Used 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Consumer Reviews
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Good engine, poor interior
Alex, 03/22/2007
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback LS 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has a smooth, powerful 4-cyl engine tucked inside a body of average quality. It runs quietly, great acceleration and quick handling, with plenty of power for nimble highway and city driving. The frame is moderately stiff, and the ride can feel a little rough at higher speeds. The exterior design is cool, looking almost like a Volvo wagon from the rear. However, the paint job is horrible, easily scuffing and flaking after the slightest scratch on the bumpers or quarter panels. The console and dashboard designs are logical, with controls well spaced and easy to access, but the function of the cheap plastic controls is terrible, as is the design of the windshield defrost vent.
Love My Sportback; Gets Me Everywhere
lighthouse333, 01/01/2015
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback LS 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Buying this car was a major improvement for me, and I previously owned a luxury sedan. The Lancer is extremely practical, I can easily sit five people and maintain ample comfort room, and in back I can store a great amount of groceries and packages (one of the many pros of having a wagon). I am around 112k miles and the Lancer hasn't failed me once, even when missing an oil change every now and then. Aside from the common Lancer issue with the climate control knob breaking, I haven't had to put much money into the car. Thanks to the reliability of my Mitsubishi I am definitely going to look into purchasing another from this company! (:
Very Sporty Wagon
GeoN, 07/08/2005
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Wanted manual trans but only automatic was available. Turned out it is a great auto trans, always seems to be in the right gear and shifts smooth. Car is great for carrying bicycles with roof rack because it's low enough to put them up without a step ladder. Lots of room for sports stuff inside, too. Accessory soft cargo liner saves the interior & looks good. Motor is surprisingly powerful and seats hold you in place for spirited driving. Could use better fuel mileage: avg 20 in town. Open road trip mileage OK at high 20's. It is the best combo of fun to drive and practical livability I could find.
1 year model only
don booth, 03/26/2005
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Can't figure out why this model was only made in 2004. It is a great vehicle, my favorite of the 34 cars I've owned. This baby scoots when needed, love the exhaust note, very comfortable, I love the simplicity of the guages and control knobs. I'd love to buy another and keep it for a spare in case this one gets hit. My only complaint is the gas mileage: 20 in town, 25 on the highway.
Buy it if it is cheap
MD driver, 03/04/2010
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
When you need a cargo space, there is no better choice than this car, really. Mivech works great and runs surprisingly good for a wagon. In reliability and built quality, this car will not be as good as any other major Japanese makers, but again, this car got cargo space that no other matches, at least with good gas mileage of a car instead of an SUV. So, there is only 2 reason to buy this car, cargo space, cheaper price, at least in used market, Mitsubishi goes way cheaper than Toyota or Honda. If money and cargo space is important to you, this car is for you.
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