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You get what you pay for I guess
rwilliams148, 10/30/2010
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2008 Lancer GTS for almost two years now. At first it was great but at 61,000 miles trouble started. My blower motor has already went out and we just recently moved and now have a gravel road. I have dust coming inside the car from my glove box, all vents, my cd player, my steering wheel column, and all the doors. I contacted Mitsubishi about this and they will not do anything. It is a nice looking car but very cheaply made. My alignment has been fixed now 8 times (and I drive normally just more than most people). The steering wheel has started shaking extremely bad but the no one can seem to tell me why. Because of these reasons, I will not purchase another Mitsubishi.
Lancer GTS CVT, neck breaker
ElectroBuff, 04/03/2007
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Let me just start by saying, I never was a Mitsubishi fan. Most of their cars were small and dull. I actually went to the dealership to test drive a 2007 Mazda CX9. The price wasn't right so I found myself walking off the car lot, but I had to go through the Mitsubishi side of the dealership to get to my car. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a Graphite Gray Pearl Lancer 4dr CVT with paddle shifters and the Sun & Sound Package with Navigation and a 30GB hard drive calling my name. Needless to say I went home that night with the car. And it has been breaking necks every since. This car is pound for pound untouchable by Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, ScionTC, Chevy Colbalt, Acura NSX.
Very much underestimated
FMF DOC, 06/29/2009
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am in the military in the middle of nowhere, so I get a whole lot of highway miles. However, I am from Chicago so I am very much a city driver. The GTS fulfills my needs. My only after market modification is a K&N cold air, and my GTS is superb. Handling is definitely sharp, brakes and safety are more than what you can ask for. Lacks a bit of top end speed but with the right shifting you can overcome more than you think.
Never again
PJ, 05/04/2010
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful
The most uncomfortable and most underpowered vehicle I have ever owned. Center console might as well be a concrete block. Paint quality is ridiculously poor; and need we even discuss engine power? Or rather lack thereof. While the mileage of the V4 is nice; having a V6 would be much better. Hindsight is 20/20 and I should never have bought this vehicle. From about day 5 of ownership I tried to get rid of it. Found some other sucker to buy it; never again will I own a Mitsubishi - stick to televisions.
Good riddance
LVnative, 03/09/2010
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 10 people found this review helpful
Could not be happier its gone! The most underpowered vehicle I have ever owned; might as well mow the lawn. This car is a joke; would not buy again; would not recommend to anyone; STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR. Getting rid of this car was the best thing I did! Not comfortable, VERY underpowered!