Sedans vs SUVs

The only real benefit that will make me consider an SUV is the higher seating position. I love being seated a bit higher - easier to see ahead and it just feels good.

Same seating position can be achieved with something like a Kombi type vehicle or a VW Touran or even a Caddy which is much more practical for city driving, seating and loading capacity.

What I dislike about SUVs is most of them come with such low profile tyres they don't provide much benefit on dirt roads anyways
 
supersunbird said:
If only I had R1 000 000... :love:
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Bentley Bentayga anyone?

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A wee bit more than R1 mill though, lol
 
eg2505 said:
Forgive me for asking a real dumb question;

Why exactly do you need a suv if you never even seen a dirt road?

And why exactly do you need a bakkie, unless your a plumber?

For 90% of people a sedan or hatchback works....
Yes there are exceptions, as always, and I'm certainly not judging anybody,

But why are we copying the Yanks with suv's even crossovers?

Bit pointless really, as all people really do with suv's is park on high curbs, never even seen a dirt road......
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If you have a bad back, it is easier to get into a SUV than any sedan.
 
It's also a matter of personal preference. I would choose an X5 or Range Rover Sport over a 7 series or high end 5 series every time. I prefer the styling and also get the impression I am getting more car for my money.
 
eg2505 said:
Forgive me for asking a real dumb question;

Why exactly do you need a suv if you never even seen a dirt road?

And why exactly do you need a bakkie, unless your a plumber?

For 90% of people a sedan or hatchback works....
Yes there are exceptions, as always, and I'm certainly not judging anybody,

But why are we copying the Yanks with suv's even crossovers?

Bit pointless really, as all people really do with suv's is park on high curbs, never even seen a dirt road......
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A bakkie is extremely useful. Hardly ever have to get things delivered, just chuck it in the back of the bakkie. No more stinkie dogs in the car. Did some gardening and have rubbish to throwaway stumps/organic waste? Back of the bakkie.

Your wife peev you off? Back of the bakkie.
 
cr@zydude said:
ROFLMAO!

Since my Dad switched from a sedan to suv, the draw backs are fuel usage and bad body roll.
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Which SUV cr@zydude? Fortuner by any chance?

For the people talking about 'low' sedans, you also get different levels of 'low-ness'. I've never had problems with most because I'm used to hatchbacks (so same difference), but the Audi A4 was a special case ... you really have to sling yourself down into that car, which is odd for something that's meant to be an executive sedan (and nobody seems to ever mention this issue).
 
Foxhound5366 said:
Which SUV cr@zydude? Fortuner by any chance?

For the people talking about 'low' sedans, you also get different levels of 'low-ness'. I've never had problems with most because I'm used to hatchbacks (so same difference), but the Audi A4 was a special case ... you really have to sling yourself down into that car, which is odd for something that's meant to be an executive sedan (and nobody seems to ever mention this issue).
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He went from a Hyundai Elantra to a Renault Duster. I'm hoping that the fuel usage will get better as the engine gets run in. The Duster seems slower to accelerate and handles worse.
 
I've had a hatch, compact sedan and now SUV.
In all honesty I can't say I miss my previous cars. The ride height alone on our crap roads almost makes it worth it. But then I also wanted a vehicle with 4x4 so I can visit my sister in Moz. So SUV ticked the boxes.

I'd probably sometime like to get back into a sedan or hatch (think I prefer premium hatches to sedans though) but for now I'm happy with my Rexton.
 
If you want 4x you can get a parlour sports sedan like Scooby's or baby workmule like the Panda (essentially a hatch).
 
Ha, my wife and I sit in this camp. She is the SUV fan with a Jeep Cherokee and I am a sedan fan with an A5 along with lowered sports suspension. She likes to tower above everyone and feels safer. I like to be close to the road, and also feel safer.

Transporting stuff... Hardly ever happens. If furniture, she will pick it up. If an appliance, we get it delivered and let the delivery people do all the work and take away the crap left over.

Handy to have the Jeep when we go on holiday to remote locations but a long road trip is always done in the A5.

At the end of the day, my wife loves her Jeep and I love my A5. Personal choice is what it is all about.
 
SykomantiS said:
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In all honesty I can't say I miss my previous cars. The ride height alone on our crap roads almost makes it worth it.
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Yip, this is a major factor for me ... road quality doesn't seem likely to improve in the near future. Even living in Cape Town, you still come across some really spectacular potholes from time to time.

However, price *is* also a factor, and even something like the Kuga gets real expensive real quick. R460 000 and then you still have to add the driver assistance pack for R17 000 for some extra useful features 0.o

Or you can get a 2012 Lexus IS 250 EX Auto for 'only' R239 000 (cheaper than a new Corolla for goodness sake lol).

Sure you can get cheaper pre-owned SUVs too, but for me I'd always wonder how far off-road the previous owner took it, and what sort of non-standard maintenance issues might arise. Is it just me, or do pre-owned sedans feel like a safer bet?
 
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