2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution turbocharged inline 4 from North America
Summary:
Fun, but is warranty prone
Faults:
-Sun glasses holder will not stay up.
-At 4500 miles 3rd & 5th gear were grinding. Tranny got rebuilt under warranty because of a TSB.
-At 8,000 mile the driver's side front spindle (or something like that) had to be replaced.
-14,000 miles 2nd, 3rd, & 5th are starting to grind again.
-18,000 rear rotor/pads had to be replaced. Front rotors were turned (twice) and new pads up front. (No racing or hard driving)
-22,000 it is about time to get new front rotors and to take the Evo in for the tranny again.
General Comments:
This is the best handling car I have ever owned. Factory tires do not last long even if they are taken care of and used as a daily driver would be. I love the seats in the Evo. The motor is strong and has little turbo lag. The only down side is I think I got the lemon of the bunch. It goes in for warranty work and/or some kind of service on a monthly bases; I just listed the big things. All in all I love the car, but it has too many issues. I'm sure most other Evo owners would say other wise. Keep in mine I am 31 and have a family. I like performance cars, not so I can abuse them, just drive them. Coming out of a 2004 Mustang Cobra, this car (Evo) handles better, sits better, but the Cobra had no issues whats so ever. I had a bad experience with Mitsubishi before, gave them another shot. Never again.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 2nd March, 2007
17th Mar 2011, 05:01
Ah man. It sucks you have had problems. I also own an Evo, same year too and I have had zero issues with it (I beat the heck out of it!).
Besides regular maintenance, Evos should last. I'd take it back and trade it in for another one if I was in your situation.
Good luck!