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Hyundai Tucson Active X Manual - $29,990 Drive Away (+ $500 Worth of Accessories)

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Hyundai Tucson Active X Manual - $29,990 Drive Away (+ $500 Worth of Accessories)
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fastnbulbous on 14/09/2016 - 08:57 hyundai.com.au (1671 clicks)
Last edited 14/09/2016 - 10:07 by 1 other user

Auto is $2K more $31,990 (I am not actually sure what the $500 accessories are)

I just started looking around for a new family car and generally considering a medium-ish sized SUV/larger capcaity car

Compared to other cars i had seen and other deals this looked like a reasonable sale price where you could try negotiating the price further.
I look forward to hear about anything i am missing or how crappy this deal/car is!

The car seems to represent good value and also has favourable reviews, even compared to the Mazda CX-5 which seems to be a better regarded/popular car at the moment.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/449500/2016-hyundai-tucson-activ…

http://www.caradvice.com.au/428631/medium-suv-comparison-hyu…

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/hyundai-tucson-activ…

http://autoexpert.com.au/hyundai-tucson/

Note:
I am not a car enthusiast so particular brands or a lot of seemingly unecessary features don't interest me much (people make a big fus of apple car play and so much of the "infotainment", the look/feel of the cabin etc) i.e Driving a 2003 Getz for the last 10 yrs has caused me little concern!

Mostly i just want to get a good value and a reliable, safe, family car for urban/city environments - not off-roading or anything (probably similar requirements to most of the average/general poblic)

http://i.imgur.com/VdEUgpR.png

*The drive away offer price shown is based on a vehicle being garaged in the postcode entered, and on the owner being a 'rating one' driver aged 40 with a good driving history. It includes registration, compulsory third party insurance (CTP), an estimated dealer delivery charge, stamp duty and options entered, if any, in the configurator process. Manufacturer List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery, statutory charges, metallic paint and optional equipment. Statutory charges are current as at 1 October 2014. Please note that your actual drive away price may differ depending on your individual circumstances, choice of insurer, options and accessories selected. Accordingly, please talk to your local Hyundai Dealer to confirm the price that is specific to you. Hyundai reserves the right to change, supersede or extend all offers at its discretion.

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    • jayz on 14/09/2016 - 10:30
      +13

      If you don't like a certain bargain, don't click on it.

      Sounds like you go into every single deal posted on OzBargain.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2016 - 11:20

        Just in case we miss out on one. Whether need it or not. Ah… that's the spirit.

    • FluffyMittens on 14/09/2016 - 11:36
      +9

      But Car Finance deals are ok??? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/69265

      • PinzVidz on 14/09/2016 - 12:09
        -7

        Yeah back when I was a OzB noob. Don't work there anymore.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2016 - 16:31
      +4

      What you whining about? I've bought 5 new cars this year already thanks to ozbargain.

  • pyramid on 14/09/2016 - 09:04
    +1

    Our in house car expert spackbace should be able to comment on this deal.

    • spackbace on 14/09/2016 - 10:10

      I haven't driven the new Tucson so I can't comment on the car

      At this price point I would recommend having a drive of the Vitara Turbo, though it is a bit smaller than the Tucson

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2016 - 11:21
        +1

        Honda is kicking off their turbo engine with the new civic. Might be worth the wait for a CRV if no rush for a new car.

      • flashi007 on 14/09/2016 - 18:24

        It's a great car and I almost bought one. Went with a Honda hrv instead. Not long ago I could have bought tone for 28990 drive away - but that was the old model with the 4 star crash rating.

  • bargaino on 14/09/2016 - 09:05
    +5

    Active X? Seriously? That brings back some bad memories.

    • 6000SUX on 14/09/2016 - 09:16
      +11

      Really? I had no problems installing to my new Windows 98 Multimedia PC

      • bargaino on 14/09/2016 - 10:21

        The problem was the lack of cross-platform support (ie non-Windoze) and the security nightmare.
        It was actually kind of fun to program. Good for local apps.

    • trippyfoo on 14/09/2016 - 12:25

      I will pay that .. Lol .. Good ol windows

    • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2016 - 17:43

      LOL! Chinese hardware developers still use it on many IP camera systems, makes me sick when I get a freshly released product and it has to be used in IE with activex.

  • btst7000 on 14/09/2016 - 09:15
    -1

    Just get a landcruiser prado

    • ShamelessBargains on 14/09/2016 - 09:18
      +2

      Or 2 x Tuscon Active X 2WD = Close enough to 4WD ;)

    • Jake D on 14/09/2016 - 13:46
      +1

      Yeah, except they're 2-3x as much.

