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Mitsubishi Lancer 2007 and earlier
612 messages, Last post on Mar 11, 2009 at 10:53 PM
You are in the Mitsubishi Lancer Forum.What is this discussion about? Mitsubishi Lancer, Wheels, Sedan
#1 of 612 New 2002 Lancer by cjaccetta
Apr 20, 2001 (12:26 pm)
I saw this sedan at the 2001 New York auto show and I really liked it. Seemed like a very competent compact car; a little different from the typical Civic and Corolla. I guess it's slated to replace the Mirage...?I've sent away for a Lancer brochure from Mitsubishi but I was wondering if anyone in Town Hall has any information about this upcoming model. I'm putting it on my shopping list.
Thanks. Happy motoring.
- heibaopanther (Mar 18, 2007 5:33 pm)
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#2 of 612 Not much Mitsu interest by otis12
Apr 21, 2001 (11:19 am)
It's unfortunate but there isn't much interest on these boards re: the soon to be ended Mirage or the new Lancer. I agree with you, it seems to be a decent compact car. And as I have no brand loyalty to Honda, Toyota, etal., I too will put the new Lancer on my list of potential compact cars to test drive when the time comes to buy.#3 of 612 Well by kostamojen2
Apr 22, 2001 (12:55 am)
Im kinda interested in it, but the 120hp isnt to exciting... And the OZ Rally isnt even close to being anything more than the base sedan w/ minor body kit and aftermarket rims... (Wheres the Evo or at least an incarnation of the EVO?!)But, It looks to stack well up against the field... Namely the Civic and Focus.
How was the rather wierrdly-perportioned roofline in person?
#4 of 612 RE: Roofline by cjaccetta
Apr 22, 2001 (6:59 am)
Glad to see there is some interest in this car
The roofline is high. It's a tallish car; picture a Toyota Echo that has gone to finishing school. The roof is high but long and the car doesn't look like it will fall over. Plus, the 15" wheels do a better job of filling out the wheel wells so the car doesn't look like a toy.
As a result of the high roof the passenger compartment is huge. I think it is a bit bigger than the Civic and it really puts the Corolla away. I think the Elantra comes close for interior size. Plus, the interior materials used were top-notch. Even had a fold-down armrest for the back seat and some decent-looking plood on the dash.
Agree with above statement about the OZ rally model. Better to save your money and go for the LS (no stick, though). You'll probably have to wait for the Evo VII to arrive in 2003 for some true fun.
I think overall the Lancer may be a worthy competitor to the Civic/Corolla and certainly nicer inside and out than the Neon or Cavalier. I still see some Tredias and Cordias around every now and then. Mitsu must be doing something right with reliability.
If I see/hear any news about the Lancer I will post here. I read Mitsu is planning a big ad blitz before the Lancer goes on sale.
CJA
#6 of 612 coupe? by lngtonge18
Apr 23, 2001 (11:44 am)
Anyone know if Mitsu is going to sell a Lancer coupe? Or are they killing the Mirage coupe completely? I certainly hope not, because the Mirage coupe is one of the only competitors to the Civic coupe and it is a nice sporty car. Plus, I see a lot more Mirage coupes on the road than I do the sedan. I think it would be a mistake to kill the better selling model and having a coupe would be in line with Mitsu's sportier persona.#8 of 612 Civic Coupe by kostamojen2
Apr 24, 2001 (12:55 am)
Drove one, walked away disgusted... Sporty my arse! That thing couldnt even take bumps without trying to bounce off the road! Im sure the lancer will be a much sportier, more rounded car considering the chasis and multi-link suspension.BTW, Coupes are going the way of the dodo, cause the rest of the world could care less... Us americans need to step up to the program and realize 2-doors does not mean anything
#9 of 612 by ludacris
Apr 24, 2001 (2:49 am)
from the pictures ive seen (yellow lancer OZ edition) the car looks sorta odd. it maybe the color, or the grille, i dont know. i think it should be a competant car, but that grille doesnt work for me...#10 of 612 Lancer available when? by otis12
May 06, 2001 (3:35 pm)
Anyone know when the Lancer will hit dealer showrooms?To POST a message, please
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