Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
Aug 24th 2005, 8:47 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
Originally Posted by jond
Don't listen to that fool Clarkson, I have forgotten more about cars than he has ever known, but all the Kia range are great vehicles and the people who snigger about them don't really know anything about them other than their name.
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Aug 24th 2005, 8:51 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
I love the Jeremy Clarkson Joke.
He went to a STAR studded party, and met Cladia Schiffer. She said Hi im Claudia, and said and you are?
He said Im Jeremy Clarkson, and i do Top Gear...
She said Im off that SHIT now but thanks anyway
He went to a STAR studded party, and met Cladia Schiffer. She said Hi im Claudia, and said and you are?
He said Im Jeremy Clarkson, and i do Top Gear...
She said Im off that SHIT now but thanks anyway
Aug 24th 2005, 8:53 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
Originally Posted by Sleeping Beauty
im not sniggering or tutting - its a good work horse. plenty of people have them.
centurion, what about a 'pick up' truck as the next vehicle?
centurion, what about a 'pick up' truck as the next vehicle?
Cant have dogs in the cab though - the muck would be horrible and I dont trust our Dobermann in the back of a pick up as he's got a thing about barking at overtaking motorbikes...much to the shock of a passing biker when a dog throws himself at the window
As to the KIA it had never even crossed my mind to be honest - it looks a little small as the website says its competition is a RAV4 but the price....you can have two for a landcruiser lol.
Having a look I'm secretly quite taken by a Toyota Prado, ultimately I think Landcruiser may win simply because of its reputation for going on and on. I'm not really into the huge 4x4 thing (like the picture btw) as I quite enjoy being able to fit into carparking spaces and mutistory car parks from time to time.
Thanks very much for the thoughts
Aug 24th 2005, 8:55 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
Originally Posted by Centurion
Thanks so much for the replies - I've not really considered a pickup as the dog transport might be an issue. But its sure worth considering!
Cant have dogs in the cab though - the muck would be horrible and I dont trust our Dobermann in the back of a pick up as he's got a thing about barking at overtaking motorbikes...much to the shock of a passing biker when a dog throws himself at the window
As to the KIA it had never even crossed my mind to be honest - it looks a little small as the website says its competition is a RAV4 but the price....you can have two for a landcruiser lol.
Having a look I'm secretly quite taken by a Toyota Prado, ultimately I think Landcruiser may win simply because of its reputation for going on and on. I'm not really into the huge 4x4 thing (like the picture btw) as I quite enjoy being able to fit into carparking spaces and mutistory car parks from time to time.
Thanks very much for the thoughts
Cant have dogs in the cab though - the muck would be horrible and I dont trust our Dobermann in the back of a pick up as he's got a thing about barking at overtaking motorbikes...much to the shock of a passing biker when a dog throws himself at the window
As to the KIA it had never even crossed my mind to be honest - it looks a little small as the website says its competition is a RAV4 but the price....you can have two for a landcruiser lol.
Having a look I'm secretly quite taken by a Toyota Prado, ultimately I think Landcruiser may win simply because of its reputation for going on and on. I'm not really into the huge 4x4 thing (like the picture btw) as I quite enjoy being able to fit into carparking spaces and mutistory car parks from time to time.
Thanks very much for the thoughts
Aug 24th 2005, 9:00 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
the choice is large land rover disco3 got 4x4 of the year in aussie,but if you are looking for a good work horse Nissan patrol 3litre diesel or 4.2diesel are afair price but land cruisers are good both of those you can get parts,for towing i would use a diesel and the same off road and as for KIA well when Aus get sorento diesel they have a good engine in it just a note of caution modern diesels like only clean fuel so your Toyota 4.2/Nissan4.2,will run some ruff old fuel but direct injection wont 
Aug 24th 2005, 9:01 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
Originally Posted by lucyb
How about the new Nissan Murano..it's a gorgeous looking car! I am coveting one as we speak!
http://www.nissan.com.au/murano/
http://www.nissan.com.au/murano/
Only jokin got a good review all round
Aug 24th 2005, 9:04 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
[QUOTE=Timber Floor Au]There are plenty of places to buy 4x's in Brizzy, and plenty where you can TRICK it up.
