If you had the choice - Auto Question?
Nov 2nd 2005, 7:24 am
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If you had the choice - Auto Question?
I will arrive in JAN2006, and have to pre-order a company car before arrival, so I wont have the chance to test drive. The choices are: Ford Territory, Honda Odyssey, and Mitsubishi Pajero (SUV). I think only the Pajero can be ordered with a diesel engine. Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with any of these?
Nov 2nd 2005, 7:44 am
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Re: If you had the choice - Auto Question?
Originally Posted by ex-GLOS
I will arrive in JAN2006, and have to pre-order a company car before arrival, so I wont have the chance to test drive. The choices are: Ford Territory, Honda Odyssey, and Mitsubishi Pajero (SUV). I think only the Pajero can be ordered with a diesel engine. Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with any of these?
If it were me, Id go for the Territory (they are a great looking 4x4) or the Pajero (proven performance), but then we go off road & do alot of beachwork.
If you are more used to driving a smaller car in the UK I would probably go for the Odyssey.
Sorry, that's probably not much help.
Nov 5th 2005, 8:37 pm
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Re: If you had the choice - Auto Question?
Company is only paying for work related travel, so I guess better gas mileage is preferred. As for 4WD - I have no idea what kind of driving is typical, I've never been to Australia - But probably not important for me if the Odyssey gets better mileage. We have a Ford Galaxy (Diesel) now.
Some of the other choices are: Holden Commodore Estate, Holden Berlina, Toyota Camry, RAV4 Cruiser.
Thanks.
Some of the other choices are: Holden Commodore Estate, Holden Berlina, Toyota Camry, RAV4 Cruiser.
Thanks.
Nov 5th 2005, 8:40 pm
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Re: If you had the choice - Auto Question?
Originally Posted by ex-GLOS
Company is only paying for work related travel, so I guess better gas mileage is preferred. As for 4WD - I have no idea what kind of driving is typical, I've never been to Australia - But probably not important for me if the Odyssey gets better mileage. We have a Ford Galaxy (Diesel) now.
Some of the other choices are: Holden Commodore Estate, Holden Berlina, Toyota Camry, RAV4 Cruiser.
Thanks.
Some of the other choices are: Holden Commodore Estate, Holden Berlina, Toyota Camry, RAV4 Cruiser.
Thanks.
Nov 5th 2005, 9:21 pm
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Re: If you had the choice - Auto Question?
Originally Posted by Brisben
You can't go wrong with a HONDA, I have had these for years they are fabolous cars, albeit a litle mundane but there good at what they do...
weeellll, we've got a RAV4 here in the uk, and really like it.....sorry not much help there?
Nov 5th 2005, 9:39 pm
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Re: If you had the choice - Auto Question?
I've got a Honda Shuttle Odyssey here in the Uk. It was an import from Japan and I can honestly say we have not had an ounce of bother with it in the 6 years we've owned it. (It's now 10 years old). It is juicy on petrol when doing motorway driving but it's economical around town. We searched everywhere for an affordable 7-seater and this fitted the bill.
If I can get another one in Oz I will, provided I can get a diesel model as this may be cheaper to run. (Must admit though, being female, I only know how to drive the thing. Don't know anything about the workings of it
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Julie
If I can get another one in Oz I will, provided I can get a diesel model as this may be cheaper to run. (Must admit though, being female, I only know how to drive the thing. Don't know anything about the workings of it
)Julie
Nov 5th 2005, 9:41 pm
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Re: If you had the choice - Auto Question?
(Must admit though, being female, I only know how to drive the thing. Don't know anything about the workings of it )
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