Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester
851 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 8:58 PM
You are in the Mitsubishi Outlander Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester
|
Replying to: craigl (May 06, 2008 7:38 am) As for the rest of your personal preferences, I could argue otherwise, but what's the point? The world would be such a boring place if people have the same preference. 
|
|
|
Replying to: craigl (May 06, 2008 7:38 am) Nicely put, good luck not settling for less. your lucky not to have to find out what the Outlanders cheap plastic sounds like in an interior after a few miles on it. forget the discounted price, you get what you pay for. |
|
|
Replying to: busta4 (May 06, 2008 9:44 am) I drive the same vehicle as you do, got it Dec 06, so far no rattling sounds. As for getting what I paid for the price, I'd say I got more bang for the buck. But sounds like your experience is different. forget the discounted price, you get what you pay for. If you are looking for luxury in your interior, BMW or Mercedes might be the right vehicle for you. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: busta4 (May 06, 2008 9:44 am) Fuel mileage on all of the competing CUV's is going to be within a few points either way. The 4 cylinder models don't get that great of mileage in real world usage because you have to work the engine harder just to get going. The turbo engines suck fuel like crazy if you use the power aggressively. My Outlander has ZERO rattles after 14,000 miles... I can't say that for my other two cars (both Honda's). |
|
|
Replying to: biscuit_xls (May 06, 2008 11:22 am) As to forgettable performance, I was writing in general about the handling, braking, acceleration, turning radius, etc. The Outlander does fine in all those areas, but it didn't make a lasting impression one way or the other.
|
|
|
Replying to: craigl (May 06, 2008 12:20 pm) |
|
|
Replying to: p0926 (May 05, 2008 8:31 pm) I have 3 kids, that's why we got the Odyssey. One in a regular seat, one in a booster, and one in a full car-seat. The new Accord is just about wide enough to still seat all three in the back. We'll see... Regarding craigl's Outlander test-drive. While "feel" of a cars' handling will always depend on personal preference, it's worthy to note that in terms of raw numbers, the Outlander handles better than the RAV4 in all aspects except acceleration (and, depending on the source, braking). But again, that's just by the numbers. You gotta go with what "feels" right for you. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: craigl (May 06, 2008 12:20 pm) "Handling, braking... turning radius" I think you need to take that test drive again, the Outlander does great in those categories. Best in class in my opinion, and I drove everything at least twice before I made my purchase. |
|
|
Replying to: craigl (May 06, 2008 12:20 pm) Of course it won't, because it's a Mitsubishi Outlander. But if it was a Toyota Outlander or a Honda Outlander, it will.
|
|
|
Replying to: craigl (May 06, 2008 7:38 am) That's why "..The automatic transmission is almost as smooth as the new CR-V's, while the engine provides considerably more power. The combination is far superior to the RAV4 despite the Toyota's higher horsepower figure, the Outlander is a better highway companion overall.... the Outlander handles steeply banked highway onramps with superb control and minimal body lean, giving the driver a sense of confidence not found in many SUVs — compact, car-based or otherwise.The ride was also car-like. Bumps were softly muted and road noise was minimal...Available with an optional manual four-wheel-drive system, the Outlander is one of the more affordable four-wheel-drive SUVs on the market, ...Surprisingly, the new Outlander seems to outclass its competitors on just about every front, although the RAV4 does offer more power with its optional V-6 engine (269 horsepower)." |
|
You are here:
Forums
SUVs Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
2010 Subaru Forester
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
