Mitsubishi Lancer 9 technical. Weaknesses and main disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer IX with mileage

And the vast majority of cars are equipped with "mechanics", although the automatic transmission is excellent here, and its resource is probably even greater than that of the manual transmission. The transmission of front-wheel drive vehicles is generally very reliable. Only CV joints are at risk: their covers are prone to rubbing, you need to keep an eye on both.

All-wheel drive cars have a more complicated structure, the bevel gearbox with "hand-out" have quite a lot of vulnerabilities, especially since they usually stand with powerful motors from Evolution. Killed splines, twisted SHRUS and universal joint are quite common phenomena, if the owner was too lazy to put the tuning unit after the "swap" of the motor. But for those who build Evo from their "nine", these problems do not matter. Note though: these units can be easily supplied with the Airtrek (aka Outlander in the left-hand drive version) - there were a lot of all-wheel drive, and the parts from it are not too expensive.

On cars with manual transmission, difficulties are usually not expected. And here Lancer IX delivers its insidious blow below the belt. Motors of 1.3 and 1.6 liters rely on manual transmissions of the F5M41-1-V7B3 and 5M41-1-R7B5 series, respectively. They reach 100-150 thousand kilometers without any particular difficulties, but then bearing noises begin to appear. As a rule, they are associated with release bearing, but after replacing it usually nothing changes. In most cases, replacing the bearings of the input shaft helps, but sometimes the owners bring the matter to the replacement of the front part of the manual transmission housing, and after 150-200 thousand mileage, the wear of the couplings and synchronizers is already possible.

The differential needs to be monitored, and the oil should be changed more often - for example, every 40-50 thousand kilometers, which is not typical for a manual gearbox at all. I am glad that this operation is inexpensive.

Manual transmissions from "European" two-liter cars of the F5M42-2-R7B6 and F5M42-2-R7B4 series often start to make noise after 50-70 thousand mileage. The chances that the hull is damaged are also higher than in the case of manual transmissions with "small" motors. There are few contract units, but there is a way out: instead of the completely "killed" F5M42-2-R7B6 and F5M42-2-R7B4, you can safely put boxes from 2.4 and 1.8 liter engines. With some modifications, stronger manual transmissions of the W5M31-1 series or even the KM220 or a little more expensive and new W5M42 will fit here.

Replacing the box can be avoided if you do not delay the replacement of bearings, after which the box serves another 40-50 thousand mileage. Unfortunately, accurate assembly and inspection of all seating surfaces is important here. It turns out to achieve factory quality (and hence the resource).

Please note that when buying a car, you can easily get to a copy with an already noisy box, which has been filled with noise reduction additives. In this case, you will have to repair or change the manual transmission. Any suspicions about noise should be immediately interpreted in favor of a major repair.

With "automatic machines" everything is much simpler. A reliable automatic transmission of the F4A4A-1-N2Z series was installed on Russian cars with 1.6-liter engines, and F4A4B-1-J5Z was installed with a two-liter engine. In fact, they are one and the same unit. If you want to find documentation for this box, then it is best to look for another name - F4A42, it is common for the entire series and allows you to find all compatible versions of the automatic transmission. They were installed not only on Mitsubishi cars, but also on Korean Hyundai. And also on Proton, BYD and Zhonghua, if you suddenly want to look for spare parts in China or Malaysia.

It is difficult to break this automatic transmission, usually resource troubles begin with a rare oil change, for example, every 90 thousand, and with runs over 250 thousand kilometers. Shift solenoids and main pressure solenoid are usually on the top-priority list. With frequent and active movement on the highway, wear of the Overdrive planetary is possible, where the needle bearing fails. As a result of this nuisance, wear products can damage many components.

Breakdowns of the speed sensors are mainly related to the age and contamination of the gearbox with wear products. The most serious problems are usually associated with a dirty valve body, loss of pressure or oil leaks.

Automatic transmission is considered one of the most successful in its class. It is so successful that the A4CF1 / 2 box on Solaris differs from it in nuances, being a further development of the design, and with 1.4 liter engines it is still installed.