      • btst7000 on 14/09/2016 - 20:12
        +1

        I don't have any evidence but I would think that a Prado would last 2 - 3x as long as a Tucson anyways.

  • sonicentropy on 14/09/2016 - 09:16
    +2

    No software dev will ever buy a car called activex

    • fastnbulbous on 14/09/2016 - 09:27

      I am a software developer and i am considering it!

      Hopefully they don't have Internet Explorer running on the infotainment system?

      • bargaino on 14/09/2016 - 10:31
        -1

        Or Windows IoT running the ECU? <shudder>

      • systmworks on 14/09/2016 - 11:40
        +1

        Close, I think it's WinCE

  • ShamelessBargains on 14/09/2016 - 09:16
    +2

    Just be careful it's not an MY15 model with a 4 star ANCAP safety rating. The MY15 model only got 4 stars as it crushed your legs on front impact.

    Otherwise the Tucson is a great car, definitely up there with the CX5 and Kia Sportage.

    • fastnbulbous on 14/09/2016 - 09:22

      Yeah I saw the mention of that on the autoexpert link

      Make sure you note these dates: Hyundai Tucsons manufactured in South Korea (Active X variants) from 17 November 2015 and those manufactured in Europe (Active, Elite and Highlander) from 16 December 2015 are the ones with the engineering fix in place. Do not buy a Hyundai Tucson built before these critical dates.

  • Brodenn on 14/09/2016 - 09:17

    What's the actual bargain? $500 accessories? dealers throw that in anyway.

    • sonicentropy on 14/09/2016 - 09:22
      +1

      $500 for accessories doesn't go far they inflate them so you think your getting $500 worth of fabric protection when really a $15 of scotch guard does the same thing. Maybe a set of colour coded wheel nuts

      • pegaxs on 14/09/2016 - 09:39

        I'm going to put it towards the genuine Hyundai radio aerial Topper avatar…

    • fastnbulbous on 14/09/2016 - 09:29

      The apparent dealer discount which could largely be bullshit!

      http://i.imgur.com/VdEUgpR.png

  • rifter on 14/09/2016 - 09:25

    Website very poor. So much waffle. So hard to find the important stuff.

  • xyron on 14/09/2016 - 09:49
    +6

    This is not how you buy new cars. If it's advertised for $29,990 there is more bargaining to be done.

    For this reason, these "deals" don't belong on OzBargain, in my view.

    • spackbace on 14/09/2016 - 10:12
      +9

      You can always negotiate on electrical goods as well, doesn't stop them being posted up here, and being front page…

      The key is that the car prices on offer are the cheapest they've been. The Swift deal is. If you can get any further off that, then even better, but doesn't stop it being a deal in the first place.

      • xyron on 14/09/2016 - 10:25
        +1

        Spackbace - I was thinking of expressly exempting your Swift deal as that probably is the cheapest price you're gonna get. On everything but the super-light category of cars though, there is always fat in the margin. The unfortunate consequence of having to deal with dealerships.

        Good luck negotiating a better price on the vast majority of true bargains posted on OzBargain…might be the case for a $1000+ washing machine or mattress but not on the bread and butter of what OzBargainers look for.

        • spackbace on 14/09/2016 - 11:11
          +4

          @ozyboy:

          You mean the Tucson you were looking at purchasing in January?!

        • Looking4Bargians on 14/09/2016 - 11:12
          -7

          @Spackbace: Which i bought with 20% off on the selling prince from a car dealer not like you bogus car salesperson.

        • spackbace on 14/09/2016 - 11:13
          +3

          @ozyboy:

          from a car dealer not like you bogus car salesperson.

          Sorry what? You contradicted yourself there.

    • Looking4Bargians on 14/09/2016 - 10:20
      -2

      second that.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2016 - 12:18

      You're not getting much more off something like this. These deals are to move stock before the plates hit 2017.

    • drewbles on 14/09/2016 - 15:41
      +1

      It's incredible how many people don't bargain when buying a car. A colleague of mine asked me about a car (think it was a Camry or similar) he was looking to buy. Told me the price (which was pretty much RRP with dealer delivery, rego etc all added on top). I asked what price you negotiated it down to and he gave me a blank 'huh?' look.

      Apparently he's not the only one either. I asked my car yard (where i've bought several cars fom) about it and he said 'you'd be amazed at the amount of people who just walk in, say 'I want model x with options y and z, how much is it?' and they pay for it (or arrange finance).

