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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumer reviews

$27,929 starting MSRP
side view of 2005 Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi
(14 reviews)
78% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.0
Explore the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Most reliable turbo sports car I ever owned.

Super simple to drive, great visibility, never seen the CEL in years of driving a modified car, absolutely love this car. Simple to work on, loads of great aftermarket parts, handles like on rails, keeps up or beats higher end cars. I've outpaced everything that asked... With a nice turbo, cams and tune. Car will pull so hard, and still be daily driven

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fastest car I've owned

This car met all my needs when it came to style and speed. It is absolutely beautiful inside and out and is not your ordinary four door commuter.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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AWD, 4 Doors, 300+ HP = This Amazing Evo

I absolutely love this car and I'm only selling it because of my knee injury (Clutch is a heavy one). I would recommend this car to any of my friends and it was a dream car of mine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Evo $$ pit

I was excited to drive it, it did not disappoint. It is a very sensitive car, any abuse comes with a bill. Not a car for daily driving, much better off as a 2nd car to have fun in. Low reliability with so many vacuum hoses and issues with a wide variety of components.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Awesome car

I been wanting to pick up this vehicle for a while, it was a dream and know a reality, it awesome to drive, already getting it set up the way I like it to be....putting my sweat and tears in to this car and it shows what you can do if you put effort and work to get what you want. It feels great and proud to own it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Don't Ever Buy It!

there's a leak in manifold, the 1st time i went there to check the car i was so amaze, even tho they dont let me drive the car and i didn't ask if i can start the engine - couples week later me and bunch of my friends invite me to check this car again they don't even know that i was checking the car, my friends know everything about the car, they get a chance to start the engine and on a blink of an eye and just listen to the sounds of the engine they know that something problem. i was happy that they know right away that this car had major problems. for 25g's DON'T BUY IT!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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dream car

Fast fun, great handling, looks sick, great for snow, gravel, rain, or dry!!! My dream car is now my own!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My Car

Car is Great, has everything in it. Truly an amazing machine, superb handling and the peformance is outstanding.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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excellent

Best car for under 35k. With simple bolt on mods and a tune, this care will easily kill any other car with similar mods. Looks amazing, cops hate it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wicked fast, wicked fun

There are cars with bigger numbers and cars with flashier reps, but out in the real world, where the rubber meets the asphalt, there are very few cars that can hang with an Evo. It's not just fast from point A to point B, it's massively engaging, too. It's one of the purest, most unfiltered driving experiences out there. The car talks to you constantly, and the messages are nothing but confidence inspiring. I've yet to encounter a road or a situation where the Evo felt anything less than secure and willing to do whatever is asked of it. Details: The steering is quick, light and accurate. The brakes are hugely powerful and easy to modulate. The engine is strong and loves to rev. The throttle response down low ain't too bad considering how boosted the engine is. The suspension is a great balance of taut and supple in the MR edition. The four-wheel drive powertrain puts the horses down brilliantly. In short, it's one of the best driver's cars on the planet and you can't do better for the money. If you've been thinking about getting one, do yourself a favor and take a test drive. You'll love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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