Ok Timber Floor Au - you sound like just the man we need to talk to right now.
We are just about to buy a new Kia Sorento from Zupps Kia Mt Gravatt. We are buying it just before our arrival in Brisbane (9th Sept). All the many extras have been totted up and we've been quoted a price of $37470.00.
The sales girl has said that the dealer will be flexible on price and will take any offer forward to him. So what would you call a reasonable offer. We have nearly always bought at auction in the UK, and we've certainly never bought brand new. Nor are we familiar with just how much slack these dealers give in Oz. So what margin do you think they play with. Any ideas?
Netta
Ok Timber Floor Au - you sound like just the man we need to talk to right now.
We are just about to buy a new Kia Sorento from Zupps Kia Mt Gravatt. We are buying it just before our arrival in Brisbane (9th Sept). All the many extras have been totted up and we've been quoted a price of $37470.00.
The sales girl has said that the dealer will be flexible on price and will take any offer forward to him. So what would you call a reasonable offer. We have nearly always bought at auction in the UK, and we've certainly never bought brand new. Nor are we familiar with just how much slack these dealers give in Oz. So what margin do you think they play with. Any ideas?
Netta
Aug 24th 2005, 9:09 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
[QUOTE=JohnAndNetta]
ahhahahahhaha
I just bought a new triton from Zupps at Mt Gravatt 2 weeks ago.
From recollection they are selling 2005 models, made in 2004 unregistered and brand new. So make em an offer. I got about 12k off new price but mine is commercial.
The KIA is a very nice car !!!!
The Kia garage is opposite Zupps Mitsubishi. On Logan Rd.
From what i know, speak to Sharn, she could do you a better deal. But be prepared to MAKE an offer as they never ever voluntarily give you a better deal, offer 3k less and work from there
Good Luck Steve
Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au
There are plenty of places to buy 4x's in Brizzy, and plenty where you can TRICK it up.
Ok Timber Floor Au - you sound like just the man we need to talk to right now.
We are just about to buy a new Kia Sorento from Zupps Kia Mt Gravatt. We are buying it just before our arrival in Brisbane (9th Sept). All the many extras have been totted up and we've been quoted a price of $37470.00.
The sales girl has said that the dealer will be flexible on price and will take any offer forward to him. So what would you call a reasonable offer. We have nearly always bought at auction in the UK, and we've certainly never bought brand new. Nor are we familiar with just how much slack these dealers give in Oz. So what margin do you think they play with. Any ideas?
Netta
Ok Timber Floor Au - you sound like just the man we need to talk to right now.
We are just about to buy a new Kia Sorento from Zupps Kia Mt Gravatt. We are buying it just before our arrival in Brisbane (9th Sept). All the many extras have been totted up and we've been quoted a price of $37470.00.
The sales girl has said that the dealer will be flexible on price and will take any offer forward to him. So what would you call a reasonable offer. We have nearly always bought at auction in the UK, and we've certainly never bought brand new. Nor are we familiar with just how much slack these dealers give in Oz. So what margin do you think they play with. Any ideas?
Netta
ahhahahahhaha
I just bought a new triton from Zupps at Mt Gravatt 2 weeks ago.
From recollection they are selling 2005 models, made in 2004 unregistered and brand new. So make em an offer. I got about 12k off new price but mine is commercial.
The KIA is a very nice car !!!!
The Kia garage is opposite Zupps Mitsubishi. On Logan Rd.
