 I bought my 2004 Outlander brand new.I don't usually buy new cars and I was a devout VW person.I bought the Outlander because I was starting a new business, needed a car and I didn't want to be distracted by used car pailings.so I bought the cheapest new car I could find.I spent all of $15,000.I have NEVER had anything go wrong with this car.I have only spent money on brakes, oil changes and tires.The cost of ownership has been spectacular.I will never buy a German car again, too pricey to repair and even for regular maintenance.