SUVs on the Market - Purchase

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SaoirseB

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So I'm on the market for a new car and I've decided I want to get an SUV. The problem is up until I saw the Kia Sportage I thought most SUVs were ugly (Hummer) and didn't really pay much attention to them. So I don't know what I need to look for, what else is available on the market that looks as good as the Sportage or what gimmicks I need to avoid.

The minimum I need is:
Automatic
Diesel
Park Assist
Navigation system would be nice, but not absolutely necessary

Any recommendations?
 
OrbitalDawn

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What's your budget?

New Hyundai Tuscon is almost here, and looks very nice.
 
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SaoirseB

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Thanks for the recommendations. I like the Hyundai, but not the Nissan Qashqai. This is going to sound silly, but I don't like the look of the front from the windscreen down to the bonnet. Maybe it's the picture I'm looking at.

I don't want to go beyound R430k. The Hyundai Tuscon looks nice, but not sure if it will fit into my budget if it's so new.

Is there a website where a person could compare different cars like with cellphones?
 
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Purply

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Apparently Opel is bringing out a SUV, called the Mokka if memory serves me right, will probably be able to buy two of those at your price range haha
 
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Purply said:
Apparently Opel is bringing out a SUV, called the Mokka if memory serves me right, will probably be able to buy two of those at your price range haha
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But then you end up with two opels :(
 
Ivan Leon

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Avoid the built-in navigation systems - their software & map updates are horrendously expensive - you are better off with a stand-alone Garmin GPS, which comes with Lifetime Free Map Updates.

Their new 2015 model range includes the nuvi 57LM and 67LM - which include optional Garmin BC-30 Wireless Backup Camera compatibility.

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/automotive/2015-line/nuvi-57lm/prod500829.html

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/automotive/2015-line/nuvi-67lm/prod501399.html


Also available is a new Premium model, the nuviCam LMTHD, which features a built-in front dash-cam, as well as optional Garmin BC-30 Wireless Backup Camera compatibility as well.

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/automotive/2015-line/nuvicam-lmthd/prod168820.html


BC-30 Wireless Backup Camera & accessories:

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-road/533/bc-30-wireless-backup-camera/prod501486.html

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod144533.html

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod513106.html
 
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PsYTraNc3

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SaoirseB said:
Thanks for the recommendations. I like the Hyundai, but not the Nissan Qashqai. This is going to sound silly, but I don't like the look of the front from the windscreen down to the bonnet. Maybe it's the picture I'm looking at.

I don't want to go beyound R430k. The Hyundai Tuscon looks nice, but not sure if it will fit into my budget if it's so new.

Is there a website where a person could compare different cars like with cellphones?
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The Tuscon will be replacing the ix35 which starts at R380k
Pretty sure the Tuscon won't cost that much more.
 
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SaoirseB said:
:( Can't afford this from R541k. I really love their website out of all the car manufacturers I've visited so far.
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Freelander 2, lots of bargains on these right now since the Discovery Sport has replaced it.
 
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