2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Buyer's Guide

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2 Reviews
Overall
4.0
Value
4.0
Performance
3.5
Style
4.0
Comfort
3.5
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
4.0

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Owner Ratings & Reviews

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2002 Mitsubishi Lancer - A solid daily driver.

Lancer Owner
Commack, New York
Overall
5.0
Value
4.0
Performance
3.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
4.0
I never really considered Mitsubishis when I was looking for a used car. I went to the dealer lot with a Toyota, Honda, or even Hyundai in mind. But the Lancer was attractive and had the features I wanted, so I decided to give it a try. And I'm glad I did. Despite being a compact, it is pretty spacious. I'm over 6 feet tall and I've never felt cramped in it. The back seats have enough room for adult passengers. The trunk space isn't bad, either. While it's by no means a sports car, I found the acceleration to be peppy. I always feel like I could quickly accelerate if I need to, for example when passing on the interstate. Despite being an import, I never have to pay an arm and a leg for repairs. But best of all, even with minimal maintenance, I almost never have to have the car repaired... (more)
Story
Honestly, some lunatic chased me on the interstate once during rush hour. It was fairly terrifying at the time, but after I managed to escape (thanks to the acceleration and handling abilities of the car!), I had quite a laugh about it with my friend.
Pros
What I like most is the reliability. Like I said, I haven't had to deal with many expensive repairs over its life. It has a ton of miles on it (nearly 200,000) and with routine maintenance it has survived them with minimal problems. Like I said, I also find it attractive, a sleek design. And it has enough pickup that I don't feel like I'm driving a boat. The air conditioning works well which was necessary in summer.
Cons
There really aren't many I can think of. I suppose one would be that it's not flashy, which may turn off younger drivers. It's not a BMW. It also has very basic features that might not stand up to more contemporary cars. The interior trim is uninspired, a dull gray cloth and plastic motif. Nothing exciting, nothing luxurious. It has very basic features, so if you're looking for a more luxurious interior, this is not the car for you.

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer - Great and reliable.

Lancer Owner
Palm Bay, Florida
Overall
3.0
Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
4.0
I purchased the car used. The previous owner was a mechanic. The interior of the car has held up really well with no tears or rips. It runs great for being an older model with no major expensive vehicle fees. I would more than likely buy the same car again in a newer model. It is a great price for the money that it was purchased for. I would have preferred if the radio would have been a better quality. When I purchased this used, the antenna on the outside of the vehicle was missing. The overall purchase price of this used vehicle is well worth the money. I would definitely purchase it again. I have already got 2 years out of this older model.
Story
We love taking the car to the beach. Great air conditioning system keeps us cool on the way there and on the way home!
Pros
The performance is great for a used vehicle. No major repair work had to be completed on the vehicle. It runs well and has great gas mileage. I would recommend this vehicle to a friend looking for a new vehicle. For being a fifteen year old vehicle, the body and paint job have held up well even being in the Florida weather. The steering is easy to turn. The side mirrors are easy to adjust. The interior of the vehicle has held up well for it's age. No noticeable tears and/or rips. Just normal staining on the floorboards.
Cons
We had a problem with the battery draining overnight after first purchase. We took it to the shop a few times. We even purchased two new batteries. Finally, the last time it was in the shop, the mechanic heard a click while looking at the vehicle. The air conditioning system clicked on with no noticeable running. He looked under the battery and saw acid had been eroding the wire to the air conditioning system which turned it on. After fixing the problem, we have had no more battery drains.

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