as far easy, inexpensive and hassle free transportation. I like, yes "like" my new Lancer. The styling is way better, but aside from the obvious paint concerns, there are ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [lostaun]

  Written by: cbull25 on Apr 27, 2009 2:17:52 PM

  I can't believe this! I just washed and waxed my 09 Lancer yesterday and was instantly sick to my stomach. The pain chips on the back end are REDICULIOUS! I searched to see if this was a common problem and found all of you. The dealership where I bought the car said they have never heard of this problem. I find this hard to believe after what mine looks like after ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [yvettec]

  Written by: lostaun on Apr 10, 2009 9:35:22 AM

  awesome! i love it when you fall in love with something and it becomes your pride and joy and then bam after you wash your car one day after the snow is gone you realize this looks like sh**! its almost embarassing to drive that car around now. yvette...what do you think we will accomplish? do you think we will get anywhere with this topic or should i strongly urge (haha) ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [lostaun]

  Written by: yvettec on Apr 10, 2009 8:29:33 AM

  Well - I had a neighbor come over last night who gave me an estimate on wrapping the portions of our car that are seeing the chipping effect the worst. He is going to do it for a very reasonable price. The car will be wrapped in a flat black (to match the front end of the EVO), but the back window is going to read "Is your paint chipping too? ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [yvettec]

  Written by: lostaun on Apr 10, 2009 8:16:47 AM

  oh man that sucks. i am so in! when i read the first post i was in a hurry to write my part and didnt even realize that there was 70 sum other posts...my dad was talking to someone from better business bureau and was told that they cant really do much because mitsubishi mostly isn't in america or somethin like that and blah blah blah so dead end there i ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• I am reposting this website on here...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Jan 31, 2009 3:53:53 PM

  this is a website that I was fortunate to have landed on when spending the literally hundreds of hours on the net researching the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. It has a great stretch of '08 Lancer GTS pictures, and, digital pictures of a presentation by the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Marketing Manager Bryan Arnett. Check me on both his name and his title for Mitsu when you're in there galavanting around. There ... Read More

• Re: 08 Lancer Comments [lvhatchbk]

  Written by: chip21 on Jul 2, 2008 5:18:27 PM

  I have a 2008 Lancer and I am very dissatified with the radio screen. I have talked to my dealer, and they say learn to live with it, and I have called Mitsubishi USA and talked to customer service rep, and he says that they are aware of the problem but no fix is in the works. He recommended that I fabricate some kind of hood to go over the screen. ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: KJW_Lancer on Jan 16, 2009 1:34:50 AM

  I'm REALLY PISSED about the design flaw in the new Lancer's too. I have an 2008 Lancer GTS that I bought 6 months ago and the rear door, dogleg on the quarter panel, and the end of the rocker molding all look like theyve been sand blasted! I can also relate to the window tint problem also, I have deep scratches in my passenger and drivers side tint. Im going to ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• CCCryder...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Dec 25, 2008 4:53:40 PM

  nope, yours is the first case of a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS blowing out the sunroof (that I've heard of). Wow, I'm glad they're covering the damage and fixing it for you. Let us know how it goes getting it fixed and how it performs under those same conditions later on the expressway.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Brade...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Dec 17, 2008 10:37:36 PM

  bravo! Bravo on your choice! I don't know about you, but the Mazda designs can appear nice, but, when popped up against the 2008-09 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS they fail miserably. I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS with the automatic CVT tranny, Sun and Sound package and Rally Red paint. I have read of paint troubles with these new world order Lancer's. I don't have paint problems with my GTS. I ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Paint flaking on 2008 Lance

  Written by: cjay20 on Nov 11, 2008 11:38:21 AM

  Glad to hear we're not the only ones with this issue. We leased a White 2008 Lancer GTS in October of 2007 for my wife. She loves the car, except for the paint. After a few thousand miles we noticed some paint was flaking and chipping on the fender flare in front of the rear tires. It got worse so we took it to the dealership at about 8000 miles to ... Read More

