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Used 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 4dr Sport Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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1.88 out of 5 stars

EVO Driver

EVO Driver , 12/04/2004
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 4dr Sport Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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A good for the price vs performance.

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3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Johnny Thor, 04/06/2006
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 4dr Sport Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I thought this car was amazing, but it has a ton of turbo lag. It handles like charm in the twisties, but in a straight line, it falls on its face at the top end. I have been seen Cobra, STi, Camaro SS, and even lowly SRT-4 models that are faster. Don't get me wrong this car is awesome for what it made for---rally; it turns like it's on rails.

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5 out of 5 stars

Evolution is Awesome

maikong, 02/27/2005
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 4dr Sport Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is amazing. If you want a fun car to drive that can dust almost anything on the road this is it. By far the best car on the market today. Picked over a Suburau WRX STi and I am very happy I did. The handling on this car is amazing. Nothing compares to the way this car drives. It is a rally car legal for the street. I picked the VIII instead of the MR becuase for 4 or 5 thousand more dollars the MR is just not worth it. I have a smile on my face everytime I drive my EVO.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Going To Warp Speed

SillyFast, 11/13/2004
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 4dr Sport Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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While that huge wing on the back was a little over the top for me at first, this car has the excellent (if firm) suspension I was looking for. This is one of the easiest cars to drive quickly I have ever owned, and when the twin turbos kick in - it has a wonderful "kick in the pants" that makes me smile everytime. Glad Mitsubishi finally decided to bring this one to the states after many years of waiting. I highly recommend this one For Drivers Only.

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5 out of 5 stars

EVO 8

vassago, 02/28/2005
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII 4dr Sport Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is the best production car out for a reasonable price. I test drove both the EVO 8 and the WRX STi, and the Evolution has less power and torque (276hp/286ft-lb. vs 300hp/300ft-lb), but a much better better suspension (much stiffer for better performance), a more advanced AWD system, and the Recaro seats in the EVO hug you, unlike the STi seats which were designed for fat Americans and provide no support. I have not been beat in a race yet and it is the funnest daily driver I've had the pleasure of riding in, let alone owning.

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