SUV Advice for Motoring "Noob"

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I know very little about cars so would appreciate advice on my purchase. We had a Mazda 5(2010) and are looking to change it. We've narrowed it down to the following options:
Rav 4, Qashqai, Tucson, Honda CRV.
Requirements- Auto, reliable, price range about R380- R390k (New or low mileage 2nd hand)
I'm considering removing the RAV from the options as it has the shortest warranty of 3 years. Qashqai is the best with 6 years, the others are 5. Tucson ha a 5/7- whatever that means.
Thanks in advance.
 
On the Honda you will not need to worry about a warranty, they last. Sometimes the long warranty is on the paint. Drive it nice and service regularly and happy driving.
 
Can add Renault Kadjar to that list. It and the Quasqai is the same car underneath. Big difference is the autobox:

Renault has an electronic dual clutch
Quasqai has a CVT

Some big specials on them too although I would've preferred a regular auto box.

5 year warranty/service plan that can be extended to 7.
 
Why waste money when you can get a Datsun Go plus, less than R200 000 you good to go.

Joke a side I would recommend Honda CR V like someone, said they last forever and low risk on the criminal side. I like the new Hyundai Tucson very nice car, especially in blue colour. Those are my top two cars but all those cars are good, just stay away from Renault.
 
Add 5k to the Rav4 price and your warranty goes to 6 yr 220k warranty and you get a free brake disc skimming. Also comes with warranty for the clutch but seeing as though you want an auto, that doesn't make a diff. Toyota won't let you down.
 
silkman said:
I know very little about cars so would appreciate advice on my purchase. We had a Mazda 5(2010) and are looking to change it. We've narrowed it down to the following options:
Rav 4, Qashqai, Tucson, Honda CRV.
Requirements- Auto, reliable, price range about R380- R390k (New or low mileage 2nd hand)
I'm considering removing the RAV from the options as it has the shortest warranty of 3 years. Qashqai is the best with 6 years, the others are 5. Tucson ha a 5/7- whatever that means.
Thanks in advance.
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The new Facelifted Qashqai Acenta for R367000 looks really nice

Next would be the Renault Kadjar, basically a flashier Qashqai, if you want a touchscreen and digital display and Slightly better designed interior.

Also a Demo 2018 mid-spec 2018 Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic
https://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used/2018-Mazda-CX-5-2.0-Dynamic-Gauteng-Four-Ways/2208864/

Hands down is the most premium of all the ones you and I mentioned
 
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Can't really go wrong with Hyundai. Best aftersales service I've ever had from a car manufacturer.

But then Honda was the worst although I reckon I was unlucky with both the car (dud) and the specific dealership.

Jury still out on Renault but I've been to three dealerships in the last two years and they've been great. But it's all been pre-sales.
 
Sumen said:
The new Facelifted Qashqai Acenta for R367000 looks really nice

Next would be the Renault Kadjar, basically a flashier Qashqai, if you want a touchscreen and digital display and Slightly better designed interior.

Also a Demo 2018 mid-spec 2018 Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic
https://www.cars.co.za/for-sale/used/2018-Mazda-CX-5-2.0-Dynamic-Gauteng-Four-Ways/2208864/

Hands down is the most premium of all the ones you and I mentioned
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I second the CX-5.
You can get a 2017 2.0 Dynamic (facelift) for around R380k demo.

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It's only a 3 year warranty though - But I've heard Mazda's are generally reliable. Also I'm sure it doesn't cost that much to increase it to a 5 year warranty.
 
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It's only a 3 year warranty though - But I've heard Mazda's are generally reliable. Also I'm sure it doesn't cost that much to increase it to a 5 year warranty.
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The extended warranty on my fiance's Mazda 2, if memory serves, was quoted at R14k. Now considering the price difference (and if it is calculated by vehicle price) you'll probably look at R20-25k.
 
Here's a very good resource for determining how expensive a car is going to be to maintain (obviously after warranty/service plan)

http://www.kinseyreport.co.za/2017_kinsey_report.htm#Crossovers

It basically gives a breakdown of what common parts will cost to replace for different vehicles of different segments.
The segment that you want to look at is Crossovers.

Comes as no shock that the Rav4 is the cheapest to maintain. Ford Kuga beating it in some aspects. Honda seems to be generally the most expensive.
 
Honda does seem to have a reputation for expensive OE parts, only drawback with them but then again you probably won't need so many parts because they are so reliable :D

Consumables like brakes etc you can buy aftermarket once the vehicle is out of warranty.
 
Agree with the CX-5. Active Auto is just under R395k. Has all your boxes ticked and is a really beautiful package. If you can haggle, there's usually always a bit of room for price movement. Plus, as others have mentioned, you can upgrade to a 5 year warranty. New CRV a bit outside of your price range. Peugeot 3008 is another fantastic option (amazing value, great drive, quality car), if you can get your head past the fact that it's French, which most SAfricans have serious difficulty with. They're a lot better than they used to be. The rest don't impress me much. My 2c ;-)
 
We have the Tucson 2.0 auto and up on the highveld it is quite underpowered (no turbo). Aside from that it is very comfortable, spacious and have had great service from the dealers. If i was in the market right now Id definitely try out the CX-5 as mentioned above as well the Squishsquash (Qashqai)
 
Got a Mokka the other week to replace my Captiva and after a few thousand kms I'm loving it... so does my wife, which is why I'm driving her Spark today :o
 
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