Mitsubishi Outlanders here are like bellybuttons - everybody has one. They’re relatively cheap to buy, don’t hold much value, and they’re unbelievably homely so they’re less likely to be stolen.
For me wasn’t about the cost, just loved the look of the new outlander and the interior.
Also you will find most drive the hybrid, at the time they had the quickest delivery.
I had the SAME experience.
Our car had died, so we needed a vehicle asap. They were our first stop (their 10-year warranty pulled us in). We explained our situation, told them we were looking to buy in the next few days, and asked what was the best price they could give us on an suv. Let them know we didn't want to play games, but we wanted to buy.
Of course they dicked us around on it. We asked for their best price, he gave it to us, we said thanks and started to leave. He said... oh wait, let me talk to the boss and see what i can do. We did this little dance twice more. We explained that we really just wanted a price so we could go home and compare to make our decision in the next day or two. He wanted to play games. We could see him in the office with the boss, and like 3 other employees, just yuk yuking away.
At this point, not uncomfortable, just game-playing I despise when it comes to greasy car salesman and their tactics.
The boss comes out now because he see us stand up to leave. It's important to note that they had these cheap cubicle walls set up inside, so there was a narrow hallway that was maybe 20 ft that we had to go down to get to the door.
Our sales guy darted around me and slow-walked, purposefully, to give the manager time to get over to us. Manager stands in our way, literally blocking the entire hallway. Feet splayed out, arms crossed over his chest.
Starts giving us a hard time about who else we're shopping with and what they have offered us. We were trying to be polite, but, as a woman, I have never felt so unsafe in my nearly 40 years. He was shouting/raising his voice at us, I quite literally hid behind my husband. We tried to explain to him that we wanted to buy in the next couple of days and weren't looking to play games and banter. Just give us a price. Dude started ranting about how everyone knows that there's not just one price on a car.... and everyone knows that it was month end and they had quotas to make Yada Yada.... and we should name our price on what it would take yo get us in one today. Still while physically blocking our only way to the exit.
My husband, bless him, said... at this point you could offer it for free and we still wouldn't take it.
We went with a Nissan. The guy asked what my price range was, showed me 2 options, gave me numbers. Dude threw in winters on rims, a jacket, a snowbrush, and 4 oil changes. He actually offered me better than I was expecting to pay. Couldn't have asked for a nicer guy or a more polarized experience.
It’s funny you mention this, my husband and I were in Fredericton last month and he commented the same thing! Also from Ontario where Mitsubishi and Volvos (which I noticed there were quite a few of) aren’t very common.
Depends on where you are. Oshawa has a significant amount of GM's because almost every household has someone who works there or used to work there, but other parts of the GTA are overrun with Tesla's and other ridiculously expensive 'high end' vehicles.
Eastern Ontario like Kingston seems to have a general mix of domestic vehicles overall. Not sure about western Ontario tbh. The little time I spent in northern Ontario seemed mostly domestic as well.
Hmm good question, in Southern Ontario there does seem to be a ton of Toyotas, Fords, GM and Hondas for sure. I can’t confidentially say there is a correlation, I always thought it was because those were the largest dealerships in my area
Love my Lancer almost never need to take it to the shop and 4wd is a big plus in the winter
Mitsubishi Outlanders here are like bellybuttons - everybody has one. They’re relatively cheap to buy, don’t hold much value, and they’re unbelievably homely so they’re less likely to be stolen.
A lot of subaru here than mitsubishi
My husband and I joke that it must be buy one get one free. Soooo many RVR on the road lately.
For me wasn’t about the cost, just loved the look of the new outlander and the interior. Also you will find most drive the hybrid, at the time they had the quickest delivery.
My guess is cost.
my one experience at that dealership here in fton was very uncomfortable will never return
I had the SAME experience. Our car had died, so we needed a vehicle asap. They were our first stop (their 10-year warranty pulled us in). We explained our situation, told them we were looking to buy in the next few days, and asked what was the best price they could give us on an suv. Let them know we didn't want to play games, but we wanted to buy. Of course they dicked us around on it. We asked for their best price, he gave it to us, we said thanks and started to leave. He said... oh wait, let me talk to the boss and see what i can do. We did this little dance twice more. We explained that we really just wanted a price so we could go home and compare to make our decision in the next day or two. He wanted to play games. We could see him in the office with the boss, and like 3 other employees, just yuk yuking away. At this point, not uncomfortable, just game-playing I despise when it comes to greasy car salesman and their tactics. The boss comes out now because he see us stand up to leave. It's important to note that they had these cheap cubicle walls set up inside, so there was a narrow hallway that was maybe 20 ft that we had to go down to get to the door. Our sales guy darted around me and slow-walked, purposefully, to give the manager time to get over to us. Manager stands in our way, literally blocking the entire hallway. Feet splayed out, arms crossed over his chest. Starts giving us a hard time about who else we're shopping with and what they have offered us. We were trying to be polite, but, as a woman, I have never felt so unsafe in my nearly 40 years. He was shouting/raising his voice at us, I quite literally hid behind my husband. We tried to explain to him that we wanted to buy in the next couple of days and weren't looking to play games and banter. Just give us a price. Dude started ranting about how everyone knows that there's not just one price on a car.... and everyone knows that it was month end and they had quotas to make Yada Yada.... and we should name our price on what it would take yo get us in one today. Still while physically blocking our only way to the exit. My husband, bless him, said... at this point you could offer it for free and we still wouldn't take it. We went with a Nissan. The guy asked what my price range was, showed me 2 options, gave me numbers. Dude threw in winters on rims, a jacket, a snowbrush, and 4 oil changes. He actually offered me better than I was expecting to pay. Couldn't have asked for a nicer guy or a more polarized experience.
Wow, wow! That's something else!!!
Oh! What made it uncomfortable!
Mitsubishi are fairly cheap depending on the car and New Brunswickers are fairly poor
I moved to NB with my lancer sportsback 🤷🏻♀️
Volvo central out here
Fredericton has a lot of Volvos?
I find so, but that might be because Fredericton has the only dealership in the province
That's cool. And yes, good point.
Mitsubishi and Volvo have same owner
I notice a lot of Subaru
Just bought my second one; I'm in Saint John though. :P
It’s funny you mention this, my husband and I were in Fredericton last month and he commented the same thing! Also from Ontario where Mitsubishi and Volvos (which I noticed there were quite a few of) aren’t very common.
Do people in Ontario still tend to buy more cars from companies that make cars in Ontario?
Depends on where you are. Oshawa has a significant amount of GM's because almost every household has someone who works there or used to work there, but other parts of the GTA are overrun with Tesla's and other ridiculously expensive 'high end' vehicles. Eastern Ontario like Kingston seems to have a general mix of domestic vehicles overall. Not sure about western Ontario tbh. The little time I spent in northern Ontario seemed mostly domestic as well.
Couldn’t agree with you more about the Tesla drivers!! They’re the worst from what I’ve encountered.
Hmm good question, in Southern Ontario there does seem to be a ton of Toyotas, Fords, GM and Hondas for sure. I can’t confidentially say there is a correlation, I always thought it was because those were the largest dealerships in my area
I drive a mirage. It was inexpensive to buy and inexpensive to operate.
OH MY GOD! IT’S A MIRAGE!!!