I just purchased a Japanese 2006 Outlander and just wondering when looking online for parts like rockauto, should I be looking at 2006 model or 2007 US model? I am an American in Japan so getting the parts shipped to me is much cheaper. Thanks in advance!

 

I do not think Rockauto could match local Japanese prices.
Anyway if you're living in Japan why do you need US-based part source?

 

I believe you need to look at 2007 US model.

 

My choice to use online stores is so I can choose the brand and quality. Since I don't speak Japanese I usually just get quoted the most expensive part and outrageous labor. I noticed the 06' JP Outlander is nothing like the 07' US Outlander but I wasn't sure if I should just look at 07' parts

 

There is a guy from new zealand that has an '06 that is the 2nd generation. evidently it was first introduced in asia before north america. You need to find out if yours is first generation or 2nd generation.