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Re: Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [bobj14]
by toomanyfumes
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Nov 22, 2007 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: bobj14 (Nov 22, 2007 1:18 pm)
I haven't driven many other new crossovers but I think the Outlander is a good highway vehicle. It's not dead quiet inside, but the engine is quiet enough and makes good power, and the handling is confident. The suspension and seats are on the firm side, but I like that in a vehicle.
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [toomanyfumes]
by batman47
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Nov 27, 2007 (4:04 am)
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Replying to: toomanyfumes (Nov 21, 2007 1:21 pm)
Can the rear seats in the Outlander temporarily be removed? Is it an easy job? Before I buy this car I would like to have some says of people that own one.
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [batman47]
by dodo2
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Nov 27, 2007 (6:28 am)
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Replying to: batman47 (Nov 27, 2007 4:04 am)
Remove rear seats w/pictures
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [bobj14]
by 20vcq
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Nov 27, 2007 (12:02 pm)
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Replying to: bobj14 (Nov 21, 2007 11:52 am)
Pretty good actually. I n=know they feel firm but with the adjustable back and slider they are conducive to long travel periods and for two adults make for easy conversations etc. The third row seat I would like to simply remove as useless weight but the remaining holes in the carpet etc look tacky. We spent a week and 4000 km on the road and found this to be a sweet ride - not up to my Audi's but for what it is and the price - really fine car / truck? 
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3rd Row seat - want one?
by 20vcq
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Nov 27, 2007 (12:08 pm)
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I am never going to use my third row seat so if anyone wants it make me an offer in exchange for your floor filler pieces and carpet..? It is just more weight than I need. I don't know what to do about the seat belts though - I haven't examined the mounting etc yet.
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Re: 3rd Row seat - want one? [20vcq]
by dodo2
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Nov 27, 2007 (7:30 pm)
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Replying to: 20vcq (Nov 27, 2007 12:08 pm)
Should be some clips on each side to keep them out of the way when not in use.
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Re: 3rd Row seat - want one? [dodo2]
by 20vcq
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Nov 27, 2007 (8:12 pm)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Nov 27, 2007 7:30 pm)
Yeah there are - what I meant was if someone wanted the seats I was unsure how to remove and fill the spaces left. But thanks.
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Re: 3rd Row seat - want one? [20vcq]
by steve_ HOST
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Nov 27, 2007 (8:42 pm)
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Replying to: 20vcq (Nov 27, 2007 8:12 pm)
I bought a 7 passenger minivan in '98 and promptly threw the 2nd row bench away - couldn't find anyone who wanted it, plus shipping would have been expensive anyway. The van rear seat slides on tracks so I do use the extra seatbelts now and then, but they usually hang down out of the way and don't rattle. I suspect you could unbolt them and plug the holes with another bolt.
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [20vcq]
by bobj14
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Nov 27, 2007 (10:13 pm)
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Replying to: 20vcq (Nov 27, 2007 12:02 pm)
20vcq - while away for the week how did you find the road noise? I'm pretty much down to the Outlander and the Santa Fe. I tested the SF yesterday and found it to be very quite whereas I thought the Outlander was a bit noisier (but I have not taken either on the freeway and it is hard to tell by driving on city roads). And by road noise I mean compared to other SUV's. It seems my 2003 4Runner is comparible to the Outlander, which is acceptable but not great.
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Re: 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2nd row seats [bobj14]
by 20vcq
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Nov 27, 2007 (11:43 pm)
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Replying to: bobj14 (Nov 27, 2007 10:13 pm)
Yeah - the Santa Fe was quieter than the Mitsu by a good margin. But the dynamics of the Santa fe suspension left us wanting. Heavy lean - dive on hard breaking and the seats' lack of support - neither my wife or I could get comfortable in the non adjustable passenger seat for more than 1/2 hr - after than we were shifting form cheek to cheek. In the driver seat I found myself driving with my elbow on my knee in boredom just like the Higlander and the other little one.
We hadn't even considered a Mitsu when we started to look as we didn't even know they sold them in BC. (two years ago on Vancouver Island). I was familiar with the Evo and its rep.
We compared the Subaru and would rate the handling of the Subaru as a little better but two things got in its way - one the lack of space dictated by the old platform and secondly I wont wear a Tilly Hat for anyone even under a giant sun roof!
The Subaru dynamic all wheel drive like the Audi Quattro system is far superior to the Mitsui on demand sort of system if that is a major factor for you. A difference you wont notice unless you drive at nine tenths in very wet conditions or on very sandy roads.
No the Mitsu is a great value and way better than anything Toyota can offer in the price range even with a little higher road noise. By the way as to that - I have always run 4 studded snow tires on my Audis and have a set of 16's all set for the Outlander - talk about noise test! But then maybe that is the reason for the Fosgate booming sound system!? For a little background - my other cars are Audi Quattros since 1984 and still keep my '90 Audi Coupe in the garage. That is my comparison baseline.
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