From what i know, speak to Sharn, she could do you a better deal. But be prepared to MAKE an offer as they never ever voluntarily give you a better deal, offer 3k less and work from there
Good Luck Steve
Aug 24th 2005, 9:11 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
10/25 percent off for cash if dont ask you dont get so ask for everthing
Aug 24th 2005, 9:15 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
[QUOTE=Timber Floor Au]
ahhahahahhaha
I just bought a new triton from Zupps at Mt Gravatt 2 weeks ago.
From recollection they are selling 2005 models, made in 2004 unregistered and brand new. So make em an offer. I got about 12k off new price but mine is commercial.
The KIA is a very nice car !!!!
The Kia garage is opposite Zupps Mitsubishi. On Logan Rd.
From what i know, speak to Sharn, she could do you a better deal. But be prepared to MAKE an offer as they never ever voluntarily give you a better deal, offer 3k less and work from there
Good Luck Steve
Cheers for that Steve.
KIA Karma on its way. Hubbie tested the Sorrento in Uk last week and was really impressed. Think its won 4x4 car of the year in the UK recently. Apparently beat all the fancy European equivalents (Mercedes, Volvo, BMW) and at a fraction of the price too....
Originally Posted by JohnAndNetta
ahhahahahhaha
I just bought a new triton from Zupps at Mt Gravatt 2 weeks ago.
From recollection they are selling 2005 models, made in 2004 unregistered and brand new. So make em an offer. I got about 12k off new price but mine is commercial.
The KIA is a very nice car !!!!
The Kia garage is opposite Zupps Mitsubishi. On Logan Rd.
From what i know, speak to Sharn, she could do you a better deal. But be prepared to MAKE an offer as they never ever voluntarily give you a better deal, offer 3k less and work from there
Good Luck Steve
Cheers for that Steve.
KIA Karma on its way. Hubbie tested the Sorrento in Uk last week and was really impressed. Think its won 4x4 car of the year in the UK recently. Apparently beat all the fancy European equivalents (Mercedes, Volvo, BMW) and at a fraction of the price too....
Aug 24th 2005, 9:16 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
I like the look of the Pajero, but from what people are saying Toyota Landcruiser or Prado are better cars. Is this right?? Is one better on fuel than the other??
Aug 24th 2005, 9:17 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
Ill tell you what I want, what I really, really want...a Range Rover Sport. OMG they are sex on a stick. I followed one on the M25 on Saturday...blacked out windows, sexy wheels......
Aug 24th 2005, 9:18 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
[QUOTE=JohnAndNetta]
Cheers for that Steve.
KIA Karma on its way. Hubbie tested the Sorrento in Uk last week and was really impressed. Think its won 4x4 car of the year in the UK recently. Apparently beat all the fancy European equivalents (Mercedes, Volvo, BMW) and at a fraction of the price too....
Thanks
A few of my customers have Kias, and swear by them.
If you wanna play naughty, tell Kia Zupps, you have spoken to Highway Kia, and they have offered you a slightly better deal. If you plan on goin off rd, or do beach driving, get the underside SEALED. Its an option. They do a total SEAL package for inside outside and upholstery here for about $1500 ish
Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au
Cheers for that Steve.
KIA Karma on its way. Hubbie tested the Sorrento in Uk last week and was really impressed. Think its won 4x4 car of the year in the UK recently. Apparently beat all the fancy European equivalents (Mercedes, Volvo, BMW) and at a fraction of the price too....
A few of my customers have Kias, and swear by them.
If you wanna play naughty, tell Kia Zupps, you have spoken to Highway Kia, and they have offered you a slightly better deal. If you plan on goin off rd, or do beach driving, get the underside SEALED. Its an option. They do a total SEAL package for inside outside and upholstery here for about $1500 ish
Aug 24th 2005, 9:20 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
Originally Posted by mand8002
I like the look of the Pajero, but from what people are saying Toyota Landcruiser or Prado are better cars. Is this right?? Is one better on fuel than the other??
Aug 24th 2005, 9:21 pm
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Re: Which 4 x 4 to buy ? any advice ?
landrover have reduced there dealer net work by 25%