Used 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Consumer Reviews
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Our first car, great choice!
Chelsea S, 01/14/2016
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
This was my first car and i believe we made an amazing choice. It's very reliable, especially for being 12 years old.. cant even tell! Its comfy inside. I love how the cup holders dont interfere with gear shift. This car is amazing on gas... amazing!! Gas is about 2.13/gallon. $5 gets us close to a half tank.. amazing. We keep up on oil change. I'm sure the timing belt will need replaced (we are at 109k) We change the oil every 3-4k and shes always running like new! We recently had our first big snow. It had no issue turning on even at 5 degree weather. I will stick with Mitsubishi for all future purchases. I feel blessed to own this car!
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A VERY FUN CAR!
mp010101, 10/01/2014
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have now put over 136,000 miles on this car. I drive the hell out of this car and treat it like a work truck, engine is great and one of the best 2.4's that was built during this time. I have kept up with my regular maintenance items (oil changes, brakes, transmission flushes, etc...) and the car has been great. Good acceleration and a responsive gas pedal compared to other cars. I know people with much newer cars in this category (Nissan versa's corollas etc ) and this car is way more fun to drive. Looks like after a 136K miles i will have to change the catalytic converter. My goal is to try to get this car to 200k if it holds up.
2004 Lancer ES Experience
MK_MA, 04/05/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Economical. Good ride for compact. More features than Honda Civic. Nice looking. A bit on the noisy side. especially engine with noisey valve tappit. However, still breaking in with only 600 miles on odometer. Interior nice except poor simulated woodgrain dash appears scratched. Very smooth shifting automatic. Nice radio/CD.
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)!
The best Sport Compact 4 door yet
Ralliart7, 03/28/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is frankly the best bang-for-your-buck in the sport compact market. For $15,600 (standard equiptment), there is simply no other car in its class(Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, Honda Civic Si, Ford Focus SVT) that had the quality, performance, value, fun to drive factor, overall. Plus, it runs on regular gas, a savings of about 20 cents a gallon at every fillup.
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.
One of the best cheap Imports to get
pchiobro, 11/18/2013
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am currently in high school and this is my first car. I've had it for over a year and with that have driven the hell out of the car. It is an amazing car and can take a beating. I have taken my friends in it across the state many times and it's about to see it's 7th Chicago winter. I'm sure for it's time it was the best "economy car" to have but as the years have past, time hasn't been to gentle with it. You can get a car with better MPG as well as more hp for about the same price but you definitely shouldn't over look this mid 2000's Lancer. It of course has the best body style and is the best gen Lancer Mitsubishi has made. They messed up the newest Lancer/Evo X.
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.
OZ to RALLIART
lkwdkuraj02, 12/05/2003
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2003 OZ, Lightning Yellow....enjoyed the car since day one....went in to get something fixed and walked out (after 5 hours) with a 2004 Ralliart.....I didn't even make a payment on the OZ....the Ralliart is so much FUN...the performance is excellent, handling is tight and solid, sportier clutch and short shift kit can't be any more of a joy to play with...
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