      Considering this is usually the second most expensive purchase any of us will make, it's surprising. You don't walk up to a new home builder and not negotiate.

      Electrical goods yes, but often the deals here are well below what you could typically negotiate down to.

  • tebbybabes on 14/09/2016 - 10:59
    +1

    +10 for this!

    Note:
    I am not a car enthusiast so particular brands or a lot of seemingly unecessary features don't interest me much (people make a big fus of apple car play and so much of the "infotainment", the look/feel of the cabin etc) i.e Driving a 2003 Getz for the last 10 yrs has caused me little concern!

    I'm definitely one of the folks who makes a big fuss about infotainment and the look and feel of the cabin…. but I also recognise that any vehicle that will get me to my destination in reasonable comfort without undue worry will have already accomplished everything a vehicle needs to do.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/09/2016 - 09:17
      +1

      I have apple car play/android auto/mirror link.

      I don't turn my radio/speakers on.

  • congo on 14/09/2016 - 11:06

    These don't come in 7 seater?

    • ASHGOON on 14/09/2016 - 11:12

      that'd be the hyundai santa fe, if its 7 seats you want.

      • ozmu on 14/09/2016 - 11:35

        I thought the same. I'll pass this one then.

      • congo on 14/09/2016 - 12:57

        That's like $50k :(

        • systmworks on 20/09/2016 - 07:38

          Santa fe starts around $39k.
          Mid-high 40's for the mid level trim.
          Around 52-55k if you want the top Highlander trim with all the bells.

          My Santa Fe Highlander is my first ever diesel car. Love getting ~850 km range between fills (dash claims 6.2 to 6.5L/100km) from a 2-tonne 7-seater.
          And the diesel powers up hills easily.

          I'm sure the 2L turbo diesel Tuscon is just as good. Just a bit smaller, 5 seats.

        • congo on 20/09/2016 - 09:16

          @systmworks: Thanks, could I ask how much you got the Santa Fe for?
          What year model is it?
          Thank you.

        • systmworks on 20/09/2016 - 10:50

          @congngo: I bought mine last year, Feb 2015, brand new (had ~16km delivery k's on the clock). $53K.

          Apparently the cheapest way to buy a Santa Fe is through a broker, Stratton Finance I think, via
          http://autoexpert.com.au/buying-a-car/hyundai-santa-fe-price

          Have heard of people getting brand new Highlander delivered to your door (not via car dealer) for around $51K. That was last year, the new model may be slightly more.

          Keep an eye on this thread, or do a Ctrl-F text search for "$5" etc to find highlander prices people paid.
          https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2514781

        • congo on 20/09/2016 - 10:56

          @systmworks: Awesome. Thank you very much.

  • McGeeski on 14/09/2016 - 11:18
    +11

    Sorry for the long post, I thought this would be helpful for anyone looking at getting purchasing the Tucson Active X.

    I purchased an ex-demo Active X auto with 2000 km on the clock two months ago for $29,500 (including free roof racks and boot protector matt) and really do like the car.

    I spent around 3 months test driving other medium SUV's and did a lot of research (caradvice.com is great for this) and decide on the Tucson for a few different reasons including size, handling on the road, Android auto (or carplay for iPhone users), full size spare tyre, the great visibility within the car when driving, comfortable leather seats and petrol usage is pretty good amongst other things. Here are my thoughts so far on aspects I don't like as much and that I wish I had thought about when spending $30,000 on a car (though some of these I did think about but as with all choices you need to compromise)

    • Though I don’t use the radio much, it drops the signal a lot.
    • The headrest in the front are very uncomfortable, they push you head quite far ford and I’m in the process of swapping them out
    • The lack of A/C vents in the back is not good for a car in this price range( in Australia it’s hot in summer)
    • Not an AWD
    • No interactors on the wing mirror (as I am a cyclist as well, I find having these help for both the driver and the cyclist)
    • The button set up on the steering wheel could be better, no phone answer and hang up buttons (I know this is they want you to use your voice activation though apple car play of android auto but this) but this should be an option like in the elite model. The button skyping though radio stations, phone and music button only goes one direction and so you have to skip though every setting to get to the one you want. This is not good as the radio plays at a lot loader volume than your phone and music (though usb or Bluetooth).
    • My partner and I only have one vehicle I wish I had got a car with auto adjusting front driver’s seat. We both spend a few minutes adjusting the seat every time we get in the car and it’s getting very annoying. With auto adjusting seats the seat position is set can be set to the key that you use, meaning if you have a key each when you get in the car it will automatically adjust to you set position.
    • The lack USB points in the back of the car is also not great( they could put a couple below the rear air vents (if there was any) or in the pull down are arm rest.
    • To lower the back seats to add more space to the boot is also a pain, you have to do this by opening one the side doors to release the leaver then walk around to the other and release the other leaver. There should be able to do this from in the boot itself (like most cars), from a leaver in the boot or on top of the seat itself.

