2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Review - Kelley Blue Book
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Is there an unwritten rule that says inexpensive cars have to be boring? Mitsubishi doesn't think so. In a category dominated by practical but uninspiring transportation the Lancer stands out as a frugal car that's also exciting to look at and fun to drive.
The Mitsubishi Lancer has traditionally sat in the shadows of its affordable exotic sibling -- the much praised, World Rally-derived Lancer Evolution. Now with a wealth of high-tech features, sportier performance and aggressive sheet metal, the latest generation Lancer is ready to make a name for itself while building on the heritage of its much more expensive brother.
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Bruh im watching this in 2019
@thelastcheetomaster6954
4 жыл бұрын
Me too. I'm a college student. So I'm looking for a nice looking car, while still saving on gas.
@yvngarab2464
4 жыл бұрын
David Mercado it’s my first car and it’s not giving me no trouble at all and I’m a college student as well bought mine 3 months ago
@Phantom-lk2sg
4 жыл бұрын
Good car not the best but no problem with mine
@earlyequipment7415
4 жыл бұрын
Planning to buy lancer 2009 automatic what do you think
@floresaza253
3 жыл бұрын
@@earlyequipment7415 i had one back in 2009 with the cvt transmission. I loved it. Sports handling, cool tech features, kinda loud with road noise. The sound system was nice too. Only had it a year and unfortunately I got rear ended and it was totaled.
My 09 Lancer GTS is the most reliable car I've ever owned. No problems so far and it's a a second hand car.
@robloxgamerzice798
2 жыл бұрын
I have the Lancer Ex 2008/2009 1.5L it’s been 13 years and the car looks still new.
I bought the 2008 lancer 4 years ago. I've done 60,000k & it is still as good as brand new. Ever so reliable and comfy. I love that car!!
@staticbeans
2 жыл бұрын
what car u got now
@mano3336
2 жыл бұрын
@@staticbeans I have a BMW M2 now. I sold the Lancer to a friend in 2013. He still drives it daily and done over 300000Km. Still no mechanical problems.
Thinking of buying fir my first car. Hard work pays off
@geovannyl.2801
7 жыл бұрын
justintimeplaya4 sameee
@justintimeplaya4
7 жыл бұрын
I bought one and i love it
@allanregalado7003
7 жыл бұрын
justintimeplaya4 2017?
@dusty6867
6 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing car I love it
@alexanderchenf1
6 жыл бұрын
Dont
Got mine yesterday same year ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I have the ES model of this car, and I love it!
I'm buying one tomorrow woohoo gone be shiftin them paddles!
@jonathanhernandez9181
8 жыл бұрын
What's your verdict so far?
@jonathanhernandez9181
8 жыл бұрын
What's your verdict so far?
@TheRyadrian
8 жыл бұрын
awesome mate. honestly awesome on petrol has a lil balls my one has evo front etc oh just love it, the six speed paddle shift shifts very quickly. not a fault. interior is just magic. wouldn't drive anything else. I just came from having a v8.
@jonathanhernandez9181
8 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of buying one but not convinced yet. Are you driving manual or automatic? Can you plug your phone in to hear music?
@TheRyadrian
8 жыл бұрын
im driving the six speed auto. would choose the auto any day as i have the paddles. its a pretty quick car. mine has aftermarket stereo so cant answer that. all i know its pretty good on gas, its pretty quick, fun to drive when you wanna race through the hills flapping down gears, the interior is seductive as hell if you get the leather trim. back seats fold down for the dogs or whatever while you sit back and watch movies on the screen. ahhhhhhhh
I've got one of these. I'm 6'2 and fit in it just fine. Knee room sucks, but there's loads of head and shoulder room. Handling's pretty nimble, but lacks any kind of feel. Interior is bland as and depressing to be in. Mechanically, it's solid, though. Hasn't left me stranded so far.
Just bought this car!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
@ritiksfilms
5 жыл бұрын
Amitabh Singh how’s it handling after all these years?
I'm buying this car in a months time. Can't wait!