Racing Lancer MRX09 for the 2009 Dakar

• Racing Lancer MRX09 for the 2009 Dakar

  Written by: rcpax on Jul 16, 2008 2:12:57 AM

  Mitsubishi is going to race a Super Production Lancer dubbed "Racing Lancer" in the 2009 Dakar. The Rally vehicle will be powered by a 3.0L diesel engine, and the body shell will be modeled from the "Concept-Sportback", which is also the base concept vehicle for the Lancer Sportback, and the Lancer Sportback Ralliart to be released in Europe and subsequently in the US. Full article: http://paxtech.blogspot.com/2008/07/mitsubishi-introduces-new-racing-lancer.html- - -

2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Re: 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer [ahightower]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Jul 15, 2008 9:39:51 PM

  While I'm glad to see the Mazda win despite no AWD and the oldest platform by far The platforms that a vehicle is built on really have no influence over the total package of the vehicle. There are many vehicles out there that use similar platforms and yet perform totally different. Example Mazda CX-9 > Ford Edge. TOTALLY different

• Re: 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer [KarenS]

  Written by: ahightower on Jul 15, 2008 8:08:52 PM

  While I'm glad to see the Mazda win despite no AWD and the oldest platform by far, I think the scoring methodology is flawed. They gave 20% weight for price and another 15% for fuel economy. Fuel economy is really just another way of expressing price, or rather cost of ownership, isn't it? Seems like too much weight on such practical matter for performance cars aimed at younger buyers. Since Edmunds ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer [KarenS]

  Written by: merrycynic on Jul 15, 2008 2:35:58 PM

  Ouch! Once again the once all mighty WRX, finishes dead last in a comparison. Oh, Subaru mend thy ways, find your way back onto the righteous performance path.

• 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

  Written by: KarenS on Jul 15, 2008 12:29:33 PM

  Thanks to three turbochargers, 724 horsepower and five limited-slip differentials, comparing the 2008 Mazdaspeed 3, 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart should be more entertaining than a cage match between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and New Kids on the Block. Imagine the fun! Donny and Danny hangin' tough from the walls of the cage while Joey, Jordan and Jonathan get tossed into the crowd. Read more of this comparison ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Paint and tires

  Written by: blue08lancer on Jun 3, 2008 3:17:24 PM

  Hey guys, im new to the site and i see that alot of you are having problems with your paint. I have a blue 2008 lancer gts and by the rear wheels i have what looks to be sandblasting. I contacted 2 different dealerships and both have not only given poor customer service and both didnt do anything to help me. Ive been told to contact the state attorney general to ... Read More

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Mitsubishi Motors Prepares For June Arrival Of Lancer Evolution MR

  Written by: mikevegas06 on May 22, 2008 3:08:43 AM

  May 21, 2008 -- CYPRESS, CA -- On the heels of the successful introduction of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR, Mitsubishi Motors announces the availability of the more technologically-advanced 2008 Lancer Evolution MR, the newest and most sophisticated version of the model series that began 16 years ago. Shown coming off the production line in Japan, the Lancer Evolution MR arrives at showrooms in the U.S. in June and is ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [ctrygirl66]

  Written by: blu5092 on May 21, 2008 6:39:49 PM

  This car was an attempt by Mitsu to get back into the market in a hurry. I think there wasn't much emphasis on the quality. There are some impressive toys in the vehicle like the Mitsu communication control/Nav and the 650W Rockford sys. These alone are worth lots. In my opinion however, they should have spent the money on the body. This car sits on a Dodge Caliber chassis, totally not ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [blu5092]

  Written by: ctrygirl66 on May 17, 2008 3:39:02 AM

  I read over the dispute resolution from Mitsubishi and It pretty much says that they wont even look at if it it has anything to do with the design of the car. So its going to have to be worded about the paint job. Thanks for the info on the weak body. They should of put a rock guard on it. I just traded my Endevor and it had rock guard ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: blu5092 on May 16, 2008 8:50:39 PM

  I have a silver 2008 GTS and have not yet seen this problem, however, I can tell you that the body of this car is very weak. The sheetmetal is so thin that I'm afraid to park anywhere. Take you finger and barely push on the door and you'll see. Tap on the sheetmetal and you'll hear how thin it is. This may be the underlying issue with the paint and ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [courtneyh]

  Written by: ctrygirl66 on May 16, 2008 1:38:37 PM

  If you have not called Mitsubishi yet...do so the more people that call then something will get done. 1-888-648-7820. They will take down the information and call you back. They told me it wasnt a paint warranty issure it was from road hazzard. They will send you paper work to fill out a dispute resolution. I juat received mine today and havent had a chance to read it over. My dealer ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [feliciadavis]

  Written by: courtneyh on May 16, 2008 12:23:28 AM

  have you had any results??? i am desperatly trying to figure out what to do as my 08 lancer is rusting as well and the dealership won't do anything~!!!! please let me know if you have gotten any results!

