2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Consumer Reviews

Great For The Buy

Written by: JAY on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Just bought the car. Put about 1500 miles on her. Runs great. Don't really care about the interior. Bought it just for outside look and performance. Drifted around 80 degree turn at 80mph. Handles great! This is a sports car.....Not made for comfort. Don't buy if you want comfort. I bought it for drifting.

Favorite Features

AWD control. Great for drifting. Bucket seat ready for five point harness. Great body trim and suspension.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger turbo with more horse power. Add six gear to manual drive. Add five point harness seat belt as a dealer feature.

1 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Lancer Evolution

Written by: Smith Chaiyakan on 07/16/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Well, this isn't your normal Lancer. Owned this car for 1 year and had no problem but the clutch... I don't even drive hard or launch the car, but around 12k I had to change out the clutch. I ended up getting aftermarket clutch and new flywheel because of the warp. Beside that I enjoy the car and the fun that comes with it. I joined a local car club and ended up mod a bit out of the car... Gas stinks, but it is a 2.0 pushing out near 300hp on a 3k pound car... Love it... Interior is so so if you got the base model, but an EVO is made for driving not luxury.

Favorite Features

Turbo!

Suggested Improvements

Interior

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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One of the best performance cars!

Written by: Mitsu guy! on 07/05/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I had this car for 1 year now and still love the drive feel of the car. One of the best performance cars I ever driven. Exterior looks stunning. Handling is fantastic. Not so good on the gas mileage, especially with small tank (means need to fill up more often), but looking performance wise not too bad. Need better quality interior for the price of the car. As for reliability, need to do something for the stone chips problems.

Favorite Features

s-AWD, handling, looks, performance, acceleration

Suggested Improvements

6's gear, better quality interior, HID Bi-Xenon should be standard on all model

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2008 GSR SSS/AERO

Written by: Andersen on 07/01/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

No test drive, I knew what I was getting into. First time driving it out of the dealer lot...WOW! This monster has torque, seats are supportive but very difficult to adjust when reclining. The interior plastic parts are below average compared to my 06 Civic. The plastics are flimsy and cheap to the touch. The transmission is notchy [esp. upshifting to 2nd gear and when compared to HONDA tranny]. I've had 2003 WRX so this GSR's tranny isn't that much of a complaint to me.

Favorite Features

HID, torque, S-AWC

Suggested Improvements

Interior plastics and a 6th gear.

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Super fun car

Written by: bneufelder on 04/28/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I bought my Evo and had it shipped across the country without ever test driving it. I was a bit skeptical but read several reviews and bit the bullet. Driving this car is exhilarating. Every time I am behind the will I'm grinning ear to ear. It's by far the fastest car I've ever driven and for the money it's a steal.

Favorite Features

The power/speed is by far the best part. The handling is a close second. The intoxicating whistle of the turbo begs you to push the pedal down a little bit more. The navi with music server is also very nice. The SSS Fosgate stereo is incredible. Phantom Black!

Suggested Improvements

Larger 5th gear, the road noise at 80mph is severe. Get mud flaps to avoid paint damage.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Most fun with your pants on!

Written by: X MR Owner in LA on 04/02/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

Excellent perf out of the box! Handling is as nimble as S2000, slight understeer. Very little turbo lag as the RPMs climb effortlessly. The TC-SST is superb! Auto is great in LA traffic, and Manual Sport just screams for open pavement. Driven stick my entire life (I'm 29), I welcome TC-SST technology as an early adapter. Shifts fast! Don't have to give up the power as I would driving a torque converter auto! AWD noise is clunky sometimes, and turn radius is a bit larger than I'd like. Gauges need more driver info, but seats are AWESOME. Steering wheel is perfect size. 1 gripe: car has no "legs!" Small fuel tank means frequent fill. Overall very happy! Can't beat 0% APR & wife can drive it too! :)

Favorite Features

Wife can drive it! (<3 you TC-SST!) Can fit baby seat in back and stroller when the time comes! S-Sport is very responsive. Faster than I could shift manually! Recaro seats are fantastic. Exterior: very aggressive! Have to drive it to realize how fun it really is! (psst.. 2 words: Launch Mode!)

Suggested Improvements

More Power outlets. Cup holder sliding cover. Adjustable sliders on sun shade for extended window coverage. Homelink on rear view mirror. Height adjustable seats. Larger fuel tank. Trunk pass through hole.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great Spors Sedan

Written by: jimm on 04/02/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

After 1yr, still very happy with the purchase. Easily better than the STi which is more expensive. Did great through the winter. Always gets looks and continues to be fun to drive.

Favorite Features

Great exterior styling, great seats, best handling of any stock street car I have driven, and love the AWD system.

Suggested Improvements

Thicker paint, a 6th gear for highway and leather seats standard (was a 1300 dealer option). Also, Mitsu US should start offering the 360 and 400 models offered in the UK or at least those upgrades covered by warranty.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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I will Never buy Mitsubishi again!

Written by: Sad Mitsu Owner on 04/02/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

We have now owned our 2008 EVO for four months now. At first, I will say that we were very excited about our purchase. That was until we waxed the vehicle for the fourth time 1 1/2 weeks ago. My husband noticed a massive amount of paint chips above the rear tires on both sides of the car and also on the hood. I searched the web, and found we are not alone! Tons of people have this affliction, and Mitsubishi has done nothing for most of them. Do not buy this vehicle unless you want your paint to chip off, or your windshield to chip with 3000 miles on the car. Very poorly made and will not last. Worst purchase we have ever made as far as quality. Huge regrets.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Fix the paint chipping issues and do not blame road conditions for the cars design flaws. Take care of your customers and back your vehicles.

13 out 21 people found this review helpful

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Written by: couldem21 on 03/04/2009

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

This car is a wonderful driving car. The car handles excellently, and if it is tuned, can put out an exceptional 400hp. Drifting with this vehicle is harder being it is All Wheel Drive but otherwise is a very fun car. The new 2008 mustang gt puts out 300hp and is 1 1/2 times more heavy. Stock this car will smoke all the other cars for the same price. Great on gas, great reliability. The Subaru WRX STI is a great car as well although the latest models of this car are hatchback which is not preferred and do not do as well with handling.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

1 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Good, but wait for the prices to go down

Written by: rskdsk on 12/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

Review

These cars are good, but not worth the premium over the GSR's. These cars are overpriced in my opinion. They are great fun, handle well, good power, and the AWD system is tops. The interior is just so so, the comfort is bad but it is not a cruiser, and the power is good but not great. I am sure in the next year we'll see all the tuner parts come out hen the fun will begin! If you have time, wait for the prices to come down.

Favorite Features

Handling

Suggested Improvements

Interior, comfort, power

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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