    I know the elite model has a few of these as standard but I found that the extra price was not worth the step up and for the $32,000 plus asking price a few of these should be standard on this model

    The one thing you should be carefully of when checking out the reviews is the model with is review is generally different, by this I mean it is may be the active x model but it has a lot more features added to impress the reviewer or it is the elite or highlander models and there all have a very different feel to them when you are driving them.

    If anyone has any further questions please PM me and I will be happy to answer them.

    • spackbace on 14/09/2016 - 11:21

      The headrest in the front are very uncomfortable, they push you head quite far ford and I’m in the process of swapping them out

      Just a suggestion, depending on the age of your kid/s (if any), have a look at the headrest dvd screens on ebay. Will replace the headrest, with the added functionality of the dvd players :)

      • McGeeski on 14/09/2016 - 11:25

        Thanks for the idea but don't have any kids and do not really what or need screens in the headrests

      • PinzVidz on 14/09/2016 - 19:16

        Spackbace, not a good idea recommending elcheapo Chinese DVD head restraints that don't meet ADRs (well, I hope you don't make the recommendation at your work). What happens when your customers get severely rear-ended and the head restraints don't do their job properly, and they end up with injuries that result in your dealership getting sued…

        • Matt P on 15/09/2016 - 21:08

          Spackbace (or more likely, the dealership "aftermarket" girl) probably sells motor one installed dvd headrests at work. I've looked at ebay and motor one, theyre the same thing but using motor one you have them to throw under the bus in the above situation haha

        • PinzVidz on 15/09/2016 - 21:14

          @Matt P: Two of my favourite things in dealerships, Ming Molls and Motor One. ;)

        • Matt P on 15/09/2016 - 21:16

          @PinzVidz: I'm not a fan either. I had to endure one this week just gone (just bought the wife a demo Passat wagon for 2k more than the above hyundai) and said "look, i'm in the motor industry, i pay next to nothing for everything you're going to offer me as so lets just shake hands and move on with our days". I think she was happy i was honest.

    • skully78 on 14/09/2016 - 11:53
      +1

      Can confirm the head rests are really at a weird angle, no matter how you try position them or adjust your posture.

    • astr0 on 14/09/2016 - 12:11

      As an owner of a Active, I can echo many of your observations. Hyundai is still relatively far behind when it comes to the details you have pointed out. Hyundai love to sell you on the value aspect of their vehicles, but there are still issues with the perceived quality of these cars. Even on top spec models, there are many poor design decisions, and cheap materials used throughout the car compared to Japanese and European alternatives.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2016 - 12:21
      +7

      What are other cars have these as standard in this price point? Like AWD and rear vents, rear USB?

      Sounds to me like you want more than you're willing to pay for.

      Auto adjusting seats in a quality SUV under 30K? haha.

      • McGeeski on 14/09/2016 - 12:47

        Yes, I am aware you are not going to get auto adjusting seats for $30k, but for me it's worth spending a bit more to get them though it's not worth stepping up to the elite for the $38k market price. Maybe if it came with all the extra's I mentioned above and didn't lose the leather seats, Maybe!

      • Brianqpr on 14/09/2016 - 14:44
        +2

        Auto adjusting seats? Talk about first world problems?

        I have one of these cars (Active X Auto) and its great. Terrific looking car that is great to drive and has plenty of space. Easily one of the best designed SUVs currently available.

        My wife is almost a foot shorter than me so I'm always having to adjust the seat after she has driven the car. It takes about 5 seconds! The mirrors take a little longer.

        AWD costs more than this price bracket, its that simple. There are AWD models in the Tuscon range if you want to pay for that. I'm not sure if other manufacturers offer AWD at a lower price point than Hyundai?

        I've never had an issue with radio drop outs. Maybe its where you live?

    • sonicentropy on 14/09/2016 - 13:41

      Great Feedback I am seriously considering one none of that puts me off can you get an automatic hatch door (open Close)

    • flashi007 on 14/09/2016 - 18:36

      What suv's in this price point have read vents???