• Re: .. [lancerfan]

  Written by: djkram2005 on May 10, 2008 6:32:50 PM

  I also bought a black 2008 lancer gts 5 months ago. Since then i have been fighting with mitsubishi and the dealer because of the same paint problem. The paint is gone in front of the rear wheels and also its now starting back the whole side of the car. I dont recommend anyone buy a new lancer unless you care to have it paint twice a year. If anyone is ... Read More

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

• doppelganger85...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on May 4, 2008 10:29:57 PM

  thank you for posting this. I own a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, Rally Red and CVT transmission, Sun and Sound package. I love my Lancer GTS and I have heard of this pulling to the left problem on the '08 Lancer's. Mine has pulled some to the left, but, then sometimes the car will re-align itself and drive to the right for a bit and then straight ahead-no pulling whatsoever. Well, ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: feliciadavis on Apr 25, 2008 4:21:14 AM

  Hey, I was curious to see if Mistsubishi had done anything else. My 2008 Lancer is doing the exact samething, but mine is ten times worst. It is on both sides and the door is starting to rust. The dealership was trying to help me out and they sent it up to the Corporate office. The Corporate office contacted the Bureau of Better Bussiness and told them they were going to ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• lacer

  Written by: chelentano on Apr 17, 2008 7:17:10 AM

  I see an ad for basic 2009 lancer: $12,000 - the ad says they have 50 of them, and basic 2008 Outlander $17,000. Grand Mitsubishi, Chicago area

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• tiff c...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Apr 16, 2008 10:57:47 PM

  that's true. When I started looking at the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer I was gonna buy a stick. I phoned ahead and found a dealer west of Phoenix that had the exact Lancer GTS in the exact color and they would give me the 4.9% financing that two other Phoenix dealerships already agreed to offer. Good-great, just needed to drive the 209 miles NW to Avondale, a western Phoenix suburb, and test ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: pat on Apr 7, 2008 6:20:47 PM

  Or you could post them on your CarSpace page and share them with everyone. You have a My CarSpace link in the upper left. You can post them in your album there and then use the automatically generated code to display them in a message, or just link to them if you'd rather.

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [finjeh]

  Written by: j_fifer_919 on Apr 7, 2008 4:31:18 PM

  I can send pics to your email.

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: finjeh on Apr 6, 2008 8:56:28 AM

  OMG you have the same problem as me...i knew something couldn't have been right...i bought a black 2008 lancer as well and the paint is chipping like crazy back by the rear tires...do u mind sending me some pictures so i can see if it is in the same spot as mine?

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Hey how cool to read new reports on

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Mar 18, 2008 12:32:28 PM

  people interested in the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer! I love my '08 Lancer GTS more every passing day. Yesterday my son and I drove up to Avondale Mitsubishi(209 miles to our NW) to get our Lancer's Auto Butler treatment applied. Wow...the car looks like showroom condition again! They washed it inside and out(windows real well, I have two Pomeranians, one looks like a coyote and he slobbers on the inside of my ... Read More

• lovethelancer...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Mar 16, 2008 7:48:09 AM

  yeah, I had my '08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS' first L-O-F done at about 3,200 miles. My pre-printed coupons from the program I bought with the car say 5,000 miles on them for the first L-O-F. I showed that to the service writer and he said that would be fine, to get it early at only 3,200 miles. And I've just been tearing coupons out every 3,000-4,000 miles to get L-O-F's done ... Read More

• The Mazda 3 doesn't hold a candle though

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Mar 7, 2008 7:06:48 PM

  to the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS in the looks department. To me there's no anquish at all making that decision. But don't let me influence you....buy what you like! I just don't like the Mazda3's blocky chunky looks, they're not anywhere near as hot as the new Lancer's, IMHO.

