Used Mitsubishi Outlander For Sale

I wasn't in the market for a car. Was looking for something for a 3rd row for my sister. The Outlander GT caught my attention because I really liked its lines. This car is like a big station wagon with some ground clearance. I'll never use the 3rd row seat, but I have a great amount of space in the back with the third row folded down. There is also lots of space for passengers in the rear seat. Just had adult friends sitting in the back, and they had at least a few inches of space between their knees and the front seats. I just drove it from Philly to Cape Cod and back, and it was a very nice ride. Back wasn't sore, plenty of power to pass, and no complaints from adults in the back seat. Also had plenty of room for luggage in the back. Only thing I noticed was that if you have to floor it to get our of a hairy situation, the engine is really loud. That happened a couple times, but overall, cruising in the left lane and merging on to the highways was done easily and quietly. I'll never use the paddle shifters, so I can't write anything about them. Visibility is great. It really feels like a station wagon inside, which I like. It drives more like a truck, which I also like. It reminds me of Jeeps and pick-ups that I've owned in the past. It's probably less carlike than its competitors. The audio system is great. I have to take the time to read the manuals to figure some stuff out, which I'll probably never do. I hope there are some overrides so I can make some changes to music or nav system while driving. A passenger was trying to do some stuff that could not be done if I wasn't in park. An Iphone was also unable to configure with the audio system while I was driving. I love the power lift-gate that can be operated with the remote. Also like the push-button start, and being able to lock/unlock doors without taking key out of my packet. I've seen reviews that say the interior looks cheap, but it looks ok to me. The fake wood is minimal, and the vented leather on the seats looks great. I do hate putting premium fuel in it, but I drive less than most people, so that didn't bother me too much. I got the car used. It was a dealer demo, and I got a really good deal on it. I would never pay the MSRP for it, but for what I payed, I think it's a great car/truck...whatever it is. Hope to have it for a long time. Going to add a remote starter, and then I'm happy as a clam. The 2016 has the power fold in mirrors. I miss having that feature. April, 2017 update. I've put about 15k miles on car, and I still like it a lot. Don't love it though. Only complaints are that there is noticeable wind noise on the highway, and it takes big bumps pretty hard, especially the rear wheels. Other than that, no complaints from me. Car has plenty of space and it's very comfortable. With seats folded flat I can jam in 15 - 20 bags of mulch. I love the stereo, and that solves the wind noise problem for me. Back seat passengers have great space. I never use the 3rd row, so there is a ton of space in the cargo area. I have the white exterior with light tan leather, and I think it looks great. Maybe kind of soccer mommish, but I like how bright it is. I got a comment the other day that it still smells like a new car. I've had no mechanical issues, and twice I've left the interior light on overnight and it still started in the morning. That really surprised me. Had one big snow storm this winter, and it got through it like a champ.

Being an auto enthusiast and having owned an embarrassingly large number of cars, I knew enough to ignore the so called journalist reviews and check this vehicle out for myself. I like the fact this Mitsu is 100% made and assembled in Japan. The build quality is excellent as a result. There is really no other vehicle for the price that offers a 3rd row and come with all the goodies. A Highlander will cost you nearly $10k more and Rogue only comes in 1 trim if you want the 3rd row. With $5k in Mitsu incentives plus a large dealer discount, this vehicle can be had for very cheap. Plus you get a 100k mile warranty. This is where "you get what you pay for" comes in. The engine design is over a decade old so if you care about the latest and greatest, you may not be satisfied. It operates very smooth and efficient in normal driving but when you tap into the power the noise can be obtrusive and is not helped by the nature of the CVT. But to its credit, it still remains relatively smooth under load and delivers excellent MPG. The suspension is a little harsh (which was addressed in the 2016+ models) when handling choppy pavement but otherwise it smooth and quiet on good roads. The AWD system is brilliant and the snow setting is excellent. I run dedicated snows in the winter and the grip and control is very impressive. Interior; the materials are very good and are on par with the class and wear well even with 3 kids. My wife and I are short at 5'3" and find the seats comfortable with decent adjustability. Our Outlander has been reliable at 28k miles so far with no repairs to report. In short, most people would be pleased with the Outlander. However considering its poor resale value, crappy dealer network, and the competition that keeps getting better, the Outlander is a value proposition only vehicle. Meaning, if you can't get it for at least $8k off MSRP then you maybe better off with something else. You are still getting stellar Japanese reliability/quality and a vehicle loaded with features that will serve you well for miles to come while leaving cash in your wallet.

Can't recall having these issues with any previous import. To start with somehow the dealer delivered the car with all four tires over-inflated at 45 PSI pressure. The SUV was all over the road as you can imagine and had an extremely hard ride over bumps. Since this was my first car with TPMS, unfortunately I never thought to check the tire pressure. The TPMS it turns out only monitors for under pressure tires, not over. As a result I didn't realize there was a problem for 3 months. On research I learned that some foreign manufacturers over-inflate to guarantee that the tires will not go flat in transit, and it's the dealer's responsibility to set them correctly on delivery. But I think more likely this dealer prep guy had a brain freeze and over-set the pressure. I just wonder how many other cars they sent out on the road in this dangerous condition? That was the first problem. The dealer corrected the tire pressure, inspected the chasis and had to reset the wheel alignment. The 2nd problem, was the odor of coolant around the front of the vehicle when it gets hot. It could be smelled from up to 15 - 20 feet. This went on for more than a year. At this time the odor can be smelled from very close to the front of the car. The 3rd problem is the most serious. When the ambient temperature is 95 or greater, and when the vehicle comes to a stop at a traffic light at idle, the A/C starts blowing HOT air. At other times when the outside temperature is 85 and after a half hour or more of driving in the midday heat, the same problem occurs, at idle the A/C starts blowing HOT air. In both cases as soon as vehicle motion starts, A/C is restored. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the conditions for the A/C failure, so as yet no resolution of this problem. I called a Mitsubishi dealer in St. Petersburg, Fl. after a hot spell. They reported no issues with vehicles coming in for this condition. Finally to be fair I should note that I got a very good price on this vehicle with a 6 year no interest loan from Mitsubishi.