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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — online auction photos barely show the underside

QuietGeekCommunity StarterJul 31, 20262018 Mitsubishi Outlander SEOrange County
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE, about 94,000 miles. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath.
apr
6.01
location
Orange County
term months
72
asking price
46000
dealer doc fee
899
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TrackEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 31, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: A written buyer’s order on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “online auction photos barely show the underside,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
SunBeltOwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 31, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: Ask for out-the-door on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. If they balk, that's your answer. On “online auction photos barely show the underside,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Was this after sitting overnight? If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
ShopLearner329Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 31, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. If one piece looks too good on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. That's the part that actually changes the decision. No need to make it theatrical. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
QuietGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 31, 2026permalink
PPI is scheduled. I'm not depositing until I see the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander notes. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
TrackEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 31, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, if one piece looks too good on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Doc fee is the line I'm watching.
UsedCarMiles840Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. Two 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Stop there until you know. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BrakeDad759Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. If one piece looks too good on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Then the comparison gets honest. This is from a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander in Orange County with 94,000 miles. When does it actually happen? I'll update if anything new shows up.
RoadTripEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Make the next action something you can finish this week. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
RustBeltDad777Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. A written buyer’s order on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” If they balk, that's your answer. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
TrackWrench959Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “online auction photos barely show the underside,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
RoadTripEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: Ask for out-the-door on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. This is from a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander in Orange County with 94,000 miles. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
QuietGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander quote made the first offer look ordinary. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
BrakeDad759Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: A written buyer’s order on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. This is from a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander in Orange County with 94,000 miles. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? I'll post OTD once I have two apples-to-apples sheets.
RotorPilot570Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. If one piece looks too good on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BatteryCommuter524Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. Then the comparison gets honest. No need to make it theatrical. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
BrakeDad759Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “online auction photos barely show the underside,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
UsedCarMiles840Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 1, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, if one piece looks too good on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. That's the whole play. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
UsedCarMiles840Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 3, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. If they balk, that's your answer. This is from a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander in Orange County with 94,000 miles. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
QuietGeek9Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 2, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. If one piece looks too good on the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Then the comparison gets honest. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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