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Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sport Automatic 2015 Model from $18,490 Driveaway [Melbourne Only]

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Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sport Automatic 2015 Model from $18,490 Driveaway [Melbourne Only]
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sacs2k1 on 26/05/2016 - 19:43 alanmancemitsubishi.com.au (9438 clicks)
Last edited 27/05/2016 - 10:22 by 1 other user

This is not a Mitsubishi Australia offer but a dealership offer that has been popping up on my Facebook feed since yesterday (yes, I've been looking at Carsales - but not Mitsubishi's or sedans in particular; and definitely not new!).

On paper, this doesn't seem to be a bad deal given a 5-year warranty, an auto upgrade, reverse camera and LED daytime lights - but I do know the Lancers have been around for a while and may soon be due for a next-gen model.

Thanks to A4classic:

Just rang the dealer and confirmed that:

It is brandnew but 2015 model and manufactured November or December.

5 year warranty already started a few months ago.(don't understand why )

Additional $1000 for non white colors.
Ready to pick up up to 4 days.

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  • [Deactivated] on 26/05/2016 - 19:51
    +4

    So is it the Bluetooth or reversing camera that makes this car the sport version?

    I assume these are already registered as part of meeting some EOFY quota. Advert doesn't say new then again it doesn't say demo either.

    I'm sure sbackbace can give us the full details as to why such a good price.

    • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 20:00
      +8

      Too many variables without contacting them. Likely they have licensed them in order to hit targets, and now have a ton of them to get rid of.
      Or there could be only 5 available at that price.
      Or they have some bonuses and are gutting them out. That could be just to try to make money off finance/aftercare etc.

      As OP said, Lancer has been around for like 8ys in current form, with just cosmetic changes. Given ASX just changed, surely a Lancer update is around the corner…

      • stewy on 26/05/2016 - 22:49
        +2

        The update to the Lancer is the new bumper….

        As far as I am ware, there is no new Lancer being developed, so will be a matter of whether or not they co-develop one with Nissan and one of the Europeans. Mitsubishi apparently think there is no money to be made in the small car segment and want to focus on SUVs and utes.

      • RedHab on 27/05/2016 - 08:48
        +2

        Update may be around the corner, but a car at the end of its run can be very reliable, as they've ironed out the kinks. I would not buy a car in its first year of production ever again.

        • elektron on 27/05/2016 - 13:58

          Depends on the brand. I've had zero defects with a Lexus model that didn't even exist a year earlier.

    • sacs2k1 on 26/05/2016 - 20:00

      Honestly, I don't know if these are already registered or not. Just went on the Mitsi's site and they are offering it for $20,990 with a free auto upgrade - http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/shopping-tools/special-o…

      • Anubizz on 26/05/2016 - 20:56
        +1

        Mitsubishi is on the bad state at the moment, do your self a favor try Mazda 3 or new Honda civic(not the old one) or wait for new Hyundai i30 first, Mitsubishi just company that will be implode like Konami in the gaming world.

        • jeppetto367 on 26/05/2016 - 21:01
          +5

          Care to expand on why this is? I've only ever bought Mitsubishi cars and was considering continuing this tradition.

        • giventofly on 26/05/2016 - 21:09
          +3

          @jeppetto367:
          Emissions scandal

        • Anubizz on 26/05/2016 - 21:25
          +2

          @jeppetto367: First Mitsubishi is in even bigger mess than VW at the moment because of the fuel economy scandal, secondly test drive all its competitors first and choose what suit you best,it's FREE, and if you still like Mitsubishi Lancer the best then go for it.

        • llama on 26/05/2016 - 22:18
          +8

          @jeppetto367:

          If you have only ever bought Mitsubishi cars, you probably know no better.

          I drive quite a lot of rental cars during travel, which is an excellent way to compare the various offerings.

          Based on that I can say that no current model Mitsu would be on my purchasing shortlist.

        • cheesecactus on 26/05/2016 - 23:59
          +1

          @llama:

          But, but….. it's a mitsi

        • altomic on 27/05/2016 - 00:11
          +16

          @cheesecactus: i hate that ad/slogan

        • giventofly on 27/05/2016 - 08:19
          +2

          @llama:

          They just lack the quality of other Japanese makes. I'm a Honda owner now, but my folks had a 98 Magna which was brilliant.

