2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Consumer Discussions

Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

2010 vs. 2009

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 21, 2009 02:23 PM

I feel like you were misleading us about the capacity and capabilities. No mention of how you were driving around with 4 year old maps, and you were OK with that? This is a system you can't stop bragging about that doesn't get the text-to-speech feature found on some $99 portables. You made it sound like the GT could walk on water. With S-AWC. Edmunds said the Forester ... Read More...

Re: Mitsu videos demonstrate S-AWC v. 4WD [ateixeira]

Written by: fushigi on Nov 20, 2009 01:36 PM

Can you use the loyalty cash on an EVO? Even if Mitsu said yes the wife would say no. Autoblog seems to like the GT although they still haven't done a full review. Well, they didn't like the brakes and didn't like the glove box door. But most everything else seemed favorable. Link: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/20/first-drive-2010-mitsubishi-outlander-gt-is-a- ... Read More...

Re: Outlander vs. aftermarket accessories [ateixeira]

Written by: chelentano on Nov 19, 2009 09:05 PM

>> But why did you feel the need to lie about the capacity and capabilities? 6 Gigs is not even close to 30 Gigs, nor is 9 close to 40. Why embellish? We’ve never got into details about HD memory allocation for different functions. Please point to my post were I “lie”. “40GB HDD digital music server” or “30GB hard-drive-based music server” with several variations, ... Read More...

Re: Outlander vs. aftermarket accessories [ateixeira]

Written by: chelentano on Nov 19, 2009 06:36 PM

>>I see, things only matter when Mitsubishi has the edge. When you think Forester has an edge you talk about it. But when you see there no edge you talk about aftermarket accessories. There is really no edge except for large sun roof, which by the way eliminates that good roof safety test. . >> Safety means nothing to you now? It did a day or two ago. You r talking about ... Read More...

Re: Do It Yourself [chelentano]

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 17, 2009 04:04 AM

Yea, sure, I know Admit it, you did not know about Subaru's diesel engine. Otherwise why did you mention it on your list of things Subaru doesn't offer that Mitsubishi does? Have you ever thought why Lexus and Benz don’t use your “the real thing” in their luxury SUVs? Because those aren't the sportier manufacturers in that segment. BMW offers a true manual in the ... Read More...

Re: Do It Yourself [ateixeira]

Written by: chelentano on Nov 16, 2009 04:42 PM

>> The rest of your post waters things down by comparing Mitsu corporate to FHI. Subaru of America, where both of us live, is on a huge roll... 'Subaru of America' does not build cars. It’s just a marketing office and sales numbers by local market/season may be misleading for the company health. The fact is that worldwide Fuji / Subaru sales decline every year: from ... Read More...

Re: Chase Freedom Rewards [chelentano]

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 16, 2009 06:15 AM

As for safety, and accolades, not Forester, but Outlander won the "Top Safety Pick" by the IIHS Not true. Forester was actually the FIRST small crossover to be named a Top Safety Pick, well before Outlander caught up several years later. Here is the complete list for 2009: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr112508.html Even now, the Forester gets the top score ... Read More...

Re: Chase Freedom Rewards [chelentano]

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 16, 2009 06:03 AM

Dual-Clutch auto-manual True, but it's a shame the dual-clutch SST transmission didn't make it to the US-spec Outlander GT, though. Keep in mind that vehicle starts at $31 grand, and that's with cloth and no Navi. Plus - Mitsu said it was coming. may be it's not in the top 2 anymore, but top 3 or 5 Actually no, it did not make the top 6 in its class. The rest of your post ... Read More...

Re: Chase Freedom Rewards [ateixeira]

Written by: chelentano on Nov 15, 2009 10:19 PM

>> Mitsu got their CVT first, kudos, Subaru's is due out soon. Soon! Who cares for CVT? This is old tech for cheap cars. Mitsu has been already selling cars with modern smooth 6-speed auto, and Dual-Clutch auto-manual, paddle shifters and neutral logic. . >> But keep in mind our tried-and-true Forester is on CR's most reliable list, and Mitsubishi, while deserving ... Read More...

Re: Chase Freedom Rewards [chelentano]

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 14, 2009 09:48 PM

forced to buy Subaru with its dated 4-speed transmission again Mitsu got their CVT first, kudos, Subaru's is due out soon. Slushboxes are indeed dated - even with gimmicky manual shift modes. Remember they offer a stick shift, though. But keep in mind our tried-and-true Forester is on CR's most reliable list, and Mitsubishi, while deserving credit for getting ... Read More...