Opinions on Mitsubishi Lancer wagon

[VYBerlinaV8]

Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?

All opinions welcome - cheers.

[Ext User(atec77 #)]

VYBerlinaV8 wrote:
> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>
>
Go the T , better drive if still boring .
Or a foulcan on gas .

[Ext User(OzOne)]

On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:10:34 +1000, VYBerlinaV8
<VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> scribbled thusly:

>
>Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
>All opinions welcome - cheers.

Not a bad drive despite what those here who have never even seen one
might think....Oh and I noticed somewhere last week that they have the
best retained value after 3 years than any other wagon.

Still, YOU should take a look.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

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On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:14:49 +1000, atec77 # <atec77##@hotmail.com>
scribbled thusly:

>VYBerlinaV8 wrote:
>> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>>
>> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>>
>>
>Go the T , better drive if still boring .
> Or a foulcan on gas .

Tell me about the Lancer, Techie......tell me all you know.



Oz1...of the 3 twins.

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[Ext User(Dan---)]

"VYBerlinaV8" <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
> All opinions welcome - cheers.

The Corolla's are pretty good cars actually compared to the Lancer they are
an excellent car. Have you looked at an Astra wagon or what about a second
hand Subaru Liberty wagon or an Impreza Hatch.

Here is a road test of the Lancer wagon.
http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2979/article.html

I would look for a 2nd hand Liberty wagon imho.

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[Ext User(David Z)]

They are exceptionally good value when you consider how much power they have
(2.4L 115 kW) for the buck. However, they are pricey. If engine power is
not a concern then I would look seriously at the Holden Viva wagon, which is
$3,000 less expensive and has standard side airbags.

"VYBerlinaV8" <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>
>
> --
> VYBerlinaV8

[Ext User(Marco)]

VYBerlinaV8 wrote:

> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
> All opinions welcome - cheers.

Astra Wagon would probably be my pick in that category, and I've found
that the Viva Wagon has a surprisingly good amount of interior space
and is very well priced. Main problem with it is lack of cruise
control.

Alternatively, one of the big local wagons on gas, say a 1-2 year old
one, would probably cost the same money or less and might work out even
better.

Marco

[Ext User(Ron)]

VYBerlinaV8 <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in
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> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
> All opinions welcome - cheers.

Poor wife!
Toyota, YES!

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"VYBerlinaV8" <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
> All opinions welcome - cheers.

I've driven recent versions of both, and while the Corolla didn't exactly
impress me it's light-years ahead of the Lancer in the quality stakes. The
Lancer remains one of the cheapest, tinniest poorly built cars available in
the country, and it has been from day one.

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[Ext User(D Walford)]

atec77 # wrote:
> VYBerlinaV8 wrote:
>> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>>
>> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>>
>>
> Go the T , better drive if still boring .
> Or a foulcan on gas .

Depending on the budget but check out the Impreza 2.0R Hatch, AWD and
lots more power than a Corolla but also a lot more expensive.
Handles unbelievably well but needs PULP and uses more fuel.
Good deals can be had on 06 models as the 07 is due soon.


Daryl

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> "VYBerlinaV8" <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>>
>> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>
> I've driven recent versions of both, and while the Corolla didn't exactly
> impress me it's light-years ahead of the Lancer in the quality stakes. The
> Lancer remains one of the cheapest, tinniest poorly built cars available
> in the country, and it has been from day one.

i'll get the matches for the gas you just turned on for the mitsu freaks.
:-)


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> i'll get the matches for the gas you just turned on for the mitsu freaks.
> :-)

Fuck 'em :)

The Lancer really is a shit quality car.

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Noddy.

[Ext User(OzOne)]

On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:00:43 GMT, "Noddy" <dg4163@dodo.com.au>
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>"VYBerlinaV8" <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>>
>> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>
>I've driven recent versions of both, and while the Corolla didn't exactly
>impress me it's light-years ahead of the Lancer in the quality stakes. The
>Lancer remains one of the cheapest, tinniest poorly built cars available in
>the country, and it has been from day one.

Noddy, last time we spoke about Lancers, you didn't know which sedan
you'd driven.......didn't you also think that the EVO is just a
standard Lancer with a few bits added?


