Mid-range 4x4 options

[Fazda]

This looks awesome. Not sure if it's a bit pricey for your liking, but it's got everything!

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...59e76aa4/makemodel/make/subaru/model/forester

That's the top of the range turbo, but normal ones start at 339 for the 2.0 manual, then 374 for the X auto, and 407 for the XS auto. The Turbo is 529 so quite a bit more.

P.S.

They all have reverse camera, blue tooth, climate control, USB/iPod connection, cruise control, hill descent, stop start technology, and the XS is keyless.

 

[kdub]

Bull dust my man. Freelander 2 is heavier than the Cherokee.

Source: http://www.otodata.com/compare.php?car1=93245&car2=87677

This was in 2012 when i bought my freelander and the cherokee has changed substantially since then. And yes it was heavier albeit it slightly when looking at the specs. But it felt a helluva lot heavier when driving (the tank effect). So chill. The cherokee I drove was the one in the link below. The new one is completely different. I guess I should have made it known what I was comparing. Sorry.

http://www.um.co.za/specifications/jeep_cherokee_2_8_crd_limited_at_(2012).aspx

 

[Sensorei]

Also check out the Pajero Sport.

 

[SmartKit]

Bull dust my man. Freelander 2 is heavier than the Cherokee.

Source: http://www.otodata.com/compare.php?car1=93245&car2=87677

Fuel economy for the 2.4L Tigershark engine with 9-speed automatic transmission is 8.3 L/100 km in the combined cycle.

Actually, not bad.

 

[SmartKit]

Does it really have to be 4x4 ??? You end up paying so much more for it compared to the 2x4 options that are more than adequate at doing your usual dirt roads. Reason I'm asking is because I've owned a 4x4 before and only really used it for that purpose 3 - 4 times.

If you considering 2x4 your options are so much more attractive

Yes, it has to be 4x4 because I occasionally go places a 2x4 might not reach.

 

[TehStranger]

Yes, it has to be 4x4 because I occasionally go places a 2x4 might not reach.

You still need to give us a budget?

 

[SmartKit]

That's the top of the range turbo, but normal ones start at 339 for the 2.0 manual, then 374 for the X auto, and 407 for the XS auto. The Turbo is 529 so quite a bit more.

P.S.

They all have reverse camera, blue tooth, climate control, USB/iPod connection, cruise control, hill descent, stop start technology, and the XS is keyless.

Ja, the problem may be without a turbo at the reef the car goes off the line like a Voortrekker ox-wagon.

 

[Badprop_za]

Check out this one: http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...6ae93860146e41cf029639e/makemodel/make/subaru
2005 with 1,308,411 km!!
Thats a damn good indication of reliability right there...

:wtf: Assuming 10 full years of driving, that is an average of 11 000km pm for full 10 years.

Think there is too many 1s at the back.

 

[SmartKit]

Because he wants:





Ok seriously OP, what is your budget and are you looking at new/used?

Look I would say about R500-550k new and R350-400k for a 2013 model? If I'm not over enamoured with any of them I'd rather save myself some bucks, and buy a used vehicle, and wallow in money rather than self-pity

 

[Dolby]

You still need to give us a budget?

I reckon we go no more than R400,000 used

EDIT : Close!

 

[TehStranger]

Look I would say about R500-550k new and R350-400k for a 2013 model? If I'm not over enamoured with any of them I'd rather save myself some bucks, and buy a used vehicle, and wallow in money rather than self-pity

Right, in that case I'd agree with the below:

Also check out the Pajero Sport.

Very capable, comfortable vehicles and priced well.

Something like this: Saws

 

[SmartKit]

Also check out the Pajero Sport.

Ok, what is with all these manufacturers and 5 speed gearboxes? It's the 21st century people!

 

[SmartKit]

Ok, Ford Everest has been voted off the island.

 

[Dolby]

All Fords should be ... take off the Fortuna as well

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

[video=youtube;kRniF4JQN2U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRniF4JQN2U[/video]

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

[video=youtube;Bp9JxCVKz2w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9JxCVKz2w&list=PLDE854BC8B7AEEAB4[/video]

 

[SmartKit]

Ok, ok, you've convinced me to give the Forester a chance

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Ok, ok, you've convinced me to give the Forester a chance

There we go. That's all I wanted to achieve - just give it a chance

 

[SmartKit]

There we go. That's all I wanted to achieve - just give it a chance

Looks like the closest dealership is in Bryanston...

 

[ToxicBunny]

Looks like the closest dealership is in Bryanston...

Thats a crap dealership.

The only Subaru dealership worth dealing with is here :

https://www.google.co.za/maps/@-29....ata=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1secwDujxZb7jM_ROIIJi4_g!2e0

(Btw, Fazda, I take a 25% commission )