If you change the oil in the automatic transmission every 40-50 thousand, do not abuse the races and replace the linings of the gas turbine engine in time, then the box will not require serious repairs. After 200-250 thousand kilometers, most likely, you only need to replace a few solenoids and a filter. That is, you can do without additional investments, although at this age it is recommended to update the rubber seals.

If you take an American or Japanese car with a 1.5 liter, 1.6 liter or 1.8 liter engine, then you will not have a classic "automatic" machine, but a Mitsubishi / Hyundai F1C1 series CVT. The design is in many ways similar to the best-selling Jatco RE0F06A and JF 011E and is in fact one of its ancestors. Unfortunately, this speaks not of outstanding merits, but of the abundance of children's problems. In particular, this box works very badly at low temperatures and just at cold temperatures. The oil in this variator should be changed every year, and yet the wear of the belt and cones for a mileage of 120-150 thousand is often already critical.

Motors

Mitsubishi engines are considered one of the most thoughtful and successful. Especially the old series. And the two-liter 4G 63 is deservedly considered one of the best engines for tuning, and at the same time very reliable and successful in a naturally aspirated version.

But the bulk of the motors still belongs to a different series. In many respects similar in design, but different - to the 4G1 or Orion family. Motors 1.3 l - 4G 13 series, 1.6 l motors - 4G 18. A rarer one and a half liter modification belongs to the 4G 15 series.

These motors are distinguished by the presence of modifications with one and two camshafts, three and four valves per cylinder, as well as optional GDI injection and MIVEC phase shifters.

The L ancer IX was fitted with the latest modifications of the 4G 18, so it was only available with four valves per cylinder and one camshaft. 4G 15 "pleases" with a large variety: here and GDI on Japanese cars, and four valves per cylinder (three valves are also found, but rarely). There are even modifications with two camshafts.

The 4G 13 motor is strictly 12-valve with one camshaft.

All motors are distinguished by a cast-iron cylinder block, a timing belt and a rather convenient design.

Timing belt 1.6

price for original

1 433 rubles

With all the advantages of these motors, one cannot fail to note the low resource of the piston group in 1.6 liter engines, their sensitivity to operating temperature and the unsuccessful design of the throttle valve of the motors. In addition, on 1.6 liter and 1.5 liter engines, there are very weak ignition modules with individual coils.

The poor design of the main radiator makes it prone to loss of tightness and contamination. Note that non-original inexpensive radiators often work even better than their “native” ones.

The material of the cylinder block is also far from "premium", and if the rings are stuck, then, most likely, the wear of the piston group is already significant, and one cannot do without boring.

The rings of the 1.6 L and 1.5 L engines lie due to a weak oil drain on the pistons. The holes coke, the circulation of the coolant becomes insufficient, which leads to overheating. Actually, all diseases here most often arise due to an increase in the volume of the motor: the performance of the cooling system is designed mainly for motors of 1.2 liters and 1.3 liters, and it is barely enough for a larger block.

And as soon as the radiators get a little dirty, an appetite for oil appears. Now let's add here the unsuccessful design of the pistons, and here it is - the oil burner and piston wear after hundreds of thousands of kilometers and at least slight overheating. Pistons are inexpensive, but the very fact that overhaul is required after 100-120 thousand kilometers of typical operation can scare off many.

To the credit of these engines, I note that their oil appetite is growing gradually, not as rapidly as the VW and BMW masters. And yet, two liters per 10 thousand kilometers is already a serious symptom, and in the case of using cheaper oil, the appetite begins to grow rapidly.

In principle, using regular decoking, oils with a low viscosity and good washing properties, the oil appetite can be stabilized for a fairly long time. There are examples of engines with runs over 300 thousand and the original piston group. True, there are also many nuances of operating conditions to achieve such a result. With frequent trips through city traffic jams, it is almost impossible to achieve such "vitality". The only advice is to use a "cold" thermostat and regular cleaning of the radiator. Well, oils with a viscosity of SAE 30, of course.

The throttle valve has a limited resource: after 150 thousand kilometers, the accumulated backlash interferes with its normal operation, and a concomitant factor is usually dirt and EGR valve leaks. There is good news for Russian owners of Lancers: you can order a restored damper "from Titus", the repair is on stream. And, of course, no one forbids the installation of new original or contract parts.

