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september deals by casolorz
Sep 02, 2007 (7:52 pm)
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does anyone know if mitsu will introduce any nice september deals on the outlander?
What kind of deals should I hope to get for leasing? I am hoping to get a fully loaded AWD!
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Re: september deals [casolorz] by piast
Sep 03, 2007 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: casolorz (Sep 02, 2007 7:52 pm)

No, they are the same as in August, as far as I know: $1000 rebate for LS, or special financing (1.9%/48M, 2.9%/60M), and just special financing on XLS. Not sure about leasing.
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Re: I finally got my OUTLANDER XLS!!! [tonio] by piast
Sep 03, 2007 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: tonio (Jul 21, 2007 1:59 pm)

Tonio
Did you receive those free lifetime oil changes in any written form, or just verbal promise? Also, did they gave you coupon book right away, or promised to send it to you?
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New to Outlander research by zeb
Sep 04, 2007 (5:21 am)
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Hello,
I am hoping to stop by a Mitsubishi dealership tonight to check out the Outlander. I am fairly new to my research but have considered the usual lineup (CRV, Rav4, Santa Fe, Vue, Outback, Mazda 6) and all have something that makes it a no-go. The Outlander *sounds* like it may be the one.
 
I wonder if I could ask a couple of questions:
It seems almost everyone goes for the XLS trim. I am not looking for all the high tech options (nice as they would be, $20K is about my top price). I am looking at maybe the ES trim and wondered what would be a target price to look for?
 
Are there going to be 2008 models? Are these cars hard to find? I have never seen one being driven. I'm not sure if I would go for a new 2007, or if there would be any used 2007s out there.
 
Do they come in manual transmission? (I realize I can find this out at the dealership, I just thought I'd throw it out there).
 
I saw online that they had (I think) ES trims for $24,XXX which of course seemed high to me. I'm thinking right around $20K would be right - is that correct?
 
Any tips on how to avoid the horrendous negotiating? Does it help to go through the internet sales manager? Seems like many people have had good experiences here.
 
Thank you for any help you can offer - it sounds like almost everyone is very happy with the car.
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Re: New to Outlander research [zeb] by chelentano
Sep 04, 2007 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: zeb (Sep 04, 2007 5:21 am)

This guy reported 18K offer for ES:
link post. I think you should be able to buy it realistically at $19-19.5K.
 
At this time of the year, when 2008 model is expected, the deals for 2007 models are better. All 2007 models come with V6 and auto transmission, which also has a manual mode.
 
There are rumors of 2008 4-cylinder model, which would might have a manual transmission version.
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Re: New to Outlander research [zeb] by piast
Sep 04, 2007 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: zeb (Sep 04, 2007 5:21 am)

You can't go wrong with Outlander, go back few months in this forum (as well as Santa Fe forum) and read all discussions and comparison. Outlander has just much better value, performance, and handling than any of your other choices, Santa Fe being close second (I would say more mature owners would probably prefer its softer ride and nice interior). CRV and RAV4 are just overrated and overpriced, Vue is smaller, (Daewoo designed, Mexico build) CUV, its reliability is a? mark at this moment. Outback is another solid choice, just in different category, and with 6 cylinder engine (a must) rather pricey.
As far as pricing, look few posts back (574), how does LS for $19.050 sounds to you? 2008 should be here next month. They would make more money, if you decide to buy used, I just saw dealer add for 2007 LS with Sun/Sound Pkg, 8K miles for $19.995
No, no manual, you can check everything yourself on Mitsubishicars.com, build your own model, check prices and send requests to few dealers. 24.3K is a MSRP for LS AWD. Try to make the deal thru emails and over the phone with Internet Managers and meet with only one with the best offer, just to sign the papers. May not be as easy as it sounds, but still better than just walk in from the street. You have better chances with bigger ones, be prepare for more pressure as well. Don't go alone, don't show how much you like the car, insist on the color and options you really want, do not agree to any service contracts, appearance packages, window etching, paint protection, etc.
Good luck, let us know how you did.
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Re: New to Outlander research [piast] by zeb
Sep 04, 2007 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: piast (Sep 04, 2007 1:36 pm)