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

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[Ext User(OzOne)]

On 5 Sep 2006 06:52:34 GMT, Ron <X101@newsguy.com> scribbled thusly:

>VYBerlinaV8 <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in
>news:VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au:
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>>
>> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>>
>> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>
>Poor wife!
>Toyota, YES!

Ron has never seen a Lancer wagon...and has certainly never driven a
Corolla wagon.....


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[Ext User(OzOne)]

On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:10:34 +1000, VYBerlinaV8
<VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> scribbled thusly:

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>Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>
>All opinions welcome - cheers.

Ahhh, now all the anti Mitsu clowns can have a field day pretending
that they actually know something about the Lancer wagon.

I'd suggest you have a look and make your own decisions.


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[Ext User(Noddy)]

<OzOne> wrote in message news:hmmqf2p4g96qh1lb6q8n4cvg8fcedrtcnc@4ax.com...

> Noddy, last time we spoke about Lancers, you didn't know which sedan
> you'd driven.......didn't you also think that the EVO is just a
> standard Lancer with a few bits added?

Um, Oz, that's just bullshit, and I'm calling you on it.

I said the Lancer I'd driven was the current one, but I didn't know what
*engine* it had in it. As far as the Evo goes, all I've ever said is that it
looks like a Lancer to me, and I made no comments at all about it being a
"Lancer with a few bits".

Thanks for trying to refresh my memory, but I don't need it tainted with
your triple diamond bent.

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Noddy.

[Ext User(Noddy)]

<OzOne> wrote in message news:10nqf2hciiv1gm37gncn9j5h81riq40k1m@4ax.com...

> Ahhh, now all the anti Mitsu clowns can have a field day pretending
> that they actually know something about the Lancer wagon.

And of course, you're a fucking world authority on them, right?

> I'd suggest you have a look and make your own decisions.

I think that would be a good idea.

However, I'd add that I wouldn't limit my short list to the Lancer or the
Corolla.

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Noddy.

[Ext User(David Z)]

"Noddy" <dg4163@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
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> "VYBerlinaV8" <VYBerlinaV8.2dnebq@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote in message
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>>
>> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>>
>> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>
> I've driven recent versions of both, and while the Corolla didn't exactly
> impress me it's light-years ahead of the Lancer in the quality stakes. The
> Lancer remains one of the cheapest, tinniest poorly built cars available
> in the country, and it has been from day one.

Just one problem - Toyota discontinued production of the Corolla wagon last
month. So only two small wagon choices remain: Viva or Lancer.

[Ext User(David Z)]

"Marco" <rbgemini@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
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> VYBerlinaV8 wrote:
>
>> Anyone driven one of these? Was thinking about one for the wife now we
>> have a kid. Any other good alternatives? What about Corolla?
>>
>> All opinions welcome - cheers.
>
> Astra Wagon would probably be my pick in that category, and I've found
> that the Viva Wagon has a surprisingly good amount of interior

Have you seen the standard Astra wagon with the body-colored B and C pillars
and black plastic exterior trim - *not* a pretty looking thing. You have to
pay more to get the blacked out pillars and body colored fittings.

[Ext User(OzOne)]

On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:32:21 GMT, "Noddy" <dg4163@dodo.com.au>
scribbled thusly:

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><OzOne> wrote in message news:hmmqf2p4g96qh1lb6q8n4cvg8fcedrtcnc@4ax.com...
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>> Noddy, last time we spoke about Lancers, you didn't know which sedan
>> you'd driven.......didn't you also think that the EVO is just a
>> standard Lancer with a few bits added?
>
>Um, Oz, that's just bullshit, and I'm calling you on it.
>
>I said the Lancer I'd driven was the current one, but I didn't know what
>*engine* it had in it.

Yep, that's right...It was a sedan....and you didn't know which one it
was other than it was "recent" not current.

>As far as the Evo goes, all I've ever said is that it
>looks like a Lancer to me, and I made no comments at all about it being a
>"Lancer with a few bits".

Yep, correct again.
You assumed it was a "normal" Lancer body with some stiffening, and
that the engine must have some 'serous stiffening' or words to that
effect.
>
>Thanks for trying to refresh my memory, but I don't need it tainted with
>your triple diamond bent.

I can't taint you Nod, you wipe your arse with diamond paper.



Oz1...of the 3 twins.

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