Next Car For Da Wife. Xt Premium Vs Xc30 T6 Vs X3 Vs Murano Vs Rx350

[GTR-N1]

Existing Bimmer 530i (E39) has been a great car for the past 5 yrs.

Still 80,000Km since '03 and going strong. Never a problem except coil packs and bushes.

Time for an upgrade to a SUV for an elderly couple (like us).

Budget is $40K. It'll be an auto trans. with reasonable power

Wife likes the higher seat position.

Process of elimination currently excludes CX5, Juke, X-Trail, Q5, Kluger, A4, Airtrek.

Will be travelling 7-8000Km/yr with a bit of off-road. Fuel consumpt'n up to 16l/100km OK.

Not towing much but will carry mtn bike n stuff.

Tried any? Pros n cons?

[Cowboy1600]

I'm into ovlovs at the moment. You can get a 2008ish v8 xc90 with 50000ks-ish for under $40k. That's a lot of car for the money.

[GTR-N1]

True, and thanks. We checked out a very nice 2010 XC60 T6 with 43,000Km for $39K on Sat. One owner with dealership servicing. Wife and I are quite impressed!

Pros n cons of the XC90?

[warps]

Pro's:

It's a Volvo

Con's:

It's a Volvo

[34GeeTeeTee]

What about an X5? I know of one that might be up for sale shortly...

[GTR-N1]

Pro's:

It's a Volvo

Con's:

It's a Volvo

Hehe yes, well reading between the lines, with a Volvo one either wins big or loses big depending on if it's a good'un

[GTR-N1]

What about an X5? I know of one that might be up for sale shortly...

Low Kms Mat? Technology on these X5s is getting on now? Series I or..

?

[34GeeTeeTee]

Low Kms Mat? Technology on these X5s is getting on now? Series I or..

?

No idea actually Just know mum and her partner both have X5s and will be offloading them soon...

[GTR-N1]

Thanks for heads up Mat. Will consider.

[Daleo]

I have some friends with a CX-5; the fit & finish is amazing on the current Mazda's; and fuel economy is well below your limit Terry.
There's room for 4 adults, and has decent ground clearance, and Top gear showed that they tow okay off road too.

Other friend has a Kluger, much bigger than a CX-5 but commensurately heavier on fuel at a pinch over 2t. Not a fan of the way they drive at all. No diesel available, only petrol V6.

[34GeeTeeTee]

I have some friends with a CX-5; the fit & finish is amazing on the current Mazda's; and fuel economy is well below your limit Terry.

There's room for 4 adults, and has decent ground clearance, and Top gear showed that they tow okay off road too.

Other friend has a Kluger, much bigger than a CX-5 but commensurately heavier on fuel at a pinch over 2t. Not a fan of the way they drive at all. No diesel available, only petrol V6.

While we are offering feedback, my sister had a brand new Captiva top of the line thing and it was a heap of shit they ended up flogging it off cheap and getting the new Hyundai Santa Fe and love it!

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Tez, you can pick up some low k VW toerags for that sort of coin, basically a q7 or cayenne without the snob value. Great cars with good motors and if you want to tow with it later you can, plenty of grunt.

[r32-25t]

Agree the toerag is a great car and of cause being a Volkswagen is going to be reliable

[niZmO_Man]

Why not Skyline?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-2009/SSE-AD-396793/

Genuine 8,100km

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Nice looking unit!

[GTR-N1]

Well da wife says, "Well let's have a look at it." - as we sit here having yum cha.

Thanks for the heads up guys.

[r32-25t]

Don't forget to ask for the auction sheet

[GTR-N1]

Shall get her to do it. She has to learn how if I'm gone

[PN-Mad]

One particular Importer that you are friendly with Terry, recently imported the FX50 from the UK.

Might be worth a chat, if the Mrs likes the one she sees.

[GTR-N1]

Thank you Alex - will check that!