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SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander Why NOT to buy a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
127 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2008 at 3:26 PM
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Definitely superior to our Ford Escape (2.3L) which was thankfully stolen, however here in Brunei (south east asia) the Outlander suffers. Firstly the warranty is pathetic; 20,000km or one year, our's is eight months old / 30,000km and already the aircon compressor has died and electrical glitches like doors locking, lights on and rear wiper operating at any time (even when parked!!!) Some of the outlanders here are also having transmission problems (CVT type, a center bearing fails apparently) and brake/shifter interlock switches often fail. Unfortuntely the warranties are crap for most makes here, you guys are lucky with the "5 year specials" and lemon law. Mitsubishi probably have a winner with this car, no doubt its a good vehicle, just a shame about the tech problems and usually expect better reliability from the Japs. Great forum btw, all the best to you in USA.
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Replying to: asiandude (Apr 09, 2008 8:03 am)
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Replying to: 20vcq (Apr 11, 2008 11:22 am)
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Replying to: asiandude (Apr 12, 2008 5:25 am)
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Replying to: rcpax (Apr 12, 2008 9:05 am) |
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Replying to: piast (May 08, 2007 9:53 am) First you tell them they are too sensitive and expecting too much. Then you tell them they should just sell the car and get a different car. From my point of view, your responses are not helpful or productive to this forum. For the record, I do not own an Outlander or competitor vehicle, but I am in the process of comparing. I really value reading various posters' complaints as well as compliments about the various cars on the market. "Attacks against complaints" are not useful in most cases. |
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>> First you tell them they are too sensitive and expecting too much. Then you tell them they should just sell the car and get a different car. I think what Piast says makes perfect sense to me. Outlander ergonomics, interior quality, noise level are in fact similar to the most CUVs in this price range so he making point about the complainer being “too sensitive and expecting too much” is fair. Why in the world you research car, test drive a car, then buy it and then complain about “Poor ergonomics, Hard seats, Excessive noise, Cheap dash, and stiff ride”? All these things you can evaluate before you buy a car, so they don’t fit into the thread “Why NOT to buy 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander”, since the complainer has evaluated all these but bought the car anyway. Like I’ve said the Outlander noise level and interior quality are at least average for the price range, but the noise level and average interior are easily outweighted by many other positive Outlander qualities and that why the complainer bought the car: smooth 6-speed tranny and V6 engine, paddle shifters, exceptional handling, excellent 650-watt stereo, navi/mp3 music server, iPod hookup, bluetooth, FAST Key, keyless ignition, Xenon and LED lighting, excellent triple mode AWD system, 3-rd row kiddy seat, skid plates, sophisticated styling, 5/10 year warranty, roadside asst, CR Most Reliable in class, excellent value. In this price range you can’t find any other CUV which could match this package. Even at higher price range the 2007 Lexus RX-350, for instance, does NOT come with: 6-speed tranny, paddle shifters, 18” tires, LED, mp3 music server, mp3 capable CD player, satellite radio, 650-watt amplifier, skid plates, FAST Key, keyless ignition, 3-rd row seat, 5/10 warranty, though you do get a much better interior and noise insulation. . >> "Attacks against complaints" are not useful in most cases. A personal attacks are not useful either. |
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Replying to: thomasw98 (Jun 07, 2008 7:23 am) |
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Replying to: thomasw98 (Jun 07, 2008 7:23 am) No offense, but how exactly is your post productive in any way?
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Replying to: dodo2 (Jun 07, 2008 10:03 pm) A good forum needs to hear both sides of the story, and yes, even counterarguments are important and useful for readers. "Attacking arguments" are not useful though. They only ridicule people and scare off any similar posts. (Which makes me suspicious that these attackers could be somehow related to various car companies...not sure, of course, but it seems logical.) Keep in mind that while there are a few experienced "post hounds" here, the large majority of readers never dare to post anything...in many cases because they are afraid to be flamed by the aggressive attackers. This is pretty much the common culture of 90% of the forums on the internet...I hope we can keep these Edmunds forums in the nicer 10% grouping. I hope my efforts are productive for this forum.
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