Hello there, I got my White 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander yesterday, bought it for a fair price, also Casa Maintained and 1st owner yung mayari. Bale its a Base model LS 2WD lang unlike yours na AWD. Pinagpilian ko between a 2002 model Revo, 2003 Adventure, 2004 City, 2006 Sentra and a 2006 Vios. Based on my Research about the 1st Gen Outlander is it is not a SUV vehicle but is a "Crossover" vehicle, meaning it has a body of an SUV with a Engine based on Mitsubishi Galant and Eclipse Sedan so its a bit Underpowered but if your not pacticular with it its OK. Also, Its not built for Speed Hi way Driving but rather good for City Driving.
Good Points ng Outlander also is the Spaceous seats (5 seater pero pwede pa 6 seater), Yung Instrument Panel niya looks like an Alpha Romeo. The front of the Outlander for me is Brusko tingnan although some dont like it but me i like it a lot. Also, medyo bihira na nagbebenta nito sa Market but parts is Available sa Casa so its kinda rare to see one of this in the Road. At Head Turner talaga ang Outlander IMHO (mukha akong mayaman although im not hehehe)
If your not considering a Middle to Large Family Vehicle and not minding the underpowered Engine and 4 speed only Automatic transmission then the Outlander is right for you. Sa akin kasi Spare Vehicle ko lang ito for special occasions ang coding na rin if our Primary Ride, an old reliable 97 Tamaraw FX eh coding.
Hope this helps a bit.
