Thread: What do we know about Mitsi Outlanders? Asking for....

Originally Posted by viper

I have had a 2006 model for 4-5 yrs now. 4WD version. I have had an excellent run from mine , brought at 106 km and now done 255km . Other than oil, filters and tires all it's cost me in parts is $73
They are reasonably comfortable and are a bit of a jack of all trades and a master of none.
I commute 600 km per week ( that's a tank of gas ) and get on the odd farm track and rolling paddocks for shooting. The 4WD works but it's not a hard core off road machine but any stretch of the imagination.
Suspension is on the softer side which makes for pleasant road travel.
Power is ok and it will sit all day at 100 km to 120 km and has enough for overtaking.
The CVT is not great , I never tow with mine or thrash the gas peddle . It feels very soft and I wouldn't trust it for towing . In fact I wouldn't even look at one if it's got a tow bar fitted.
With the 4WD option they aren't they cheapest car at the gas station.
Over all I really like mine and would own another one tomorrow, maybe I got lucky and I make sure I run good oil and change on the dot if not before.
The Transmission is probably my biggest negative but if your aware of it and drive / use the car accordingly then hopefully it will cause no problems.

Agree with all you've said. Mine is an old girl too 2006, just gone over onto 100K and cost nothing other than new shockies and oil changes. The 4WD is plenty for hauling fire wood out the paddocks, haven't stuck yet.