Dreaming of an SUV

[Quantum Theory]

What about a Jag?

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For R350k? Nice... I'll take 2.

 

[Fazda]

IzZzy, I always thought that you were sold on those funny American SUV's - what happened?

Secondly, I am just popping in, so haven't read the whole thread, but why have you not looked at something decent like a S U B A R U ??

I am no longer in the car business, but know what I would be buying if I was in the market...

 

[tcofran]

IzZzy, I always thought that you were sold on those funny American SUV's - what happened?

Secondly, I am just popping in, so haven't read the whole thread, but why have you not looked at something decent like a S U B A R U ??

I am no longer in the car business, but know what I would be buying if I was in the market...

i already suggested that, but these people dont listen
really happy with my Forester thanks !

 

[Fazda]

i already suggested that, but these people dont listen
really happy with my Forester thanks !

As you should be!

There are none so deaf as those who will not hear!!

You should be able to pick up a 1 year old XV with Xenons for that sort of price - all Subarus come with Bluetooth as standard equipment. I drove Foresters and XV's with and without Xenons, and I honestly don't know what the bloody fuss is about.

 

[IzZzy]

IzZzy, I always thought that you were sold on those funny American SUV's - what happened?

Secondly, I am just popping in, so haven't read the whole thread, but why have you not looked at something decent like a S U B A R U ??

I am no longer in the car business, but know what I would be buying if I was in the market...

Hah, price Your suggestion of the XV is a good one - I missed that!

EDIT: Checked Autotrader - there's exactly 1 2014 model in the country, in bright orange Is that a good or bad sign?

 

[tcofran]

As you should be!

There are none so deaf as those who will not hear!!

You should be able to pick up a 1 year old XV with Xenons for that sort of price - all Subarus come with Bluetooth as standard equipment. I drove Foresters and XV's with and without Xenons, and I honestly don't know what the bloody fuss is about.

AMEN Brother

 

[Fazda]

Hah, price Your suggestion of the XV is a good one - I missed that!

EDIT: Checked Autotrader - there's exactly 1 2014 model in the country, in bright orange Is that a good or bad sign?

That is an excellent sign - I sold more XV's than anyone else at the dealership and NOT ONE has ever been traded in - Every one who bought one from me is passionate about their XV's and take them everywhere as well.

Orange is the new Black - Go for it!

 

[tcofran]

+1

 

[TehStranger]

You should not consider Orange on a car unless you live in Brakpan (or surrounds). The only exception is if the car is an exotic, and even then only certain exotics (like Lambos) qualify.

 

[Hamster]

You can buy a new Subaru Forester (bottom of the range) for R340k. And because it is new you can probably bargain with them to get it reduced.

Honestly, if they weren't so thirsty (relatively) and my foot wasn't as heavy it would be my next car. The only real problem is finding a dealership when you want to service the car etc.

 

[Dot1]

I would def. consider the Honda CRV. Great bang for your money.

 

[IzZzy]

I would def. consider the Honda CRV. Great bang for your money.

Excluded - fiancé's parents have one.

 

[peeryus]

What about a GWM H5? Great standard features, well priced. One of the few SUVs with an auto diesel. Quite a few on auto trader.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

What about a GWM H5? Great standard features, well priced. One of the few SUVs with an auto diesel. Quite a few on auto trader.

 

[Fazda]

You should not consider Orange on a car unless you live in Brakpan (or surrounds). The only exception is if the car is an exotic, and even then only certain exotics (like Lambos) qualify.

Not so with the XV - that was their advertising colour and it's one of the most popular colours you can get - stop being so bloody conservative!

You can buy a new Subaru Forester (bottom of the range) for R340k. And because it is new you can probably bargain with them to get it reduced.

Honestly, if they weren't so thirsty (relatively) and my foot wasn't as heavy it would be my next car. The only real problem is finding a dealership when you want to service the car etc.

Here we go again on consumption..................WRONG!! The old Forester XT was heavy on gas, yes....so it's only a problem if you are buying a 2007 model... Frigging CAR magazine figures are all based on the XT which has completely skewed peoples' perception. A modern Forester will give you single figures / 100 km even if you drive like a poepal.

 

[Hamster]

Here we go again on consumption..................WRONG!! The old Forester XT was heavy on gas, yes....so it's only a problem if you are buying a 2007 model... Frigging CAR magazine figures are all based on the XT which has completely skewed peoples' perception. A modern Forester will give you single figures / 100 km even if you drive like a poepal.

I got the figures from their site: http://www.subaru.co.za/vehicle/forester/specs-and-pricing. Anything heavier than my car is heavy to me.

I said I drive with a heavy foot, the numbers on the site should be slightly inflated since the manufacturer is the last guy to trust. And bring me an XT, let me drive it like a poepol and I'll get you your double figures.

 

[Type RSA]

I would also recommend a Subrau XV. Damn nice cars those and that is coming from a massive Honda fanboy!

 

[Brenden_E]

Not so with the XV - that was their advertising colour and it's one of the most popular colours you can get - stop being so bloody conservative!


Here we go again on consumption..................WRONG!! The old Forester XT was heavy on gas, yes....so it's only a problem if you are buying a 2007 model... Frigging CAR magazine figures are all based on the XT which has completely skewed peoples' perception. A modern Forester will give you single figures / 100 km even if you drive like a poepal.

No you won't :\
I drove the new Automatic 2.5 like a poepol and consumption went over 20L/100km. If you drive in perfect conditions you get high 8's. Claimed is 8.5 I think.

 

[OrbitalDawn]

No you won't :\
I drove the new Automatic 2.5 like a poepol and consumption went over 20L/100km. If you drive in perfect conditions you get high 8's. Claimed is 8.5 I think.

Which isn't low...

Why don't they have diesels for the Forester?

 

[Brenden_E]

Which isn't low...

Why don't they have diesels for the Forester?

Exactly.
I dunno why they don't have the diesels. I can only speculate that the low sales don't justify importing it.