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Alfresco Dec 16th 2009 6:44 pm

Re: What SUV
 

Originally Posted by Deutschmaster (Post 8178216)
Whatever you do don't buy a Ford Explorer with cruise control!

:rofl:

Zambia Dec 16th 2009 6:54 pm

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Has to be the Prado.

Plus You can really beef up a Prado. Bull bars, Snorkel, Roof Racks, Step Bars, Double tyres on Rear, Oversize CB Aerial, fishing rod holders, kick ass tyres....

I think I just came ...just a little. :o

scaria197 Dec 17th 2009 9:59 am

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Get a Rav4!!!

I luv it!!! Easy on gas and the pocket. I am not sure about the build quality coming to Australia but I guess it is the same as the one I got here in North America is a Japan made unit.

I have been to the Mojave Desert here and done cross country from the West Coast to East Coast..still drives well. I have the 2008 Model...

renth Dec 17th 2009 11:20 am

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I reckon the new Mistubushi Challenger looks fantastic.

juddy Dec 21st 2009 9:16 am

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You could get a boring Prado, like everyone else does, or you could get a big shiny BMW x5 with really nice 22" rims, and look like a complete and utter W*****. All depends on what youe using it for, if you really are not going to be touring or going off road, then a mid sizer. Outland, outback, x-trail, LR Freenland 2, are good cars.

Stu Ward Dec 21st 2009 9:43 am

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Another vote for the Kluger here, we love ours !!

Stu

Zambia Dec 21st 2009 10:10 am

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Originally Posted by scaria197 (Post 8181416)
Get a Rav4!!!

These are actually very good, damn Toyota and their reliablity they make buying their cars such a boring safe choice.

I was gutted when someone rammed and wrote off our Camry ... it was a great car. F**kin hoon commodores.

iamthecreaturefromuranus Dec 21st 2009 11:51 am

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I will throw another one into the mix if its not going off road.

A Nissan Murano.

We have one and its bloody brilliant. Its also not just another boxy 4x4. Styling is very different and you either love it or hate it. We had a Subaru Forester prior to this and the difference in performance/build/feel is a major step up. Despite it being a more expensive car to buy the insurance actually went down... cheaper Nissan replacement parts coming into the equation.

renth Dec 21st 2009 2:17 pm

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Originally Posted by juddy (Post 8190167)
... if you really are not going to be touring or going off road, then a mid sizer. Outland, outback, x-trail, LR Freenland 2, are good cars.

If you really are not going to be touring or going off road then get a saloon.

Zambia Dec 21st 2009 2:43 pm

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Originally Posted by renth (Post 8190632)
If you really are not going to be touring or going off road then get a saloon.

This is true having driven 4X4's for years driving on good roads is so much better in a sedan.

I now drive a Falcon :(

I miss my Hi-Lux :unsure:

HelenTD Dec 21st 2009 3:15 pm

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We've also got a Toyota Kluger and it's great. The seat configuration is really flexible, seats 7 comfortably with airbags for all, drinks holders and drop-down DVD player if you get the deluxe version. We've had steps and a roof tray fitted. We wouldn't attempt real 4x4 in it (Canning Stock Route, etc), but it's great for beach driving. There are companies who teach you how to do 4x4 driving, plus the soft AWD types.

Kim67 Dec 21st 2009 3:21 pm

Re: What SUV
 

Originally Posted by Stu Ward (Post 8190221)
Another vote for the Kluger here, we love ours !!

Stu

Yep, we've had landcruiser and other 4wd, but the last car we had in Aus was a Kluger, I loved it. Best car we've ever had in my opinion. I think my husband preferred the landcruiser though.

Zambia Dec 21st 2009 5:20 pm

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Landcruiser = I need to get over that hill /desert/mountain/pile of Yaris's

Kluger = I need to go get some milk

Kim67 Dec 21st 2009 9:47 pm

Re: What SUV
 

Originally Posted by Zambia (Post 8190863)
Landcruiser = I need to get over that hill /desert/mountain/pile of Yaris's

Kluger = I need to go get some milk

Yeah, but I don't like dune bashing, I do however need to carry tutus, a cello, cricket gear and a sh*tload of kids around.

kporte Dec 21st 2009 10:28 pm

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Can't fail with a Toyota.


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