2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Rating from Mitsubishi Fan Till I DIE

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"HI ALL, I BOUGHT MY LANCER OZ RALLY WHEN THEY JUST CAME OUT IN 2003. I BOUGHT IT IN LIGHTNING YELLOW COLOR. I HAVE TO SAY AFTER DRIVING IT FOR 8 YRS, AND GOING THROUGH SOME OF THE WORST WINTERS IN COLORADO, THIS IS THE BEST CAR EVER. THE TRACTION IS THE BEST BUT ONLY IF YOU BUY IT IN 5SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I LOVE EVERY MINUT OF DRIVING IT. I SPEND ABOUT $7000 ON GETTING IT FASTER SO THAT I CAN SMOKE EVOs AND STIs BUT THIS CAR GAVE ME SO MUCH MORE THEN THAT. I GOT IT TUNNED AT 369WHP WITH A EVO3 16G TURBO, WITH THE ROAD RACE MOTOR SPORTS TURBO KIT AND FULLY BUILT ENGINE. YES I COULDVE DONE MORE WITH THE EVO BUT I JUST WANTED TO SOME EVOS AT THE TIME. AFTER 7 LONG YEARS DRIVING IT LOCALLY IN COLORADO , I SHIPPED THE CAR TO EUROPE SO THAT I HAVE A CAR WHEN I GO ON VACATION TO MY HOME COUNTRY OF GERMANY. TO THIS DAY THE CAR RUNS LIKE A CHAMP AND ITS STILL ONE OF THE FASTEST ON THE EUROPEAN ROADS. I LOVE MY LANCER AND I CAN TELL ANYONE WHO MAY WANT TO BUY IT, JUST MAKE SURE YOU BUY IT FROM A SERIOUS SELLER AND NOT SOME TEENAGER. I WAS A TEENAGER WHEN I BOUGHT MY LANCER SO I KNOW A THING OR TWO THAT WE DO AS TEENS WITH CARS LIKE THESE, BUT I ALWAYS BABIED IT AND I ALWAYS WILL. I WILL NEVER EVER SELL MY LANCER OZ RALLY. LOVE THIS AMAZING 2.0 MONSTER."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Gertrude

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I loved this car. I traded it in at 150,000 miles only because my mechanic recommended it, saying I'd be getting into hefty repairs the longer I ran it. Great gas mileage (between 31/33mpg, 90% highway driving). The cabin space was a little cramped and there wasn't much leg room in the back seats, but the trunk space was adequate. Plastic hubcaps pretty much disintegrated after 2008. Body held up exceptionally against western New York snow & road salt."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Car Fan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This car is great, nice and reliable it gets me where I need to go and saves a pretty penny on gas! While it doesn't have nearly the kick that its big brother the EVO has this is to be expected at about half the price. Overall I would say that this car is great for the price and looks good at that!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Civic Now

(2)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		1 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"Buy something else! I own this car for only 7 months, reasons i sold it is because: 1. parts are too EXPENSIVE. 2. bad gas mileage for 2.0L engine, 9.5L/city,8L/Highway 3. weak...2.0L engine pumps only 120HP. 4. UGLY looking car!!! (front and back) I was more happy when I sold it than i first got it. anyway, i think this car is good for people 65+, i did not like this at all...Will never buy a mitsubishi again in my life."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Meggers

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"If you live somewhere that it snows, DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! I felt like a grandma, going 35 & causing traffic jams, because my Lancer would fish tail with even a dusting of snow. Within the first 3 days that I my car, I had a tire blow out on the highway, both turn signals stop working, windsheild wipers not work, my head lights go out & the sunroof stopped working (in the open position)... I sold that peice of junk (OZ Rally series) 6mths after I got it - should have known better than to steer away from Chevy. Stay with America made!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from oz rallier

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought the OZ rally new in '03 and still have it today. Mostly used for commuting. This car is solid with good standard features, handles nicely and enough pep from the 2.0 litre engine. I have had NO major problems with this car and everything still works! Only a minor issue - knob that switches from cool to warm sticks at times. If you want super high performance and styling, this is not your car, but if your budget is limited and you want a fun, reliable, roomy compact - check out a Lancer."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Skinnyman

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"As a deliver man for a local restaurant, my baby, as never led me down. Fast, agile, reliable, the Lancer is there when you need her. The features are great, but the engine and transmission respond to the max. Drive one and find out!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from carrie

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I got this car during high school. It was used and a couple years old. I have to say, I love it. It's the perfect car for any high school or college student. Cute, yet sporty. Never has had a problem, even after a small crash, still runs like new. I unfortunately have to let it go, as I need a better car for the winter. Worked great during that season when I was home, but because the roads aren't treated well where I live during those months in college, I need something that can get me up steep very snowy hills... aka AWD. If it wasn't for that, I would definately be not letting my Lancer go. It will be missed."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Missy

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"With the lancer being my first car... it was a good pick. Its been very reliable and not very difficult to maintain. I got my lancer in 2003 which is also the same year as my car. I still have it and its 2008. The car is still running very good and has held up threw many road trips. Tho only thing i honestly dont like about the car is how cheap the cd player looks and thats about it. It handles very well, has hardly any blind spots, and is very open... it can comfortably seat four adults.For being such a small car it has a lot of leg room."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from SnoBunny76

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This car is great for teens or college students but I wouldn't reccomend it to anyone with discerning taste. It's nice that the Lancer ES has options which usually cost extra at this price point (power pkg, CD, etc). I'd leave this car to the kids."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A