2004 lancer - manual, of course.
Nice car, not mine, wife's shopping trolley.
Anyone know how robust the clutch is, how long it will last, and is it a push or pull design?

I like the looks of the current sportsback. Might get one when I wear out my two TS magnas. lol

If you hop onto Excedy, there is a Clutch Finder with both standard and aftermarket replacements. All your details are on their my friend! http://clutchfinder.exedy.com.au/

Yep, exedy MBK-7653 for standard pull type clutch , about $227. You learn something new every day!

I can get you that clutch for $215 delivered to SA

Thanks Madmagna for your offer. Its not needed just yet.

if my proton satria xli was anything to go by then it was in top form after 10 years/130000km of spirited to hard driving on a daily basis

Protons came with Mitsu engines I believe. The clutch in the Lancer feels underpowered in some situations. No problem, did a clutch replacement on a 2.6L manual magna last year, the Lancer would be the same job, just on a smaller scale. Will see how long it lasts. Just heard some "younger drivers" (aka hoons) can go through a clutch in 20,000 Km.

yeah the early protons are lancers/mirages... mine had the 4g92 1.6 in it (i miss it, but the family needed a car and the satria was the oldest car)
i think that the young, inexperienced, lead footed drivers are capable of frying anything that you throw at em.