As a true cavalryman, "Ulan" (that's how it is translated from English word lancer) is not burdened with strong armor. The metal of the outer panels is not particularly thick, and paintwork not outstanding strength: to get hold of chips and scratches on the body is a couple of trifles. Shoes easily damage the paint of the door sills, and pebbles - the rear arches, which often peel off the protective anti-gravel film. But you need to start looking for real rust in older Lancers from the trunk! To “help” the condensate, outboard water comes there, seeping through the seals of the lanterns and wiring.

Over time, the Lancer becomes blind: the soft “glasses” of the front optics require delicate handling, the mirror elements of the fog lights burn out during prolonged use, and the size and brake lights often go out. By the way, be especially careful when replacing lamps in rear lights: when dismantling, it is easy to chip off the corner of the filter.

The spacious interior is replete with tough, rough plastic that begins to creak over time.

The seats are upholstered in a successful "long-playing" fabric, but the armrests on the doors and between the seats are quickly overwritten

Be careful with painted plastic on the steering wheel and panels: the coating is easily damaged

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Lancer's electrical equipment is nowhere simpler. But after 3-5 years, the expensive ($ 90) fan motor of the “stove” can begin to howl and hum in a Zhiguli style - the most unpleasant thing is that it fails, as a rule, in winter. It happens that the mirror adjustment drives, seat heating, the climate is weird, the audio installation stalls or turns off the display, and cars older than 2009 were even called for a service campaign to replace front impact sensors: the airbags could not work correctly. After 80-100 thousand "urban" kilometers, it happens that the buttons on the steering wheel go on strike: roller contacts fray the rings of the wiring loop ($ 30) of the steering column.

A prime example of brand degradation is Mitsubishi Lancer X. Fans of the ninth Lancer were disappointed by this generation. The car has become more difficult, reliability previous generation she doesn’t have the charisma of the “nine”, which even with a one and a half liter engine still seemed to be the same Evolution, is not here either. Yes, there is more comfort, and the appearance is more modern, but general impression from the model - savings on everything.

And yet, the pedigree of the car is serious, so let's see how the cars feel after 6-8 years of harsh operation in the metropolis and is there anything really interesting in these cars for the price of 500 thousand, which our evaluation service traditionally recommends.

What, where and how much?

The previous generation of Lancers pleased their owners with fairly trouble-free operation and minimal investment costs. Therefore, among the first owners of cars of the tenth generation there were quite a lot of "relocated". Some quickly realized that driving a hundred to two hundred thousand without suspension repairs and just changing the oil would not work. Someone in the car was disappointed, but in vain. Just over complicated car required more care. In general, there is nothing wrong with it. There is only one thing that is worse than everything else.

A rare case when there is no frankly unsuccessful in the entire line of motors. Yes, the one and a half liter 4A91 engine turned out to be rather weak for the car, but it cannot be said that this is a bad engine. Suppose that his rings coke relatively quickly. It seems that there is nothing terrible, but if there is a choice of three more options, then why compromise? Moreover, with these motors there was not the most successful mechanical box with weak bearings (on machines with all other manual transmission motors it is different) and a little capricious steering rack with EUR (on all other machines - power steering).

Therefore, we conclude that it is advisable to look for a car with a different engine. For example, with gasoline 1.6-liter 4A92, 1.8-liter 4B10, 2.0-liter 4B11 and 2.4-liter 4B12. All of them will be not only faster, but also a little more reliable. Theoretically, there are also diesel Lancers, but it is unrealistic to find them on sale. Almost as unrealistic as to sell later. Now it remains to deal with the boxes.

We figured out the motors, but what did the manufacturer offer in terms of boxes? As I said, mechanical boxes with all engines, except for the 1.5-liter, usually do not raise questions. What about automatic transmission?

On machines with engines of 1.5 and 1.6 liters, there is a conventional Jatco F4A torque converter “automatic”. This is a very old, slow and uneconomical box. But everything is fine with her (especially by modern standards) with a resource. And if she was not purposefully killed, then cars with her should not be afraid unambiguously.

With Jatco JF011E CVTs, which are on cars with 1.8 and 2.0 liter engines, it's a little more difficult. And then, only because of the fact that the variators in general, dubious fame was entrenched. In principle, there are almost no serious complaints about them. It all depends on the previous owners - how they drove and serviced the box. Here it is advisable to stomp your feet and demand documents confirming the oil change. Of course, it would be nice if the seller of a car with a conventional automatic transmission also had them, but there you can stomp your feet a little less vigorously.

So what can you find for half a million?

And finally, the lamp

Let's start with the very expensive car. This 2012 car costs 499 thousand rubles, and it has traveled 130 thousand kilometers. Motor - 1.8 l, gearbox - variator.

The car looks good, but on the rear left wing there is a rather large, albeit tinted chip. And if you look closely at the rear left door, it becomes obvious that it was repainted: the shagreen leather is completely different. Perhaps it makes sense to feel this area with a thickness gauge.

1400 microns on the door is putty. But the rest of the paint on the car is original. This is not as bad as a broken “muzzle”, but a poorly repaired and painted door slowly begins to rot.