Ordering mine tomorrow. It is a 1.8litre with 143bhp and CVT. Biggest engine in Norway (Not counting the EVO) All equitment :)
Very informative, thank you
tHE SUBWOOFER IS LIKE BEING IN A CLUB! Its the bestttt part!!!
The cvt is 1 belt that moves along a cone. Get the manual if you can drive it. Feels like its has a lot more power than the cvt I test drove before i got mine. my only complaint about my gts is the tire indicator. On days when we have drastic temperature changes the air pressure in the tires changes enough to set off the indicator making you think you might have a flat.
the transmission on the 2007-present Mitsubishi Lancer/ Mitsubishi Galant Fortis (Japan) Transmission 5-speed manual INVECS-III CVT automatic INVECS-II 4-speed Automatic (1.5L) 6-speed twin-clutch transmission (Lancer Ralliart)
I own this car. the only diffrence is i put in my own touch screen stereo and added a 12 inch sub woofer. I love this car!!! had for well over a year drive back and forth between alberta and bc. And it a fun car to drive. great fuel economy comfy seats. And have had no repairs to date. got a great deal on it. paid 10,500 for it. Will likley stay with Mitsubishi company after living my car so much!
@jeffeuronadian1295
8 жыл бұрын
And i have the standard version.I love shifting!!
@doublegi2880
6 жыл бұрын
I had mitsubishi carisma 6-7 years back, the thing was a beast on snow and drove great overall. Loved the car, switched to mazda 626, never could I trust that car as much as I trusted carisma, mazda felt like trash when in slide and like it wanted to kill me. Will probably get this lancer this week. Hope it has the same driving characteristics that carisma had. Also run for 16 years without any problems, no rust, no problems whatsoever. I had it completely barried in snow with under -10 degrees outside for days, just cleaned the snow, started the same moment without any problems whatsoever. just an overall great car
Getting one next week coming from a turbo 3.5 maxima this is gonna be awesome on gas
@StopSignRobot Continual Variable Transmission. normally helps in fuel economy as CVT goes from 0 to top speed in 1 gear, so there arent any lag on acceleration cause the gearbox wont have to disengage the engine and upshift/downshift.
yeah i was thinking that too, of course i'm from australia and here its the es is standard the vr then vrx which has the 2.4 engine. i love lancers, i have a 2005 model and its definitely exciting, no boring corolla for me lol
i have the GTS with MT , it's pretty nice car! great abs working on snow! handling is good. I try the CVT , it's noisy and i don't like the acceleration. Good car
Nice car, hopefully I can get one soon!!!
i'm hoping to get mine as soon as i sell my 2000 civic si
I think I'm going to buy one, but I've asked the dealers they know nothing about the the rockford fosgate sound system. and their entertainment system is different too. DO you happen to know why?
I honestly didn't like the new Lancers, but it grew on me. Lancer FTW!
please make video about Mitsubishi Lancer ex 2009
Watching in 2020
2016 lancer got new dashboard and new front. the lancer reliability is probably the best in the segment and after so many years it still looks more sporty than the current corolla, cruze, civics, etc thats says it all lancer 2.4 faster and more reliable than the 2016 mazda3
@crisissocoylike
7 жыл бұрын
is the lancer with all wheel control reliable? I'm considering that one with the base, manual 5-speed, Subaru Impreza sedan.
@BurnedAura68
5 жыл бұрын
@@crisissocoylike late reply but you cant go wrong with either of them. Both companies AWD systems are amazing
I want this car for my first car :3
@-deez-nuts
Жыл бұрын
well shit... 8 years later did you get the car??
@computerguy5437
Жыл бұрын
@@-deez-nuts idk why I was considering one of these but actually ended up going with a 2015 Civic; loved it
cant wait to get this car, brand new for $16,590
This year I bought one steal of a deal of a $300.00 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer it's still good and running. BTW I live on a small Island so I have no problem with this vehicle.
Best looking car in its class.
what year is the lancer being shown?
for a young guy in his late teens or early twenties, there is either this or the mazda 3. i'd pick this cus it looks like the evo 10!
im getting the sx model, cant decide between orange, blue or red
i got this in the sportsback gts, didn't drive it yet, but i'm expecting the same thing or better.
