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Used 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Lex81, 09/20/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have always driven low small cars, for I only use them to go to work. My last car was a Doge Shawdow. I had that car 10 years. The body went but the engine never gave me one bit of trouble. That engine was made by Mitsubushi. I decided to try the whole Mitsubushi car this time.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Little car

Seaaa, 09/20/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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We purchased the OZ manual, as a economy alternative to our 2002 Suburban. It is just that and more. My wife and I now race to drive it first, it is fun to drive, only 120 HP but feels like more, we have all the option on it, but most came standard (AC,poer window, power locks, cruise control,variable wipers delays...) the sun roof is great, and works smoothly. The rear seats easily accomodate full grown adults! I have been in some mid size cars where fitting in the back is a tight squeeze. The design is definitly sport, as well as the steering. So far we really enjoy the car and performance.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Underappreciated compact car

keithu, 01/02/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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We looked for a good compact car and that is exactly what we found. The interior is sized like a mid-size sedan; adults are comfortable in the front or back. The trunk holds camping gear for a family of four. Fuel economy is in the low 30s highway, upper 20s in town. I think the Lancer gets a bad rep for performance, given the flashy exterior of the OZ Rally Edition. While it is not a true performance car it handles reasonably well and has plenty of power for passing on rural two-lane roads where we drive most. The car is 100% reliable and easy to maintain.

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5 out of 5 stars

GOOD CAR

LIDYPR, 09/28/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. IT'S REALLY COOL TO DRIVE AND IT IS REALLY ENJOYABLE TO HAVE. I BEEN REALY HAPPY SINCE I HAVE IT THE CAR IS GOOD ON GAS AND ALL THAT WONDERFUL THINGS. IF PEOPLE ASK ME WHAT TYPE OF CAR THEY SHOULD BUY I'LL SAY THE MITSUBISHI LANCER.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A car that adapts to your life

garlinghouse, 04/15/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My Lancer ES was my first new car. Being young and immature I drove it like a rally car the first 10k miles of its life. As I got more responsible and mature I began driving it normally. After getting married and having 2 kids it made a great family car. My wife now uses it everyday to make long commutes to work and school driving at least 150 miles a day. This car still gets great gas mileage around 27mph average, has never let me or my family down even at 80k plus miles. This car can take anything you or your life throw its way. All it asks in return is follow its maintenance schedule by the book and this car will do whatever you need it to do.... within reason! Highly recommended.

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