The second defect is not even so much a body defect as “plastic”. The bumper skirt does not like hard objects very much. But this is generally nonsense.

The Lancer's interior is usually well preserved, so it is difficult to immediately determine the twisted mileage on it. But there are some elements that can be considered “indicators” of mileage. They wear out faster than anything else. These are fabric inserts on the doors, an armrest and power window buttons. Here they do not look too “killed”, but the armrest has lost its appearance, and the seat seems to be worn out a little more than it should. And I have a hunch that real mileage different from the one shown.

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This suspicion is strengthened a little more during the inspection of the engine compartment.

First, pay attention to the unused connectors.

Most likely, there was an electric (or electromechanical) hood lock. In 2010, Lancer X was recognized as the most stolen car in Russia, so the installation of this lock was justified at one time. But where does he go now? Was it taken by the owner? Here vigilance is needed. Sometimes such locks were installed to get a discount on CASCO. That is, this car may have been bought on credit. Let's say it was a long time ago, but it's better to double-check everything a hundred times.

Secondly, the sound of the engine is alarming. He is here with a timing chain drive, and this chain is very noisy. For 130 thousand run - early.

Well, in the end, the car threw another surprise. The engine hasn't warmed up yet dashboard Suddenly the check engine light came on.

I didn’t have a scanner at hand, but there were suspicions about the condition of the motor and the honesty of the run. Yes, and a kilogram of putty on the door does not inspire a purchase. We'd better look for something else.

Washed here, forgotten there

The next car is very happy appearance. This cute Lancer was released in 2010, has run 160 thousand kilometers since then and now costs only 415 thousand rubles.

While I was probing it with a thickness gauge, I was once again surprised at the very thin layer of paintwork with the simultaneous absence of any noticeable corrosion. Even where, without fail, chips usually appear during operation (for example, on the edges of doors), there is no rust. And only if you really want to, some hints of minimal corrosion can be seen in the rear wing arch. For an almost nine-year-old car, the result is very good.

Unfortunately, the right side of the car has been repainted. front fender. But the layer is not thick, and there is no putty.

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It would seem that there are no questions to the body. But this is not so, and we will return to it a little later. And now let's look at the salon.

And it was almost perfect! There are no such scuffs as on the first car, which means there is no doubt about the mileage.

Now it's time to open the hood. And get upset.

There is more rust here than I would like. And what is most surprising, the gearbox housing is covered with rust!

Well, now let's look at the motor. Of course, they tried to wash it, but the washers didn’t have the courage to remove the casing. But in vain. There is a very noticeable accumulation of dirt that has stuck to the oil flowing from under the valve cover for years.

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Of course, a leaky gasket is not scary. But let's think about this question. Why does this one and a half liter engine coke faster in traffic jams? Because on idling it lacks a little oil pressure and - more importantly - it gets very hot in traffic jams. But such historical layers of oil help this very well. So the risk that this motor bursts oil barrels is great. Especially given the mileage.

Most likely, this is not a reason to unambiguously refuse to buy. But as we said, there are less problematic motors. And since on secondary market these Lancers are in bulk, so it makes sense to look for something more attractive.

Nearly perfect Lancer

The third car looks somewhat nondescript. It would be good to wash it, and even better - polish it. Then this car of 2010 with a mileage of one hundred thousand would look just like its 470 thousand!

She has one owner, service book and completely original paint. In the passive - a 1.5-liter engine.

Body looks good, no rust. There is a small dent on the front left fender, but it's hard to even notice.

There is a suspicion that rear bumper still painted, but the gaps are even, and the shade differs quite a bit and only at a certain angle. The main thing is that no one touched the iron elements.

The interior generally seems new, and the mileage gives out only a too shiny steering wheel rim.

No complaints about the motor. They did not try to wash it, so there is a layer of dust on it. But there is no oil layer.

It works quietly and smoothly. When translating the automatic transmission selector (there is a conventional torque converter here), there are no kicks, and even the supports seem to be intact: in D mode, with the brake pressed, there are no vibrations. Why complain? First, to the crack on windshield, which went from a chip on the passenger side. There is no glass heating, so replacing it will be inexpensive. But, of course, you have to bargain.

Secondly, there are a lot of crumpled honeycombs in the air conditioner radiator. In winter, at negative temperatures, you can’t check it, although you can turn on the bore and drag yourself to the service. But it is unlikely that anything will come of this venture: there is nothing criminal there.

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Good afternoon. In today's article, I will talk about weak spots Mitsubishi Lancer 10 ( Mitsubishi Lancer x). Let's agree on the shore - the article was written by a reseller, the author does not have a long operating experience of exactly 10 Lancers, but he owned the ninth Lancer for more than 2 years.

Mitsubishi Lancer X debuted back in 2007, and since then a huge number of Japanese cars have spread around the world, which are now found with enviable regularity on the used car market. The “tenth” Lancer X still looks quite nice. And that is why Lancer X with mileage easily find new owners. Plays into the hands of the Japanese car and its high reliability. However, the Mitsubishi Lancer X 10 cannot be called absolutely problem-free operation.

Body and paint problems.

