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Incredible reliability
M. Taylor, 12/29/2016
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Mitsu has a poor image here in the US but the Outlander was a great car for my family. We purchased ours new in the summer of 2003. It was the XLS model with AWD and all factory options. It was originally my wife's car and she chose it over the CR-V and RAV4 due to our positive experience with a prior Mitsu SUV (Montero Sport) and the availability of a sunroof along with heated leather seats. A year later, we got her another car and I took over the Outlander. We traded the Outlander in for new car in Feb 2016. It had 302,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. The Mitsu was extremely reliable for us with the interior and exterior holding up well through the those 13 years. My only gripes: slow acceleration, average fuel consumption, and timing belt had to be changed every 60k miles.
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roger, 01/07/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2003 Outlander AWD new and have only had oil changes, tires and a couple recalls since. It's been a very reliable, versatile and economical vehicle.
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Best Buy Out There
GranDan, 06/10/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Mitsubishi Outlander is the best car that I have ever owned in 36 years of car ownership. It's dependable, fuel efficient, has a comfotable ride, and sporty style. Change the oil...fill it with gas...and enjoy. My Outlander has not had any problems in 31,000 miles.
Solid car - very pleased
Jane, 10/11/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased our car 1 year used with about 12000 miles on it. We've been very happy with it. Like any car that is now 6 or so years old, it has a few rattles and such, but not many. It has not had any major issues (regular maintenance only), other than a known issue with the dash AC/Heat selector. Now I must switch from AC to heat from under the dash or pay to fix it (around $1500, so I won't do it). Mileage is right around 20mpg for mix of around town and highway. It's very comfortable to drive and ride in - we regularly make 8+ hour treks in the car and find it very comfy. The car has held up well over the years. Very happy with it.
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john, 12/31/2007
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle brand new thinking I was getting a good deal since it was the last '03 in town. Well lets see, the catalytic converter has been replaced, as well as they entire air conditioning system-which you can only buy the parts from the dealership. Also the cv-joints have been replaced and I only get 16mpg- combined city and highway. You would think it had 100k plus miles, but I just traded it in with 67k. There was no power, touchy transmission, a super disappointment to drive. I also felt every bump in the road and it was so uncomfortable. Also my partner was 6'4" and his knees hit the dashboard and he could hardly drive it. It was cramped and a huge disappointment.