      I can only think of wagons like the Mazda 6

      • Rodo on 14/09/2016 - 21:06

        The Kia Sportage has them

  • bathuu on 14/09/2016 - 11:25
    +2

    Time to stock up some cheap cars. Grabbed 10 suzukis, 5 outlanders and 5 tucsons and should last for a while till next bargains come along.

    • ozmu on 14/09/2016 - 11:37

      Not again. I'll be waiting on GT for you to offload a few of them.

  • Sarge2401 on 14/09/2016 - 11:30
    +6

    I have these as fleet vehicles and drive one day in and out. They are comfy vehicle to drive and I'm 6ft tall and 130kgs.
    I connect spotify through blue tooth, have 2 child seats and a 17 year old across the back seat.
    Fuel economy, I can get 700 to 800 out of a tank on the petrol.
    Controls on the steering wheel just fall at hand. Only problem that I have(wife has this problem, which makes it my problem) is the lack of cd player for kids cds.
    Actual carpet not flocked cardboard in the floors so reasonably easy to keep clean. Rear camera and rear parking sensors.
    If I needed to buy a vehicle this would be creeping very close to the top of my list

  • ozmu on 14/09/2016 - 11:38
    +1

    I won't vote until I see a Merc deal on OB. Common Merc reps.

  • wallet72 on 14/09/2016 - 11:40
    +1

    I like Hyundai cars - I've had an Excel and a Santa Fe. I think they offer good features and price point.

    My only feedback would be that they age terribly. Once they hit the 7 - 10 year old mark then things start to fail on them, and they aren't cheap to fix. The Excel wasn't bad, for a small car it held together well and wasn't that expensive to maintain. The Santa Fe went from reliable to 'needs fixing' very quickly. I've had a few mechanics tell me that Australians tend to keep cars longer than people overseas so we end up having age related issues.

    Over the last three years, the Santa Fe has had…

    transmission
    water pump
    alternator
    radiator
    points
    wiper washer pump
    window motor
    heater disabled (too expensive to fix, involves pulling the whole dash out)
    clutch plate
    aircon
    rear window struts (twice)

    • Thbloke on 14/09/2016 - 13:13
      +1

      that means we need buy a NEW Hyundai, instead of any USED Hyundai

    • fritzsticker on 14/09/2016 - 14:39

      Thanks for the info

    • Brianqpr on 14/09/2016 - 14:46
      +3

      I would imagine you would see these sort of issues after 7-10 years in any brand of car. There's a reason why manufacturer warranties are 5-7 years long. Brands such as Audi, Mercedes and BMW etc start to have problems much sooner, but I guess their owners often move to a new car before that point.

      • ozmu on 14/09/2016 - 17:04

        Going fine on my Subi Forester for more than 16 years. None of those issues.

    • Cheeper on 20/09/2016 - 10:39

      Points? No such thing in modern cars.

      • wallet72 on 20/09/2016 - 13:07
        +1

        yeah sorry, my bad, that should have been ignitions coil packs.

        • Cheeper on 20/09/2016 - 15:26

          Nearing 5yrs on my Kluger and only thing replaced … oil & filters.. Not a hint of anything failing.
          Considering they are of a similar price seems to be a big difference in vehicles?
          Very high k's on the Hyundai?

        • wallet72 on 21/09/2016 - 06:33
          +1

          @xywolap: Not really, I think we just got a dud. Thinking back it had quite a few mechanical issues while under warranty (towed to dealer for repair twice for transmission issues) and a few issues that were fixed during regular maintenance.
          Still love the car, but we've used a few different mechanics and they all seem to agree that Korean cars do show a rise in issues after the 10 year mark.

        • systmworks on 21/09/2016 - 06:50
          +1

          @wallet72: I've heard the same said by BMW owners too tho, that many problems occurred during warranty, and then many things died out of warranty.

          I know any brand will have a mix of units that will go years without fault and those that are nothing but trouble from new.
          I guess without having all the service stat's from a brand it's hard to identify any basic trend.

          This article from 2014 shows Mercedes and Mazda have half the # of a safety recalls as Volvo, VW, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai. That's different to long term reliability but is still an indicator.

          http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2014/03/26/automake…

          This is interesting too. Mazda and Honda have fewest problems. Surprisingly, Holden and Ford were highest.
          Hyundai was equal to brands like Volkswagen, Jeep, and just ahead of Audi.

          https://www.choice.com.au/transport/cars/general/articles/le…

          I am quite surprised that KIA is ahead of Hyundai in both articles.
          Hyundai owns KIA - bailed them out of bankruptcy. In my mind KIA is the smaller, cheaper little brother company.

