2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Wagon, 61k Miles, Needs Nothing But A Driver! on 2040-cars
Oceanport, New Jersey, United States
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LOW MILES, Made in Japan reliability - needs NOTHING! See full description below. I’ve never wrote an ad for a car before. Oh, I’ve done plenty of ads for guitar parts on ebay, but not cars. It seems I’ll have to write one for the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, since it’s so rare most folks have never seen one, much less know anything about it. Apparently Mitsubishi only imported this model for one year, and never even promoted it. So, here goes my ad…. It was in 2005 when I purchased my Lancer Sportback LS. It came with a $1000 option package of alloy wheels, Cruise control, cargo area cover, roof rack, and pinstriping. The standard Sportback (LS) comes with an automatic transmission, Power door locks, mirrors & windows, A/C, CD/radio stereo, tilt wheel, and strong 4-wheel disk brakes. So, this is a well-equipped car. I've been very happy with the Sportback. Not only is it 100% reliable, it is VERY quick (definitely faster than the 8.5 sec. 0-60 time its supposed to have). This is no doubt due to the 160HP MIVEC 4-cylinder engine the Sportback has - the 2004 Lancer sedans only had a 120HP engine. The 160HP engine (33% more power) makes a big difference in a car of this size. Passing speed on the highway is excellent, and lane-change maneuvers are reminiscent of the Mitsubishi Evo (which is based on the same chassis). The disc brakes stop on a dime, with zero fade. Maybe all that great performance doesn't mean much to some buyers, but I'm sure we all agree: faster is better than slower, and cars that handle emergency maneuvers better and stop faster are safer. My wagon
(which is the Sportback LS, not the Ralliart) handles great,
yet rides well. It’s comfortable, if not luxurious. The
4-speed automatic transmission is very smooth, and doesn’t sap
as much power as the auto. did in my old Honda. Due to its
fairly tall roof height, flat load floor, and square back end,
you can fit a LOT of stuff in the cargo area – more than most
SUVs! The split rear seat lets you carry even more, even with
3 passengers. You can carry 8’ long boards or poles without a
hitch. What’s amazing is that, due to the engine’s power (and
the GREAT 4-wheel disc brakes) even a heavy, full load doesn’t
faze the Sportback. Of
course, being Made in Japan means this car is rock solid
reliable. The only problem I’ve had was when the “check
engine” light came on once for an unknown reason many years
ago. The dealer reset it and I was on my way in 2 minutes. I like the appearance of the Lancer wagon too. People mistake it for a Ford Focus from the front, or a Volvo from the rear. I’ve received compliments over its looks, which I didn’t expect. It has a few, very minor dings in the body, and scratches in the rear bumper from loading music equipment into it, but no major dents. There is a small stain on the roof on the driver’s side, which I have been unable to remove, caused by tree sap (I think). Otherwise the paint is in great shape. The only other flaw to the exterior is a part of the lower right taillight that was cracked and glued back together. There are no rips or stains in the interior. See the many large pictures of my Sportback at this link. Maintained well, my Sportback needs nothing, and won’t need any expensive maintenance for a LONG time. At the date, I’m writing this it still only has just under 61,000 miles on it (I have a VERY short commute!) There are only 5000 miles on the new Dunlop tires. The rear brake discs were replaced 3 years ago or so, and the front brakes are still good. It had the big 5-year/60,000 mile service in July, 2011, which included a timing belt change. Otherwise, it’s just been oil changes and tire rotation. I have receipts for most of the work done. The car burns zero oil. Every device in the car works as well as new. The Sportback just passed NJ State Inspection. It has never been in any kind of an accident. I am a non-smoker, so there are no funky odors. The front seats had covers on them for most of their lives, so they have very little wear.If you
are looking for an affordable, used compact wagon there are
very few choices nowadays. The later (2012-2014) Lancer
Sportback is a completely different animal, and doesn’t have
the room or the performance of this Sportback. The other
competition in its price range (the Ford Focus or the Hyundai)
is much slower, with mediocre brakes and iffy reliability. You
could pay more for the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CRV, but they
would be slower too, and certainly don’t handle or brake
nearly as well as the Sportback. Compare and you will see that
the Sportback is an excellent value. TERMS: Cash or bank cashier’s check
only. Feel free to make me a reasonable offer. I will NOT ship
the Sportback, although you can feel free to arrange your own
shipping for it after payment has arrived. Yes, you can test
drive it before buying but it may not be registered in a week
or two, so get here soon or you will have to settle for just a
drive around my neighborhood. Scam emails, ridiculous lowball
offers, and “is it still available” mails will be ignored – if
you see this ad online it is still available! My Sportback is
sold “as-is” with no warranty, although it undoubtedly has
PLENTY of life left in it. Well,
that’s it for my ad. I think I’ve covered everything, but if
not feel free to write me with questions. I can accept texts
(from serious buyers only) on my iphone at 9084330769.
For independent reviews of the Lancer Sportback, click here and here. Thanks for looking! |
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