"Pay Wholesale For A Used Mitsubishi Lancer!
There are Two Ways To Save!"

Wow, talk about a car with a few choices! The extremely versatile Mitsubishi Lancer can be purchased as anything from a fairly standard family sedan on out to a turbocharged, pimped up, zooming headturner.

Most carmakers leave the upgrades to individual car buyers in the performance aftermarket. Not so for Mitsubishi. They take it on themselves so their customers can simply turn the key and head off to enjoy.

The much acclaimed Lancer Evolution (or EVO) offers the type of performance usually found in European sports cars with much higher price tags. All three trims, the IX, RS and MR, are powered by a dynamic 286-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The IX and RS come with a 5-speed manual transmission. The MR gets a six-speed.

There is no automatic transmission option with this car. With its precision handling and turbo acceleration, it just wouldn't be right. Remember, this vehicle was originally designed for the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Edmunds.com pretty much sums it up: "Through road and comparison tests, our editors found the Evolution to exhibit nearly perfect driving dynamics. With virtually no turbo lag, acceleration is seriously quick with a mid-5-second 0-60 time. Steering is pinpoint precise and predictable."

Toning things down a bit are the ES, SE and O-Z Rally Lancer trims. Each are powered by a 120-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. There's also a sport-tuned Ralliart model with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that's good for 162 horsepower. While a five-speed manual transmission is standard for all models, there is a four-speed automatic as an option.

The Lancer has come a long way since replacing the Mirage in 2002 and we think it makes a solid choice as a used car purchase, especially for those looking for performance and uniqueness. And we have two suggestions to help you save money when buying one:

ONE: We're always on the lookout for nice used Lancers for sale at the wholesale Dealer-Only auctions we attend, whether it be an Evolution (IX, RS, MR), EVO, Evo 8 (VIII), EVO 9, Ralliart, OZ, SE or ES ... and we can buy one specifically for you.

The fact is, we can purchase any vehicle at a big discount to retail ... and pass many savings directly to you. Here's where to discover more about our very simple Car Buying Service.

TWO: To save the most, you can go to wholesale Public Auto Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed outstanding buys (often even below wholesale) for those who shop these events.

Here's some additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find Mitsubishi Lancers At Public Car Auctions In Your Area.

Also ...

If you're interested in a "Brand New" Mitsubishi Lancer: People swear by the excellent method detailed in this article for the best way to get the lowest price on any new car.