2008-2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EX GLX / GLS / MX / GT / GTA [continued]

[Baby Evo]

I'm getting a car soon and the loan application is underway. I was hell bent on getting a Strada GLX 4x2 MT considering I am a huge guy weighing more than 200 lbs.

Until one day, I visited my casa to check on the Strada again (for the nth time) and I saw that they've got a huge discount on the Lancer EX GLX MT and it ends up cheaper than the Strada at 855k.

Now this car got me confused on my priorities and needs. Main purposes for the car:

1. 90% of the time I'll be alone travelling to and from the office. My travel distance back and forth is approximately 70 kms and I need something with good km/l consumption and preferred diesel (hence the strada). However, if the EX gets around 9-10 km/L city driving, the cost difference ain't that much (about 1500-2k pesos per month). Fuel economy will play a huge part in my decision.
2. 10% of the time on occasional road trips out of town. I think the Strada fit's my need for loading much stuff... but again, this is just 10% of the time (debate going through my head)
3. Maintenance cost: I had feedback that it is cheaper to maintain gasoline engines... Been driving a diesel Xwind for 7 years so I don't have any basis for comparison.
4. Handling the not so paved roads of the metropolis. Would the EX be good enough to at least be at 30% of strada's capability. I just noticed that the suspensions were nice when I sit. Hindi lumulubog yung shocks when I get into the front seat, unlike other cars i tried on for size.
5. Less important value adds - ABS and EBD for EX, multi info display. Fog lamps for strada, AUX-in stereo + USB port.

Having a hard time. If I had enough resources, I'd buy both. But given I can only afford one, need your inputs which car to pick. Both are Mitsu's so it should be good whatever way to go.

Thanks in advance!

Just like to share my FC experience with my Lancer EX GLX. I travel from Meycauayan, Bulacan to SM north EDSA daily via NLEX, travel distance is at 34 km back and forth with less than 30 mins. going to the office and going back home (speed at 120 - 140 km/h). No traffic. 1500 pesos worth of gas is good for two weeks so technically I spent 3000 pesos every month without going somewhere else except home and office. Hope this gives you an idea on the fuel consumption. Thanks!

[aldskie`]

gud day po,

nakita ko sa website ng mitsu thailand nag update na ng features yung lancer gt nila, katulad na rin ba ng lancer ex gta natin dito sa pinas yung features nun, early next month kasi balak ko ng kumuha ng unit ng gta. ty!

[Sureshot]

gud day po,

nakita ko sa website ng mitsu thailand nag update na ng features yung lancer gt nila, katulad na rin ba ng lancer ex gta natin dito sa pinas yung features nun, early next month kasi balak ko ng kumuha ng unit ng gta. ty!

sir hindi.. pero konti lang naman pinagkaiba parehas na parehas padin.hehe ang natatandaan ko lang sa thailand ata naka leather seats, smart key(not sure) & yung color ng rims nila dun parang dark gray. kuha ka na sir hindi ka magsisisi

[Starex_Gold]

Fell asleep at the wheel before I crashed.

Medyo hindi pala maganda ang karanasan mo, GH. Parang sign of aging na yan ah

Kidding aside, mabuti talaga walang serious injury na nangyari sa'yo. Ang lapit mo dun sa steel tube oh. Kudos to your Lancer EX, hindi maganda yung goodbye niya sa'yo. Hehehe

OT: Yung E46 na black, yun yung sa inyo diba?

[aldskie`]

sir hindi.. pero konti lang naman pinagkaiba parehas na parehas padin.hehe ang natatandaan ko lang sa thailand ata naka leather seats, smart key(not sure) & yung color ng rims nila dun parang dark gray. kuha ka na sir hindi ka magsisisi

tnx sa reply!

curious lang ako. nadagdagan na kasi features nya, post ko pics. dapat nga this week naka kuha na ako e, kaso nang hinayang ako dito. try mo watch TVC sa youtube ng lancer thailand.


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[ghosthunter]

Medyo hindi pala maganda ang karanasan mo, GH. Parang sign of aging na yan ah

OO nga eh. Gone are the days of sleepless nights full of fun.

Kidding aside, mabuti talaga walang serious injury na nangyari sa'yo. Ang lapit mo dun sa steel tube oh. Kudos to your Lancer EX, hindi maganda yung goodbye niya sa'yo. Hehehe

Di naman full goodbye. Some of the upgrades will be transferred to the ASX. I plan to disassemble the EX by end of April if no buyers (with a good price) shows up.

[rllopez1229]

Dude dalhin mo na sa casa, ganyan din yung akin, 3 weeks oorderin yung piyesa niyan, tom ako naka sked, dumating na piyesa ko.

Minsan andyan minsan nawawala I think pareho tayo ng diperensiya. BTW ilan na milyahe mo ser? ako nasa 23k nung lumabas, nung dinaan ko 3 weeks ago, may guy din dun ganyan din daw nangyari sa GTA niya, almost the same ang mileage namin.

Sir oliver san casa kapo nagdala ng ex mo? Sa otis po ba? Ako po ata yung nakasabay mo na same problem sa ex.

[rllopez1229]

Mga sir help naman po, it's about my tire, nagkabukol kasi sa wall side, d naman ako nalulubak. nagpaevaluate ako sa mitsubishi then it was evaluated by yokohama. Sadly, d nila inapprove na palitan yung tire ko. Isa nalang nakikita kong way para mapalitan tire ko, ideclare ko sa insurance na nawala gulong ko. Meron po ba kayo magandang reason kasi yung spare tire natin nasa loob ng trunk dba. I know it's bad pero yun nalang naiisip kong way.

