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MSRP Invoice
Outlander LS 4WD $26,998 $24,964.64
$2,000 to negotiate. Not bad.
I think $500-600 over invoice would be a fair price to pay (no additional dealer fees).
What do you think?
If you live in a larger city such as Toronto or Vancouver, where they have numerous Mitsu dealerships and/may have a good quantity of Outlander stock, it'll be in your favour for sure.
In the case where I live...1 Mitsu dealership, limited stock - NO DEALS.
Maybe not........In 5 years time assuming average mileage driven, there will still be 5 years of factory warranty to tranfer to a new owner.That has to be worth a considerable amount to a buyer of a 5 year old vehicle.
I don't find it any better than competition. Performance numbers are adequate to do what? Grocery shopping - probably. Plus it is not to pretty on the outside.
What you think you are going to gain on resale, you are loosing on purchase. You will pay 2K more now, you will get about same back after few years. More than 4 years and only things like body and interior condition plus millage counts, regardless of the make.
Give me 100,000 miles for 22 G's....I call that a deal..!
Don't get me wrong, I like the car for what it is and most likely I will end up getting it. My benchmark for quality and sporty economy interior is Mazda3.
After 5 years, would I be able to recover 5K+ in resale value? Maybe or maybe not. If I brake even, I have the satisfaction that for the 5 years I drove the car I like, not just a vehicle with good resale value. Anyone else may have different point of view, but this is mine for now.
Dont know why LS doesnt come with HID and fog light
Don't even think about it. Say no to anything more than $50
And be strong. Charges other that tax, title and registration are extra profit for dealer.
In Canada, there is no Phone& Fog package, but you could buy both options as accessories on the LS.
This puts the crv to shame lookswise. CRV plastic on bottom looks like a turret on a castle- very ugly. Also, they increase HP so incrementally is crv it will take till 2016 to get 200 hp. Honda loves to manipulate its owners. We have had 4 of their cars -very good but no better than the other japanese we own.
The XLS 4WD comes fully loaded, except for NAVI&RES ($4000 for the pack). The price of the XLS is $33K CAD. In other words, you cannot get the XLS with cloth or without RF sound, sunroof,etc.
Colour-keyed folding power side view mirrors PKG PKG STD
No heated sideview mirrors according to spec sheet. I would love to be wrong..
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/2007/Outlander/Specs.aspx?lng=2
And I wonder who sets these values. IMO, if your car has a been well maintained with a respectable service record, you can always ask for a good resale value. I think the resale value is more affected by how much other people would want to buy your 2nd hand car, rather than how well you maintained your car. When I bought my Outlander, I knew Mitsus don't get high resale values, mainly because most people like 2nd Hondas and Toyotas. But when I bought it for a good price, I always intended it for keeps. This Outlander will be a family CUV for years to come. And I bet it will be a good 6-8 years before a totally new model comes out. If I sell it after 3-4 years, I will lose big money, and I don't see why I would sell it. Every time I drive it I still enjoy the handling and acceleration as much as I did when it was new.
This problem comes from ideas and opinions of people who have never owned or actually driven a mitsubishi vehicle. To cite an example, my brother-in-law says to everyone that mitsubishi cars and SUVs have poor quality when in fact he has never owned one! My experience with mitsubishi started with a 1987 1.4L RWD lancer and because of it was so reliable, i never changed brands. My wife's 2003 outlander still drives and looks like new and she intends to drive it as long as she can. Why? because it never has given her a headache after all these years. I presently drive a 2004 galant which was way way cheaper than a camry or a accord and much as i want to buy the new 2007 outlander, i still enjoy driving my current car day after day.
It is a problem I agree... there is a reason why HonYotas are laughing all the way to the bank.
The problem with buying a Toyota or Honda and having resale value be a factor, you pay extra if you're the first buyer. On average, you will pay $2,000-3,000 more after final negotiation on one of their vehicles if customer stories hold any truth with you. The worst part is that that "resale premium" you pay for at the initial sale of the car depreciates as well, which leaves you without a real advantage in terms of profit (though finding a buyer may be easier).
In the end, it's best to buy what you like best and can also afford. Unless you change cars like underwear, you shouldn't buy a car you don't enjoy simply because you feel it will be worth more down the road. If you plan on driving it up to 100,000 miles, then resale value definitely shouldn't be a concern because at that point, cars are all heavily-depreciated at that point, no matter the brand.
Just buy what feels right.
I paid Invoice for my XLS...[paid cash] ..I figure that a comparably equipped Honda or Toyota would have cost me over $4 G's more...at least...
Now, what did I do with the extra $4 G's....?
I bought 6 one oz. gold coins.....
Guess who will come out ahead in 5 years....!
Looks like off white or cream on mitsubishicars.com. May take a while but I can wait.
1. In laymen's terms, what is the difference between the 18 inch and 16 inch tires, besides 2 inches? What difference does it mean in handling, ride, etc.? I haven't met a car salesman who could explain it to me!
2. Are the top rails just for show or are crossbars available to mount ski racks or other stuff on? If they are, does Mitsubishi offer them or would I have to go the aftermarket route?
3. Color...such a personal choice. My preference would be for red but the Phoenix Red is such an 'in your face'red. I've having a hard time deciding which one I would pick.
The only other car I'm seriously considering is a Subaru Outback wagon. My current ride is a Chevy Suburban in Dark Carmine Red. I'm in the NY area.
In Japan, you can buy it from Mitsubishi as an accessory. In the US, there's nothing like that sold, so you can probably buy 3rd party and end up saving a few bucks. Oh yes it's fully functional, all you need are your crossbars and you can hang your mountain bikes on.
Took delivery on brand new 07 outlander in glory (graphite gray pearl) color. Apparently glory is the name of the color who knew. Sticker says manufactured in dec 06 (at okazaki plant).
Love it. My wife who is not into cars loves it. XLS is definetely a huge step up for us.
Its hard to stay away from the garage. Might sleep in it tonight Just kidding :P
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