New or Used?

[Chris_SA]

Okay So am looking around for a good SUV that I can take offroad.

I like Nissan and the X-Trail. There is a new X-trail 1.6 DCI 4x4 which looks very good, but new it goes for R380k. I will wait for used / demo model with 20k on the clock and bring it down to R300k before I consider it.

So my question, looking at above. Would you go for a newish demo car or something totally different with more mileage? Don't want a super 4x4, just SUV.

 

[Fazda]

If you want a REAL SUV then simply go and buy a new Subaru Forester.

Perfect on and off road, permanent AWD, Highest safety rating of any SUV in the world, and a ground clearance of 220 mm which means you can do some pretty serious stuff if you want to.

 

[bromster]

If you like the X Trail, then buy the X Trail. As you said though, rather buy a demo and get a better price.

 

[MIA7171]

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If you like the X Trail, then buy the X Trail. As you said though, rather buy a demo and get a better price.

 

[Chris_SA]

If you like the X Trail, then buy the X Trail. As you said though, rather buy a demo and get a better price.

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Kinda knew the answer before I asked it... now the waiting game starts

Not a fan of subaru look, externally or interior

 

[Fazda]

Kinda knew the answer before I asked it... now the waiting game starts

Not a fan of subaru look, externally or interior

Fair enough, provided you have looked at and driven the new ones. Most Subaru haters are still thinking that the 2005 - 2008 shape is current.

Finally, I guess looks are more important than the best safety record in the world - pity.

http://www.subaru.co.za/vehicle/forester/key-features

 

[Gezza]

I wouldn't buy a brand new SUV if I know I'm going to do some off roading. If you can get a demo model for a good price, yes. Otherwise go second hand.

I sat in the new Honda CR-V yesterday. I like it!

 

[Chris_SA]

I wouldn't buy a brand new SUV if I know I'm going to do some off roading. If you can get a demo model for a good price, yes. Otherwise go second hand.

I sat in the new Honda CR-V yesterday. I like it!

also like CRV but expensive compared to Nissan. Strange enough the Tiguan is also more expensive

 

[Gezza]

also like CRV but expensive compared to Nissan. Strange enough the Tiguan is also more expensive

But did you see the new one? And the space inside? I can fit Zuma's family in there! haha.

It also has a tv in the dash with HDMI capability. Really pretty. But yeah, I can't afford a R6500 monthly payment

 

[tcofran]

If you want a REAL SUV then simply go and buy a new Subaru Forester.

Perfect on and off road, permanent AWD, Highest safety rating of any SUV in the world, and a ground clearance of 220 mm which means you can do some pretty serious stuff if you want to.

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happy as a chappy with my Forester

 

[Chris_SA]

Fair enough, provided you have looked at and driven the new ones. Most Subaru haters are still thinking that the 2005 - 2008 shape is current.

Finally, I guess looks are more important than the best safety record in the world - pity.

http://www.subaru.co.za/vehicle/forester/key-features

I looked at it but don't like the look. I think like most people, if safety was at the top of our list then we wouldn't be living in SA. But it needs to be safe, but also have some looks with new technology.

 

[pjjdp]

I drive the 2.0T Tiguan in my adopted country. Very nice. AWD(4Motion), climate control etc. Not 4X4, but I can still comfortably drive on the beach and rough terrain. The 200mm ground clearance is sufficient for my normal drive and some minor "offroading"

 

[Chris_SA]

I drive the 2.0T Tiguan in my adopted country. Very nice. AWD(4Motion), climate control etc. Not 4X4, but I can still comfortably drive on the beach and rough terrain. The 200mm ground clearance is sufficient for my normal drive and some minor "offroading"

Ja I also like that, but prices of VW in South Africa are just ridiculous. Especially when you still need to add all the extras like metallic paint...

 

[FiestaST]

I wouldn't buy a brand new SUV if I know I'm going to do some off roading. If you can get a demo model for a good price, yes. Otherwise go second hand.

I sat in the new Honda CR-V yesterday. I like it!

But did you see the new one? And the space inside? I can fit Zuma's family in there! haha.

It also has a tv in the dash with HDMI capability. Really pretty. But yeah, I can't afford a R6500 monthly payment

You okes mean the 2015 CR-V; it's a looker & yup finally a proper Android-based infotainment system...it's not cheap though & N/A petrols not worth shouting about...

 

[Fudzy]

You okes mean the 2015 CR-V; it's a looker & yup finally a proper Android-based infotainment system...it's not cheap though & N/A petrols not worth shouting about...

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Did any of you watch last night's episode of Community?

 

[FiestaST]

Did any of you watch last night's episode of Community?

Nope I did watch this weeks Silicon Valley.

I'm I missing a running gag or someting about the pic I posted?

 

[Fudzy]

Nope I did watch this weeks Silicon Valley.

I'm I missing a running gag or someting about the pic I posted?

The brand Honda and CR-V got quite a lot of attention.

 

[midnightcaller]

If you want a REAL SUV then simply go and buy a new Subaru Forester.

Perfect on and off road, permanent AWD, Highest safety rating of any SUV in the world, and a ground clearance of 220 mm which means you can do some pretty serious stuff if you want to.

I know you know Subaru well.

What is your view on the XV?

 

[Fazda]

I know you know Subaru well.

What is your view on the XV?

Great cars - I had them almost exclusively as my company cars once they were launched.

Totally brilliant in the dirt - when I was marshalling on the Tour Natal, I couldn't have asked for a better car to shoot between stages in the dirt. Fantastic on the beach as well. Everyone moans about their performance - everyone, that is, who hasn't lived with one. A Subaru doesn't have to be a rip snorting STi to be a fantastic car. 110 kw and 196 nm torque are perfectly fine for a car....unless it's an STi!

 

[midnightcaller]

Great cars - I had them almost exclusively as my company cars once they were launched.

Totally brilliant in the dirt - when I was marshalling on the Tour Natal, I couldn't have asked for a better car to shoot between stages in the dirt. Fantastic on the beach as well. Everyone moans about their performance - everyone, that is, who hasn't lived with one. A Subaru doesn't have to be a rip snorting STi to be a fantastic car. 110 kw and 196 nm torque are perfectly fine for a car....unless it's an STi!

Thanks.
I need an automatic for city driving.

Would you recommend a brand new or (if possible) demo model?