Mitsubishi Outlander GX4 2014 - opinions?

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Been searching and looking at Kodiaq's and Freelander 2's but came across one of these on our search.
Spacey, well specced, well built, drove well. Bit barge like if chucking it around corners but you don't buy it for that.
Had adjustable 2WD/part 4WD/4WD modes and just seems good.
Anything to note about it? Had never even known about it.
 
Very good

Model year 2016 had lots of mech upgrades, currently £0 tax, 15 miles EV range, big and basic but in a pleasant way.

No good if you regularly drive long distances.

Previous gen was a Citroen c crosser - Peugeot something and an outlander.

You could get them as a 7 seater with an old school derv derv
 
hotdog said:
Very good

Model year 2016 had lots of mech upgrades, currently £0 tax, 15 miles EV range, big and basic but in a pleasant way.

No good if you regularly drive long distances.

Previous gen was a Citroen c crosser - Peugeot something and an outlander.

You could get them as a 7 seater with an old school derv derv
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This is a 2.2 diesel, with 7 seats. But when putting seats down it had plenty of space. Main uses will be driving in all weathers, snow, rain, ice etc up and down steep hills, plus motorway work.
Seems ideal and only £180 a year tax.
 
Ok
Not really comparable to a kodiaq ?

Probably quite cheap now , I think the auto was ok on them from memory. Top spec ones came with a full size sub In the boot
 
hotdog said:
Ok
Not really comparable to a kodiaq ?

Probably quite cheap now , I think the auto was ok on them from memory. Top spec ones came with a full size sub In the boot
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Interior space is similar to a Kodiaq. This was an automatic and seemed ok. Seemed very well serviced. At least half the tax of a Freelander 2/Discovery. Plus it comes with a towbar and 2t ability.
It's cheaper than equivalent Kodiaq's and Freelander 2's. This was a wild card I'd never considered and only went on a whim. Seems a bit old school in engineering with some nice bits.
Fiance really enjoyed driving it.
 
Agreed to buy it as it looks mint and has the service history to go with it, both keys, drives well and the space inside with seats down is decent. Issue of it pulling left slightly but tyre looked flatter than the others. Blew it up and owner drove it again and he said it's fine now but if it drops overnight he'll fit a new tyre and get tracking checked. Seems a genuine person as I noticed the left pull but he actually mentioned it before me as he hadn't driven it for ages as his missus had been using it.
My fiancee still wants a Freelander 2 HSE so we have to test drive that next and see if I can chop in my A3 for it....
 
Watch what you buy here, I fell in love with the outlander diesel and brought one after 2 years of searching for a decent one. The diesel engine has a real problem with the balance shaft, wears out, known design error that was rectified in the 2018 model onwards, but Mitsubishi refused to accept it was a flaw and wouldnt sort it - its a £4k repair.......

Got mine, had circa 65K on the clock, ran really well but sounded like a tractor on start and at low revs - google it, there are a couple of videos that show it. Add in that it can be a struggle to get major spare parts since they withdrew from the UK, I needed a steering rack and there were none in the country and I would have to wait 3 months and another £1.2K.

I eneded with a Hyundai Tucson, I still want an Outlander, but the problems were just too much to go with it....if you get a good one then all credit, my experience was to avoid...
 
TBirdUK said:
Watch what you buy here, I fell in love with the outlander diesel and brought one after 2 years of searching for a decent one. The diesel engine has a real problem with the balance shaft, wears out, known design error that was rectified in the 2018 model onwards, but Mitsubishi refused to accept it was a flaw and wouldnt sort it - its a £4k repair.......

Got mine, had circa 65K on the clock, ran really well but sounded like a tractor on start and at low revs - google it, there are a couple of videos that show it. Add in that it can be a struggle to get major spare parts since they withdrew from the UK, I needed a steering rack and there were none in the country and I would have to wait 3 months and another £1.2K.

I eneded with a Hyundai Tucson, I still want an Outlander, but the problems were just too much to go with it....if you get a good one then all credit, my experience was to avoid...
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I've read about that and from what I can gather it's because people don't change the fluids quite as often as should, particularly transmission fluid.
I think the guy whose selling it seems genuine because he's sticking a fresh MOT on which ID'ed a tyre as an advisory with the another ok for a year so he's sticking 4 on for piece of mind as he would only stick them on in pairs.
I've been looking into problems with the cars and compared to a Discovery etc, the problems are hopefully minor. Even Freelander 2 can have trouble although infinitely better than Freelander 1 and Discovery Sport has a 33% failure rate on electrics so avoiding them.
The Outlander felt great to drive and just felt a bit old school - clattery engine but ran fine and smooth when putting foot down and no vibrations in cab.
 
Mate, read a bit more, its nothing to do with fluids and change schedule, its the balance shaft main connector that wears out and requires replacement - the clattery engine at low revs, that then dissapears is a prime symptom - there was a utube video on it which shows it. If not replaced it goes and rogders the timing chain - this is the part they 'modified' in 2018 onwards and costs a fortune as the updated balance shart modification replaces the lot.

The car I had felt fine inside and fine a smooth when accelerating. Not wanting to put you off, just give you the benefit of my poor experience. I loved the Outlander, nut mine had the problem, was not economical to fix, and they pulled out of the UK - had they not I'd have spent a bit more and got a 2019 model.
 
1 month review, thanks for the heads-up about the balance shaft. Fingers crossed it carries on with only minor problems as it's a fantastic car! Really surprised despite knowing what I was going into.
Can fit 3 full sized pallets in the back which is perfect as had to pick 10 up for our wood pile, and just fitted a single chair in there last night.
Partner commented on how quiet it was and how she loved driving it.
If balance shaft becomes an issue I've found an improved version inc timing chain for £500 or removal kit for £70.
The only thing I'm not keen on is the slightly boat like cornering because of the the big profile tyres and SUV suspension which is not as good as the Freelanders we test drove. But slow down and it's fine as I drive faster than most and need to chill more. Locally it will do 35mpg and 45-50mpg on a motorway run so thirsty compared to my A3 TDIe which did 70+mpg on a run.
Updated the sat nav - simple SD card replacement from eBay. As easy as that. Also put entire music collection on another SD card as there's another slot for that. The heated seats are great, as is the 1 touch sunroof and electric open/close tailgate. Reverse camera works great but the beeps aren't working so need to look at that. Has front sensors too.
Bought some wind deflectors for the windows too. All set up now. Has a tow bar so need a trailer.

Overall very impressed. Fingers crossed it continues.
 
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