SHO:
Very happy that you picked up the new Lancer. I've been trying to preach the amazing cramming of features into this ride.
Firstly, for that periodic inspection, you just hold down the Info button till it resets. It automatically resets to the next service option (BUT i think 10,000KM service interval). I insisted that they give me that option so it works for me.
Outside of that, I've had this CY for about 6 months and absolutely no complaints. Its the roomiest interior ive been in for a while (even beats back A4 Audi for comfort).
I used to cry about the initial acceleration (due to my own withdrawal symptoms) but to be very honest, I've always said it has Extremely Strong mid-range. You feel the cam lobe change over at 5-6K rpm with the onset of MIVEC and the acceleration is seamless.
Another important selling point for me was the strength and rigidity of the entire frame. Everyone who has sat in the car for the 1st time has had to close the doors twice, requires a bit of a tug to close properly.
HIDs are so good, any other car I drive, I squint! the AFS also something I would have taken for granted as unnecessary before, makes the Lady Young and Maracas night driving quite pleasant and effortless.
Didnt know about the License plate placement as it was one of the first batch and I just took whatever they did with it.
And lastly, I also nearly killed myself within the first 1000km on taking some tight corners. I always felt the ride was wayyyyyyyyy too stiff. Needless to say, for first alignment I insisted they check over tyre pressure. Sure enuff - 50psi!!!
Since then, its been adjusted and the handling is superb. On 15,000 Kilos and did my first tyre rotation last two weeks. Next service at 21,000 Kilos. Service Bills so far total under TT$1700.00. I find that very reasonable.
Only unrelated issue Ive had so far is that some COMPLETE JACKA$$ pried out my centre chrome diamond on the rear trunk lid! Couldnt believe it! However, firm has them for TT$225 v.i. and I plan to purchase one later this year just before I sell the car to keep things original.
All in all, excellent purchase. Maybe we can trade notes as we go along. I'm really feeling some Black-Out rear lights as I find the colour to salmon/pinkish for my liking. I have the Cool Silver colour which is one of the top three colours in my opinion (along with the black and the red).
my 0.02c
Chinese / Japs girls included