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: jhaussler on Feb 28, 2008 10:30:57 AM

  Boy does that sound familiar. Your darn right it is happening with other Mitsubishi vehicles. Just check out the 2007 now the 2008 outlanders. Same exact problem. Strips the paint right off the body. In fact I just got off the phone with the Mitsubishi District rep. & she gave me the same song & dance they gave everyone else, it is a "road hazard". Not a design flaw. When I ... Read More

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips [j_fifer_919]

  Written by: rcpax on Feb 28, 2008 7:57:46 AM

  Can we see some pictures of your sandblasting issue? First time I heard of it on a Lancer

• Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

  Written by: j_fifer_919 on Feb 27, 2008 10:53:50 AM

  DO NOT BUY THE NEW LANCER!!! The car is great if you like the paint to fly off of your brand new car. I bought a black 2008 Lancer GTS. I drove the car for 50 minutes on sanded roads during a recent snow storm. I ended up with Hundreds of rock chips along both sides of the car. Mostly next to the rear wheels. The car looks as if it ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S

• Re: Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S [mikevegas06]

  Written by: rcpax on Feb 27, 2008 2:05:14 AM

  US will already be getting the 4 door version of this car in the last half of 2008 as the Lancer Ralliart. I guess it's a "wait and see" for MMNA whether they will import the Euro 5-door version too.

• Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S

  Written by: rcpax on Feb 26, 2008 10:51:15 AM

  Making its global debut at the Geneva Show, the Prototype-S is derived from the Lancer sports sedan (Galant Fortis on the Japanese market) currently on sale in most Mitsubishi Motors markets worldwide. Distinguished by the inverted-slant nose with trapezoidal grille front fascia that comprise the Mitsubishi Motors new design identity, and with purposeful, wide-and-low proportions; Prototype-S uses exterior lines to craft a shape that is powerful and sporty. The use of ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• urbanstreets...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Feb 18, 2008 1:56:59 PM

  yeah, I have the automatic CVT with paddle shifters mounted right behind the steering wheel on my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. You just change the transmission setting with your gearshift knob to a position slightly towards you, the driver. At this time you will notice a "1" appear on your driver's information main screen on your dash. You are now ready to go forward. Add some "punch" to your accelerator pedal ... Read More

• lovethelancer...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Feb 17, 2008 5:52:41 PM

  so, you're gonna do it and buy a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS and not wait for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS? Or is that "few weeks" you're talkin' about really more like 5 months of weeks? Great color choice, BTW! I love the new Lancer's color of Electric Blue. It shows the car's beautiful curves and angles very well. Are you going with the automatic CVT with paddle shifters or the ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

• stevensoriano...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Feb 9, 2008 2:21:12 PM

  man, I am not a tuner and I'm glad I'm not a tuner and a modder. I prefer buying a beautiful car like my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS...with CVT auto and Rally Red, RF 650-watt stereo and sunroof. I like to put some fine vintage Foghat on the platter and just rock out in glee, knowing my Mitsu is covered by that great Finbarr O'Neill-inspired 10 year, 100,000 mile powertrain and ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• lovethelancer...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Feb 7, 2008 10:24:46 PM

  good deal. If you don't need to deal now it sounds like you could get more in your Lancer GTS by waiting for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. I just know that I love my '08 Lancer GTS just as much now as I did in March of 2007 when I was itching so bad to trade my '01 Sportage 4X4 in. Once I saw this beautiful car's exterior in all ... Read More

• Glad to hear that it's only the Dunlop

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Feb 2, 2008 6:00:14 PM

  tires. Except that I've got the Dunlop tires on my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS! My car pulls slightly to the left at times, but I've had two Dunlops get punctures and need repairs so far. I will adjust the air in the Dunlops and notice a stopping of the car pulling to the left. For instance, right now I'm coming off a visit last week to the tire service shop in ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

• stevensorinao...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Jan 27, 2008 9:24:33 PM

  remember, you are driving a remodel of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Bugs are bound to pop up. Take it in and utilize your fine 10 year, 100,000 mile Warranty. They'll find out what's going on. Frustrating, true, for it to happen so soon, I agree. I own a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS and the only problem I've had is two Dunlop performance radials needing repairs. I love my Lancer GTS and ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• It was way back near the start of this thread

