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4.75 out of 5 stars

Outlander AWD SUV

jf, 05/07/2006
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a great mid-size SUV with lots of room inside. It is very comfortable and has a very nice radio system. The bass sounds very good for an SUV. It drives very well in the snow with its AWD. This is a very reliable vehicle when it comes to bad weather. Also, it drives very smoothly. It is not not bumpy. It's easy to control even for younger adults. Its not too big and not to small. The Sports-tronic tranmission is great too. It feels like you're driving a manual transmission when you get bored with the automatic.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

It all fell apart!

ahinde, 06/17/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I really liked my 2003 outlander when I bought in in 2004, but soon after that I found it had many problems. Every summer water fills inside my air conditioner and causes it to short out causing a new blower motor to be replaced. This wasn't all covered by warranty and they could never figure out why it would do this. Also my entire suspension has been changed and only a year later it's already squeaking. Also our temp dial doesn't rotate freely anymore, the cable designed badly and has been replaced once already. There are also numerous issues with this model and Mitsubishi won't do recalls on. Overall I would not purchase another one!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I it lots and bunches

T'cha-Mi'iko, 01/07/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My Outlander started as a rental unit but now has a home. I drive it in East Idaho in the deep snow drifts we get here and black ice conditions with no problems. On warmer days it zips along nicely on the freeway. On railroad crossings and bumpy back country roads it does rattle a bit, but the reviews mentioned that and it is not a problem. It tracked well when I stomped on the brakes to see how they did on an icy road-tracked straight ahead and continued ok when I let off the brakes. It does build up road slush in winter conditions in the wheel wells but it is easy to clean out when I stop. A great vehicle, looks good, rides nice. Looking forward to seeing how it does in the summer.

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4 out of 5 stars

Pick up

NeenaGrayDick, 12/10/2018
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I read how it needs some pick up. I first started driving this vehicle it was like a little old lady. But, after I drove it a couple weeks it adapted to my way of driving. Which it has no option but to preform. I can drive a 3 cycle and burn hwy up. This vehicle has now 180+ miles on it. It's been in an accident need baring, front brakes and tires. Prior to the tires after barrings and brakes it had been raining and car Began to slide, I slipped about half foot and felt the wheels grip and move forward. It was definitely noticeable and once I got tires the drives are effortless. I put permimum gas with gas treatment in it and it began to have issues. Allowed gas to get low and refilled back to normal. It climbs up hills with ease. Body has held up well as has the paint. I just bought this vehicle in October of '18 it's 15 years old and running like a champ.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Ride

jmercado787, 04/20/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought the outlander thinking I was going to buy another car later. Yea right, I'm keeping this bad boy. I made some modifications but from 160 hp I'm up to 190 hp. I'm very happy. Also I put 18" chrome rims on it. And a cold air intake. Think about it. You can wonders with this vehicle. I love it.

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