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I wish I still had my Lancer!

By Mitsu63 written on 07-11-2015

I bought a used '02 Lancer ES in 2005 for $8k. It already had almost 100k miles on it and had evidently seen some use, as there was wear on both the steering wheel and headrests. I was looking for something to drive for a couple of years and then trade up. I am so grateful I didn't get around to carrying out that plan before the crash in 2008, because after that I was stuck with every item of value I already had due to not being able to buy new ones. My Lancer came through for me in a big way! I hardly did any maintenance on it at all, spent the bare minimum, yet it lasted me until 2014 and I racked up almost 250,000 miles on it. Towards the end things started breaking and that was why I ended up selling it - if I had been able to afford the new clutch it needed, I would probably still be driving it. Things I loved about my Lancer: Gas mileage! I was getting 33 mpg in mixed driving, I swear to god. Roomy and versatile - I used it to haul firewood, used it to move with (crammed all kinds of furniture into it), drove down dirt roads, up mountains and on freeways, spent inordinate amounts of time traveling in it, and plenty of time with the seat reclined taking naps at rest stops. Ease of driving - the clutch pedal is very light and took a minute to get used to, but once I adjusted to that it was easy to drive, very forgiving. Road feel was good, handled well, and a great turning radius. Safety - as much time as I spent on the road (I travel for my job) I had to make several panic stops and the car did great, kept me safe and unharmed. Bells and whistles - the Lancer had exactly the right combination of conveniences and simplicity for my taste. It had electric windows and mirror adjustments (not bad for a base model), a/c that worked great, a decent stereo with CD player, but none of the more fancy features such as headlights that turn themselves on and off, bluetooth, etc. that I personally have no use for anyway and find aggravating. Ergonomics - the seat adjusts in several directions and the steering wheel adjusts as well. Everything is within reach and convenient. The seats recline all the way back for those rest stop naps. My only complaint is the resistance on the heat/cold adjustment knob - it was a bit tight and the knob eventually broke. Power - for a little econo-sedan, it actually had a reasonable amount of get-up-and-go, and I could pull away from stop lights quickly if I needed to, pass people, and keep up with people in bigger cars when needed. I had it up above 100 mph on more than one occasion, although I wasn't really comfortable taking it much above that. Value - let's face it, these cars don't hold a lot of value but that means you can pick up a used one cheap like I did. Expenditure-wise, mostly all I ever did was put gas and oil in it, brakes a couple of times, timing belt at 150k, and some new tires every couple of years. I think I had to buy a set of windshield wipers once. Towards the end, it needed more done to it but it was up over 200,000 miles by that point. I loved my Lancer and would buy another one.

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Buying a used Mitsubishi Lancer in Columbus, OH

Save money on over 53 used Mitsubishi Lancer's for sale across 482 dealers near Columbus, Ohio. Edmunds has over 5,161,218 cheap new and used car, truck, and SUV listings, available in the following submodel types: Sedan. The Mitsubishi Lancer is available in model years ranging from 2019 to 1990, with prices ranging from 1,500 to 18,508 and mileage ranging from 0 to 263,301. Mitsubishi Lancers in your area are available in the following trim types including (but not limited to) the following: ES, O-Z Rally and SE The nearest dealership is Bexley Motorcar Co., approximately 4.5 miles away with 58 used Mitsubishi Lancer's in stock. The highest rated dealer in your area with a used Mitsubishi Lancer for sale is Dave Kehl Chevrolet, with an average user rating of 5 and 605 used Mitsubishi Lancer's in stock.

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Features: Rear Bench Seats , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Tire Pressure Warning , Alarm , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Trip Computer , Stability Control , Aux Audio Inputs , Bluetooth , Auto Climate Control , USB Inputs , Back-up camera , Sunroof/Moonroof , AWD/4WD , Heated seats , Keyless Entry/Start , Leather Seats , Upgraded Stereo , Apple Carplay/Android Auto , Parking sensors , Upgraded Headlights .

Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Manual , Automated Manual .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded , premium unleaded (required) , premium unleaded (recommended) .

Drivetrain: front wheel drive , all wheel drive .

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Used Mitsubishi Lancer by Year

Vehicle	Deals	Starting Price	Total Available
Vehicle	Deals	From	Available
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer	-	$12,495	7 listings
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer	-	$14,369	1 listings
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer	-	$9,000	1 listings
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer	-	$8,950	1 listings

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