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Great value but sketchy CVT
Christian, 04/28/2025
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I got a 08 GTS lancer in 2022 dirt cheap. I expected a beater and ended up with more than I expected. It did need completely new brakes but has been free from any serious issues ever since. Just been doing maintenance and some minor repairs that occasionally pop up. Overall, it's held up surprisingly well and is still pleasant to drive. The big downside of this car is the CVT. It is rougher than rough. Especially in the dead of winter. That's the one thing that worries me about the reliability of this car. That janky CVT could just clonk out at any moment and leave me with a repair costing twice the value of the car. The paddle shifters aren't much better either. Speaking of the paddle shifters. The paddles and sports tuned suspension are neat but don't do enough to make it feel too sporty with the slow, clonky CVT. Overall, I still think you get more value for the price than most other vehicles of a similar age. If you can get past the CVT, it's a pretty solid car.
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Love it!
ksampsel, 06/22/2007
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased the GTS model with the 5 speed manual, with the sun and sound package, and the navi and tech options. Handles great, stereo system is awesome (Rockford), lots of features for your money. You do hear a lot of road noise and engine noise. I think they need a quieter engine. It sounds like it's knocking. They took away from the quality of the interior for all of the electronic features. I love this car, though, it's fun to drive. As far as power I thinks it performs well. I was doing 60 from traffic light to traffic light without realizing it.
Better the 2nd time around
citymauler, 12/19/2007
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my 2nd Lancer and so far its great. I owned a 2002 with 167,000 miles on it and never had any other issues than normal wear and tear repairs. The new 2008 Lancer by far handles better, looks better, and after all is a Mitsubishi. You can count on this car staying solid and tight when the miles get up there.
Lancer GTS looks like twice the price
Geodude, 07/10/2007
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The Lancer GTS is a lot of bang for the buck! I looked at cars in the same class as well as some upscale makes in the same size. Hands down this car is the best value and absolutely the best looking including cars costing much more money. I've never had so many compliments at stop lights and convenience stores. Mitsubishi may well be on their way to moving up the sales ladder with this fantastic car with Japanese reliability!
Coming from a new Civic....
GypsyBlu, 07/14/2007
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
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I checked this Lancer out, I had an old one and then a new Civic coupe EX fully loaded. The electric blue is amazing, it was the very first thing that made me want to look at the car. With the keys in hand I took a 50 mile test drive. The handling of the car was great, almost like my BMW. It is heavy and stays on the road. The sound system is awesome along with the bluetooth, all the info screens and the FAST key - love that I no longer need a key. The car does use a bit more fuel then my Civic, but the handling is well worth it.