The EGR needs to be periodically cleaned or turned off from harm's way: it largely contributes to the accelerated wear of the piston group and the occurrence of rings on 1.6 liter engines.

The catalyst on these engines also does not withstand operation in Russia. After the same 100-150 thousand kilometers, the back pressure grows, and sometimes a crumb flies to the inlet. In many ways, this is facilitated by the ignition problems possible for this run: the spark plug tips are flooded with oil due to the unsuccessful design of the cylinder head cover gaskets and poor crankcase ventilation. Vapors of crankcase gases, in turn, lead to corrosion of the spark plug tips. It's good that they are collapsible and repairable.

Finally, the low resource of the engine mounts is noted, because of which, after 150 thousand kilometers, vibrations and jerks become frequent phenomena.

Radiator

price for original

26 269 rubles

If you look closely, then everything is usually very good up to 100-120 thousand, but then large expenses are coming with varying degrees of probability. Separately, the work is not too expensive, even replacing the timing belt, and spare parts, including original ones, do not cost space money. But for many, it all ends with an installation contract engine, the benefit of them is enough. And all because you can put a much more successful motor.

The two-liter 4G 63 in a naturally aspirated version are similar in layout to low-volume engines, but belong to a different family, the larger 4G6 or Sirius. It also includes the occasionally found engines of 1.8 l of the 4G 67 series and 2.4 l of the 4G 69 series.

Unlike "small" motors, there are balancer shafts, and they are driven by a separate belt. They are also one of the weak points of this line of engines. On engines of 2.0 l and 1.8 l, it is recommended to turn off the balancer drive and remove the belt. Otherwise, if it breaks, it falls under the timing belt and ... everything is clear. The valves in such a situation bends in all Mitsubishi engines.

Balance shafts on older motors tend to wedge. Otherwise, everything is noticeably better than that of smaller motors: the piston is more reliable, there are no difficulties with overheating. But there are thousands of options for tuning the cooling system, because on the basis of 4G 63 / 4G 69 / 4G 64 motors are assembled with a capacity of over a thousand Horse power... True, sometimes with the replacement of the unit itself: the staff is not enough even with a return of half this figure.

The main resource problems of these motors include early wear of hydraulic lifters, a rapid loss of oil pump pressure when operating on dirty oil, and related problems in the form of rapid wear of heavily loaded crankshaft liners, balance shafts and camshafts. Subject to regular replacement of the "correct" oil, cleaning the oil receiver mesh, good filters and a working crankcase ventilation system, the engine can travel 300-400 thousand kilometers before interfering with the piston. The cylinder head will pass at least 200 before the first repairs. In addition, the Lancer has the simplest version of the engine, without phase shifters and other frills like GDI direct injection.

Engines with a volume of 1.8 and 2.4 liters have approximately the same characteristics and resource, but adjusted for a slightly modified power. The CVT transmission has an extremely beneficial effect on the resource of the 1.8-liter engine. It is a pity that the combination of GDI and MIVEC does not have the best effect on the operating price and reliability.

The supercharged engine version has a similar resource only if a very calm person is on the car. Usually 4G 63T is operated rigidly, and there is no need to talk about an outstanding resource. But even in such conditions, it is extremely reliable, even in forced form.

Difficulties with the throttle, ignition coils, crankcase ventilation system and engine cushions are the same as in the 1.6 4G 18 engine.

Summary

On cars that were officially sold in Russia, a two-liter engine - the best option... It is noticeably more powerful than 1.6-liter, and does not have a specific problem with the resource of the piston group. It's bad that there are very few such units, so the 1.6-liter remains the main one. We can only hope that they served him well. And if not good, then at least they renovated it with high quality.

A 1.3 liter engine is quite suitable for moving around the city, but driving with it on the highway is a real torment, especially if the traffic is heavy. At the same time, his resource is quite acceptable, usually up to 250 thousand kilometers it works well, hinting at the need for repairs with a growing oil appetite.

In general, the Mitsubishi Lancer IX is a very reliable car, although without some drawbacks. For example, the resource of manual transmissions and engines of 1.6 liters leaves much to be desired. But this is a complete set of most of the cars.

Repairs will not be too expensive, if only due to the massiveness of the machine and the wide unification of the units.

