I'd go with the 2008 for sure.

I wish the side garnish was standard (not chrome though). It would greatly help with the paint chipping issue.

 

Does the 08 really have a different grille?? I cant find any pictures to compare. Do you know where I can find them??

 

The differences are mostly minor and subjective, but with the ingenuity of the guys on this board you can easily change/update/modify nearly anything to the '07 that the '08 has.

If you're gonna pay $25K fora used one with 24,000 miles...skip it and definitely get the '08. You should be able to get one with all 3 pkgs for under invoice price easily. Here in MD there's a dealer selling the '08's for $500 under invoice and they even have (2) new '07 XLS models which they are selling for $25,390 w/Sun&Sound, Nav, and Luxury pkgs.

Good luck.

 

I dont see a difference in the '08 grille???
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http://www.autospectator.com/cars/mo...ishi-outlander

 

At least in Mexico there is a difference between years, 07 looked good, but the 08 looks even better IMHO..

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FYI you saw an SE which has chrome on the lower side garnish and does NOT have interior chrome door handles (although it's supposed to based on a MMNA press release...not sure why it doesn't.)

 

I wouldn't buy a 2007 with 24k miles for $25,000. I have seen 2007's with 3k and all 3 packages go on eBay for $21,000, so if you keep your eye out, you might find a better deal. If you could find one at a price like that, then buy used and save $10 grand.

 

Hey-


Tdford used my pic in his post - woohoo... The doors are definitely nicer, people....but the car still drives the same - GREAT...

Oh, BTW - Cuffy is right. I got a brand new 2008 XLS - with everything on it (cept the entertainment screen for rear passengers) and I paid like $400 over invoice. With shipping (I had to go to Kansas to get it) I paid $1000 under sticker...There ARE deals to be made out there.

 

Get the '08. Doesnt sound like that great of deal for the used '07...

 

the differance with the 07-08 model is the 08 for mexico it gets the european front grill. all UK models have a chrome trim a round the headlights

see below

puddy