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08 ES or 08-09 GTS? Read the fine print...

Discussion in '8G Lancer - General Information' started by iStubz, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. iStubz

    iStubz Member

    Alright, I'm in a HUGE pickle right now. To clear things up before they get foggy, my dad has an autoshop and buys cars from the insurance auctions. So right now I have an 08 Lancer ES in grey, still not registered and insured for me though yet. BUT now I have the option of getting a GTS model instead, and letting my dad sell the ES, but there's hardly any on the auctions right now, and it could be 1-2 months until there's a chance of buying one + repair time. I start school in 2 months and I'm already sitting through summer relying on other people... which I hate. Now my question is, is it worth it to wait for the GTS model (I have to keep the car for 3 years)? How big are the differences between the two, and are they noticeable?Ohh and if I keep the ES I could always put the GTS lips/sideskirts/wing on and buy wheels. But what would be the better way to go?
     
    iStubz, Jun 26, 2011
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  2. lancer2quick

    lancer2quick Well-Known Member

    Honestly Stubs....I would stick with the ES. If you're starting school within the next few months, and there isnt a 100 percent chance of a GTS....You may be stuck without a car. I would personally stick with what you have....Insurance will be a little cheaper, and as you said, all the GTS parts will bolt up to the ES....
     
    lancer2quick, Jun 26, 2011
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  3. 1slowlance

    1slowlance Well-Known Member

    ^ This. I don't think there's any difference between the two performance-wise, it's all just cosmetic stuff. Which should be interchangeable.
     
    1slowlance, Jun 26, 2011
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  4. iStubz

    iStubz Member

    Alright, I was just reading up on it, because i wanted to put 18"s on like on the GTS, but I guess the GTS suspension is different... Also it seems like the GTS comes more "loaded" on the inside? I mean there's about an 80% chance I'll have one right before school starts. Ohh and I guess this is normal but on the ES it feels like there's only 2 speeds, and it doesn't feel like 25mpg either... I love how it handles though.
     
    iStubz, Jun 26, 2011
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  5. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    20 hp difference, wheels, sound features. Stick with the es and upgrade. 2.0 engine (es) vs 2.4 (gts). Those are the only difference. Same bolt-ons, same gains +-2-3 hp. Not worth the price on the gts if you already have a lancer.
     
    Jogenmaru, Jun 26, 2011
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  6. iStubz

    iStubz Member

    Well it won't be that big of a price difference, either way my dad makes money.
     
    iStubz, Jun 27, 2011
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  7. blueking_4

    blueking_4 Well-Known Member

    in that case, you should go GTS. I was debating between the two, and after I test drove both of them, I noticed a huge difference in handling alone. That was what sold me.

    Honestly though, it's all in personal preference I think. Plus, not to mention a few of the "cosmetics" are different. B)
     
    blueking_4, Jul 4, 2011
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  8. slickdevil08

    slickdevil08 Well-Known Member

    i agree with this post it would be cheaper to prob give the 2.0 booast that would own gts's lol
     
    slickdevil08, Jul 5, 2011
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  9. iStubz

    iStubz Member

    Well after doing a bit more research im going with the GTS, once I get it I'm going to black out the grill, get black 18" rims, and a complete sound system with 12" sub. (I have a ton of hook-ups) after that I'm gunna start going for performance enhancing upgrades and an evo hood.
     
    iStubz, Jul 6, 2011
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  10. slickdevil08

    slickdevil08 Well-Known Member

    cant wait to see ur build thread for that one then good luck with ur purchase! :)
     
    slickdevil08, Jul 7, 2011
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