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Jan 27, 2008 3:51:53 PM

  that I posted a link to that report. Here it is: http://www.autospies.com/news/Spies-give-you-an-early-preview-of-the-next-Mitsub- - ishi-EVO-12186/ It's worth reading it and enjoying all of the pictures, including the report from the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Manager of Product Strategy, Bryan Arnett. Enjoy! :D

• lovethelancer...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Jan 18, 2008 7:14:45 AM

  Howdy Hi! Nice to see your interest in this great compact car from Mitsubishi Motors. To answer your question, yes, I still love my Lancer GTS in Rally Red, CVT automatic transmission and Sun and Sound package. Our sunroof has worked flawlessly(although it gets cold even here in Arizona in the winter and we haven't opened our sliding roof for several months now!)and the Rockford Fosgate 650-watt stereo rocks our world ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

• To that I say...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Dec 25, 2007 12:25:31 PM

  whoa! The 2008 Mitsubishi EVO X would be an expensive toy for a teenager to have. That's nuts. For an adult to buy one, that makes a lot more sense, but to penalize a responsible adult for the dorky behavior of young dopes who will default on their loans, be a larger risk for Mitsubishi all around, that just doesn't seem right to me. Oh, well. I'm not buying an EVO ... Read More

• Official Trim Level Info

  Written by: mikevegas06 on Nov 18, 2007 8:59:36 AM

  Most of this info has been known for some time but it's nice to actually see it posted on Mitsu's site. Go to Mitsu Media Site or read below... Next-Generation 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Offers Advanced User Technology With Broad Market Appeal November 15, 2007 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The all-new, next-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution for 2008 offers user technology designed to appeal to a broad customer base. The 2008 Lancer ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Here's a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer of another

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Nov 16, 2007 2:32:13 PM

  flavor for ya. This is the Lancer Fortis 2.0 that is being offered for sale by Mitsubishi Motors for 2008. Only this Lancer is being offered in Taiwan. Note its more "calmed-down" look than our Lancer's here in the U.S. Almost gives the car a Hyundai Sonata type of a look, eh?

• Yeah, it seems that there was some serious

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 26, 2007 4:08:01 PM

  confusion going on when that article was just referring to work that Mitsubishi has already planned out and manufactured recently. Just toss it gently out like an old Barbra-Wa-Wa wig. No harm, no foul. Gentlemen, I received my '08 Lancer GTS' Auto Butler notification the other day in the mail. It's time to get my Lancer's body polished and a new coat of protectant applied. As a part of our purchase ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Lease Questions

• Re: October Lancer ES lease numbers? [doug_t]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 17, 2007 3:12:42 AM

  Hi Doug. I believe that Mitsubishi's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of any 2008 Lancer with 12,000 miles per year are .00064 and 64%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00115 and 50%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Wow...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Oct 12, 2007 11:28:39 AM

  that looks like a great looking wagon to me, hunter312! If I were Mitsubishi I would build this '09 Mitsubishi Lancer wagon. Although it doesn't show a rear view it does show the C-pillar area from the front looking back, so it basically gives us most of what we need to go on as far as how this Lancer wagon will look like. If you imagine how the back of the ... Read More

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

• Ralliart Pics

  Written by: hunter312 on Oct 10, 2007 1:30:56 PM

  I know these are technically old pics, but since no one posted them up I thought i'd do it. The bottom pics are in all likeliness what the new Ralliart will look like. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart: http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=285833&page=2&highlight=2008+ralli- art To be honest I kind of prefer it if they gave it the same treatment as the JDM Lancer aka Galant Fortis. That car even gets AWD for the GTS model! JDM ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

• Did you guys see

  Written by: pat on Sep 25, 2007 2:36:38 PM

  the Edmunds First Drive? You can get to the article from the following discussion and then you post what you think about it right there. KarenS, "Article Comments - 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution First Drive" #1, 25 Sep 2007 1:02 pm

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• I wanted either the Electric Blue or

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 20, 2007 1:23:45 PM

  the Rally Red and ended up with the Rally Red. That makes me a happy camper! Congratulations krynsky! Is that Arizona desert or California desert or Nevada desert or Utah desert or Idaho desert or New Mexico desert? Nice blue, it looks great. My '08 Lancer GTS is going in for it's 2nd L-O-F tomorrow morning early. I will ask them to look at the front passenger door hinge because it's ... Read More

