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Hi guys... I've been on MCF for about 6 years now and i must say, MCF has had an impact on my life I first got onto MCF before i got my car. back in 2004, i was pondering between the Vios or the Lancer. Borneo Motors SEs were dam stuck up, my dad's friend told him Lancer was a racing car and drank petrol. I came onto MCF to get all the help I could get and it really helped me with my decision on what car to get. For those of you who know me personally, I'm currently now in the car audio (ICE) trade, an industry which I didnt expect myself to get into( I'm a civil engineering grad) I got into this trade also because of my dear car. Anyway, here's a review: Year bought: 2004 31st July Lancer CS3 1.6L Manual Official Last day of use: 15th October 2010 ( but i'm going overseas for 2 days, so today was the last day driving it around) Total Milage covered : 164000 km This car has been a really awesome car. Nothing beats the feeling of getting into the car in the morning, starting it on the first try and moving off. For 5 years, I lugged around big car audio systems in my car. First it started with a woofer + amp, then more amplifiers, and since 2007, i was lugging around 2 95AH Varta AGM batteries (60kg), woofer + enclosure that weighed around another 50kg, 15kg amp + a lot of other stuff. Car was obviously weighed down, but it was still great to drive. FC wise, at the start, i was getting 14km ~15km/l easily. when the systems started going it, i was getting 13- 14km/l. as the systems got bigger and bigger, FC dropped to 12-13. With age, my worst FC was around 10km/l, but averaged out to 11km/l ( still luggin around all my heavy stuff) problems wise, the only major breakdown that occured was that i had a crack in my fuel tank. people said that my bass caused the crack, but till date, i think i probably hit a hump or something. I had an accident in 2008 and had to change out my front. After that, i suspected either my condenser was leaking or my cooling coil was leaking gas, had to top up gas quite often. But all this aside, I love this car and driving it long distance still puts a smile on my face. I would recommend people to get this lancer ( think its called lancer MR now) or if people are looking for 2nd hand cars, they can consider a lancer as a first car. Quite trouble free, good FC, comfortable and reliable. The engine is a tank! Anyway, because of my car, i've had the opportunity to meet some of the guys on this forum ( gadgeter, darthmel, Mazdaowner), all great people. the ICE people whom i met here, made a big impact on me and when the " nasi padang meetup at macpherson" was every weds, those were really happy times for me. come this friday, i will be sending in my car to the dealer's place and picking up my new ride. if i had the money, i would have loved to keep my lancer and make it a pure project( for audio) car. But sadly i cant. I used to be quite active in MCF ( esp the ice section), but it has since evolved. I'll like to thank everyone here who has helped me with my " car issues" and MCF will always have a special place in my heart. I cant help but feel sad for my car. Spent last few days slowly dekitting everything and the last of which came out today. oo well, to my dear car, thank you for everything and i will always remember you, my first ride. Cheers all

Hi,saw this car at SgCarMart selling at $28,500.If I will to drive it for the next 4 1/2 years till scrap,is it worth getting?Thanks for any advice. http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2fMJYN4P-1035.html

HI all brothers.. after all consideration,i have zoom dwn to getting a 2nd hand lancer (2007).. any suggestions of what to take note of ma?? thanks very much!

Proton had recently previewed its latest model, the Inspira, over in Malaysia. The Inspira is basically the current model Mitsubishi Lancer EX (also known as the Galant Fortis in Japan) with some cosmetic changes, mainly to the front bumper and the rear bumper as well as some Lotus sourced suspension tuning (absorber settings and the hardness of the bushes are Proton specific). It comes with Mitsubishi's 4B10 1.8 liter and 4B11 2.0liter engines with a 5 speed manual for the 1.8 and the 6speed CVT for both the 1.8liter and 2.0liter engine. Mitsubishi is supplying these and Proton will use them without any special tuning differences. The first few Proton Inspira badged Lancers will have about 26% local content, and when things get up to full swing, local content should go up to 40% within the next few months and straight up to 65% within a year of the official launch. We now know that with this slightly cheaper, albeit re-badged Lancer is now on sale in Malaysia soon. The prices have been set from RM79,888otr for the base 1.8 manual, the mid-RM80k for the 1.8 CVT Auto and not more than RM95,000 for the 2.0CVT. This means a big drop in price if you bought a Mitsubishi Lancer GT or GLS (at RM124,000 and RM118,000 respectively) in Malaysia. I suppose the Inspira is indeed an inspired badge engineering exercise that would benefit both Proton and Mitsubishi in the long run. Why so? Proton saves on development costs while Mitsubishi gets to sell more Lancers, albeit badged otherwise in Malaysia. Proton reports that badge engineering saves at least a few hundred million Ringgit as well as cutting development period from 24 months to around 17months. With target sales of 2,000 units per month, Mitsubishi benefits from selling more Lancers, both the GT and GTS in Malaysia (and maybe some overseas markets too). At time moment, Lancer sales have basically stagnated, due to the eminent launch of this Proton and the fact that it has been on the market for more than 2 years already. Sales hovering around the hundreds and not thousands like what Honda and Toyota are achieving in Malaysia for the Civic and Corolla Altis respectively. Since Proton estimates to sell 1,600 units of the Inspira per month, Mitsubishi would surely benefit from the royalty and CKD kits it supplies to Proton. The downside of this is that those that bought the 'original' Lancer would now be reeling in shock if they want to sell their car. The second hand market for the Lancer has collapsed as 5 or 6 months ago, a friend sold his almost 2 year old Lancer GT for close to RM100,000, now used car dealers are taking it for about RM75,000. The other painful aspect to this is that there will be more 'Protonlutions' out there. There used to be lots of 'Wiralutions', or Proton Wiras dressed up at the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III around. Now there will be a whole lot more 'Inspiralutions' over in Malaysia very soon. Sigh. Check out the spy photos sent by a friend a few days prior to the launch and the comparison to an actual launch preview photo right above (via Paultan.org) taken recently. There are no official photos as yet as Proton have not officially launched the car and most local journalists have adhered to Proton's request of a photo blackout. Spoilsports. This is only a preview of it as the official launch date has been set for Novermber 10th. Very Lancer isn't it? Regardless of that slightly different nose the Inspira has. Anyway, my condolences to Malaysian Lancer owners. IF they intend to sell their car now that is.

