2005 - 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer: Is it a good buy for 300k - 350k budget?

[mondymondy]

Hi guys, any inputs for this model and make? I find it very appealing. I'm looking for a M/T variant and I'm really confused with the GLX, GLXi, GLS variants. Is the GLX version still running on a carb engine?

Really need your inputs, thanks!

[myk384]

The 2005-2007 Lancer has adequate room, ok performance with the manual, pero downside is malakas sa gas ito.

Be reminded that the facelifted model (late 2004) ditched the carb engine - at nawala ang 1.5L engine.

2004 Lancer - check this link from web archive about the variants of the 2005-2007 Lancer.

There is no GLXi variant after year 1999.

[mondymondy]

The 2005-2007 Lancer has adequate room, ok performance with the manual, pero downside is malakas sa gas ito.

Be reminded that the facelifted model (late 2004) ditched the carb engine - at nawala ang 1.5L engine.

2004 Lancer - check this link from web archive about the variants of the 2005-2007 Lancer.

There is no GLXi variant after year 1999.

Thank you for the link! Now I know GLX is the only manual variant for this gen of the Lancer.

Is it a gas guzzler even tho it's manual? What's the achilles' heel of this model? Still underchassis issues?

[myk384]

Thank you for the link! Now I know GLX is the only manual variant for this gen of the Lancer.

Is it a gas guzzler even tho it's manual? What's the achilles' heel of this model? Still underchassis issues?

I suggest to use the search box tas type mo "Lancer cedia fuel economy" or "Lancer cedia problems"

Happy buying!

[mondymondy]

I suggest to use the search box tas type mo "Lancer cedia fuel economy" or "Lancer cedia problems"

Happy buying!

Thanks sir, sorry cause I was trying to type in 2006 Lancer in the searchbox but I found nothing..

[GTi]

For a 350k budget, there are lots of more exciting options you can have instead of the comparatively mundane Cedia Lancer. Performance and gas mileage are just so-so. Nothing to complain about but nothing spectacular either.

For your budget I'd suggest you look at more exciting cars like perhaps a Lynx Ghia M/T or RS or perhaps the ES Civic.

[mondymondy]

For a 350k budget, there are lots of more exciting options you can have instead of the comparatively mundane Cedia Lancer. Performance and gas mileage are just so-so. Nothing to complain about but nothing spectacular either.

For your budget I'd suggest you look at more exciting cars like perhaps a Lynx Ghia M/T or RS or perhaps the ES Civic.

I was really considering the Civic ES, but I noticed that I can only get a 2003 - 2004 ES compared to a 2006 - 2007 Cedia. So I thought that it would be more practical to buy a newer ride with the same budget right?

[dale323]

For its price and model, ok naman yan. Wag mo lang icocompare ang FC mo with lower displacement cars (like VIOS and CITY) kasi maiinis ka lang. For it's 1.6 subcompact counterpart, nakakasabay naman siya (both performance and FC). Magtatatlong taon na yung sa akin (2009 GLX) pero wala naman akong kalampag na nararamdaman.

[xtian119]

like what the others said the price and the year model is a good buy.

[mondymondy]

For its price and model, ok naman yan. Wag mo lang icocompare ang FC mo with lower displacement cars (like VIOS and CITY) kasi maiinis ka lang. For it's 1.6 subcompact counterpart, nakakasabay naman siya (both performance and FC). Magtatatlong taon na yung sa akin (2009 GLX) pero wala naman akong kalampag na nararamdaman.

Sir what's your fuel consumption with your GLX? I'm used to getting 10-11km/liter on my 1.6L ESi.

[dale323]

9 - 11 for city driving. Can go as low as 8 pag hard driving along Sumulong hi-way. Thanks!

[GTi]

I was really considering the Civic ES, but I noticed that I can only get a 2003 - 2004 ES compared to a 2006 - 2007 Cedia. So I thought that it would be more practical to buy a newer ride with the same budget right?

2004-2005 ES papasok sa budget mo. Wala na kasing ES nung 2006 since FD na pumasok.

In general, a newer car would mean a better car. But sometimes a year or two of age difference can be negligible. What is important is the condition of the car. A certain car may have very low mileage but it was actually left to rot in the corner of the garage, another was driven everyday with somewhat high mileage but was properly driven and very well taken cared of. Despite the high mileage, the daily driver will give you lesser headaches in the long run.

Besides, the Honda is of a much different caliber than the Cedia Lancer. Given that the age is not that far apart, unless that Cedia happens to be a Lancer Evolution, I wouldn't give it a second look.

[mondymondy]

2004-2005 ES papasok sa budget mo. Wala na kasing ES nung 2006 since FD na pumasok.

In general, a newer car would mean a better car. But sometimes a year or two of age difference can be negligible. What is important is the condition of the car. A certain car may have very low mileage but it was actually left to rot in the corner of the garage, another was driven everyday with somewhat high mileage but was properly driven and very well taken cared of. Despite the high mileage, the daily driver will give you lesser headaches in the long run.

Besides, the Honda is of a much different caliber than the Cedia Lancer. Given that the age is not that far apart, unless that Cedia happens to be a Lancer Evolution, I wouldn't give it a second look.

Thanks for your opinion sir GTi, I'll cross the Cedia out of my list then..

I'll be hunting for an 05 Civic ES, or an 07/08 Vios 1.3E..

I know Vios would be a more practical choice here, but is the fuel efficiency of an ES far worse than the Vios?

[GTi]

Kung ES Civic 1.6M/T, it should give you good gas mileage, especially if you drive with a light foot. And then there is still punch if you want it. If you frequent highways and mountains, it will also be the more feasible choice. Interior is very roomy too. In fact I find the facelifted ES to mimic the same generation Accord quite well. If you get the VTi-S variant, there are all the safety goodies like 4 wheel discs with ABS/EBD and dual airbags.

I don't particularly like the Vios. Its a durable and practical car. But interior is rather cramped, with limited headroom and rear seat space and legroom. Interior plastics quality is horrible.

[mondymondy]

Kung ES Civic 1.6M/T, it should give you good gas mileage, especially if you drive with a light foot. And then there is still punch if you want it. If you frequent highways and mountains, it will also be the more feasible choice. Interior is very roomy too. In fact I find the facelifted ES to mimic the same generation Accord quite well. If you get the VTi-S variant, there are all the safety goodies like 4 wheel discs with ABS/EBD and dual airbags.

I don't particularly like the Vios. Its a durable and practical car. But interior is rather cramped, with limited headroom and rear seat space and legroom. Interior plastics quality is horrible.

Sir Thank you for the advice.. I'll research more about the ES and the Vios and weigh the pros and cons afterwards. Hat's off to you sir..