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Great First Car
Samira, 10/10/2009
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall this is an excellent beginner's car. I have owned this car for five years and before I got it, it had 17000 miles on it from a rental car company. I haven't had any problems with it other than standard repairs (oil changes, brake pads, new tires, etc). It is almost 6 years old now and it has just under 60000 miles on it. It is completely reliable and easy to maintain on my own and I'm a do-it-yourself kinda girl without much mechanic experience. My only complaints about this car are primarily superficial. The only thing I need to fix is the ac/heat knob bc it won't turn to heat. Read my suggested improvements (which I think got fixed in future models, the 2009s are really nice)!
Great basic car
karl, 02/17/2010
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This was our fourth Mitsubishi and third from this dealer. I needed a car to get to/from work and the Lancer ES fit the bill. Knowing that gas could go higher in price, I had donated my truck to charity and wanted a car that would be reliable, safe, and at least double the mpg of the V8 in my truck. After driving a variety of small cars, I went with what I knew and got the Mitsubishi and I have NEVER looked back. I have taken it cross country twice and averaged 30.5 mpg on the highway. With a Yakima rack, I can haul my canoe and fit 85 duck decoys in the truck and back seat too. Sure, I get a few funny looks at the boat ramp but it doesn't break the bank to fill it either.
The absolute best investment!
Mike L, 05/27/2005
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I first test drove the Lancer Ralliart I fell in love! I was in the market to buy a compact car and this one is the best of its class. I can't help but smile every time I get behind the wheel. Allthough I think red is the best color to get because of the interior the black one that I got is equally as good. I love how it picks up on the freeway and how it eats up the Civic SI on the road and at top end. The best investment I ever made. For its price the Ralliart with all options is the absolute best buy. And if you haven't drove one you need to because it is fun!
Great car for what it is
StangFan247, 01/11/2008
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm really power-hungry when it comes to cars, but I got this to commute back and forth to school and work while I'm saving up for a Mustang. It is a very reliable car with great gas mileage. Of course, gas mileage and horsepower are inversely related, so I don't expect a thrill ride when I punch it. However, the little 2.0 4-cylinder does have some pep to it, and has great throttle response. (It also does some nice donuts for front wheel drive :-D). It has solid handling (impressive for economic tires and stock suspension). It tracks very well on the highway, even in the rain. The brakes are also very responsive. And even being 6-feet tall, I easily found my sweet spot in the driver seat.
One Great Little Car!
Herbertt, 08/27/2005
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer LS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car as an anniversary gift for my wife. She's an immigrant who has never owned a car before. So, I wanted her first car to be a special one. Safety, ease of handling and parking, roominess, having good power but not too overwhelming, overall value, powered features like keyless entry, remote mirrors and such were very important features. The Lancer LS beat the Civics, Corollas, Mazdas, Ions, Neons and Ford competitors hands down in cost, value for the buck and in standard equipment! The competitors charge $1,000's more in options for what the Lancer LS offers as standard. My wife loves her car and I drive it often too. A very comfortable car, even for my 7' 3" tall frame.