and someone pls murder the ceo of mitsubishi [smash] becoz this is the new PROTON WAJA! wtf ..

Nice modern car...finally! Will it be cheaper than the real lancer, IF it does come to Singapore? http://paultan.org/2010/08/02/rendering-la...lacement-model/

Hi all Car Guru! i am planning to buy a 2nd hand car about 4~5 years old what car will you choose? Nissan Latio or toyota Vios Or Mitsubishi Lancer how much will it be? Any offers are free to PM me. Serious buyer.

Which is better?

Any owners of above ride care to chime in about this car ? Plan to downgrade my Kimchi for something smaller and more involving.

Hi guys For those who own the abv car , if auto stop after pump petrol ,how many ltrs can squeeze in huh ? last sat , i kpo to help my bil to pump in jb , but i cant squeeze in any more after auto stop. it just spilled out! my avante still can squuez in 12 ltrs so its not tat i dun know hwo to pump petrol hor... Thanks

Saw the brochere on some road show and in here. But there isnt any pic. What do you guys think of this 1.6L. Will it be able to rival the Korean?

I intend change my lancer ex 16 rim to a 17 rim. Anyone know where can get a nice rims witth affordable price ?

I saw on the website is a hackback or sedan. Anyone can elaborate more? No time to go showroom to see. Thanks in advance, and hope this is not a repeated thread.

Hi Pros Advise needed..... @ frist thought of getting Mitsubishi Lancer (manual @ $61,988) but after trying the Proton Gen2 (manual @ $56,388). I find it much more better. Now beri blur dont know which 1 to get..... Hope tat I can get some advise from U pros Out There.... Btw anyone have the Proton Gen2 (Auto)???? Good anot???

Hi Brothers n Sisters , Need a bit of advise. I am considering getting a new manual. tight budget. After going through the prices size etc . I got almost the price the Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6M GLX & Hyundai Avante 1.6M S. Which one would u pick ? Thank you !!!

Anyone know where to get 2nd hand Lancer ex GT Rims ''17''

Anyone have a good workshop to recommend for servicing my lancer EX? I've been sending it to Mitsubitshi since the day I bought it (except the last time, but the quality at that workshop doesn't seem to be as good). I'm hoping to get some recommendations from fellow EX or Mitshibitshi drivers here. I'd prefer it if the workshop were open on Saturdays or Sundays because it is extremely difficult for me to take time off from work. Location: Preferably near Farrer Road but I am willing to travel a bit. Time: Weekends? Cost: Won't mind paying a bit more for quality work as it is also due for inspection in Aug Can someone also recommend a good oil for me?! I have no clue about what is good or bad and I don't want the workshop to take advantage of that by recommending some expensive but lousy ones. Cheers.

Hi there fellow lancer EX BROs, just wanna check with you guys your car runs on timing belt or chain belt???? I went to MIN GHEE a couple of weeks ago to get the parts for timing belt servicing but the service personnel claimed that lancer EX runs on chain belt and there is nothing much to replace . So I bought fan belt and water pump first. Please advice thanks !!!!

Can you tell the differences the outlook between normal Lancer 1.6 and Turbo Lancer 1.8 SO far did not see one on the road yet or they look so alike even pass by also cannot notice??

Its officially launched at CNC Alexandra today. Makes 240 bhp and 343 Nm of torque. a toned down version of the more expesnsive Evo X.

One of the remote to my lancer ex went kaput.Have a feeling its the batteries.Do i need to go back agent just to change it or can anyhow go watch shop to change it?Any lancer ex owners here know?Thanks in advance!

I think happened early this morning ard 5am...wife woke me up and we saw from our place an overturned car...with all the usual Police and Fire Brigade...near the Shell station at CCK....quite bad I think...tree also collapsed....hope driver is OK..think car was just removed at 9 plus....

Just wondering...with lancer ex sports 1.5A price stated as $84,988 in sgcarmart, i wonder which bro here got the lancer ex when it was the cheapest.Name your model 1.5 or 2.0 with sunroof or not plus price when u bought it please.....Thanks!

This is something special. Saw a few on the road before. http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...089&DL=1000

As above. Can anyone give me a gauge?