Upholstery, accents, trims, and the steering wheel have been upgraded, though. Otherwise, no-go for common repairs. The shop said they couldn't do much else without replicating the problem, but they could change out the transmission fluid, which would either fix it or make it a lot worse. My tester had carbon fiber trim plates and some nice slate gray leather which gave it a serious look and and feel. Regular servicing helps, 40000 is probably even too long. I agree that it doesnt show whether or not ill get a bad transmission or not however, it does show in some respect how often they do go bad.
During the test drive, see if the car drives straight and doesn't pull to one side or another. The visibility is good although the front pillars feel a bit too thick, especially when turning left. The Ralliart can be had as a sedan or Sportback hatchback , but the Evo is only a sedan. Time will tell a story here!! Both dealers called me back and reported the vehicle had 'transmission problems' One of the dealers offered me what i consider to be a reasonable price despite the problem hard shifts into 3rd gear and I was wondering if you guys out there that drive the Ralliart could answer a couple questions or point me in the direction of some answers: Are there known issues with the transmission of a stock 2009 Ralliart? The interior's stale design and its abundance of hard, cheap plastics are the Achilles' heel of the Lancer. The Evo's engine is peaky, with more turbo lag, and it delivers its power in a frenzy at the top of the rev band. Interior and Exterior are a five star in my opinion and ill explain in one word why; Customization.
Unfortunately servicing mechatronics units has not worked and only new units seem to properly fix problems. And — trust me — if you drive the Ralliart as it was meant to be driven, you will be seeing your friends at the Exxon station very frequently. Acceleration is — not surprisingly — excellent. Bodystyle: Four-door sedan Engines: 2. On the resale side, we do not expect the Lancer to retain its value as well as the exceptionally resilient Civic or the Mazda3. Handling: The Lancer handles sporty and holds the road well. Ralliart models add unique exterior trim, a rear spoiler, and standard fog lights.
Turbos will always have more problems than normally aspirated cars. Seats are the exception in the Evolution; the heavily bolstered, grippy Recaros are superb, and we recommend the option package that includes these seats in the Ralliart. Anecdotally fluid does appear to play a role in the longevity of the 'box. Rear-seat legroom is surprisingly generous, and the Sportback's flexible configuration delivers an impressive 52. The other warranty questions mostly for other people if they like to see how warranties go. I probably should have put modded vs un-moded vehicles. Watch out for oil leaks; there are a few reports about oil leaks from the engine.
It is a much easier and better organized way for me as well as other pepole to see data. Reliability is a five star as well since ive never had any serious problems with this car. I probably should have put modded vs un-moded vehicles. Even if you've been brought up to revere the Evo's dynamic reputation, from racing games and the like, it's hard not to be a little disappointed with the cabin of the Ralliart or Evolution. But the buzzer would be the first thing to go.
The trunk is large and the rear seatbacks fold down. It reads 126K km now. Remedy Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The high-performance Lancer Evolution features a 291-horsepower turbocharged engine with all-wheel drive, large Brembo brakes and Recaro racing-style front seats. Mitsubishi will be recalling over 10,000 Lancer Evolutions built between December 12, 2007 and March 5, 2013, covering model years 2008 to 2013.
A risky, take-no-prisoners image might accompany the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Ralliart, but these sedans actually factor in as reasonably safe picks--especially considering their excellent, responsive handling. Other penalties are higher purchase price and higher running costs. The 291-hp Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model is known to every teenager, but you can only find a very few of them for sale on the used car market. This far, there are not that many problems reported to form a trend, although there are complaints about brake noises, the paint that scratches or chips easily and some rusty spots. You may not vote on this poll Thought it would be a good idea to do a poll on this one.
If you only replace the clutches the problem stills remains and will burn out the clutches again so the mechatronics units also need replacing. If we had to drive only in traffic, we'd choose the Ralliart's engine, as it's more flexible and tuned for stronger low- and mid-rev response. But does it really stack up to its reputation? The ride can also be a bit jarring on pothole-ridden Rust Belt roads. Then you see the twin air vents and dummy pressed-in hood scoop that could be made functional; Mitsubishi seems to have made doing so easy. Installed new reconditioned rear differential.
Benefits Wow factor and great performance especially mid range where most of our running is done. That probably would have been better, but it's done nonetheless. The first is a minor thing — the strange and loud sound that the turn signals make when engaged. Also, of course, the price. Essentially, both the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Ralliart look like tuner cars--like an economy car on steroids--much more than they look like exotic sports machines.