• Re: Question [ellusionz21]

  Written by: kittykat615 on Sep 22, 2007 2:26:26 AM

  I got an extra set of floormats for the winter off ebay for 46 bucks! They're the EXACT floormats that came custom with the car! The guy's seller id is rchillmitsubishi, it's based out of florida, and i was really impressed with his help, and his product! Here's the link to the auction- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-2008-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-OEM-FACTORY-FLOOR-MATS- _W0QQitemZ220151575429QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33697QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewI- tem

• Re: Finally got my Lancer on Saturday [krynsky]

  Written by: shado4 on Aug 20, 2007 9:42:33 AM

  That blue is a beautiful color! It was my first choice, but I ended up with the Graphite Gray Pearl: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Rear Quarter 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS Front Quarter Gotta love that jet fighter front end!

• pat...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Sep 16, 2007 10:31:34 AM

  no need, it's already been fixed. I believe it was caliberchic who fixed it. Check with her. I would just type in "2008 Mitsubishi Lancer" and the Subaru Impreza WRX thread would also show up. Anyway, it's already fixed now.

• 1racefan...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 16, 2007 12:40:29 PM

  glad you like your 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES! Congratulations! Yeah, I noticed while driving my 1999 Kia Sephia that this little car is a ball to drive...with the 70,000 mile Yokohama radials and Konig Diva wheels the car really handled a lot better. But I only paid $7,995 for it and noticed that it was pinned together very, very well. That car started me on a journey in to Korean cars ... Read More

• I don't know about the rest of y'all

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Sep 16, 2007 6:05:50 AM

  but I am really glad to see that WRX thread gone from this Lancer list when typing in 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer! Whoo-hoo! Let's keep truly great cars separated from the also-rans. Please. I am serious when I type that, too. Subaru's suffer from Etch-a-Sketch styling and their so-called improvements never seem to hit the spot with this padre. Tomorrow is our Lancer GTS' polish and protectant appointment in Avondale, west of ... Read More

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

• Corrections + JDM Market AWD Lancer Released

  Written by: hunter312 on Sep 15, 2007 6:57:39 PM

  Correction on Links 3 and 4: 3. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/06/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-european-edition.htm- l 4. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/02/more-on-the-lancer-ralliart/#comments Plus, I just read this article which states that the JDM Market Lancer (Galant Fortis) already gets a trim level with AWD! That is so unfair! They should have made that an option available on the base Lancer to begin with! Here's the link: http://www.duemotori.com/news/auto_news/16538_2008_Mitsubishi_Galant_Fortis.php

• 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart?

  Written by: hunter312 on Sep 15, 2007 5:21:01 PM

  Can someone give me some clarification on the release of the new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. Some say it'll debut in May or March, or at the Detroit Auto Show in 2009; some say Tokyo and others even said later on in Frankfurt so as a prospective buyer i'm currently baffled. There have been about 3 or 4 sightings of test mules via images and video and all give conflicting reports ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Lease Questions

• Re: 2008 Lancer GTS CVT [mooseman923]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 10, 2007 3:48:20 AM

  Hi mooseman923. Mitsubishi's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 48 month lease of a 2008 Lancer with 12,000 miles per year are .00185 and 41%, respectively. I'm not sure if Mitsubishi offers leases with only 10,000 miles per year, but if it does I have never seen one. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Mitsubishi Lancer Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• The deal

  Written by: mbunting on Sep 8, 2007 7:56:56 AM

  My deal probably wasn't the best deal anyone out there got, but it was acceptable to me under my specific circumstances (lots of negative equity on my trade in / much of it subsidized by a large down payment)...I have heard on other Lancer discussion forums of people getting them for up to $1500 below invoice...but I cannot verify that information...it could have just been someone fibbing... If you don't like ... Read More

• mbunting...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Sep 2, 2007 12:12:23 PM

  I just called the toll-free number for Sirius that came with the paperwork. They'll activate it for you when you call them. We are now at the 6-month point where Sirius is trying to get us to sign up for good. $12.95/month and I don't think I will, we have so much good music on CD and the AM and FM work great on this Rockford Fosgate 650-watt stereo. Congrats on ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Lease Questions

• 2008 Lancer GTS CVT

  Written by: mooseman923 on Aug 31, 2007 8:03:28 AM

  Hi, as there is no lancer lease thread, i am posting in here. I am considering a lancer ans would like to find out if anyone knew the money factor and residual for sept 07 for Mitsubishi. i have found one, its list is $22,665 would anyone know the lease payments is it were a 48 month/10k mi per year?

