Overview & Reviews
The '02 Lancer is Mitsubishi's replacement for its Mirage economy car, though the Mirage continues this year in coupe format only. The chief reason for the new name (for the U.S., as the car has always been called the Lancer elsewhere) is Mitsubishi's desire to emphasize that the Lancer is more upscale, larger and better-engineered than the old Mirage.
- Large interior, classy exterior styling, many standard features.
- O-Z model lacks performance to back up looks, side airbags and antilock brakes available only on LS trim, no available engine upgrade.
User Reviews:
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Tortured - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By ozrally - December 15 - 8:43 pmI have owned this car since 2003 purchased for 16,000 with 22k miles on it. It now holds 180k for commute. Been in three wrecks 1) old man cut me off and I trash is bumper all I did was crack my bumper and headlight. 2 hit a dear at 50 mph and knocked paint off and 3 hit a ditch sideways at about 85 mph flew out of thedmunds - once a weeke ditch and got stuck. Just had to replace a strut and some tires. Car looks like a mess but still gets me 40 mpg. Only change oil and tires. Have not even changed spark plugs or wires or belts and still pull strong like the day I got it. Clutch went out at 90k. Fairly easy to replace myself as it was my first try at clutch replacement. I drive a year on new tires without rotation.
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Amazing car!!! - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By rod_1 - December 14 - 10:05 pmThis car is overall an amazing car. We bought it in 2004 with 58k on the odometer. We used it for trips and put a heavily amount of miles on the car. This car has lasted us a long while until the radiator busted a hole due to the fan going out. The car had too many miles on it to even bother putting money into it but the car now has 275k on the odometer last time we looked and has lasted a very long while. Weve put a few dings and bruises on the car due to a dog jumping out in front of us and a go kart smashing into the side of it but it still went. Its protected us in many other situations too. I would recommend this car for anyone. We are looking for another one. Best car we ever owned!
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Perfect Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Missy - November 4 - 11:26 amIm definitely a poor college student...but this car saves me some cash. It is totaly awesome. It only takes about $23 to fill up and it is so cute. People always wanna race me!
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I love this car! - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By kjenning - October 24 - 10:00 amIf you can find something wrong with this car then there jmust be something wrong with you. A little more power woudl be nice, but it gets me moving as fast as the law allows in short order. I have been supremely impressed with this vehicle. The other cars in its price range that I test drove were deplorable. This car is a real class act and is beating out my 72 porsche as my most fun car to drive! Now thats saying something!
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Incredible Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Andrew Ciccolella - October 24 - 10:00 amI have the OZ Racing Edition, and it is incredible. The clutch is so smooth, and its performance is great. It is loaded with extras for such a low price.
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Whats with the performance complaints? - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By TobyG - October 17 - 10:00 amOK, granted that I wasnt looking for a sports car when I purchased my OZ, but Im still not sure where performance complaints are coming from. When compared to the other compact cars that I owned in the past (a 93 Sentra and 87 Horizon), my Lancer is just flat out more fun and a better performer. Add to that much better fuel economy (along with the other two) than the truck I traded for it (96 Nissan Kingcab SE), and thats a recipe for an excellent compact transport.
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All i ask is MORE POWER - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Thunderbird290 - October 6 - 2:00 amGreat handling and it is fun to drive. Forget the civic and the impreza.this is a great car for a good price.
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good - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By angelina rodriguez - September 11 - 10:00 ami love the car .but .why the dont put more horsepower .at least 160 horses
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A Great Car for the Money - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Ralph Wiggum - September 11 - 10:00 amThis is a great car. I have the O.Z. Racing Edition and it looks so great. The clutch and shifter are the best I have ever used. It is definiatly a great car for the money.
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Excellent for its price! - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Ana Ben-David - August 5 - 4:20 pmHighly recommended. I bought my car when it had 35k miles on 04, today it has 93K miles and still drives perfectly. Regularly maintained, there are no problems at all. Definitely an excellent choice.