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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [dodo2]
by batman47
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Nov 28, 2007 (4:50 am)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Nov 27, 2007 6:28 am)
Thank you very much mate. I think now I can proceed with my research on finding the best selling price from dealer in my area.
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- #17 of 55
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2008 outlander or 2007 Outlander
by batman47
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Nov 28, 2007 (5:20 am)
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How can I find out that my dealer is not offering me a 2007 Outlander instead of a 2008 Outlander? Can I identify something in the car itself that is telling me this is 2008 model? or Shall I trust in the dealer words?
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Is it a good deal?
by batman47
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Nov 28, 2007 (5:24 am)
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After a lot of conversation with a dealer I was given a price of $27,300 (Invoice $27,130) for a 2008 Outlander with P5 and P2 packages included. The dealer said this: “May I ask you where you coming from? So I can punch in the right sales tax % for you, and give you the total sells price” I live in Menlo Park (CA) area so why is the dealer asking me this type of question? I remember asking the dealer to confirm that it will not be any hidden costs when I will travel to the dealership to make the deal. The dealer just kept silent. Is the price reasonable or I could bargain for $500 price drop?
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- #19 of 55
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Re: 2008 outlander or 2007 Outlander [batman47]
by dodo2
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Nov 28, 2007 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: batman47 (Nov 28, 2007 5:20 am)
The door panels will tell you if it's a 2007 or 2008 model. The upper door panels in the 2008 models (all trims), have the same texture/pattern as the upper dashboard where the 2007 models have plain/mate plastic upper door panels.
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- #20 of 55
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Re: 2008 outlander or 2007 Outlander [dodo2]
by 08outtie
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Nov 28, 2007 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Nov 28, 2007 9:19 am)
In addition to the door panels, the most obvious thing is the key fob. The 2007 key fob is shaped like a card (just flat and rectangular), while the 2008 key fob is like a candy bar (thicker and skinnier). The photo of the key fob on Mitsubishi website is from the 2007 model.
Also FYI, I live in Sunnyvale, CA and I went to Capitol Mitsubishi in San Jose to purchase my 2008 XLS with all three packages. I paid $100 UNDER invoice. So I think you can bargain a little more.
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [20vcq]
by bobj14
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Nov 28, 2007 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: 20vcq (Nov 27, 2007 11:43 pm)
I live just outside Vancouver, BC. The Subaru dealership is to far away to consider any of their vehicles as it would be to much bother for maintenance. Which year Santa Fe did you test, I ask because of your comment regarding the non adjustable passenger seat? I am looking at the 2008 Limited AWD which has 4 way power passenger seat. In my short test drive I found the drivers seat comfortable. From other forums it appears they improved in many areas with the new design in 2007.
I am not a hard driver so I haven't noticed a lean while cornering. However, I will try to check that out as it could be a problem while travelling to go skiing.
Also, which year Outlander do you have?
I started out looking at the Outlander and the Santa Fe was a late contender for me. Each have their advantages over the other but I think, for my type/style of driving, that I would be happy with either one. The main reason I am leaning towards the SF is I am not that confident in the Mitsubishi dealership. Their knowledge is not the best and their place of business is quite run down so I worry that they may go out of business. If that happened it would be another long drive for maintenance.
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Re: Is it a good deal? [batman47]
by 20vcq
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Nov 28, 2007 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: batman47 (Nov 28, 2007 5:24 am)
I would say that any price can be negotiated. If they want your business they will "do their best" to get it - but that is negotiating - how bad does the buyer want the product? I would recommend getting the most you can afford - if possible the full leather etc. There must be more than one dealer in your service area eh? Try them off against each other and take no b.s. Hidden charges? The closer will of course try and upsell to the extended warranty, undercoating and other useless crap and the answer is simple "no" no" No" - give me the car and let me the hell out of here"  
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [bobj14]
by 20vcq
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Nov 28, 2007 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: bobj14 (Nov 28, 2007 10:25 am)
2007 Hundai and I bought the 2007 XLS Outlander.
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [bobj14]
by 20vcq
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Nov 28, 2007 (7:22 pm)
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Replying to: bobj14 (Nov 28, 2007 10:25 am)
By the way bobj14 - the awd of the Santa fe is not truly an awd - it is a temporary use and only a low % backup. The salesman over here in Victoria was very new and looked up everything he could to try and get me to buy - real nice kid - but he found enough to know himself that it was not a very useful system. As I said the Subaru and Audi and one of the Acura's$$$ have true awd, but the Mitsu was the best compromise with the %dial in and lock feature. I'm not a big guy 5/8 and found the SF seats to short - if they changed that and had electric in the passengers seat the handling and awd would still have stopped me. Driving the Koke in the winter is no fun without the backup of awd at 2 am. and as a fanatic for the interior mountains I find myself getting Island and snow fever at the same time an do midnight runs to B White. We''l see how the Mitsu does.. that's a little more than two bits worth eh?
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [20vcq]
by bobj14
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Nov 29, 2007 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: 20vcq (Nov 28, 2007 7:22 pm)
We also go to Big White (where my daughter has worked the last 2 seasons) and to Sun Peaks. I am not a real car buff so I only partially understand what you are saying. What does it mean 'it is a temporary use and only a low % backup'. What's the difference between this and 'true' AWD? This is a major concern for me and would definitely change my mind on the SF.
What is the % dial in for the Mitsu, have you had it in any snow and, if so, how did it handle?
Also, thanks for all the info the dealers would never tell me.
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