2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Consumer Discussions

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

• Re: 2010 Lancer ES CVT [yfeng]

  Written by: mkhasawn on Feb 21, 2010 9:13:00 AM

  I would strongly suggest that you speak with Younger Mitsubishi (Hagerstown, MD). Talk to the Sales Manager directly. He's a very nice guy and is certainly willing to negotiate. They would even deliver to you if you're within a reasonable distance from them (perhaps 2-4 hours). They have a lot of DE's in stock. Let me know if I can be of any further help. I bought 2 lancers last year ... Read More

Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 Paint Chips

• 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

Article Comments - 2009 Subaru WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

• Article Comments - 2009 Subaru WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Raillart

  Written by: KarenS on Dec 29, 2008 1:41:44 PM

  Stuff the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX into a corner, and you know it deserves a rematch with the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. 2009 Subaru WRX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Raillart

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• Traction/Stability control

  Written by: shivarajv on Aug 2, 2008 1:51:32 PM

  I recently saw on edmunds.com that among the trims available, there are 2 listing for the 2009 Lancer GTS - 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 ... 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

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• Re: 2009 Lancer factory tire problem [doppelganger85]

  Written by: doppelganger85 on May 2, 2008 11:29:01 AM

  Updated tire issue... Dunlop has an on-hand bulletin sent-in by Mitsubishi stating "There was a chassis modification done after the order of the Dunlop tires that go out on the factory 2009 Lancer GTS. Dunlop/Goodyear tires made in the United States will need to be put on the car to correct this pull. The Dunlop "Japan" versions will need to come off entirely. These tires are made by a Japanese company ... Read More

• 2009 Lancer factory tire problem

  Written by: doppelganger85 on May 1, 2008 9:16:19 AM

  Hello everyone! I just wanted to share with you an ordeal that I learned while working with my very reasonable Mitsubishi dealership. I currently own a new 2009 Lancer GTS (about 150 miles) and it seems as though both the 08 & 09s are experiencing a pulling to the left while driving. The vehicle will pull to the left and many dealers tell the customer that it's either air pressure or ... 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

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• No ESC...

  Written by: psychogun on Apr 14, 2008 10:14:24 PM

  per Mitsubishi's release dated 2/15/08. I believe Mitsubishi will add it to the 2010 models as standard, given that NHTSA rules will require 75% of a manufacturers light vehicles to be equipped with the technology starting September of 2009 (and 100% 2 years later). Also, I test-drove a 2009 GTS over the weekend. Disappointingly, the dealer did not have a manual on hand (neither did two other dealers I visited that ... Read More

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• 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

• 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

• solereclipz...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Feb 5, 2008 11:14:57 PM

  sounds like you got the right remedy for your Lancer's problem. Yeah, mine never pulls like that and in fact today I took her for a 45-mile each way spin and no pulling was evident. So I'm glad you got your Lancer's problem taken care of...calling corporate seemed to do the trick, eh? lovethelancer...I bought my '08 Lancer GTS in Rally Red and CVT automatic right off the showroom floor of ... Read More

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

• 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

  Written by: hunter312 on Nov 29, 2007 7:31:43 PM

  http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/3787 This is the first piece of news i've heard on the 2009 Lancer. It's apparently getting a 2.4L Mivec now and will produce more horsepower. If anybody has more information on anything new appearing on the 2009 Lancer, or when it'll arrive, please post here. Thanks guys!

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

• 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

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• Update about 2009 Mitsu Lancer

  Written by: gijoewildbill on Jul 15, 2007 7:18:57 PM

  Howdy yall, I have been reading and watching this thread for a while now. I planned on getting a 2008 Lancer, but had financial issues come up so I will have to hold off until next spring/summer (grrr ). Anywho, in talking with the local Mitsubishi dealer here in Houston, TX, he was able to contact Mitsubishi North America/USA and relay some info to me about the 2009 Lancer. 1) The ... Read More

• Re: So I'm thinking of a GTS but... [keithl]

  Written by: ru06 on Jul 9, 2007 4:49:39 AM

  Hey Keith. Yes, you may be right about the bigger engine but if you use the paddle shifters to shift from first to second to third, etc, I think you will be amazed at how much quicker response and better acceleration you will get. I heard that next year (2009) Mitsubishi will release at 2.4L engine. Not 100% sure though. Anyhow I am happy with a 2.0 rather than a 2.4 ... Read More