Lancer 2008 VRX

What the?: Driving the Lancer 2008 VRX

Where: Somewhere in Melbourne

When: May 2008

The keyless entry "keys" or transponder.

I got a chance to drive the manual VRX on loan when I sent my lancer for service. First impressions are good, starting with the keyless entry. You just need to put the keys (transponder rather) in your pocket, walk up to the car and put your hands under the door lever. The doors will unlock automatically...hehe Its like the car knows the owner is near!

Steering wheel with bluetooth hands free system.

5 Speed manual gear shift

Rockford Fosgate sound system.

More bucket like seats, wraps more around you.

Anyways, the 5 speed manual drives rather well. Its grips the road tight with tuned suspensions and wider 18" Yokohama Advan rubbers. I like the suspension setup because its tight around the corners and very precise. On the downside, its gets rather bumpy caused by the stiffer suspensions.

18" rims with Yokohama Advan rubbers. Wonder how much it cost to replace?

Accelaration is OK even with the 18"...but i think it will fly with a turbo :) Can't wait to test drive the Evo X one day..hehe. Gosh i miss driving a manual car, time to work on getting a manual big turbo as a weekend car...hmmmm Very tempting.