My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Dec 15th 2006, 11:02 am
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
Bloody hell, that's cheap ! What's that about £15K ? About the same as a Terracan.
One of my colleagues bought one in the summer to tow the caravan. Can't remember how much they paid but it was a lot more than that. In fact, the Sorrento was voted best tower by the caravan club or something like that.
One of my colleagues bought one in the summer to tow the caravan. Can't remember how much they paid but it was a lot more than that. In fact, the Sorrento was voted best tower by the caravan club or something like that.
I rate it & the diesel is going to be better.
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:10 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
Do they do the Hyundai Terracan in a 7-seater, then ??
I'll stick with my Pathfinder. The diesel outperforms teh Prado Diesel hands down. Had 3 Terrano in the UK and had absolutely no problems with them, and so far I can say the same about the Pathfinder. I'd have liked a Series 3 Disco, but at $40k more than the Nissan it was just a step too far 
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:20 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by 232Bar
They are on run-out. Last ones in Aus now so you might get a good deal on one now. The diesel ones (and one of the petrol, can't remember off-hand if it's manual or auto) don't meet the new emmissions standard for Jan 07 so all diesels are now complianced '06. Use that to get a deal as well. Of course, this is only if you have absolutely no pride and don't mind driving one of them. I'll stick with my Pathfinder. The diesel outperforms teh Prado Diesel hands down. Had 3 Terrano in the UK and had absolutely no problems with them, and so far I can say the same about the Pathfinder. I'd have liked a Series 3 Disco, but at $40k more than the Nissan it was just a step too far
I'll stick with my Pathfinder. The diesel outperforms teh Prado Diesel hands down. Had 3 Terrano in the UK and had absolutely no problems with them, and so far I can say the same about the Pathfinder. I'd have liked a Series 3 Disco, but at $40k more than the Nissan it was just a step too far The Discos are supposed to be great, but Land Rovers haven't had a great reputation for reliability of late, have they ?
I fancy a Pathfinder, too. What model have you got ?
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:24 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
The Discos are supposed to be great, but Land Rovers haven't had a great reputation for reliability of late, have they ?
I fancy a Pathfinder, too. What model have you got ?
I fancy a Pathfinder, too. What model have you got ?
Just seen an interior shot of the Pathfinder Ti and it's got decent luggage space even with the seven seats up:
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news_.../nissan/1.html
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:26 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
The Discos are supposed to be great, but Land Rovers haven't had a great reputation for reliability of late, have they ?
I fancy a Pathfinder, too. What model have you got ?
I fancy a Pathfinder, too. What model have you got ?
Problem with a lot of the the 'soft-roaders' is that they don't have a true low range 'box. They just lock the 4wd system in 4wd. If you want to go off-road properly, I'd avoid these.
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:37 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by 232Bar
The Aussies complain a lot about Discos, but I think a lot of it is just because they are brainwashed into thinking Patrols and Landcruisers are the best things ever. I went mid-range on the Pathfinder ST-L. The Ti had some more toys but only came in leather and auto box. No way I ever fancy leather in a Qld summer Problem with a lot of the the 'soft-roaders' is that they don't have a true low range 'box. They just lock the 4wd system in 4wd. If you want to go off-road properly, I'd avoid these.
Problem with a lot of the the 'soft-roaders' is that they don't have a true low range 'box. They just lock the 4wd system in 4wd. If you want to go off-road properly, I'd avoid these.Is the Ti a soft-roader then ?
Must admit, I don't fancy an auto for some reason.
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:38 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
The Discos are supposed to be great, but Land Rovers haven't had a great reputation for reliability of late, have they ?
Personally I really like them, but my LandCruiser is just a much safer bet...
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:53 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by rodders39
Most embarrassingly for LR they've had 2 high profile failures with test vehicles for the press... One when it was in a 4x4 of the year test going up the Cape... Both ECU failures I believe...
Personally I really like them, but my LandCruiser is just a much safer bet...
Personally I really like them, but my LandCruiser is just a much safer bet...
Rodders,
Your previous recommendation of the Landcruiser is still fresh in my mind.
I definitely want a 7-seater, whatever I get. I've even looked the Galaxy, S-Max, Grand Voyager, etc, but think a 4x4 would be more practical as we'll most certainly be going off-road and probably towing.
Dec 23rd 2006, 9:55 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
Is the Ti a soft-roader then ?
Dec 23rd 2006, 10:04 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by 232Bar
No - it's the top spec Pathfinder
Thought so.
Bet they're thirsty, eh ?
Dec 23rd 2006, 10:49 pm
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
Rodders,
Your previous recommendation of the Landcruiser is still fresh in my mind.
I definitely want a 7-seater, whatever I get. I've even looked the Galaxy, S-Max, Grand Voyager, etc, but think a 4x4 would be more practical as we'll most certainly be going off-road and probably towing.
Your previous recommendation of the Landcruiser is still fresh in my mind.
I definitely want a 7-seater, whatever I get. I've even looked the Galaxy, S-Max, Grand Voyager, etc, but think a 4x4 would be more practical as we'll most certainly be going off-road and probably towing.
Dec 24th 2006, 12:15 am
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by northernbird
We are the same and we are looking at the Pajero and the Prado.
Have you test-driven either ?
Much of a price difference ?
Dec 24th 2006, 1:02 am
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by elmtree
Rodders,
Your previous recommendation of the Landcruiser is still fresh in my mind.
I definitely want a 7-seater, whatever I get. I've even looked the Galaxy, S-Max, Grand Voyager, etc, but think a 4x4 would be more practical as we'll most certainly be going off-road and probably towing.
Your previous recommendation of the Landcruiser is still fresh in my mind.
I definitely want a 7-seater, whatever I get. I've even looked the Galaxy, S-Max, Grand Voyager, etc, but think a 4x4 would be more practical as we'll most certainly be going off-road and probably towing.
If not then the petrol's are definitely worth considering, the juice is much less and the ARB guy that services my 'Cruiser says its cheaper to maintain the petrols...
Dec 24th 2006, 1:10 am
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
Originally Posted by northernbird
We are the same and we are looking at the Pajero and the Prado.
Prado diesel engine is not very good and well behind competitors at the moment. Due to be replaced by the diesel engine in the Hilux next year... According to the Saturday Herald about 3/4 weeks ago you can get almost $10k off a top of the range Prado Grande 4.0 at the moment... Even a quick look at Discount New Cars gets you $6k off to start with...
Dec 24th 2006, 2:15 am
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Re: My research on 7 seater passenger vehicles available in Australia
We bought a Chrysler Grand Voyager in the end and I LOVE it. If baby number 3 wasn't on its way then we would have gone for a 4x4. But, there's no way I could have 3 children on one back seat! Then of course I will need plenty of boot space.
All 5 rear seats have anchor points, there's a reverse sensor, DVD with 5 infrared headphones (a gimmick by my goodness worth it!) and all five seats go into the floor making it totally flat.
It's thirsty but then it would be!!
All 5 rear seats have anchor points, there's a reverse sensor, DVD with 5 infrared headphones (a gimmick by my goodness worth it!) and all five seats go into the floor making it totally flat.
It's thirsty but then it would be!!