Not enough changes on the '09 to make me regret my '08 XLS purchase. I just bought the 2008 V6 4wd XLS no options for $750 below invoice and 0% for 60 months.

 

Same here. Plus, they're easier to clean too. And I don't think the 7 spoke wheel is much more expensive either. Costwise, I believe they cost about the same to manufacture. And I would assume the 5 spoke is lighter too. The 5 spoke just looks solid, and for me personally, 6 spoke is about as much I'd want on my wheels. The 7 spoke wheel are "fatter" on the rim side, which I don't like personally.

 

From MMNA website linked, the 09 XLS can be had with 5-spoke OR 7-spoke 18" wheels.

 

nevermind...yes! it can be ordered with either type of wheel...thanks for the heads up dodo...its in the car specs section.

 

The problem is not the 5,6 or 7 spoke but the dimension 18", for there are very limited tyre alternatives to fit by the factory given dimension of 225/55 R18. One has change the rims to 16" to find a dissent selection (winter, offroad, summer...) of tyres.

 

michelin has their new primacytires available for the outlander...im thinking of getting some this winter...

http://www.michelinman.com/tires/lux...cy-mxv4/09088/

 

I got those tires this summer I like them so far. They are good in the rain and dry too good handling.

 

what the heck? on the MMA site on the gallery, I see the HID lights? and the DRL is both on the 09? How about the the blue light in the exterior pic? man I want that 09 model..

 

mitsupartsman, it will be possible that soon you supply the blue gauge panel and cover chrome shift gear like “accessories�? . Thanks in advance. . .

 

there is a nice 09 in the showroom from where i just bought my 08. wow. black with chrome accents in the perfect places. haha. a real knockout of a vehicle if you ask me. it sits beside the eclipse very nicely. it tends to look less of mans family vehicle, and more of a sweet ride