[hockeyblood]

Hi EX owners, quick question lang po, how much is the going price for the EX MX (2008) model today? Is 670K a good deal with 45,000km mileage? TIA.

[jayenn03]

mga ser, tanong lng, kng lagyan b ng gas saver ung lancer ex glx, mag iiba b cya ng performance?

[ghosthunter]

mga ser, tanong lng, kng lagyan b ng gas saver ung lancer ex glx, mag iiba b cya ng performance?

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[ghosthunter]

mga ser, tanong lng, kng lagyan b ng gas saver ung lancer ex glx, mag iiba b cya ng performance?

gas savers do not work, so why install a gas saver?

gas savers (example: khaos, uniq, aeronox) can result in engine loss of power, overheat, etc.

buying a gas saver device/gadget is a big waste of money.

if you want to save gas on your EX, learn to drive it better. The fuel economy meter in the dashboard is your friend for this purpose.

[gnober]

Hi Guys,

I'm planning on getting a GLX. However my parents are pushing me to get the GLS instead (para daw automatic) - they'll shoulder the price difference.

Thing is - i really want a manual (although its ages ago when i drove one). Am I being close-minded if i don't consider the GLS?

Hirap din kasi ma explain kung bakit gusto ko manual =p More control? More power? basta more appeal!

Thanks in advance!

[ghosthunter]

Hi Guys,

I'm planning on getting a GLX. However my parents are pushing me to get the GLS instead (para daw automatic) - they'll shoulder the price difference.

Thing is - i really want a manual (although its ages ago when i drove one). Am I being close-minded if i don't consider the GLS?

Hirap din kasi ma explain kung bakit gusto ko manual =p More control? More power? basta more appeal!

Thanks in advance!

It's really a personal choice of you want a M/T and A/T.

The debate of the pros and cons about M/T and A/T is simply unending but the main point of having the A/T is comfort especially in the constant traffic in Metro Manila. If you don't often drive in Metro Manila, then it might not be as important.

I know how fun it is to drive a car with M/T because I enjoy the simple experience of driving a good car, something that my parents and siblings seem not to be able to appreciate in the same way as I do. But as I got older, I do see the points of having A/T, especially being stuck in crawling traffic for kilometers.

The EX GLS is not so bad but I would prefer the EX MX model because it would have the paddle shifters and rear suspension stabilizer (both items as missing on the GLS). Those two items would make driving the EX better & fun even if you have to compromise for an automatic tranny car.

[gnober]

It's really a personal choice of you want a M/T and A/T.

The debate of the pros and cons about M/T and A/T is simply unending but the main point of having the A/T is comfort especially in the constant traffic in Metro Manila. If you don't often drive in Metro Manila, then it might not be as important.

I know how fun it is to drive a car with M/T because I enjoy the simple experience of driving a good car, something that my parents and siblings seem not to be able to appreciate in the same way as I do. But as I got older, I do see the points of having A/T, especially being stuck in crawling traffic for kilometers.

The EX GLS is not so bad but I would prefer the EX MX model because it would have the paddle shifters and rear suspension stabilizer (both items as missing on the GLS). Those two items would make driving the EX better & fun even if you have to compromise for an automatic tranny car.

I've actually driven automatics all my life - but those are my parent's car. I can certainly appreciate the one hand steering wheel, the other yosi approach

I guess i'm viewing it from "driving, in itself, is an experience. you drive to have fun" - to paraphrase Pixar's Cars.

Thanks for the breakdown GH - i'll give MX a thought. If my parents are still willing to shoulder the difference then why not.haha

[amay indahaus]

maganda na yun stereo panel nya. looks like dvd touchscreen na. btw, gusto ko palitan yun stock na stereo ng 2009 lancer ex mx ko with a pioneer in-dash dvd. the thing is, kailangan ko pa raw palitan yun panel. any idea how much this will cost me? baka naman me nagbebenta dyan ng pinagpalitan nila or inalis nila nun binenta nila yun lancer ex nila? thanks

tnx sa reply!

curious lang ako. nadagdagan na kasi features nya, post ko pics. dapat nga this week naka kuha na ako e, kaso nang hinayang ako dito. try mo watch TVC sa youtube ng lancer thailand.


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[ghosthunter]

maganda na yun stereo panel nya. looks like dvd touchscreen na. btw, gusto ko palitan yun stock na stereo ng 2009 lancer ex mx ko with a pioneer in-dash dvd. the thing is, kailangan ko pa raw palitan yun panel. any idea how much this will cost me? baka naman me nagbebenta dyan ng pinagpalitan nila or inalis nila nun binenta nila yun lancer ex nila? thanks

last I inquired, the 2DIN dash replacement panel costs between P5000 to P6000 at SUN-X.

[amay indahaus]

Sir di ba you bought an OEM multimedia for your fortis? nasave nyo ba from the accident? are you selling it?

last I inquired, the 2DIN dash replacement panel costs between P5000 to P6000 at SUN-X.

[ghosthunter]

Sir di ba you bought an OEM multimedia for your fortis? nasave nyo ba from the accident? are you selling it?

Its still in the wreck. I haven't pulled it out from the car.

[amay indahaus]

if mahugot at maayos pa sir, baka maisipan mo idispose just let me know. nuon ko pa balak kumuha ng ganyan e, mahal lang masyado yun bago

Its still in the wreck. I haven't pulled it out from the car.