MikeMc

Was talking with a friend from Brisbane about getting a car when I get over - seems the European ones are epensive so looking to Asia - was suggested Nissan X-trail, Honda CRV.

Definately want something along this size (future expansion of family) but moving stuff around and getting around - any ideas suggestions ?

Thanks

Don

We got a Toyota Hilux Surf in NZ, brilliant for all you need a 4WD for and quite economical on diesel too.

If you search this forum you'll find a lot of good stuff on 4WDs from Deedee.

MikeMc

Cheers Don

Billabong

We initially looked at the Toyota Landcruisers but bloody hell they are expensive. We have had to look at something more reasonably priced like a Mitsubishi Shogun/Pajero.

Definately want a 4 x 4 so will have a good look round when we arrive later this month.

ssinnige

I kinda like the toyota RAV4 (starts about AU$ 32000)

lucyb

We hopefully will get a Nissan X-Trail.

have a look at

www.discountnewcars.com.au

Lucy

nosuchluck

I'll be having a Toyota Rav4, did want to take my Vitara but hubby won't let me!
Rach x

CON

We have a BMW and a Golf here in the UK but in Australia we are going to look at a Nissan or Mitsubushi 4WD and try and use the vehicle to go bush as often as possible.

migrantoz

Try this link to help you decide...Australias best cars

I fancy the Nissan Patrol myself but not sure if I'd get the off road use enough to make the expense worthwhile. The big 4x4s look like they could be a bit awkward parking in city car parks.

igual

I've just bought an x-trail although I don't arrive in Oz for another week. It is one of the best of the SUVs and drives like a car. It is suitable for lightweight 4x4 and is more capable on road and off than the rav 4 and honda crv.
Prices are pretty negotiable in Australia, we got 10% of ours.

Best of luck

Mr Iggy

debsy

Try a Kia Sorrento - hey are really good value for money. www.kia.com.au

Don

Not really true: they make bigger roads and parking spaces in Aus and NZ.

Plus you can see better for parking/ reversing etc - high up and huge mirrors.

pukka pom

Loads of different models coming up here!! We have a Landrover Discovery at the moment and when we move to Oz next year would like another 4x4 but find the discovery isn't big enough. We have 3 young children and need the third seat in the back with more space (our Discovery is 7 years old so doesn't have the 3rd seat). We were told the Landcruiser was a good one but someone mentions here they are very expensive. Anyone know of a good, spacious 4x4??

Cheers - Sally

gazza321

Iggy

We are moving to Perth hopefully in Sept and I was thinking of doing this as well. Is it OK to send a message asking how you went about it. It saves the hassle of renting and I'm pretty set on an x-trail. What model did you go for, think I'll go for the Ti.

Cheers

Gazza

steandleigh

In the uk I have a ...........Skip on wheels ( Volvo 440 - 12 yrs old ) and in Australia, I will be having a ...........skip on wheels too.

Fair enough, it'll be a 4x4, but thats because we are going to be really close to the unsealed roads and will need it for our trips, not because i want to look like a smartarse on the school run, like so many uk nob heads who clutter up the roads with their status symbols.

Nope, mine will be 10 yrs old, battered and I won't have to worry a jot whether or not the kids puke in it or our new dog poops in it.

Happy days.