Car Question

[FJRay]

My daughter is looking to buy one of these. Anybody have any real experience with this car ???

 

[mdisher]

I think any Mitsubishi that's still running after 5 years is considered a classic.

You don't see that many of them.

 

[radman]

Had one chase me down 35E until I finally smacked the hammer down, only to have it cross 3 lanes a few minutes later in an attempt to sideswipe me into the ditch. On Frank, I shouldn't have to add. Observations:

Quick for a Rice Box (was touching 120)

Decent handling at speed in the right hands (his weren't)

Cops scratch their heads when you say "Lancer". Some stealth help there I guess.

Commonly driven by ********, according to my survey (sampling of 1)

I'd pass.

 

[dbvolfan]

Had one chase me down 35E until I finally smacked the hammer down, only to have it cross 3 lanes a few minutes later in an attempt to sideswipe me into the ditch. On Frank, I shouldn't have to add. Observations:
Quick for a Rice Box (was touching 120)

Decent handling at speed in the right hands (his weren't)

Cops scratch their heads when you say "Lancer". Some stealth help there I guess.

Commonly driven by ********, according to my survey (sampling of 1)

I'd pass.

Must have been an Evo which came to the states ~2004 or maybe fall of 2003. Fast little buggers with a good 276hp out of a 2.0l engine. I almost bought one instead of my STi except it didnt have 5 doors.

That said if this is a regular old evo (1.6l or 1.8l, I can't remember), I'd run from it. I didnt have much luck with my old Eclipse Turbo and the evo's in std form were pretty rough around the edges. I once had one for a rental car and found the seats uncomfortable, the engine was loud and made all kinds of racket and the fit/finish was dissappointing. Just my .02

 

[Jagermeister]

My daughter is looking to buy one of these. Anybody have any real experience with this car ???

My wife has been driving an 02 Lancer since I met her (in 03).

I never really liked it (bright yellow little fart of a car), but she refuses to give it up. It now has 105k, and still never misses a beat. Basic mantinence only, so far...