          Hyundai use KIA as their testing ground, so new features often appear in the KIA versions (Sportage and Sorrento etc) 6-12 months before the Hyundai versions.
          I'd expect KIA to have the higher issue rate. But seems not.

          In regards to this deal, I'm very happy with my Hyundai (hit 70,000km last week, in just over 18 months, no problems) and would happily buy another.
          In fact next year I probably will.

  • pogichinoy on 14/09/2016 - 11:49
    +6

    If it's good enough for Rick and the survivors of a zombie apocalypse, then it's good enough for me.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2016 - 12:17
    +3

    Excellent car and good price.

    Would also look at Kia Sportage, saw some demos going for the 24k to 26K mark. I believe it's the same chassis, transmission.
    Just depends if you like the look of the new sportage. I think the Tuscon looks much better.

    • Matt P on 15/09/2016 - 21:12

      You're spot on. Hyundai and Kia start with the same nuts and bolts then add their own cabins. Buy the one you like the best. If you like them both equally, buy the kia for the longer warranty

  • joeno on 14/09/2016 - 13:07
    +1

    What exactly is the deal here? Is this just RRP?

    • trippyfoo on 14/09/2016 - 13:28

      This is a pretty good price advertised..it is below rrp..which from memory is around 35k..or maybe a smidge more.. But if anyone is looking..have a look on carsales. I was in a similar position recently. Just make sure you check out its twin sister.the sportage. Both equally good..i found their features tend to overlap here and there. Just work out which is more important and be objective.

    • cashie on 14/09/2016 - 13:30

      Did you click the link?
      It's a special offer that expires 30 Sep just looking at the link. So in my view it's a "deal" not "RRP"

  • Duram on 14/09/2016 - 13:58
    -4

    Lol these car deals are fail.

    • cashie on 14/09/2016 - 14:05

      Why?

    • spackbace on 14/09/2016 - 14:36
      +12

      Duram
      Member Since
      02/07/2014
      Statistics
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      Feel free to share something that isn't a 'fail'

      • fritzsticker on 14/09/2016 - 14:39
        +1

        Oh snap

      • Duram on 14/09/2016 - 15:58
        -5

        No worries I'll just post every single car out there and say 'you can probably get 500 dollars off the RRP if you ask'.

        • spackbace on 14/09/2016 - 16:00

          Better than nothing…

        • Cheeper on 20/09/2016 - 10:41
          +1

          Come on… put up the bargain car deal of a lifetime.. Make sure it is one that has zero faults and will remain fault free for 20 yrs plus.

  • Yabadabadoo on 14/09/2016 - 15:44
    +1

    FYI I am picking one up on Monday :) I Got:
    Highlander 1.6L Turbo with:
    Side Step, Car mats, Interior lighting package, Boot liner, Tinting

    All on the road for $42K

    I worked our the cost of each extra benefit you get with the Highlander and for me it was well worth the upgrade. Resell price also looks good (year old with 15K was around he price i paid for a new one)

    • kingmw on 14/09/2016 - 17:35

      How much did you manage to negotiate down?

      • Yabadabadoo on 15/09/2016 - 18:19

        Around $10-12k off RRP

  • Yorkshire-Man on 14/09/2016 - 17:49
    +2

    Hiya,

    We purchased a Tucson 2 months ago.

    I drove EVERY car in the class first, this one was the winner (CX5 was my favourite actually, but value to what you get the Tucson was the stand out.)

    We seriously looked at the Active-X but decided that an extra few k on the Elite was worth it. We paid $34,500 for a 2016 Elite on the road (NSW) for the 2.0l Auto 2WD. For this we also got full leather, matts & a tint.

    FYI, the step up in kit from the Active X to the Elite is big, but the extra cost is small… worth looking. The CX5 was at least $7k more for the same spec & it wasn't worth the extra cash.

    Lacks power but is a lovely drive and the cabin is very premium. Capped servicing at about $250 a year was a big plus. Happy with the choice.

    • joeno on 14/09/2016 - 23:12

      Isn't the RRP for the Elite $42k? How did you get 8k off plus the extras. PM me your cardealer :)

  • tissue on 14/09/2016 - 19:23
    +2

    I would rate the new Renault Koleos over one of these. Seem to be slightly more expensive but get a lot more kit (2.5l engine, rear vents, sat nav, front and rear sensors plus camera, good audio hand controller thing).

    Basically an xtrail made in korea.

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