2004 Mitsubishi Lancer: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $13,597 -$29,999
- Invoice: $12,913 -$28,182
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. See if the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Ralliart |
| Arrival Date: | 02/12/2004 |
| Engine: | sohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 17,997 |
| Price as Tested: | 19,972 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3262 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 4039 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 777 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 32.175 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 24.15 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Sun and Sound Pkg. (Power Sunroof, 315 Watt Mitsubishi/Infiniti(R) AM/FM/CD Player with 8-inch Subwoofer with Enclosure)
From the Back Seat
Kirk Bell
This is a fun little pocket rocket that is probably too unrefined for the mass market. At $19,000-plus for our test car I'd have to go with a more refined Mazda3 or the better sorted Focus SVT.
Rick Cotta
Not cheap at $18,000, but that's fairly well equipped, missing only leather upholstery--which isn't offered. Still, that's only $800 more than a Civic EX, making the Ralliart the only Lancer that really gives cause to buy a Mitsu over the Honda--which I most certainly would.
Tom Appel
I wish I had had a car like this in high school. Just enough power to be fun, and more than enough agility to stay out of trouble. Starting at $18,000, we could easily give this car a value rating of 7.
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