1979 Mitsubishi Lancer EL 1.4 from Sri Lanka
Summary:
Fantastic - For a 30 year old car
Faults:
Nothing serious. Never got stranded.
Frequent brake maintenance.
Rear boot steel rod broke at 205000km.
Engine overhauled at 196000km due to excessive oil burning.
Crank shaft nut broke at 170000km, but took me home safely.
General Comments:
Out performs many new cars in acceleration and hill climbs.
Very very hardy, good ground clearance, and can go on terrain meant for 4X4.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th September, 2010
22nd Jun 2002, 13:40
Hi, I have a 1982 lancer, it is fitted with a 1.800 motor,5 speed g/box,4 wheel disc brakes, and have fitted 185/70/13 kelley tyres. It performs like a dream on the open road, and is good around town. I am using 91 octane unleaded fuel. As far as fitting the 1.800 motor it was no problem as all the item fitted straight in. I have had the lancer now for 10 months and the only thing that I have had to do was time the motor which was 5 degrees out. The lancer is a nice little family car of 5 persons, OK it is a little old, but hey it is a great car still, and with no rust.