Another unpleasant factor is the very specific ergonomics of the car, which does not favor people of average height and above, and even more so - overweight. This is a car, if you please, for small and thin drivers and passengers.

The image of a rally car is a double-edged thing: for some it just warms the soul, but more often it has a detrimental effect on the operating style.

Therefore, to summarize: if you have a small stature and you are ready to undergo an engine or gearbox overhaul once, you need good handling and a "sporty" image in an inexpensive car and you are not against a gray interior, then Lancer IX can be considered a good option. It almost does not rot, does not “get enough” with difficult-to-solve problems, spare parts have become cheap many years ago, there are not just a lot of contract units, but a lot. And there is a huge scope for tuning, you can build the car of your dreams ...

I do not fall under these conditions, but there are enough people willing.

Ready to get your Lancer 9?

Hello!

Little driving experience - 5 years. But during this time, a lot of cars have been changed. Alternately owned Alfa Romeo 156 (4 pieces, 2.0TS, SPORTWAGON 1.8TS, 2.0JTS, 2.0TS SELESPEED), VAZ21074, Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6, Opel Meriva 1.4.

After much deliberation, after reading many reviews on the Internet, I decided to take myself some economical car, easy to maintain and proven to be reliable. Tired of struggling with the whims of Alfa Romeo and considerable cash injections into service. The financial situation at that time did not allow buying something new and expensive.

Looking through one well-known site for the sale of used cars, I came across an ad for the sale of Lancer 9 2006 onwards. 1.6 mechanics. Upon examination, it was concluded that the car is in perfect condition. The seller is a retired, scrupulously doing MOT, kept the car in the garage. I do not understand the trim levels on Lancers, but there is a necessary minimum - condo, ABS, two pillows.

What pleases: consumption in the city, with traffic jams of about 9 liters, on the highway (went to St. Petersburg, 5 people in the car) 6.5 liters. Gasoline 92. During the tenure no breakdowns. I changed the oil with filters twice and recently changed the front stabilizer struts (FEBI, 200 rubles apiece). I still ride my own pads (wear about 70%). Whether the previous owner changed them, I can't say. If there is a garage, or even better a room with a lift, then many maintenance procedures can be done by yourself, since the design of the car is very simple. I myself work in a car service and, accordingly, I do everything myself. Low tax, still 98 horses.

The rest of the car is boring. This applies to both the appearance (the eye has nothing to catch on) and the inside. Crickets periodically appear in the cabin. Creaks in the glove compartment. Poor acoustics - the speakers wheeze. The driver's seat is moderately comfortable, although there is practically no lateral support. I went to St. Petersburg, 11 hours behind the wheel without long stops. The result is that with a problematic spine (osteochondrosis of the lower back and thoracic region, whoever suffers will understand) there are no unpleasant sensations in the back. The rear seats are uncomfortable, or rather the landing. The trunk is medium in size, enough to drive to Auchan))

In terms of dynamics, the car does not shine - acceleration is sluggish, at speeds above 120 km / h, the internal combustion engine emits a nasty roar. But it holds the road well at any speed. The steering wheel is moderately light and informative, for example in comparison with the Lacetti, but indistinct in comparison with the Alpha. Noise insulation of the wheel arches is inadequate, comparable, perhaps, only with the Lacetti. There are occasional knocks in the front suspension, although diagnostics do not reveal any problems. There are no complaints about the manual transmission. Shifts clearly, the lever travel is average.

They write that the paintwork on them is weak. Until I noticed, there are no chips and no scratches either. Unless only in the area of ​​the door handle there are shallow scratches from nails. There are no traces of rust anywhere.

I cannot name the prices for consumables, since the car service worker gets them with big discounts and my opinion here will be biased. This is my first review, please do not kick too much.

Good luck on the road!

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 inline four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.6 with one camshaft and 82 hp. and 92 hp. respectively; a volume of 2.0 with two camshafts and a power of 135 hp. when operating in the Russian Federation, they have a small resource and high oil consumption.

Oil consumption for Lancer 9 is so high that when the next scheduled Maintenance can only be dispensed with by replacing oil filter... After all, consumption, or rather "zhor" oil varies from 1 liter to 3 liters per 1000 km. With the volume of the oil system from 3 to 4 liters, for 10-15 thousand km. you will have to top up at least 15 liters, and thus change it several times.