          I rented a 380 years back and was completely shocked at how awful the cabin materials were compared to the 98 Magna. They went downhill big time.

        • Wampus on 27/05/2016 - 08:35
          +1

          @altomic: Me too, sounds like some unpopular kid at school that tries desperately to float his own nickname and hopes it will take off

        • boomramada on 27/05/2016 - 09:34
          +1

          @rorymeister:

          Last I checked, those Mitsubishi effected models are tiny cars in Japanese market. These cars are specially design to Japan so customers who get some intensive from government based on its emission. So Japanese government/Nissan after them for dodgy test results.

        • giventofly on 27/05/2016 - 10:03

          @boomramada:

          Ah - weren't they doing this for some 27 years?

        • boomramada on 27/05/2016 - 10:10

          @rorymeister:

          http://www.topgear.com/car-news/insider/emissions-scandal-la…

          Close, since 1991.

          This is like NRL salary cap, haha.

        • argamond on 27/05/2016 - 10:58

          Are you sure? Now that it has aligned itself with Nissan, it is now the fourth largest manufacturer (by Volume), behind Toyota, VW-Group and General Motors.

        • 8200 on 27/05/2016 - 21:01

          @rorymeister:

          This is only Japan market only tiny models

          NOT emission related, they cheated on fuel economy figures

        • mezje on 27/05/2016 - 21:50

          @rorymeister:

          380s were a poor car in terms of interior and body but boy did they have a good engine in them, such a shame.

        • yht on 27/05/2016 - 21:57
          +1

          If only service interval for Mazda n Honda is 15k/year like Mitsi and Toyota

        • StewBalls on 27/05/2016 - 22:26

          @yht: Didn't Mazda get pinged by the ACCC a couple of years back for having different service intervals (6 monthly) in Australia than for identical UK models (yearly)?

    • miicah on 27/05/2016 - 09:21

      The sport appears to be the base model, you need to get the GSR if you want an actual sporty car.

  • yht on 26/05/2016 - 19:57
    +17

    Lancer should have a replacement new body style by now, but Mitsubishi cannot decide whether they will continue to have Lancer here or not, thus they keep doing facelift yearly. Overall a very good car, done 200k plus and it is still going.

    • Serapis on 26/05/2016 - 20:18
      +7

      Sad with the Evo though, confirmed discontinued when they released the 'Last Edition' ='(

      • ATangk on 26/05/2016 - 20:24
        +8

        Well, personally i think its better to stick with a 'Last Edition' rather than have a 'Last Edition V2'.

        • nleg on 27/05/2016 - 09:14
          +1

          nah, I'll go for a last edition V8 thanks m8

  • akula on 26/05/2016 - 20:18
    +9

    Love Mitsi. Done 120k+ with no issues at all.

    • mrluke on 26/05/2016 - 23:31
      -5

      Like to see your report after the next 120k.

      • BanannaMan on 27/05/2016 - 07:37

        My Mitsubishi Lancer 2001 sitting at 187k has had no issues too

        • Piers on 27/05/2016 - 11:28
          +1

          Yep, '97 Lancer at 200k+ checking in. The only part I've ever had to replaced was the after-market immobiliser.

        • tolliwood on 27/05/2016 - 11:43
          +2

          @Piers:I had a '94 CC Lancer for 7 years with 400k trouble free kms, original engine and trans. Currently have '08 VRX with 200k trouble free kms. In over 12 years of Lancer ownership I have spent less than $500 on repairs (distributor cap on the CC and a shocker on the '08). And I would say I treat my cars fairly average to be honest!

      • hutsy on 27/05/2016 - 17:13
        +2

        1999 Lancer sitting at about 240k. I haven't serviced it in about 4-5 years, just the occasional oil top up (every 8 months or so) and I recently changed the spark plugs myself. It still runs beautifully! So yeah even if you treat them like shit they just keep going.

        They're great value For the price (compared to a Mazda 3 or Honda Civic)! I would definitely consider another when this one finally dies due to my neglect.

