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Mitsubishi Lancer

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4.4 (37)
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4.5 (36)
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4.6 (36)
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3.7 (36)
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4.5 (35)
Acceleration / Power
3.9 (35)
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4.3 (32)
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4.2 (32)
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4.4 (34)
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4.4 (34)
Interior Design
3.9 (34)
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4.4 (34)
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4.0 (34)
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3.8 (34)
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Jodi W.
Jodi W. South East Queensland, QLD · 2 posts

Best car I've ever owned

CF (Hatchback) GSR Manual (2015-2017)

Owned nearly two years now. Brought it at 90,000 ks on clock and it's 140,000 now. Has not ever skipped a beat. Did timing belt at 100,000 and wasn't even really needed. Last service needed a new clamp on the cv boot. That's it. It's quick, it's got a ton of room in the back. Seats go flat so it's huge back there. I've carted bikes and furniture in it. Good ac. Good on gas. I will never sell this car EVER.

Purchased in for $13,700.

  • Transmission: Manual
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2015
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david broadbent
david broadbent Sydney, NSW · 3 posts
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Best New car

Lancer CJ (2007-2015)

I have been using My Lancer as a daily driver since new and would rate this the best 4 cylinder car i have ever owned.
i have this car service every 12 months as per the service manual i have had no problems with this car since purchase.

Purchased in at Nepean Motor Group for $20,680.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2014
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Eileen
Eileen Tasmania · 6 posts

Lancer 2004 vrx sedan

Lancer CG/CH (2002-2008)

Have replaced brakes as they were screeching when reversing but only had new ones in for 2 months and the same is happening is this a regular thing with these lancers

  • Transmission: Semi-Automatic
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2004
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Derek W.
Derek W. Illawarra, NSW · 5 posts

VRX-2.4Litre Lancer leased in March 2006

Lancer CG/CH (2002-2008)

Purchased in at Australis for $32,000.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2006
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Joocey
Joocey Perth, WA

Great cheap car

Lancer CE (1996-2003)

got a 1999 gli coupe for 750 earlier this year, been a great car and one of the most fuel efficient cars you can get. looks nice too

Purchased in for $750.

  • Transmission: Manual
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 1999
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mandyjane
mandyjane AU · 12 posts

Mitsubishi Lancer Ce Coupe ♥️

Lancer CE (1996-2003)

Im car dealer and highly recommend these cars.
Very low maintenance and if you need to fix or replace something there's heaps of parts and it's cheap. Very good on fuel and handling. If you want reliability and low maintenance and looks this car is for you.

Purchased in for $2,000.

  • Transmission: Manual
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2003
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Miss Helpful
Miss Helpful Sydney, NSW · 52 posts

Very expensive part for older Mitsubishi Lancers.

Lancer CG/CH (2002-2008)

Purchased in .

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2008
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John R JR
John R JR Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC · 3 posts

It's a great first car/Daily Driver

CF (Sedan) Black Edition (2015-2023)

I've had my lancer for 3 years, it has never let me down.

Yes, the CVT isn't overly great and small power (110 kw) isn't ideal either.

But for an everyday car that looks great, feels great, drives pretty well, I'm pretty happy.

I did change the headunit to a nice aftermarket pioneer unit, which has dramtically improved the car, both feature wise and audio wise (I like music)

Having purchased my car new from a dealer, I look after it and very rarely drive it, It has very low kilometres and is kept in the best of conditions, being one of the most clean lancers left in the world (excluding perfomance models).

There are better cars out there for the money, but if you like it, it's a great car.

Purchased in .

  • Transmission: Continuously Variable (CVT)
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2017
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Mick
Mick

Paint Peeling. ABS light unable to fix

Lancer CJ (2007-2015)

Car is only 100,000 km's and paint started to peel extremely bad all over car. At around 60,000 km's An ABS light come on and no one can fix it apparently only special people can. Mitsubishi dont want anything to do with it

Purchased for $35,000.

  • Transmission: Continuously Variable (CVT)
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2009
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Josh H.
Josh H. South East Queensland, QLD · 3 posts

Best Car I Have Ever Owned

Lancer CJ (2007-2015)

Bought one of these new in 2014 and owned it for 6 years, great car and have not had a single issue with it (I have over 102,000 kms on it)

Purchased in for $18,990.

  • Transmission: Manual
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2014
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David
David Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC · 10 posts

Smooth confident driving

CF (Sedan) ES Sport CVT (2015-2017)

I use my car for general family use and occasional commutes to work (320km round trip)
It's big enough that my teens are comfortable, yet small enough to be economical.
The boot is a great size with a good gate, enabling reasonable sized items.
Economy is average for a 2l engine, open road driving - 850km/ tank (55l), around town 550km/tank.
Servicing is 15000km fixed price. No surprises with this car, it runs like a dream, very reliable with standard mod cons. Huge pity that Mitsubishi stopped producing these in 2017.