In the absence of leaking oil seals, gaskets and seals, the reasons for oil consumption can be:

• Worn guide bushings and valve seals
• Worn or coked oil scraper rings, seizure marks on the cylinder block

Each reason has its own root cause.

Oil flow through valve seals

Valve oil seals lose their elasticity and "dubbed" at different mileage. On one engine, they are replaced at 50 thousand km. run, on another 150 thousand km. At the same time, at higher mileage, replacing the oil seals does not solve the problem with oil consumption. Why is that? The valve stem seals fail due to overheating, both visible when the temperature sensor detects it, and invisible, the so-called internal preheating. In the first case, the reason may be the cooling system. The second case is difficult to diagnose and detect, and it is associated with poor fuel quality. The products of incomplete combustion of gasoline form carbon deposits and varnish deposits in the combustion chamber. As a result, the thermal conductivity of its walls deteriorates, which causes overheating, which is not detected by the temperature sensor. Also, self-replacement valve stem seals without troubleshooting and subsequent replacement of the valve guides, it does not give a positive effect. And Lancer, as he ate butter, so be it. And, if we take into account the pumping effect that occurs when installing new oil seals on old bushings that have wear, then the consumption will be even greater than before replacement.

Ring occurrence and oil consumption

Oil scraper rings in case of overheating of the Lancer engine lie and lose their mobility - this is one of the reasons for oil consumption. When using low quality gasoline, the rings coke and also stop working. In addition, if the coke clogs the grooves and the rings lay on it, then they will intensively wear out against the cylinder walls. Mechanical wear on the liner can cause scuffing, which is another reason for oil consumption. The compression rings also cause a pumping effect when the oil scraper is stuck and the flow rate rises. Replacing the rings does not give results in the case when the cylinder block is not bored to the new size or the surface is not micro-polished. Wear in the block leads to a change in the geometry of the cylinder: ovality, taper, ellipticity, which in turn causes a knock of the engine. The knock can also be "connecting rod" due to oil starvation.

The root cause of "zhora" oil on Lancer 9

What does the fight for the environment and the reduction of toxic emissions lead to? We have to optimize the clearances in the motor and its parts. The smaller the gaps, the easier and faster they are clogged with products of incomplete combustion of gasoline. It is for this reason that all of the above happens, and that is why all manufacturers write and warn about the use of high quality fuel. The situation is aggravated by objective reasons:

• Short distance trips
• Driving in a cold car
• Continuous idling
• The use of gasoline that does not correspond to the passport
• Operation at low rpm

These factors do not allow the engine to reach the operating temperature at which coke and carbon deposits will be burned out. The use of AI-98, instead of AI-92, also contributes to carbon formation, since the combustion rate of high-octane gasoline is lower. What is not burnt forms carbon deposits and clogs the catalyst.

How to increase the resource of a Mitsubishi engine

Increase in viscosity and switch to other grades engine oil do not give a sustainable result. Regular use of flushing the oil system before changing the oil - MF5 will keep the power package clean. Flushing the Lancer engine allows you to deeply clean the surfaces from all types of deposits and carbon deposits, de-carbonize the rings and restore their mobility.

The use of a cermet additive for the engine will restore its resource, compensate and protect against wear. Engine GA4 is formulated for 4 liters of oil and does not change the chemical composition and physical properties of the oil. It forms a metal-ceramic protective layer on the coupled friction pairs, which restores the geometry of the cylinder, increases the compression, as a result of which the oil consumption of Lancer 9 decreases or stops altogether, depending on the degree of wear and the causes of "zhora". The composition does not affect and does not restore valve oil seals, piston rings.

It is possible to optimize combustion processes and get rid of the consequences of incomplete combustion of fuel by adding a gasoline combustion catalyst, FueleX. The combustion catalyst increases the speed and temperature of combustion, resulting in complete combustion. And as a result, there is no soot, coke and deposits, a clean engine, a combustion chamber, a catalyst. The use of a combustion catalyst increases the resource of the engine.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is a popular Japanese sedan that was produced from 2003 to 2008. This vehicle has won millions of hearts of motorists around the world. The victories of the restyled Evolution versions only fueled interest. Many people get confused about the models of the Japanese automaker. The fact is that there are simple "Lancer", and there are their sports modifications "Evolution", which were produced for each generation of standard cars. Let's take a closer look at the Lancer 9 in our review.