        • mrluke on 28/05/2016 - 16:11
          +1

          I would seriously check your brake pads and tyres…

    • sacs2k1 on 26/05/2016 - 20:23

      Are you currently in market for a small auto sedan? If no, then I agree with your comment. This is a no deal for you.

      This is a no deal for me too - as I'm not in a market for a new small sedan. I'm looking for a wagon that has had it's depreciation in value but still under manufacturer's warranty.

      • theone4u on 26/05/2016 - 20:43
        -5

        everything slightly discounted is a bargain now!?

        theone4u on 26/05/2016 - 20:43 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
        • theone4u on 26/05/2016 - 21:19
          -6

          NEGATIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IS ALL I SEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • Haggis Hurler on 26/05/2016 - 20:25
    +9

    The 'DriveChat' feature on that website is hilarious.

    Michael: May I know what is your buying budget?
    Me: no
    Michael: Can I get your name please?
    Me: no
    Michael: When are you looking to purchase by the way?
    Me: not sure
    Michael: May I know the best number to call you on please?
    Me: definitely not
    Michael: I understand. We can also send you the details through your email address if you prefer?
    Me: nah she'll be right thanks mate

    • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 20:28
      +65

      Why'd you even bother the person? They're trying to do their job and you think that's funny?

      • skd22 on 26/05/2016 - 20:30
        +12

        The BOT has feelings, don't hurt them!

        • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 20:53
          +27

          They're not bots, they're actual people. Like a call centre

        • Joysky on 26/05/2016 - 21:03
          +2

          @Spackbace:

          Can anyone tell me when 'Julie' realized I wasn't interested in the Lancer? Had the chat before I read the comments, legitimately thought I was talking to a bot

          Me: hi im looking for a ferrari
          Julie: Hi
          Okay! Let me have a consultant check its availability and current price as well.
          Can I get your name please?
          Me: ferrari
          Julie: Are you after a new or used one please?
          Me: new
          Julie: Just a head's up, we are only catering Mitsubishi for a new vehicle. Would you also consider a used one?
          Me: yes, if by used its been used by dawyne the rock johnson
          Julie: Okay! Have you got a budget that you'd like to stay under?
          Me: would prefer under 1 million buckaroos
          Julie: We want to accommodate all chats, as every chat that will enter our site is important to the business. We appreciate your visit. But we will now answer other chats connected to the business. Thank you and have a pleasant day.

        • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 21:07
          +2

          @Joysky:

          Yeah they're likely not paid much lol

        • skd22 on 26/05/2016 - 21:59
          +2

          @Spackbace: I'm assuming this 'call centre' support their website & are paid on a per 'click' basis? Ozbargain just gave them 2000 clicks in the last couple hours!

          Alan might be in for a shock when he hits the office in the morning.

        • 0 0 0 on 26/05/2016 - 22:04
          +3

          @Joysky:
          Lol I had some fun too - Gave them Alan Mance's phone number and told them to email me at [email protected] and that i'd be trading in my ferrari

        • StewBalls on 27/05/2016 - 21:23
          +1

          @Spackbace: I'm not convinced that your 'actual people' would pass the Turing test…

      • Haggis Hurler on 26/05/2016 - 20:48
        +16

        To be fair, I didn't initiate the conversation. I had the courtesy to reply to this friendly gentleman and not just simply ignore.

        • StewBalls on 27/05/2016 - 21:24

          That's what she said!

    • skd22 on 26/05/2016 - 20:29
      +1

      They seem nice!

    • jv on 26/05/2016 - 20:30
      +51

      I got 'Lily'

      We're going out for a coffee tomorrow…

      • fryandlaurie on 26/05/2016 - 21:08
        +5

        Online coffee or real world coffee?

      • justtoreply on 27/05/2016 - 00:05
        +5

        or GTA coffee?

