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Hello
so I am looking at getting a used car and will be trying out a Mitsubishi Lancer 2005 and a Honda Civic 2004 within this next week.  I have never heard of the Mitsubishi Lancer brand before but am getting told by several of my friends, and of course the dealers, that it is comparable to, and somewhat better then, Honda Civics and Toyota Corollas in length of life (expect around 300,000 before big fixes if I take care of it), handling (apparently nicer then toyota Corolla or Honda Civic), gas milage and so on.  
so has anyone had the opportunity to own and drive the different types of cars, if so whats your opinion?  or is there any one else who have had to work with the different types of cars that is willing to share what they think?
Thanks all