Exterior Mitsubishi Lancer 9

The appearance of the Japanese car does not differ in extraordinary or attractive forms, however, compared to the previous generation, it looks much fresher and more sporty. The car has acquired a radically new look. However, as time went on, the design of competitors did not stand still, and the appearance of the Lancer 9 practically did not change. In 2007-2008, a turning point came when a car with such a front end design had to be urgently changed. The bored appearance no longer caused the former sensations, especially since the Lancer 10 came out, which had a simply breathtaking sporty look. Also noteworthy is the fact that Evolution modifications have always looked much more charismatic, more aggressive and just more attractive. Against the background of its athletic brother, Lancer 9 looks like a simpleton. Later, this problem was corrected by a new generation, where everything turned out much better.

The front of the car is unremarkable: the headlights of the car look more like the brainchild of the Chinese or Russian car industry - the design is too simple. The back is more attractive, and everything looks pretty proportional and pretty here.

The wheels of the car also do not stand out from the general design, but they also do not give a special look.

In general, the assessment of the exterior of the Lancer 9 can be given ambiguous, the car was created more than 10 years ago, restyling was insignificant. Sporty rear end aside, the Lancer looks like your average family sedan at the time. He is neat, not ugly, but also lacking in charisma. As of 2014, this car looks no better than the models of the Russian car industry, so Mitsubishi did the right thing by releasing the 10th generation completely new, which has nothing to do with the design of the previous generation.
Lancer 9 has the following dimensions: length - 4535 mm, width - 1715 mm, height - 1445 mm. The vehicle's ground clearance is 165 mm.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 interior

Salon Lancer 9 looks neat, ergonomic and slightly austere. Most car enthusiasts give a big plus for the high build quality. All electrical systems (power windows, side window adjustment) continue to function even after prolonged use.

The dashboard is assembled soundly, of high quality, from a combination of hard and soft plastic. The seats are manually adjustable mechanically - the driver and front passenger feel spacious and comfortable. In a Japanese car, there is only vertical steering wheel adjustment, and this can be called a minus. Also on the dashboard, you will not find any displays, navigators, etc. In the style of oriental automakers, only an electronic clock is installed on it.
In the back of the cabin, three people can hardly fit, but two men of different configurations will feel quite free and comfortable.
Although the interior looks austere enough, many motorists prefer the Lancer 9 just because it is easy to tune. That is, the car acts as a kind of good, soundly assembled base, and then the owner can improve it as much as he wants.

The luggage compartment has an average size for a family sedan - its volume is 430 liters. In this case, a little space is taken in the closed position of the trunk levers, so you should be careful when placing large fragile objects.

Specifications Mitsubishi Lancer 9

First, let's discuss the driving performance of this car. Lancer 9 perfectly enters and exits corners, the steering wheel obeys the driver perfectly. This is not surprising, since the sports brother of the Lancer 9 - Evolution, at one time was one of the best rally cars.
Car enthusiasts complain that this Japanese sedan has a stiff suspension, and after long trips, the back as well as the whole body gets tired. For Russian roads, a sports suspension is not needed. It is more suitable for the German autobahns. Since driving fast on our roads will break either the suspension or the driver's back from another bump. And given that the parts for a Japanese sedan are not cheap, it is better to drive carefully and not climb into every pothole.

Summing up the complaints of car owners, we can say the following: it would be better if the suspension was softer, even if this would lead to a slight loss of driving dynamics.
In total, there are three main engine modifications available, their volumes are as follows: 1.3 liters (mechanics), 1.6 liters (mechanics / automatic), 2 liters (mechanics / automatic). All engines are gasoline. Here are their main characteristics:
1) 1.3 liters: 82 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h - 13.7 seconds, maximum speed - 171 km / h, fuel consumption - 6.5 liters. for 100 km;
2) 1.6 liters: 98 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h - 11.8 seconds, maximum speed - 183 km / h, fuel consumption - 6.7 liters. for 100 km;
3) 2.0 liters: 135 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h - 9.6 seconds, maximum speed - 206 km / h, fuel consumption - 8.4 liters. for 100 km.
It is also worth noting that when buying a modification with an automatic gearbox, the figures drop slightly.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 Price

Prices for the Lancer 9 on the Russian used car market are 250-350 thousand rubles.