Smoother acceleration but as for quicker, cant say for sure! :)
kbb can u make a 2009 mitsubishi galant preview!!!?!?!
the 2007-present Mitsubishi Lancer/ Galant Fortis (Japan)/ Lancer Fortis (Taiwan)/ Lancer iO (Taiwan)/ Lancer EX (Indonesia, El Salvador, Panama, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Philippines & Middle East)/ Lancer Serie R (Chile) is assembled in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
@lancerboy17 We have many 09-10 lancers on our business fleet, I completely agree with you about the paint. We use an automated wash with those cleaning belts (not brushless). And after about 3-4 months all of the lancers look like they are about 20-30 years old, faded, scratched, chipped and terrible. They are great value for money.i spoke to one of the mitsubishi reps here in australia about this, and the same process and paint is used on the outlanders, and we have no problems with them.
@Iplaythrdrumsgood. I Have both a 2010 Lancer and a 2006 Acura(Honda) and I love both cars. Both very reliable. Obviously, my evo gsr is my favorite, but you can't put an evo and an Acura csx in the same class. You cant go wrong with either, both are good cars. Going n/a, I would go with the Honda and sink some $ in aftermarket accessories. Honda engines probably have stronger internals if you wanna mod. It can take alot of xtra hp if you do it right.
Im from belguim, and had to w8t 7month for my car to deliver! its a New Lancer model 2010 allready , got it 1week now! because i add options on my stock Invite 1.5l 109pk. (taxes are extreme here for young drivers thats why no big engine for me :-( you SHOULD BUY ONE ITS WORTH IT! video commin end this month!
We have a Lancer in a rar oranga color! WE LOVE IT! :D
the civic has a "state of the art fit and finish" lol, by what standerds
whats the cheapest all wheel drive model?
me too but in my opinion the models that stand our are Outlander, Lancer including Evo and the Eclipse the Galant nope it has lost style in my opinion. Idk about you but I miss seeing the GT3000
In my country there is a 1.6 liter engine, 0-60 in about 9sec.
Bro I’m getting one but mine doesn’t have a screen
should i get this or the ford fusion?
Actually, the CVT does have shifting. In my 09 GTS with CVT, the RPMs will redline just like in any auto or manual transmission. So while there are no actual gears, you do have to shift up or down. There aren't gears, but there are belts that simulate gears.
I know I’m late but can somone help me? Why do some of the lancers have touch screen and some don’t? I have t seen any touch screen
@theknightstar8640
5 жыл бұрын
It was optional meaning it cost more. Many people probably chose not to pay the extra price.
Cool
only ralliart and evo come with awd. @Iplaythedrumsgood, Choosing between the Lancer gts and the civic is a tough choice. The civic is a 1.8 liter and the Lancer gts is a 2.4 liter. The lancer gts is the obvious choice if bragging rights from stoplight to stoplight is your thing! However, the aftermarket can fix the little less hp of the Honda to equal the gts in terms of acceleration. I love both cars and I would have to say, take an extended test drive in both(take it home for 24 hours).
the engine on the 2007-present Mitsubishi Lancer Engine 4B12 2.4 L DOHC I4 4B11 2.0 L DOHC I4 4B10 1.8 L DOHC I4 4A91 1.5 L DOHC I4 VW 2.0 L Di-D Diesel
@easyrider020
5 жыл бұрын
Are the petrol engines all from mitsubishi them self?
nice
@illricky i've own a lancer, but i prefer the 3
Want!
lol im 18 and I'm getting it :) it's so perfect
Im buying this car,
I want to get one of these but my uncles say Mitsubishi tends to breakdown much too often, I asked my manager cause he has an 05 or 04 galant and he says the car is reliable.... I really want the lancer but my mom is timid about this car, and Im having a hard time finding actual reviews on the automaker. Help anyone?
@gsus1245
2 жыл бұрын
Yo bro did you ever buy it?
The Lancer Evolution, Lancer, Outlander, and Outlander Sport are all based on the same, global platform. If the Evolution is considered one of the best cars ever made, and technology trickles down to the other cars, how can Mitsubishi be considered unreliable? The Ralliart, Outlander and O-sport all have the Evo 9s SWACs (AWD). The Lancer DE, ES, SE, and Ralliart have the same 4B11 Engine, while the GTS and 12 SE have the 4B12 which is the 2.4l version of the 4B1 engine.
if u people planned to buy this thing would u choose MT or AT?!?!?!??