      • tolliwood on 27/05/2016 - 11:45
        +1

        Pics or it didn't happen ;)

    • skskskskzzz on 26/05/2016 - 20:32
      +44

      Nah to the ah to the no,no,no
      My budget is no
      My name is no
      My sign is no
      My number is no
      My email is no
      You need to let it go
      You need to let it go
      Need to let it go

      • [Deactivated] on 26/05/2016 - 22:46

        no you don't

    • montorola on 26/05/2016 - 20:40
      -7

      I had a go too, didn't get very far lol

      Julie:
      Hello! Welcome to Alan Mance Mitsubishi! Are you looking for a new or used car today?
      Me: I'm looking for you [wink]
      Julie:
      Hi
      We want to accommodate all chats, as every chat that will enter our site is important to the business. We appreciate your visit. But we will now answer other chats connected to the business. Thank you and have a pleasant day.
      Thank you for contacting us.
      Chat session disconnected.

      • Miss B on 26/05/2016 - 22:54
        +24

        It's not funny. People shouldn't have to deal with that crap anywhere, especially at work.

        • mrluke on 26/05/2016 - 23:38
          +8

          They should not initiate unwanted chats,it pisses me off. You can't go to supermarket or shopping center or train station without getting harassed, now websites. Especially as I totally avoid eye contact that is dead giveaway DO NOT talk to me in public, if they do which they always do I tell them to piss off now. At least you can close Julies window.

        • Miss B on 26/05/2016 - 23:42
          +4

          @montorola:

          Did it really seem that way? I think you're reading her signals wrong. Just for future reference, when you do the same thing to girls/women working in shops you frequent, it doesn't make their day either.

          I guess you have to justify your behaviour to yourself somehow though.

        • roddiw on 27/05/2016 - 01:22
          +2

          @montorola:
          Yeah, which is why she disconnected you immediately.
          I'm a guy and therefore am not a feminist per se, but - seriously - guys telling "serious" (=humourless) "uptight" women what to "relax" about is kinda old.

        • montorola on 27/05/2016 - 08:23
          -5

          @Miss B:

          So I typed one line, and the whole internet crashes because I apparently wasted one precious second of this woman's time. Like I said, you need to relax, if you don't get the humour that's fine,however no need to be patronising just because others like to have a bit of harmless fun.

          Ok Miss B, I'll make sure to run everything by you next time, hopefully it makes you feel a sense of importance

        • montorola on 27/05/2016 - 08:24
          -1

          @roddiw:

          Yeah, which is why she disconnected you immediately

          Exactly, she wouldn't have thought anything of it and we both move on with our lives lol

      • TheOneWhoKnocks on 26/05/2016 - 23:16
        +2

        Should've included a 'Don't blush baby' while you were at it.

      • Hinee on 27/05/2016 - 11:37
        +3

        How do you idiots all think this is funny? This is the more immature version of prank calling. I am by no means an internet white knight but this is bullshit and frankly I expect better from the seemingly mature and passive OzBargain community.

    • boomramada on 27/05/2016 - 10:19

      I don't get it, why you stupid people abuse them!
      These days all major companies are uses them, Optus,Mitusbish, iinet, miele.
      I know they act like bots as they all so polite.
      but very convenient when you are at work. No need to ring call center, talk to some one with heavy accent or stay on the line for hours to ask simple questions.

    • lostn on 27/05/2016 - 11:41

      IS that a bot or a real person?

  • GameChanger on 26/05/2016 - 20:29

    Now I'm waiting for all the car sales people to come in here and rage!

    I wish someone could link me to the post where a car sales man threatened to give away all the trades secrets and gave some out.

    GameChanger on 26/05/2016 - 20:29 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 20:55

      What's there to rage about? A demo priced cheaply? Shock horror

      • GameChanger on 26/05/2016 - 20:56
        -3

        Where it says demo?

        y u neg me?

        • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 20:57

          Once again, I haven't voted on your comment

          Where does it say it isn't?

        • GameChanger on 26/05/2016 - 21:02
          -1

          @Spackbace: Where does it say it is?

        • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 21:06
          +1

          @GameChanger:

          I have an idea of dealers tactics to hit target.

          But that's fine, stay in that bubble :)

        • GameChanger on 26/05/2016 - 21:17
          -1

          @Spackbace: How come you never do a special for Ozbargain? :'(

          I'm still interested in going for a ride as well.