This is exactly what the Mitsubishi Lancer of the past, ninth generation turned out to be.

Mitsubishi Lancer IX: 2003-2007 (restyling 2005)

Mitsubishi Lancer IX: 2003-2007 (restyling 2005)

When in 2003 we started selling the new Mitsubishi Lancer, the queue for it stretched out for several months. Rush demand was due to the optimal combination of price, quality and time-tested reliability of the model. After all, the previous generations were officially sold here almost from the beginning of the 90s, and our compatriots are already accustomed to associating the name Lancer with strength and durability. And even after the Lancer IX was discontinued in 2007, sales of the car resumed after a couple of years. A sedan called Lancer Classic was sold in parallel with the tenth Lancer.

Mitsubishi Lancer was produced in sedan and station wagon bodies. Moreover, both modifications started at the same time. After restyling in 2005, the model range was replenished with a charged all-wheel drive version of the Lancer Evolution with a 2-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 280 hp. We, as usual, have the greatest demand for sedans. Station wagons account for only 5–8% of the total number of Lancers on the secondary market, and Evolution IX is even less. Dealer versions prevail. There are also specimens from America and Japan, but they do not make the weather on the market. Russian options are preferable when buying. In addition, they are initially quite richly staffed.

Domestic dealers sold the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in three equipment levels. The basic version of Invite (with a 1.3 liter engine) was equipped with ABS, air conditioning, front airbags, electric mirrors and side windows. And the 1.6-liter version additionally had heated front seats. The Invite + version also included fog lights, climate control instead of air conditioning and side airbags. The steering wheel was trimmed with genuine leather. The Instyle version boasted alloy wheels, door sills and a Momo steering wheel. The same version with a 2L engine was equipped with a stiffer suspension, 16-inch wheels and a spoiler on the trunk lid.

Engine

In the Russian specification Mitsubishi Lancer had gasoline engines of 1.3 (82 hp), 1.6 (98 hp) and 2 liters (136 hp). 2-liter versions with "automatic" were usually brought from America. For everyone power units the gas distribution mechanism is driven by a toothed belt, the replacement of which is recommended after 90 thousand km. And every second update is made with videos. Repair together with the replacement of fluids and filters costs about 10,000 rubles. On the Lancer, until 2005, the radiator tanks cracked and leaked from chemical reagents (9,000 rubles). Machines younger than 2005 do not suffer from this defect. After three to four years of operation, the intake corrugation of the exhaust system burns out. The part is not supplied separately for spare parts, but the officials change it assembled with a catalyst (43,500 rubles). But at services specializing in welding, the corrugation will be repaired for only 5,000 rubles. After 100 thousand km of run, the throttle assembly mopes (40,000 rubles). On disassembly, it costs from 8,000 rubles. After 150 thousand km, the motors start to "eat up" the oil. By this time, the engine mounts also get tired (2800 rubles each). After 200 thousand km, they will ask to replace the crankshaft and camshaft oil seals (with work of 4000 rubles), as well as the valve cover gasket (from 1200 rubles with work).

The most popular engine on the Lancer is the 1.6-liter. He is happy to digest 92nd gasoline and is extremely durable. The first expenses will fall on the replacement of drive unit belts (2800 rubles) to 70-80 thousand km

The most popular engine on the Lancer is the 1.6-liter. He is happy to digest 92nd gasoline and is extremely durable. The first expenses will fall on the replacement of drive unit belts (2800 rubles) to 70-80 thousand km

Transmission

The manual transmission of Mitsubishi Lancer raises no objections even on fairly used copies. By 200 thousand km, only the bushings of the lever backstage are loosening - repairs cost from 2300 rubles. The oil seal of the box is sweating, but it's not scary. Occasionally, bearings may need to be replaced (from 4000 rubles). The oil in the manual gearbox is filled for the entire service life, although dealers recommend changing it every 90 thousand kilometers. The clutch easily serves 130-180 thousand km, and neat drivers have more. Replacing with a kit from an authorized dealer is expensive - about 50,000 rubles. At a specialized service, repairs will cost at least half the price. The Inves II adaptive automatic transmission is very reliable. At least there have been no replacements for used Lancers during natural wear and tear. It only needs to be changed regularly, every 90 thousand kilometers, the oil.

