RE: Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD
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RE: Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD - 4/8/2007 10:14:34 AM
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antlip
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Seems like I am the only happy one with the way it rides. I haven't noticed driving noise or noise from hitting bumps in the road. I thought it was pretty quit. Isnt the material in the wheel wells there to eliminate the road noise?
I went from a 95 eclipse, also drive a 03 chevy malibu and 99 ford ranger daily. I would sya the outlander drives way better than all 3 of them. The suspension and road noise arent noticeable compared to a 2007 ford F250 pick up. What other cars are you comparing the ride to everyone?
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RE: Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD - 4/8/2007 10:19:13 AM
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josh_raben1971
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I traded in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a 2" lift, nitrogen charged suspension, and 30" BFG All-Terrains. This vehicle was harsh to drive daily. I also drive my wife's 2004 Honda Element EX AWD. Her car is also a stiff ride. She just wore out her stock Goodyears, so I switched her to the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenzas as well. She has noticed that the ride has quieted a little. The Outlander from day one has been a nicer ride than both of these vehicles.
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RE: Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD - 4/8/2007 1:06:00 PM
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maharajah
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I'm with you antlip, I am very happy with the way the Outlander rides.
It's only slightly firmer than my wife's Sienna, with much better handling, and just as quiet.
With that said I'm still counting down the days until I can replace these tires.
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RE: Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD - 4/8/2007 7:41:48 PM
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OTO27
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Coming from an 04 lancer ralliart to an outi just cant compare, the ride is so much quiter and softer, while still keeping the sports ability of the suspension. I would give it some time and getting used to, I used to drive a buick back in my teenage years and that thing felt like a waterbed, but after getting used to a sports suspension there is just no going back, I love to feel the road, just can't beat that feeling, the outi gives me this plus confort.
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RE: Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD - 4/8/2007 7:55:16 PM
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soundcolor
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dude, relax, the same rough suspension you are bitching about is what gives the outie is what inspires confidence 98% of the other driving you will do.
the outie is stiffer...
there is nothing you can do about it yet... except buy ****ty touring tires... you'll hate them, and switch back...
give it a month... it'll grow on you...
also, notice that your new SUV doesnt roll in corners like every other SUV on the market does... that stiff suspension is why...
trust me, it really aint that stiff.
give it some time... its new, and will loosen up some with time.
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RE: Harsh suspension - new Outlander XLS 4WD - 4/8/2007 10:45:34 PM
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JMC
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I like it 1000 times better than the 1st Gen. Having a real strut bar is totally rad. I do like how the new Outlander feels on the Highway.
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