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Postby squala » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:58 pm

This is probably the first Lancer better than its Corolla counterpart. For the same money, you get:

1. Handsome looks vs mediocre styling
2. 2.0 vs 1.8-litre engine
3. Independent rear suspension vs torsion beam
4. CVT vs 4-speed automatic (though it's 5 vs 6-speed for manual versions)
5. Cruise control standard vs option
6. ESC standard vs option
7. Knee airbag vs no knee airbag even as option

That's more value, better exterior design, performance, handling and fun.
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Postby slongdo11 » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:50 am

Yes, aside from looks...as I could sit in front of my car all day and just stare (drool)...

I love the handling. Drove a saturn before this car and the first day I test drove this baby and accelerated up on a police ramp....Oh yes. I love the way it turns....!!! Which is why I need new tires! Ha...

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Postby duce2278 » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:44 pm

Smart Key... would never go back

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Postby LZY_EYE » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:57 pm

The fact that I drove it for almost 24 hours over the last 48 hours and I didn't have a sore back, it averaged 6.2-6.8l/100kms, and was very fun in the mountain twisty roads :D

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Postby duce2278 » Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:30 pm

paddle shift!! f--kin awesome!!

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Postby blade888 » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:55 am

Looks and best value for money out there!
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Postby bd-850 » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:31 pm

dare i say build quality for a Mitsu. (well in the VRX not so much in the lower spec models, Sorry guys, just my opion)

Better than the others i was looking at. was a toss up between the VRX or a RX Subaru. VRX is alot quicker.

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Postby scraverX » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:18 am

I have to pick one???

It's smooth to drive. Also my BF commented it's like being in an executive's car. (He's a Public Servant)

Oh yeah... not as many techie toys as a Holden Cruise or a Ford Fiesta Zetec (drove both when I was trying to decide what to get) but the CJ was a much nicer drive.
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Postby exaltd » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:10 am

Are you serious? :? The Cruze in base form like your RX is worthless, no features at all - our Lancers have more features than the Cruze (I struggled to see what was so good about the Cruze when it first arrived.... i was searching for things that the Cruze didn't have).... only in the CDXI Cruze does it give the VR a run for it's money, and the VRX and Aspire don't compete in the same league as the CDXI....

Fiesta Zetec is also a more sporty drive, and yes, has more technical doodads than your RX Lancer, but it's not as safe (5 airbags even with 5 Star NCAP) and the drum rear brakes..... need I say more?

But yes, fully agree that the Lancer is much nicer to drive (I have driven them both too).

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Postby scraverX » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:41 am

lol it was like 5 or 6 months ago that I drove both... may have misremembered... Got a head full of CJ ;)
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Postby Chubb » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:16 am

I would have to say the looks especially the lightning blue paint. I also love all the features I have in my vrx I think for its price it has some of the most features of any comparable car. I could be wrong but, "Love that car".

Another point that has come to mind that I love is the fact that the stock lancer indicators are very bright and very easy to see unlike many other newer cars. I hate some cars that when on a round-about you can not see that their indicator is on until they reach a certain angle, due to the light being dissipated through the housing design.

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Postby Speedie » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:13 am

The Turbo.
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Postby CJ08 » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:12 pm

Love nearly everything except the damn paint!!

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Postby Leez » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:48 pm

Its gotta be the cruise control, as ive never had a car with cruise control before. I love it! :D great for a lazy person like me

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Postby Mez » Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:23 am

Best value for money in my opinion, and damn sexy.
Think when I was comparing, had best engine too


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