Chassis and body

Suspension Mitsubishi Lancer - with MacPherson struts and rear multi-link - was surprisingly tenacious. If you do not drive headlong over pits and bumps, even the struts and stabilizer bushings (2800 rubles with work) live up to 90-110 thousand km. Shock absorbers last even longer (4300 rubles each). At the same time, it is better to replace the support bearings of the struts (10,000 rubles) so as not to pay twice for the work. By this time, wheel bearings will also "mature" (2,000 rubles each). But the lower arms, complete with ball arms, nurture up to 150 thousand km and longer. Replacement - from 10,000 rubles. In the rear suspension, the upper wishbones get tired by 90-120 thousand km (from 8500 rubles). The same number of shock absorbers are used (3000 rubles each), as well as struts and stabilizer bushings (2400 rubles). And the lower wishbones (assembled 12,500 rubles) and wheel bearings (4800 rubles each) live up to 150 thousand km. Steering rack durable. And the steering tips with rods can withstand up to 100 thousand km. The body of the Lancer is pretty sturdy. But the paintwork is weak - chips appear quickly and, if not treated, become rusty. In cold weather, the reflective elements of the side mirrors burst (1,500 rubles each). If the trunk is opened only from the passenger compartment, the lock cylinder will turn sour.

The rear suspension is phenomenally tenacious. The first interventions into it will be required only after 100 thousand km, when they ask to replace the upper wishbones - the repair will take about 11,000-12,500 rubles. Simultaneously with them, there is a reason to update the shock absorbers, as well as bushings and stabilizer struts.

The rear suspension is phenomenally tenacious. The first interventions into it will be required only after 100 thousand km, when they ask to replace the upper wishbones - the repair will take about 11,000-12,500 rubles. Simultaneously with them, there is a reason to update the shock absorbers, as well as bushings and stabilizer struts.

Front brake discs do not differ in durability (2900-10 200 rubles). They are jarred from overheating, and the groove saves them by 5-7 thousand km. Non-original ones are more durable. The calipers must be cleaned at each MOT, then they will last a long time

Front brake discs do not differ in durability (2900-10 200 rubles). They are jarred from overheating, and the groove saves them by 5-7 thousand km. Non-original ones are more durable. The calipers must be cleaned at each MOT, then they will last a long time

Modifications

The Mitsubishi Lancer station wagon is very profitable to buy used. After all, on the secondary, both versions cost about the same, while the new one was more expensive by $ 1800. And one more thing: unlike the sedan, for which the entire range of engines was intended, the Lancer Wagon was sold with 1.6 and 2 liter petrol “fours”.

On the basis of Lancer in 2005, the Japanese built a civilian rally car Lancer Evolution IX with a forced 280-horsepower 2-liter turbo engine, which was combined with a 6-speed mechanical box gear. The all-wheel drive transmission had electronically controlled center and rear differentials.

Before restyling

Literally a couple of years after the start of sales, in 2005, Mitsubishi Lancer underwent minor restyling. The fact is that many clients were embarrassed by the frivolous "smile" of the radiator grille of the debut version of the model (pictured). Therefore, on the 2006 model year version, the first thing to do was to update this element. There have been some changes in the cabin - the instrument cluster has been updated (in the basic version and the version with automatic transmission), the finishing materials have become of better quality. V basic configuration added seat heating.

Beyond the seas-oceans

In addition to dealer cars, there are American and Japanese versions of Lancer on our market. Outwardly, cars from both countries look almost the same - the only difference is in the nuances characteristic of each of the sales markets. At home, "Lancer" was sold as Lancer Cedia in sedan and station wagon bodies. There was also a passenger-and-freight version of the latter with an easy-to-wash cover for the rear of the cabin and a partition that separates it. But in the USA there was only a Cedia sedan with a 2-liter GDI engine (122 hp).