        • spackbace on 26/05/2016 - 21:34
          +1

          @GameChanger:

          3rd party advertising regulations.

          I put up a deal a year or more ago, got in the shit for it.

        • ShamelessBargains on 27/05/2016 - 08:10
          +1

          @Spackbace: That was a quality deal on the Suzuki Swift. More car deals would be great on Ozbargain especially the EOFY sales.

        • spackbace on 27/05/2016 - 10:21
          +3

          @ShamelessBargains:

          Yeah, but not allowed :/
          Had people taking my offer to other dealers. Like really, you couldn't come to me?! :/

        • GameChanger on 27/05/2016 - 11:29
          -1

          @Spackbace: I would come to you! What the best price you can do on Swift? Its not for me though.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2016 - 14:01
          -1

          @Spackbace:

          I'm still interested in going for a ride as well.

          Wasn't Stewballs hitting on you in another post? And now Gamechanger wants to go on a ride with you. Why is everyone trying to get in your good books? Did you get promoted to mod or something?

  • 8200 on 26/05/2016 - 20:30

    Any deals on the mighty ASX??

    • GameChanger on 26/05/2016 - 20:31
      +26

      Australian Securities Exchange??

    • brando12 on 26/05/2016 - 20:35
      +1

      I seen 2015 asx XLS auto models for 27,990.

    • BartholemewH on 27/05/2016 - 07:28
      +1

      Please explain which part of ASX is mighty as I am confuse.

    • theone4u on 27/05/2016 - 09:12
      -1

      Mighty when you drive up the drive way or something slightly grassier?

  • AzuAzu on 26/05/2016 - 20:37
    +4

    I wonder if it would be worth it to fly to Melbourne and drive it back to Sydney…

    Kinda in the market for a small car.

    • theone4u on 26/05/2016 - 20:39
      +1

      Negative, wait another month and you will get EOFYS!

    • sacs2k1 on 26/05/2016 - 20:40
      +11

      I would suggest using this offer as a negotiation starter to one of many Sydney dealers. They may simply match the offer (or perhaps offer a better deal)!

    • Gershom on 27/05/2016 - 08:46

      From my place on the Mornington Peninsula I can drive to Sydney without going through a single red light. I love freeways.

  • striker5950 on 26/05/2016 - 20:41
    +1

    no wonder its cheap, 9 year old design. ive had the 2009 version in 2009, same es model with auto. nothing special, its basic, one of the most average cars ive owned, the lancer ralliart on the other hand is a different animal, I miss it so much

    • octagonalman on 26/05/2016 - 22:58
      +2

      But what's really changed in other models? We're still fundamentally exploding dinosaur juice in not a great deal of difference from the past few decades.

      • striker5950 on 27/05/2016 - 08:53
        +1

        yes you are correct, I was only talking about the physical design of exterior and interior.
        seems to have a lot of kit for the price, wayy more than what my es had in 2009, that includes leather trim, navigation, reverse camera, alooy wheels, drl, standard auto, and 1 year rego, on second glance sounds like a good deal to me, non of that was in the old es. i would say its worth it if you are in the market for a small car

  • sillyhead on 26/05/2016 - 20:55
    -2

    Pretty long in the tooth design but good at that price. Probably better off using it as a bargaining chip on a Kia cerato.

    I have to say though 5yr wty, alloys and climate control are great features at this price point. I wonder if the reversing camera is factory fitted or an aftermarket add-on

    • luke700 on 26/05/2016 - 21:03
      +5

      The Lancer does have the advantage of having Independent Rear Suspension though (possibly the cheapest car on the market with it), whereas Cerato has inferior Torsion Beam setup.

      • sillyhead on 26/05/2016 - 21:07

        I think the handling of the lancer probably is better, but the CVT can be a letdown for driving experience over a 6 speed. If I was in the market for a small sedan, id check this out.

        Form the experience in our outlander, The CVT actually performs quite well on 3/4 and full throttle openings, but a a little slow off the mark and just dosent "feel" as fast in acceleration as a conventional auto. Its just really linear. Not a bad things at all really. When I was younger and dumber I would care.

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