Purchased in at Mitsubishi Dealers for $16,500.

  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2017
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DR
DR Melbourne · 9 posts

So bloody reliable

Lancer CJ (2007-2015)

Bought second hand back in 2014 for $10.5K. my best investment ever.
Might not be the prettiest car but it sure is reliable. We have treated Lance poorly, gotten the car bogged, taken it places we probably shouldn't have and it's never let us down. Honestly, the best $10.5K I could have ever spent and I feel very loyal now to the Mitsubishi brand.
Contemplating buying a Triton for some off road adventures. But I'll keep Lance going as my city car until the bitter end!

Purchased for $10,500.

  • Transmission: Manual
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2011
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Malcolm.
Malcolm.  · 3 posts

Still miss this car

Lancer CJ (2007-2015)

Bought one of these new in 2014 and owned it for 5 years, great car to have for no issues with a good mix of efficiency and power from the 2.4L mivec. Great handler and a fun car to drive that was ahead of its time in looks. I think this car still looks better than a lot of new cars coming out in this segment today.

Purchased in for $28,000.

  • Transmission: Continuously Variable (CVT)
  • Bought: New
  • Year: 2014
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Aaron S.
Aaron S. Gippsland, VIC · 4 posts

Reliable AF, good all rounder.

Lancer CJ (2007-2015)

I went on a search for a second hand car with decent looks, reliability and full of extras which led me to a Lancer VRX.

I've owned one for nearly three years now ( 8 years old when I purchased it ) and it's given me no issues at all. It just keeps going and going. Lots of features , decent servicing prices, decent power and economy. Just a great all rounder.

Purchased in .

  • Transmission: Continuously Variable (CVT)
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2010
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Andrew1964
Andrew1964 AU · 28 posts
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Now at 260000km

Lancer CJ (2007-2015)

this is an update - we have driven another 80000km since the last update. The Lancer has now done 260000 faultless km.

Nothing has been needed apart from tyres and maintenence oil and filter every 10k and a battery at 9 years old [about 5 years ago now]

I still say "What a great little car. Just the right balance of ride & handling power & economy" .

Road noise is a bit tyre-dependant... but what a pain free terrific, honest car!
I was , and still am, amazed they are so cheap to buy
CJ Lancer is an under-rated value proposition.

Purchased in for $11,000.

  • Transmission: Continuously Variable (CVT)
  • Bought: Used
  • Year: 2007
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Bishop Junior H.
Bishop Junior H. ·  · Lancer CE (1996-2003)

In My Mitsubishi lancer mx 1996 the neutral light won't come off and it's in park and neutral at the same time and it won't move in no more gear

Derek W.
Derek W. · 

Hi...I had an intermittent fault [2006 VRX Lancer wagon] with the Green indicator for Drive not displaying, the kind people for a Mitsubishi Distributor offered an estimate of $1500.00 to remove the dash & correct the fault. however declined this estimate. The vehicle was later the subject of a two passenger side front Takata Air Bag warranty replacement events, and during this dash removal to fit the replacement Air Bag.......just by chance the Drive Green indicator lamp returned function. Sorry I can't be of more help.......Derek....[about 250,000 km & still going]

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Lachlan G.
Lachlan G. ·  · Lancer CE (1996-2003)

I have a 2003 ce lancer that needs some Front left parts I.e. suspension and axle and a few other things, would a 1997 lancer wagon be a viable parts car for this?

Derek W.
Derek W. · 

I think you will find discrete dimensional differences in the drive train & suspension components between Mitsubishi Lancer 1997 to Lancer 2003 between

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Krystal J.
Krystal J. ·  · Lancer CE (1996-2003)

Are the immobilisers the same in a 1999 lancer and a 2001? Got keys from a 01 and they look exactly like my keys from the 99 was wondering if the 01’s will start my 99

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CategoryCars and SedansCars and SedansCars and SedansCars, Hatchbacks and Sedans
Starting Price $23,500$22,000$22,500$28,490
TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)Continuously Variable (CVT)ManualAutomatic, Continuously Variable (CVT) and Manual
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD)Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrolPetrol
Wheels18" Alloy18" Alloy18" Alloy18" Alloy
ANCAP Safety Rating5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Fuel Consumption7.3 L/100km7.4 L/100km8.9 L/100km8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L59 L59 L59 L
Engine4 Cylinder 2.0L4 Cylinder 2.0L4 Cylinder 2.4L4 Cylinder 2.4L
Max Power107kW107kW @ 6000rpm121kW125kW @ 6000rpm
Max Torque194Nm194Nm @ 4200rpm219Nm226Nm @ 4100rpm
Country of ManufactureJapanJapanJapanJapan
Manufacturer Warranty5 year(s)5 year(s)5 year(s)5 year(s)
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