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View Poll Results: She has a short list, whioch one should she buy?
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Holden Captiva 7 SX FWD 2.4
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Mazda CX-5 Maxx FWD 2.0 auto
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Nissan Dualis ST J10 FWD 2.0
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Honda CRV VTi FWD RM 2.4
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Mitsubishi ASX XB FWD 2.0
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3 Jun 2013, 04:39
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Which compact SUV to buy?
I know this belongs in the Road Car forum, but if i put it there, no Aussie will see it, so it's here, where you'll all see it and hopefully provide helpful suggestions...
My sister needs to replace her 2001 Astra. She wants a compact SUV, with auto trans and won't pay a penny more than $30K, drive away. She keeps asking my advice but I loathe SUVs with a passion, so i don't know a peach from a lemon.
She has a teenager and an 8 year old, they all have bicycles, she lives in Bne and her daily commute is 50km round trip, all urban, the car will never leave the bitumen or tow a trailer.
Are there any dogs which must be avoided, any pitfalls to lookout for? Any particularly good ones to consider?
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3 Jun 2013, 04:55
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kia sportage 2WD auto 28990 drive away. 5 year warranty fixed price servicing. (and currently a $1000 myer voucher)
While i dont have a sportage i have the sorrento, its been fantastic (as much as i dont want it to be)
heard some good stuff about the Ford Kuga also
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3 Jun 2013, 05:46
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My daughters Nissan Dualis drives well, she's very happy with it........auto transmission is CVT with 10 year warranty (so I'm told).
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3 Jun 2013, 06:53
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I'm going to try to fix that problem with that forum section... everyone here likes cars yet no one chats about them.
Sorry I'm not from Oz, but yall got Honda down there? If so, I'd suggest a CR-V for the lady, especially if she likes ruched leather . If not, I know someone that has a Chevy Equinox which is a Holden Captiva 7... that's a whole helluva lot of car for the money. Well built too.
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3 Jun 2013, 06:56
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Nissan Dualis... 2WD.. sub $30k..
Dont get a demonstrator, or executive driven.. I know where (some of them) have been... 
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3 Jun 2013, 09:33
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One car to forget... Volkswagen Tiguan...
Unless you enjoy having Christmas dinner with the dealership Service Manager, who you are likely to see more regularly than your own children!
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3 Jun 2013, 09:48
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The CX5 Is the winner for me , my sister recently bought one and I have used it a few times and found it very classy and it ticked all the boxes - she came from a Mercedes to the CX5 and is very satisfied.
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3 Jun 2013, 09:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xrystl
The CX5 Is the winner for me , my sister recently bought one and I have used it a few times and found it very classy and it ticked all the boxes - she came from a Mercedes to the CX5 and is very satisfied.
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Only challenge with the CX5 is finding one under the $30k drive away limit...
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3 Jun 2013, 10:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GTRMagic
Only challenge with the CX5 is finding one under the $30k drive away limit...
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Yes , must say I don't know how much she paid , when she was shopping for a new vehicle she mentioned $30K but I don't know if she stuck by it (She is 75 and very shrewd  ) she likes it because it sits her higher than the other traffic , her Merc was a sports type and all you saw looking out of the windows were other cars wheels .
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3 Jun 2013, 10:16
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It is EOFYS season, where car makers & importers have pots of gold to help customers upspec their prospective purchase... for the most part the price doesnt seem to come down, but you get more features than you might have otherwise gotten...
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3 Jun 2013, 10:49
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Inlaws got a Hyundai ix35 last year, still impressed with it.
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3 Jun 2013, 11:00
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3 Jun 2013, 11:05
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I like my Forester; but obviously it is not one of the options and I doubt it will fit your price point.
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3 Jun 2013, 11:09
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A Subaru XV would likely come in under $30k
Be interesting if the bikes would fit in the back.
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3 Jun 2013, 12:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GTRMagic
A Subaru XV would likely come in under $30k
Be interesting if the bikes would fit in the back.
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XV has a list price of 31k for the auto (manual is 28,490)
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