2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Consumer Reviews Page 2

Great Car

Written by: Chris on 06/04/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES-Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've had the car for about 3 weeks now and could not be happier. Was able to get the 0% financing promo too, which saved me thousands over the term of the loan. The car handles great and is just fun to drive. I highly recommend the manual transmission, its smooth hydraulic clutch and short throw shifts really add some fun to the daily drives to work. Also the appearance package is a must, it gives the car a great aggressive look. The leather wrapped steering wheel has a great feel and quality to it. I think there is plenty of pickup to the 2.0. I passed on the GTS because of the 18in rims and performance tires. I live in NY I didn't want to have to buy snow tires and switch them on every year.

Favorite Features

hydraulic clutch, smooth short shifts, leather wrapped steering wheel aggressive looks, all season tires, audio hookups for ipod or other device, 0% financing!

Suggested Improvements

Mechanically none, glove box is a little flimsy if I must nit pick.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Good Car/Good Value

Written by: CK8408 on 05/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased this car on April 30th as my first new car after graduating college. I considered the Subaru Impreza and Mazda 3 but was blown away by the price, standard features, and performance of the Lancer. The 5 speed is fun and smooth. The engine could have more power, but with average 28-30 mpg I can't complain. Build quality seems to be great so far. The ES comes standard with many nice features such as steering wheel mounted audio controls and alloy wheels. You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a great looking Lancer. The ES comes standard with many great features. Sure there are always improvements, but for the price it's hard to beat. I highly recommend it.

Favorite Features

5 speed manual, steering wheel mounted controls, high MPG, tight handling, overall quality.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the base sound system and add a 6th gear to the transmission. When the car is rolling on the highway, it feels like it could take a 6th gear. But overall not many needed improvements.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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A Hi-Tech Delight

Written by: Joe Guo on 05/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I was in the market for a fun-to-drive compact car with A/T. I liked the GTI's power and paddle shifters, the Civic EX-L with its stylish exterior, and the Zoom-zoom feedback from the 2010 Mazda3 hatchback GT. However, I've found that the perfect combination of these features exists on a Lancer GTS, with all three available packages (sun & sound, technology and touring). Sure, it hasn't got the power of a GTI, but who redlines their cars on a daily basis? It handles just like a Mazda3 with lots of excitement, and it looks much better than all of the above mentioned models. At a price tag of a mere 22500 (w/rebates&tax), I can see myself smiling and enjoying this sweet ride for years to come.

Favorite Features

Technology Package, HID headlights, Handling, Braking, Styling, Safety

Suggested Improvements

Ride comfort, Interior design, Alleged paint chipping problem

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Less than impressed after a year

Written by: HK416 on 05/06/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT) Prod. End 07/08

Review

I have had my Lancer GTS for nearly a year and let's just say - it is going away. The power is not bad; but heaven forbid you have to use the A/C. It sucks SO much power from the engine. Mileage is as expected, but I can't get over the complete lack of power in this thing. Interior is not all bad; seats could be a bit more comfortable on longer trips. The NAV system is alright; but how about some updates for the maps? My house is over 2 yrs old and my street doesn't even show up. When I called Mitsubishi about updates; they told me this summer w/ a cost of $100 - are you serious? It will be a happy day when she is gone from my garage.

Favorite Features

Looks; exterior (only) styling; mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Power, Power, Power!!! For God's sake, give this thing some more power; it would be much funner to drive w/o compromising mileage w/ more power.

6 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Car

Written by: RalliartOwner on 05/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

I've owned this car a couple months and love it. Its 230hp keeps it as fast and fun as just about anything out there, while the 4 door design maintains practicality for passengers and other daily uses. The shiftable automatic transmission is a joy when you want it to be. The AWD keeps the car stuck to the road. Standard technology includes bluetooth phone to make calls without taking your phone from your pocket and a "FAST" key remote sensor that enables you to unlock and start the car with the key in your pocket. The exterior styling is fantastic.

Favorite Features

Transmission, horsepower and torque, AWD, exterior design, bluetooth phone, FAST key.

Suggested Improvements

Could use a telescopic steering wheel.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Too bad for the paint job

Written by: bpd295 on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)

Review

After owning the vehicle for six months, the paint in the rear quarter panels is chipping by the rear doors. I took this to the dealer and they nearly laughed at me. The service manager encouraged me to file a fraudulent insurance claim to so that they could get compensated and repaint the vehicle for me. Body shop people stated that this is a design flaw and a lot of Lancer's are having this problem. I was actually told to just budget for body work every year. Such a shame because I love the car otherwise.

Favorite Features

I like all the features that came standard.

Suggested Improvements

Do a proper paint job, make mudflaps standard and add an aftermarket laminate or some sort of edge cover over along the bottom frame of the vehicle and the wheel wells.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Just wait....

Written by: cbull25 on 04/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Prod. End 07/08

Review

I bought my Lancer in July, and like all of you, was very excited about the look, ride, value, and features. That is until I washed and waxed it after a few months. The paint on the rear side panels chips like you would not believe. I searched on the internet and found so many other Lancer owners that this is happening to as well. WHAT A BUMMER!!!! If I would've known the condition that the paint would be in after only 6 months, I wouldn't even have considered a Lancer. Oh yeah, you guessed it..."It is not a defect with the vehicle design or paint, so it is not covered under warranty." Normal road wear....you've got to be kidding.

Favorite Features

Features and the smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

Ha....PAINT!!!! The trunk button is pointless since you still have to reach down and open it anyway.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Rather Pleased

Written by: Jim on 04/25/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)

Review

This is the first Mitsubishi I have ever owned. So far after 1000 miles it drives pretty well. No problems yet. I am getting very good mileage. Up to 34 mpg on the highway. Rarely do I get less then 27/28 mpg anywhere. Smooth ride and not too noisy. Yes, it's a bit underpowered but I can live with that for better mileage. Overall a nice car and fun to drive. The price was good too.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy and enjoyable ride.

Suggested Improvements

The interior is a bit drab, but it is an economy class car.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Powertrain Problems

Written by: Mitsi Problems on 04/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)

Review

We bought this GTS in Oct 08 from Northside Mitsubishi in Edmonton. The car looked great and seemed to be fairly tight. We were pretty excited being our first new car for my wife. at 4000km, the rear main engine seal half way through a 1200km trip. The engine needed to be pulled and the seal replaced. Roadside assistance did nothing for us and we limped 600km to the dealership, filling oil every 50km. At 6400 the transmission started packing it in and will be going in for replacement on April 13th 2009. The company will do nothing for us other then repairing the major issues even when they struggle in today's market. Replacing the vehicle would be the solution, which they declined.

Favorite Features

Stereo and front end design.

Suggested Improvements

If you claim to sell reliable cars and one isn't, then replace the vehicle to save face. Nobody wants a brand new lemon.

9 out 11 people found this review helpful

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6 month update

Written by: steven on 03/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Well, I have owned this car for six month's now and it's been pretty good although I have had some issues in which iv'e had to return to the dealer for. As with any car there are pro's and con's. However, there are more pro's than con's with this lancer ES CVT. The pro's are great handling, very sharp looking, great mpg, good power, and a very quiet interior. I did have a few issues early on with the trunk light not working and the rear airbags cover came loose from the clips that held them in place. But those issues were fixed at the dealership. I traded in a 08 Honda Civic LX and I enjoy the Lancer much better. It handles better, and looks better and is more quiet interior and has more power.

Favorite Features

Audio controls on steering wheel, bluetooth wireless, spoiler.

Suggested Improvements

none that i can think of except maybe a locking glove box and a larger storage console.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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