2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Rally OZ 2.0 liter from North America

Summary:

Quick, well-handling, boring japanese rally car

Faults:

The oxygen sensors made the "check engine light" come on after about 50 miles, after another 1000 miles or so the light mysteriously disappeared. The dealership said he had to order the oxygen sensor that was faulty so when the problem went away I never bothered to get it changed.

Then at 42150 miles the "check engine light" just came on again, I'm going to take it in today to find out what is wrong.

This car just has no "mojo".

General Comments:

The car handles like you would expect a rally car to.

It is quick and nimble.

You sit very high in this car, giving excellent view.

The car is boring, sterile and has no mojo.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 31st October, 2005

5th Nov 2005, 17:43

Could you clarify your use of the word, 'mojo'. What do you mean by that?

4th Jun 2006, 17:16

Man-power...

5th Nov 2007, 15:17

The initial posting was for a lancer rally, which has around 160bhp. The Lancer which is not rally has a 2.0 with 120hp or so, but the rally lancer has a 2.4L engine.

27th Apr 2008, 11:39

NO.. the 2002 Lancer OZ-Rally edition came with the same power plant as the base Lancer. The "Rally-Art" (Mitsubishi's in-house performance brand/shop), edition did not come out in the US until nearly three years later.

Also.. if you wanted mojo.. get a stickshift.. automatics are for buses and girls.

4th Dec 2009, 14:25

The OZ rally is not a rally car. It's a Lancer with the OZ rally nameplate on it.

5th May 2010, 14:16

If you read up on the Lancer Oz, you would find it's called Oz for the wheel package on it, and Ralli for the suspension on it. The power is the same as any other Lancer 2.4l...

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Ralley 2.0 i-4 from North America

Summary:

Great car, but runs so smooth it's easy to forget maintenence

Faults:

Transmission stopped shifting partially thanks to taking the car off road racing.

From the time I got the car my "check engine light was on" but dealer told me to ignore, I did and it's ran great.

General Comments:

Excellent handling with slight modifications, interior is great, exterior looks great, I love having people stare at my car as I drive by. stock rims look great on the body as well.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th October, 2005

17th Jan 2008, 02:18

I to had own a 2003 mits oz rally and loved the car, I had owned it from 2003 with 4 miles on it and traded it in 2007 with 32,000 miles for a 2008 lancer. I never had any problems with car until 1 week before trade in.. my alternator went up in, but other than that I never had a problem and car was driven daily drove and handles nicely... matter of fact though I also love my newer lancer I still love the older one better.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII FQ330 2.0 turbo from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A road legal world rally car

Faults:

To date, nothing has gone wrong. The car is still fairly new, but it still looks immaculate.

I don't expect the tyres to last much longer though.

General Comments:

My previous car was a Civic Type R, now that was fast and on a dry day it handled well with predictable understeer.

The Evo on the other hand is totally awesome, the acceleration is fanatical and quite addictive.

I've driven 400bhp Skylines and they are nothing in comparison. The 550bhp would take some beating off the line though.

Where the Evo really shows its colours is on the twisties. This car handles like nothing I've ever driven before. I've driven Escort Cossworths, 400 and 550bhp skylines and Imprezza STi's all of which are not a patch in the road holding department.

A friends father said "Last time I went round a corner like that I was on a ride at Disney World"

The level of trim in this road legal rally car is also great. Leather and suede Recaro's, Momo steering wheel and gear knob. Lovely.

Finaly, the brakes. Wow. Brembo's all round make stopping as easy as speeding, not that I would speed officer.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th May, 2004

27th May 2004, 10:28

These cars are beginning to look dated! I have been a fan of Evo's for many years, but since the Evo6 I have looked down on these cars?

They are very very expensive to repair when out of warranty; servicing costs are scandalous.

As soon as you have have forked out the 29k to buy one and you've rolled out of the forecourt, you can kiss goodbye to 6/7 grand!!!

If you have the 30k to spend, buy a Merc SL or BMW 330ci as they hold value.

Clio V6's are gorgeous, and although they maybe slower than an Evo, servicing is cheaper, the 3.0 litre V6 engine sounds great, they will turn more heads, and they are also more sort after? Every wannabe has a banged out'93 Scooby Turbo or Evo. Be different!

If you must buy an older Evo6 GSR '99, get a good one mind. This was a proper rally car, not a modern family saloon with a few extra pieces of plastic added. As for interiors, the Evo 8 has a cheap plasticy one. Look at Alfa Romeo or Merc for style, not Japanese crap! AN EVO 8 IS ALL GO... NO SHOW.

15th Oct 2004, 10:14

In reply to the comment above, I suppose it depends if you buy a car to drive, or to look at/boast about/be seen in.

As a pure driving machine, the Evo will blow away any of your suggested alternatives. Who cares about the badge prestige or interior plastics?

27th Oct 2005, 14:05

Yeah, I'll get some french crap that's all show and no go. For me personally, I would rather have all the go. You've obviously not had the pleasure of driving an Evo. As for a BMW 330 or M3; great drives, but more like an executive car, not a rally car.