Used 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Nice Car!
Bought it with 16K mileage and after 6 months it has over 28K. I haven't had any problem so far. I used to have a 1993 Lancer GLX, it was a very nice car. So, I decided to buy another one in 2002. I am very happy with that. It's very roomy and comfortable. It's good handling and the accelaration is adequate not great. It gets better at high speed, I hit 120MPH easily(sorry cops!!!). The quality is fine but I would prefer better interior quality. Not very happy with the gas mileage. I can say it is average. The wind noise is a little bit high but generally the car is quiet at highway speed. It comes with good standard package and it is very fun to drive!
Headache-free Car
This car is very reliable. It's drive- and-go, worry-free. No breakdowns going almost 2 years now, factoring in reasonable maintenance. Power is not so good, wont make you grin on green lights. When it comes to uphill climbs its hearty torque shows, that's where it more than makes up for its inadequate horsepower. Ergo: slow on flat roads but nimble on uphill climbs. The car is rigidly built. That's why it weighs around 400 lbs. more than your Corolla or Civic due to more metals used.
- ES SedanMSRP: $6,880202 mi away
- O-Z Rally SedanMSRP: $4,000209 mi away
- ES SedanMSRP: $3,499459 mi away
Not bad, but could be better
Well, I purchased my Lancer just over a year ago. As far as reliability, it has been doing pretty well. There has been no major problems, other than bad rotors. However, the interior is not holding up, everything is slowly falling off. The paint job is horrible, it looks like I have two different paint colors on one side. I rotate my tires with every oil change and check my alignment, yet it still shakes on the freeway horribly. It is not a bad car, it's still really fun to drive. I love the 5-speed transmission and I got it at a really good price too.
I'M NOT A STOOGE FOR MITSUBITSHI
YOU CAN TEST DRIVE THIS CAR YOURSELF AND SEE IF I'M RIGHT. OVERALL GOOD CAR, BUT: I'M DISSAPOINTED IN THE ENGINE NOISE COMPARED TO MY 99 SENTRA WHICH RUNS QUIET ALL THE TIME OR THE 99-03 GALANTS WHICH DOES THE SAME. THE ENGINE IS a SOHC = SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, COMPARED TO IT'S COMPETITORS TOYOTA, NISSAN, HYUNDAI, MAZDA, WHICH ALL USE 16 VALVE DOCH = DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM ENGINES - MEANING QUIETER, MORE POWER AND LONGER LASTING. AT SPEEDS ABOVE 47, THERE IS VIRTUALLY NO TORQUE POWER IN THE ENGINE EVEN AFTER FLOORING THE PEDDLE.
I love my lancer
I think it is a great car. I drives great. And has very good pickup.. I would recnmmend this car to any one that wants a reasonablly priced new car.