2003 / 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 Auto

2004Lancer SG

The reason why I decided to settle for a Mitsubishi Lancer is because it is the cheapest Made-in-Japan car in town... Razz

I test-seated next to friends driving Nissan Sunny, Toyota Altis, Toyota VIOS and Mitsubishi Lancer. Did not consider Honda Civic (Made-in-Japan one) because no money.

Verdict:-
Mitsubishi Lancer has extremely good road handling and great suspension. For example, during a sharp and fast cornering, I did not feel much force-down when seated next to my friend's Mitsubishi Lancer. Nissan did. So did the rest.

Toyota Altis is very spacious and has a very luxurious feel. But when I went to the Showroom at Borneo Motors, I noticed the bend-in edge of the car bonnet near the pivot of the car door very roughly done. The bend-in edge also has pointed and sharp edges. Camry does not have such a hidden ugliness.

Heard from a mechanic that Altis has faulty electrical wiring - yet to confirm.

Honda City also has wind noise as VIOS.

Nissan looks luxurious too but heard from the Sunny owner (friend) that the fuel consumption is higher than Mitsubishi Lancer.

However Mitsubishi Lancer is SOHC (Single OverHead Cam) which makes the power lower I guess.

Whatever it is, I still like the logo - very cool - some more used by Jacky Chan

dansplace SG

Sorry bro, do not get you... sharp and fast cornering, you did not feel much down-force (I presume.. you meant down-force, but you REALLY meant centripedal force or vertical G-forces right?)... if you corner hard, no matter whether you are in a ferrari or a lorry, you will feel vertical G-force (physics!!)... you did not feel it as your friend probably did not corner as hard (whether speed or turning in)... I would agree with you if you corner the same corner with different cars but at the fastest speed before spinning out as a comparsion.

2004Lancer SG

HAHAHAHAHA….spinning out…hahaha…good one

dansplace SG

Huh? What so funny??... hmmm…

firiens SG

Test-seated next to friends driving different cars???? Being a driver and a passenger is two very different things leh. U cant compare cars this way?... u hav to drive the car urself then u will know the differences? Shocked anyway.. Lancer is quite nice... but Toyota still a better choice i suppose

Praetorian111 SG

Stock suspension will be almost the same in all cars….. I don’t see any difference….. the car will still tilt to one side…... try doing it at 50- 60 km/h and you will understand what I mean…..

CarDreamer SG

Hi, was aiming at Lancer too as Honda too expensive, altis rear i dun like, sunny high fuel consumption. However, heard that mitsubishi CVT got problem ley..... dunno true or not...

Sigh.. Lancer to me have nice interior and is the cheapest. SOHC nevermind la... since Auto, Japanese car and use to move me from point A to point B. Are you driving manual or auto. Was thinking if CVT got problem.. then get manual... Shocked

Car84 SG

I driving the auto version of it now....
Dun seem to experience any gearbox problem
(3 mth old only though)
It's travelly smoothly Surprised

CarDreamer SG

Hi there,

What is the car price you paid?
How much downpayment did you put?
What is the interest rate for 7 years and 10 years?
Do you need to pay the 1st instalment, insurance and road tax?
What freebies they give?

Thanks Mr. Green

2004Lancer SG

jux collected my car in the evening...i will always remember this date and time of collection... Razz ...very memorable...more memorable than first time have sex...hahahaha

fortunately for me i was still able to sell my old car (though extremely well-maintained) a week ago...the transition was jux right...with a break of about 1 week....

*phew* ...finally after a week of 'long distant' walking, hopping into trains and buses.....and after some suffering from sore foot....tonight the drive home felt sooooooo comfortable and personal......

frankly, the car booth cover feels heavier and solid...*you can confirm it yourself by opening and closing the car booth of Toyota Altis/VIOS and Mitsubishi Lancer. The former has a 'thin' and hollow sound and it is very light. Some may prefer 'thin' slamming sound.

talking about Honda City, note that the spacious 500litres booth actually takes that gas tank space away...i personally feel it is unsafe as the gas tank is now spreaded across the lower area of the car...one can imagine what is likely to happen when a fire breaks out from an accident or if there is undercarriage fire...

oh...it costed $66K basic + $2K for the package (15" OZ sports rim, Reverse Sensor, Leatherseats, etc...)

roadtax about $4++ (coz it is 1.6 litres)

Mine is Auto / CVT...

if u squat down and peek from the rear, u will see the rear suspension that resembles Honda Civic double wishbone

so folks, join me leh...coz i am joining Mitsu club soon

i have no regret

2004Lancer SG

tailslide SG

if your car catches fire, it doesn't matter whether the fuel tank is spread out or not. once kena burn will explode also. Rolling Eyes

anyway, glad u like ur car. Wink

bmw_lover SG

but better be careful ba... people tend to mistake lancer drivers for ah bengs... LOL Mr. Green

CarDreamer SG

Wow lucky bastard.... Mr. Green

You own a car before liao.. still so excited meh?? Shocked

Initially i like taking taxi, bus and mrt. Bus and MRT can see Shocked babes. However, after a year liao now start to get bore,
morning rush for the bus and mrt but got seat. Go back home then have to stand in the bus and mrt... sigh.....old liao.. no stamina..... some more hungry too Crying or Very sad
Worse when i am late, NO TAXI Evil or Very Mad , wander where they all gone Rolling Eyes .

Although singapore transportation very good but think they going to increase fare any time

Life is short, go and own a car first before i die regret Twisted Evil

What is the car price you paid?
How much downpayment did you put?
What is the interest rate for 7 years and 10 years?
Do you need to pay the 1st instalment, insurance and road tax?
What freebies they give?

They never give u anything free?????? Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

Dracoblu SG

Well ... I have driving every now and then my brother Lancer 1.6 Elegance since Nov 2003.

Quite like the car, the handling and ride is good. Stable at high speed too and found that the price is a bargain for a Japan made car.

The only complain I had is the noisy engine and the slow accel but I think it is ok coz can put in Ds mode and accel. Cant compare to VVTI or VTEC I think but overall ride comfort is good even for the driver. BTW ... as far as I know, Mitsubishi dont make quiet cars ... lolz.

CVT .... I think it is good as u wouldnt feel the changing of gear at all - whether as a driver or passenger. Comparing to Corolla, Sunny and Vios plus older Mitsubishi cars, u can feel it for auto. So far so good for CVT in my brother car which is more than 6 month liao!

1.6 litres Jap car ... I think Lancer look the best. ha ha ... but I still dont have the budget to buy that ... looking at Getz.