Car Mastery – Free Inquiry 1

For my free inquiry, I decided to write about my new car, which I picked up right after New Year’s. Growing up in Dubai, UAE, you can only get a license after turning 18. By the time I turned 18, I had moved to UVic for my higher education. After passing my driver’s test last summer in Vancouver, I finally saved up enough money over the fall semester to buy my first car!

Before picking a car, I made a list of what was important to me. First, I needed something reliable that wouldn’t constantly break down, since I’d be using it for school and commuting. I also wanted a car that was fun to drive and had some sporty appeal, not just something basic and boring. Maintenance and costs were also a factor, I wanted a car that I could afford to take care of on my own.

Since I’m still in university, I had to prioritize cheap and reliable, which meant ignoring the “fast” part of the car triangle. After comparing my options, I decided on the Mitsubishi Lancer, which struck the right balance of reliability, affordability, and sporty style that I was looking for.

I also researched about the common issues with the car to prepare myself about the money that i needed to reserve for maintenance costs. I also used ChatGPT to negotiate a price with the seller and to look for any important issues with the car.

I’ve always loved the red Mitsubishi Lancer Evo from Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, but obviously I don’t have the funds for an Evo so I’ll stick with the base Lancer (for now)

Anyways here is my new Lancer!

In my upcoming posts, I’ll be sharing the mods I plan to do on this car, such as installing a new head unit, adding a backup camera, and upgrading the interior lights. Doing these upgrades will help me learn more about my car and reduce the need to run to a mechanic for every minor issue, allowing me to handle things myself.