Body metal Lancer X is quite thin, but even on the oldest versions Japanese car You won't see rust spots. Is that in the area of ​​​​the trunk may show up a few "spiders". All due to the fact that moisture enters the trunk through loosely fitting rear light seals.

Well, the classics of the genre - thresholds:

But the paintwork of the Lancer X body could be more resistant to external influences. Almost all cars are full of small scratches and chips. Another disadvantage is the soft plastic headlights. Over time, it becomes cloudy, which makes the Lancer X a little blind. Fortunately, if desired, and return them to their former transparency.
Inside Mitsubishi Lancer X will not impress. The interior of a Japanese car is made of frankly cheap hard plastic, which eventually begins to creak mercilessly. When buying a car, pay attention to the condition of the armrests. The fabric on them is quickly overwritten, so that its condition can be indirectly judged real mileage car.

Weak points of electrical equipment Lancer 10.

Electrical equipment Mitsubishi Lancer X as a whole works without comment. Only after 5-6 years of operation can a rather expensive stove fan motor make noise. On some vehicles, problems were noted with the heated seats and the mechanism for folding the rear-view mirrors. Fortunately, they did not receive mass distribution.

Engine reliability.

Of all the engines that were installed on a Japanese car, the 1.5-liter gasoline power unit will have to be recognized as the most unsuccessful. The main problem of this power unit is coking piston rings leading to increased consumption engine oil. So after 60 thousand kilometers Mitsubishi owners Lancer X with this engine will have to periodically check the oil level.

The rest of the engines offered for the Lancer X do not suffer from oil gluttony. And if possible, it is better to stop your choice on them. The ideal option for a Japanese car, can a 1.8-liter gasoline engine be considered. With proper maintenance, it can easily withstand 250-300 thousand kilometers. Approximately the same resource has a two-liter gasoline power unit. The undoubted advantage of these engines is the fact that their gas distribution mechanism uses a chain that has not required attention for years.

However, even in this case, there are some small problems. tender block throttle valve will have to be cleaned every 30-40 thousand kilometers. After a run of 50-70 thousand kilometers, you will have to pay more and more attention to the condition of the belt of mounted units. Moreover, in which case it will be necessary to change not only it, but also the rollers. By a run of 100-150 thousand kilometers on the Lancer X, as a rule, the front crankshaft oil seal begins to snot.

Weaknesses in the transmission.

mechanical box Gear shift Getrag F5M, paired with a 1.5-liter engine, has proven itself not too well. Many owners complained that the clutch in the box had to be changed after 40-50 thousand kilometers. The bearings of the input shaft turned out to be not too tenacious either. The Aisin manual gearbox, which was installed on the Lancer X version with two other gasoline engines, is much more reliable. Although in it, after a run of 100 thousand kilometers, the gears begin to switch with little effort. Quite often on the Mitsubishi Lancer X you can meet and. He does not cause any particular problems. Only occasionally do owners complain that the variator does not switch transmission modes. This happens due to poor selector contact. However, it is important to understand that the repair of the variator, in which case, will cost more than that on the "mechanics". So before buying a car with a CVT, it is better to conduct a thorough diagnosis of this unit. And already during operation, try not to overheat the transmission and periodically check the cleanliness of its radiator. In addition, every 70-80 thousand in the variator you will have to change quite expensive oil. If you follow all these tips, then a continuously variable transmission will probably last from 250-300 thousand kilometers. The four-stage "automatic" Jatco, which was installed on the Mitsubishi Lancer X with gasoline engine volume of 1.6 liters.

Suspension reliability.

The suspension of a Japanese car is reliable. But to prolong its service life, try to periodically clean it from sand and salt. It is because of them that the struts and stabilizer bushings begin to creak prematurely. Before restyling, the front ones collected the most claims from Lancer X owners, which on some cars withstood only 30-40 thousand kilometers. After car update this problem has been resolved. The resource of racks has increased several times. The same is true for wheel bearings. On cars from the first batches, they withstood only 60-80 thousand kilometers, but after a couple of years their resource became noticeably higher.

Steering problems.

We will have to talk about the reliability of the steering of a Japanese car with an eye to this engine, which is installed under the hood. On cars with a base one and a half liter engine, an electric booster was installed in the steering instead of “hydraulics”. It was on these versions that the steering rack and traction could begin to knock after 40-50 thousand kilometers. However, owners of used cars are especially afraid of nothing. Most of the problems have already appeared in warranty period, so that on almost all cars the expensive assembly was replaced under warranty.

About the brakes.

V brake system The Japanese car receives the most complaints about the guide brackets of the calipers, which begin to rattle annoyingly after 40-60 thousand kilometers. Otherwise, there shouldn't be any problems. The replacement interval for discs and pads in the Lancer X is no different from that on competing cars.

Outcome.

Mitsubishi Lancer X has weaknesses, but in fact there are not so many of them. Most classmates of a Japanese car present unpleasant surprises much more often, so you can safely buy a Lancer X. But it is better to refuse the basic versions with a 1.5-liter engine, preferring cars with more powerful power units volume of 1.8 and 2 liters.

In conclusion, I suggest watching this video:

That's all I have today. If you have something to add to the article about the weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 - write comments ...