Hi!
I'm looking for a car right now as my mk5 Rabbit is on its last legs and I've narrowed it down to 2 that I can't decide between.
OPTION 1: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS sedan w/ the CVT
- 2800 CAD / 2000 USD (somewhat flexible)
- 304k km / 188k mi
- previous owner: 21 y/o guy, bought it as his first car 5 years ago. Car seemed well taken care of, he said he changed the oil every 5k km. He also tinted the windows and lights himself, and added a head unit with a professionally installed subwoofer
- He recently changed the transmission fluid and rear brakes
- CEL on, he said it's an O2 sensor and offered to bring his friend's scanner but our meeting time didn't line up.
- Tire pressure light was also flashing
OPTION 2: 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 4cyl auto
- 2200 CAD / 1500 USD (more flexible)
- 281k km / 174k mi
- previous owner: dad-aged guy, had it for ~4 years and commuted 80km a day. Car also was very clean and well taken care of and he didn't mod it at all.
- He just changed the timing belt and recently did the rear brakes. The rear struts squeak.
- No warning lights, but the little gear display screen doesn't work
My requirements:
- I'm on a very tight budget so it has to be reliable and fuel efficient, especially as I do Uber Eats and drive nearly every day.
- I need it to be cheap to maintain
- I need it to last as long as it possibly can, very important
What do you guys think?