2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2008 Lancer Evolution, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 752 vehicles built
  • 11 for sale right now

Which Lancer Evolution is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Lancer Evolution

What actually differs

GSR MR
Typical price today $23,000 $21,999
For sale right now 7 4
Vehicles built 501 251
Same on every 2008 Lancer Evolution
  • Engine 2L
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sedan
  • Doors 4-door
Price trend

Median up $1,998 over the last 10 months.

2008 Lancer Evolution price history →
Cost to run

17/22 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,450/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2008 Lancer Evolution

Safety, in plain English

What JA3AW86V-8 means

JA3 AW86V · 8
JA3
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mitsubishi registered — assembled in Japan
AW86V
together encode the Lancer Evolution line — Sedan, 2L — as Mitsubishi filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
8
in position 10 — model year 2008
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run JA3AW86V 28U043410

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