2009 Mitsubishi Lancer -- Ralliart?

19 messages, Last post on Oct 01, 2008 at 7:26 AM

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#18 of 19 Price is a little steep by crikey Sep 29, 2008 (8:07 am)
Since I'm waiting to see if the Lancer Sportback is coming to the US, these lofty prices will not be an issue at this time. However, I hope that they come down in price. $30K for GTS Turbo/Evo Lite might be a bit hard to swallow. Sportback:
#19 of 19 Dead off the line... by 4wheelpilot Oct 01, 2008 (7:26 am)
i just drove the '09 ralliart (and '09 mazdaspeed3). i like the RA alot except for two things. the sounds the engine makes when pushed are harsh-but i could live with that considering there's so much to like about this car. but i couldnt live with the lifeless launch from a standstill. i have driven many cars over the years and currently drive an infiniti fx35. i have never experienced anything like this before. it is hard to believe that Mitsu designed the car this way. what a waste of awd from a launch. why is there such a slow wind up to the engine from a standstill-no matter what mode its in? is there anything that can be done to "fix" this major problem? in comparison, even though the mazdaspeed3 is fwd, it is much quicker and much livelier in the first 30 ft. thanks.