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Are Mitsubishi Lancers good first cars?
My kid is going to college next year and I’d like to get them a car. They’ve been driving the family car (a Subaru) for the last two years. Are Mitsubishi Lancers good first cars?
Bonnie Stinson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The Mitsubishi Lancer could be a good first car if you want something compact, but look elsewhere for reliability.
The Lancer is a compact sedan. There’s enough rear space for a new driver to transport their friends, and the rear window is big enough to provide good visibility.
While a compact car could be a good choice for a new driver, you might want to look for something with better reliability and fuel economy. The Lancer is more expensive to maintain each year than many other cars, and it received mediocre safety ratings on crash tests.
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