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• Re: Lancer name change???? [evosales]

  Written by: gijoewildbill on Aug 30, 2007 5:15:46 PM

  So let me get this straight... "1. Evo X unvailing Jan 13" So they are not unvailing the final production version of the Evo X until Jan. 13, 2008? Mitsubishi stated they would announce it at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Granted it would be JDM, but at least it was throw out some ballpark numbers for the rest of the world to chew on. "2. ONLY six speed available until ... Read More

Mistubishi Lancer EvoX

• New EVO X Catalog out in Japan!!!

  Written by: stevecebu on Aug 27, 2007 12:37:18 PM

  I provided a link. You can click on the pics but sad to say it looks like it will still only have 280HP! If you look at the very last page of the catalog they show the ralliart version and they show two other models. One of those is likely to be the equivilant of the EVO IX and the other will be something like the MR. The pics are not ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• surfnix54...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 25, 2007 2:46:31 PM

  congratulations on your new '08 Lancer! I have stated on the net a few times before that this new body design on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is my favorite car body design ever, along with the '65 Ford Mustang (which was my first car). I have no complaints after 7,600 miles of driving and 5 months of ownership. An uplifting car to own and fun to drive. I love that menacing ... Read More

• 2008 Electric Blue w/ Sun & Sound - AMAZING!

  Written by: surfnix54 on Aug 24, 2007 8:55:39 AM

  Picked up my first Mitsubishi and also - first NEW car [fifth car though] last night. Amazing experience. I was between the Lancer and a Scion but it was in the end easy to decide after reading raving reviews online and seeing close to NOTHING negative anyone (yet) had to say!!! First 5 hours so far, wonderful! Got to work 20 minutes early :P (was so excited to drive it, left ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 and earlier

• Re: stevecebu... [iluvmysephia1]

  Written by: stevecebu on Aug 18, 2007 9:15:31 PM

  when my wife and I were in the Avondale Mitsubishi(west Phoenix)showroom on March 21,2007 negotiating for our 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS I saw a 2006 Mitsubishi EVO IX for sale new. The price was cut down to $34,995 and I believe it was a 5-speed model. It was silver and it looked nice. I don't know if Mitsu is making 2007 EVO IX's while they bounce to production of the EVO ... Read More

• stevecebu...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 18, 2007 1:29:54 PM

  when my wife and I were in the Avondale Mitsubishi(west Phoenix)showroom on March 21,2007 negotiating for our 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS I saw a 2006 Mitsubishi EVO IX for sale new. The price was cut down to $34,995 and I believe it was a 5-speed model. It was silver and it looked nice. I don't know if Mitsu is making 2007 EVO IX's while they bounce to production of the EVO ... Read More

$500 Education Edge Rebate --- bad dealership?

• Re: $500 Education Edge Rebate --- bad dealership? [gijoewildbill]

  Written by: stevecebu on Aug 15, 2007 6:38:06 AM

  Finally, as to your comments about Mitsu going to rally events to take pictures to void warranties, I know that something along that lines use to happen several years ago before the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act really was applied. Now and days, I do not think it is as big of an issue as I know several people who own the new 2008 Lancer and have modded them with light changes already ... Read More

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

• You all check out this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer video

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 12, 2007 2:50:11 PM

  to take a look at one fantastic new rig for 2008! http://www.cars.com/go/video/motorweek/videoPopup.jsp?makeid=34&year=2008&modeli- - - - - d=135&location=MW_L_2008_Mitsubishi_Lancer.flv I enjoyed all of the video's coverage of the car in action, right down to looking at that finely crafted taillight cluster and that handsome bodywork on the Lancer's rear end. It's the front of the car that just grabbed me by my facial hair and knocked me silly when I first saw it. ... Read More