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Used 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Consumer Reviews

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2.88 out of 5 stars

CVT will be an issue.

tourqemada, 12/09/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

About 30k on the 2011 Lancer now, the CVT tranny is noisy and jerky when cold, like it is slipping and catching. The power steering is making an unpleasant noise now as well. The headliner makes a buzzing noise when the road is smooth, worse when there are bumps in the road. We have noticed from A-holes in parking lots that there are no protective side moldings on the doors so we have a couple nasty dings in them now. There is a huge delay when operating the HVAC controls, dangerous when you are trying to clear the fog from the windshield. We have found that there are times when the car turns over but does not start right away, takes a few tries. Our last 2001 Lancer was better imo.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Transmission problem

wheresmycar1, 08/24/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful

Well I bought my Ralliart this sunday and we first drove it on monday afternoon. Four hours after our drive home from the dealership and adding just 40 miles to the car, the transmission was gone. The best part is that it was in our driveway when the transmission failed. We had the car towed and brought back to the dealership. Now they want to totally replace the transmission on the brand spanking new car. Mitsubishi is giving us problems just an all around unpleasant experience and now its a couple days later and have no word on whats going on.

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5 out of 5 stars

I never thought I'd love a Mitsubishi

Dustin, 11/24/2016
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have the 2011 GTS for almost 3 years and it has held up pretty well. ive got 76,000 miles on it and I drive it on a road course race track every once in a while and I can tell the control arms and suspension is starting the wear. But I'm sure I drive it harder then most while on the track. The car has good power and handles pretty damn well. I wax my car 2 times a month. Paint might be a bit cheap but just keep it waxed. I really do love my car. Looks great. Bluetooth and interior great. road noise is probably to only bad thing

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Rally Red Lancer GTS CVT

skater69, 05/24/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

CVT takes a little getting used to. It's much quicker using the paddle shifters or manual mode if you want to jet off the line. I put a Takeda SRI intake-cheap/easy mod and it wakes it up a little bit/sounds great The GTS handles extremely well. It really does feel like a sport sedan in the curves and it's fun to use the paddles on the back roads. Steering is great. Cruises effortlessly on the freeway at 80+. Seats are very comfortable. Interior is nice if not spectacular. My only gripe with my GTS is I find the gas pedal angle kind of uncomfortable. It's too short or something. I got some larger RAZO aftermaket pedals which I'll be installing soon to help alleviate.

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5 out of 5 stars

In love with this car.

johnny1apples, 10/19/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is everything I wanted since the 2008 Lancer's came out. I have a 2011, and it makes me super happy to finally drive one! It is mean looking, and aggressive. For being completely stock, I have won plenty of races, and my car is still stock. So if you want a car that is great on gas, relatively cheap, amazing looks on the inside and out, and can go quick for stock, I'd highly recommend either the GTS, or the Ralliart.

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