2022 #ReviveLancerSedan
only 152 horsepower????
2009 GTS model is the only one that offers a bigger engine @ 2.4L 168-hp vs 2.0L 152-hp...
how much gas do u spend for a week on this car? is it worth it. thank you
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS or Honda Civic?
nice car but i never found one with sunroof.
@floresaza253
3 жыл бұрын
I had a gts with all those features including a sunroof.
i wish they had option for beige interior, the interior r just too dull..
do ya'll think 7k for one of these as a first car for a senior in highs school to much
@abstro9942
5 жыл бұрын
erik herrera yes
Lancer and Lancer evo are not bad at all
@lambodude06 i payed that for my prerunner tacoma with the 20s and the borla i think id rather have the ralliart
@TheTopGun920 Thanks! I also looked into it a bit more, and the Ford Fusion is a much better pick in terms of both fuel efficiency and performance. Also, the Nissan Altima is a good choice as well. Also, Ford invented the automobile, so you know. . .
@germanborgesxrt
2 жыл бұрын
All of these cars that you say have no good transmissions.
If a car doesn't have a high quality polished interior, a stiff suspension, and a hot body... I pass... therefore... I pass... PEACE OUT! (VW, Honda, and Mazda fan :) )
greatest car ever, well that i can afford.
I drone 2011 Mazda 3 SkyActive and. Practically anything is better then it.
2022
@chinchillawrangler dude imagine a black leather seat in a hot summer day! what would it feel like??
Every time I see one of these on the road I turn and look only to be disappointed because it looks like an Evo from a distance.
Amazing car
I am surprised this car was not a big hit.
I have the same Lancer
Wher do you have a girl's name??
@StopSignRobot is variable transmission which optimize the car output ( better miles per gallon , better feel in the road )
@djkasdjkasdjdjdj youd rather have a brown interior than black??? man ive never heard that before.
lancer 10 year warranty AND WAY BETTER!
4WD = 4 wheel drive = all wheel drive
Put a v8 in it 20 inch rims body kits NOS and racing exsaust and well have something
@allend807
5 жыл бұрын
Diesel POWER v8 and NOS?
Can't drive or don't like.... there's a difference.
@djkasdjkasdjdjdj i live in alaska so its the cold leather that gets us here. but it looks way more bad ass than light brown. get some seatcovers if you dont like the leather
No if you work for it
i think it's just demand; for me, mitsubishis' interior has always been the low point. I think they have good looking exterior design, good performance, and good reliability but the interior is crude and very unlike its sporty Japanese competitors, notably Mazda and Nissan. The interior of the new eclipses for example remind you of something from a 90s ford escort; i wish they would just copy Honda's design like the american automakers.
Can I afford this......? Wait Im still in High School...
@geovannyl.2801
7 жыл бұрын
JJuicEEboXX I'm in high school and I worked for it :) well now is way cheaper as this comment date... I'm getting it just before my senior year :D
hate the rear!
@OUTlashed lancer!! i hate civics everyone has one
@OUTlashed lancer! civics r just too cheesy & underpowered..
You'll probably crash or do something as usually everyone does to their first cars lol
looks just like the evo, good fuel economy and lots of extras, also fantastic reliabily. im getting an 09 model in a few months as soon as i save a bit more.. this video is wrong though there is also a 1.8 petrol model available, its for the european market tho so i guess you yanks dont really care lol
@iplaythedrumsgood you're old enough to decide on your own. lol
Mitsubishi being unreliable is about as truthful as Honda and Toyota being the best cars. Apprently if you say it long enough and if you get enough sheep to say it becomes true. The fact is, Honda and Toyota have recalls every month involving hundreds to hundreds of thousands of cars. Don't believe it? Do a search for Honda Recalls or Toyota recalls. If they are so uber reliable, why the recalls? Mitsubishi cars last just as long as any other if you take care of them.
good trade lol