Hi there,
 
Well I feel a little disappointed. I stopped by a dealership today to test drive the Outlander, and I can't say I fell in love with it. I test drove an ES (so I understand it was basic), but I felt the interior plastics were really, really cheap looking, the seats (black fabric) would pick up every bit of lint I'm sure, and I just didn't love it. It's still a contender, for sure, but I thought this would be it. I liked the tailgate. I think it looks a little like the old Saturn Vue (boxy), so I'm hoping that was just my thoughts.
 
The dealership, on the other hand, stunk. I had been going through internet to avoid the cheese factor, but it didn't seem to help. The 'sales manager' pawned me off onto a sales associate whose first question was 'will someone be cosigning?'....I'm a 33 year old woman, married, with a child - and I'll be paying cash for the car - I just felt really insulted. Did she think I was 16? She knew none of my answers, and it just seemed really 'ugh'.
 
The 'sales manager' then showed me the invoice, as requested...I'm not sure if it was real or not. The ES had an invoice price of $20,686 + $625 destination fee, for a total price of $21,206.
 
I would be very interested in a used, low miles, good price, but I didn't see any around here. In fact, the only one the dealership had was white and I don't want that one.
 
Sorry to be so wordy, but I want to get this right. I am still interested (I have a small baby and a dog - seems like a good car). I keep going back to the Vue as I did feel it was nicer quality, but I know the reliability may be questionable, and the fuel economy was not good.
 
Do you know if you can get leather seats in the Outlander without the XLS expensive upgrades? If I am interested in the car, I will call/fax/email other dealerships to see what their prices are - I was just disappointed with my experience this afternoon.
 
Any opinions on the different trims, other than getting the XLS for the fancy audio upgrades (I had mentioned nice as they would be, I can't really go for that). And how do you guys feel about the cheap feeling plastic interior? Also, I felt the seats seemed a little cheap too. Maybe I'm just mad right now
 
Thanks
-Sarah
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Re: New to Outlander research [piast] by zeb
Sep 04, 2007 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: piast (Sep 04, 2007 1:36 pm)

Piast,
 
Sorry, I wasn't sure if you meant they would make more money off me now buying a 2007 or a 2008? Should I buy 2007 or wait for the 2008's (pricing wise?)
 
Thanks!
-Sarah
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Re: New to Outlander research [zeb] by piast
Sep 04, 2007 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: zeb (Sep 04, 2007 2:36 pm)

Sarah,
Sorry to hear that. I love black sport cloth in mine, and so do my wife and our friends. Interior, (while not being quite Lexus like) is just fine and in line with the segment. Be realistic, you are planning to spend 20K for a SUV, with V6(220 HP), 6 speed Auto, all power, multiple air bags, traction control, ASC stability control, ABS, etc. There is not much else (except maybe Santa Fe) in this price range to choose from with that much value and warranty (5/10 year). This is your choice, but compared to Saturn it is no-brainer, at least to me.
 In your case, I would try different dealers, and I would shoot for the new 2007 FWD LS or ES, and upgrade to leather in the future, if you see the need, Leather heated seats will cost you $1500, and I would go thru dealer (warranty issues). With used you are not saving much first year and you are cutting warranty in half. Don't expect any discounts on '08 for the next few months.
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Re: New to Outlander research [zeb] by piast
Sep 04, 2007 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: zeb (Sep 04, 2007 2:40 pm)

IMHO best deals for you, in this order:
 
1. New 07 leftovers, with rebate ($1000 LS, $500 ES), since you are paying cash (offer $15000-2000 + rebate under the invoice and see what happens)
2. Used
3. New 08

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