2008 CJ Lancer - Any Other Lancer Owners Here?

Hey people in New here I just thought I'd find out if there are any other Lancer owners here? Just wanted to talk to other CJ Lancer owners out there. Yes I've joined one CJ site but not many people in there ATM.

I just got a good deal on a CJ Lancer that will require some TLC and I don't mind a project.

The car I have is manual, VR model of CJ Lancer, just below the VRX. It has a few extra options like body kit and rear lip and rain sensing wipers and automatic headlights plus multiple airbags and trip computer, it's the newest car I've owned.
My car has some kind of aftermarket exhaust which is kind of loud, it has dark tint, not sure if too dark or not. It's a real comfortable car to ride in like the seats are so cushioned almost like a lounge chair.

The car has high KMS and will need a full service and stuff very soon which I have budgeted for but from what I've been told and reading these cars don't require too much maintenance and they run forever with the 2L MIVEC. I think it needs an alignment though and a decent mechanical inspection which I will do very soon and hopefully no issues 🤐

Really love the look and feel of this car, has enough get up and go whilst still being economical. I can get between 7 & 8L/100 on the open road but I've only done minor trips like 300ks at a time.

Anyway hope to meet other CJ owners

Comments

  • Why is "CJ Lancer" capitalised everywhere, like a keyword? 😂

    Not sure why you specifically want owners, as no one is modifying these any more, just fyi…

    So… Do you have a question or issue?! 😂

    • Any CJ Lancers in Northern Beachers?

  • Just looking to speak to others that's all…

    • +6

      Check your local Tafe

  • Yes might be a good place to pickup 😁🤣

  • +1

    I had one for a bit over 10 years and placed it in scrap about 3 months ago. Put 300 000 Kilometers without any more than an annual service. I would have kept it except it started burning oil, both shockies leaked/broke and a whole lot of other stuff all came at the same time. For trade in it was valued at $500 with $400 head unit in it due to its age. Hope you didn't pay too much for it.

  • Got lost on the way to http://clubcj.net/ huh? lol

  • I have a CJ. Awesome car.

    What do you want to talk about?

    • +1

      Do you park in normal Car park spaces or do you have a Custom MS Paint outline park space for the Lancer? lol

  • These cars were cool when they still actually sold them.

    They dont sell them anymore for a reason….

    Used to have one

    • Yeah, because as Mitsubishi said in public when they retired the Lancer…. people want SUV's.

      • Lancers are basic cars, super sporty looking, but very standard, nothing really NICE about a lancer

        If you legit wanted performance at this level, yould go for a WRX

        people want SUV's.

        Mums and those types want SUVs

  • I have one.

    • Then your username checks out

  • Member since: 10 hours ago….

    • +1

      ….Welcome to OzBargain!

  • +1

    Bulletproof vehicle, in a standard transmission no less, VR model is mid spec, a nice and safe automobile.

    Look after it, service regularly every 6-7.5k, then drive it until something big and expensive breaks.

    Get the transmission oil replaced if it hasn't been already. Maybe every 40-50k - 2/3 years.

    • +1

      Agree really love my CJ VR, they do last forever, with regular maintenance, very reliable!

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