Which Used 7 Seater SUV's Are The Best Value Today?

Lmichalfos on 08/02/2022 - 20:33
Last edited 08/02/2022 - 21:05 by 1 other user

I'm trying to buy a 7 seater SUV. I've been looking on and off for a few months at everything from Kluger through to the Kodiaq and Discovery Sport. My budget is somewhere around $70k. I'd like to spend less but could also spend a bit more if needed.

We are a 4 person family (2 kids under 4) so to be perfectly honest we could manage fine with a 5 seater as well but I bought a too small car before and wary of making the same mistake again.

So my question is what is the best value used car to buy right now. I accept that with Covid and supply shortages I will be paying a huge premium but what cars do people think are selling at the least premium. To be clear though; I don't expect to get a deal just looking to see how I get the least screwed.

From what I can tell the European brands seem to be the better value although that's relative to there expensive RRP. The likes of the Kia and Skoda seem to be the most inflated with 2020 models asking well above the new RRP.

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  • spackbace on 08/02/2022 - 20:36
    +2

    My budget is somewhere around 70k

    Why not buy a new one?

    I'm guessing you don't need 4WD, and this is just to move people around on bitumen?

    • michalfos on 08/02/2022 - 20:42

      Yep. No need for 4WD. Its just something to take the kids around in. Maybe commute to work if that ever happens again.

  • jaejae69 on 08/02/2022 - 20:36

    If you have a 70k budget why are you even looking at second hand Kias and Skodas over new, where at worst you pay RRP?

    • michalfos on 08/02/2022 - 20:43

      I don't want to wait the 12 month lead time I have been quoted. Kia reckon if I order a Sorento now I won't take delivery until early 2023.

  • Muzeeb on 08/02/2022 - 20:39
    +3

    Bisimoto Honda Odyssey

    • jv on 10/03/2022 - 23:20
      +1

      this one?

      • Muzeeb on 11/03/2022 - 09:37

        That's it. Can do standing burnouts in 5th gear.

      • danbal on 11/03/2022 - 21:31

        Just bought a 2014 Odyssey and this gave me a chuckle

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 08/02/2022 - 20:40
    +2

    probably one of the worst times in history to buy a second hand car - if you can find a new one on the lot without having to wait 3-6 months just go new if your happy to spend up to 70k it shouldnt be too difficult

  • nubzy on 08/02/2022 - 20:44
    +1

    Peugeot 5008 GT. Way nicer than any Kia..

    • jackary on 08/02/2022 - 20:57
      +4

      Here he is!

    • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2022 - 00:14
      -4

      Well that's bullshit. A long wheel base front wheel drive car is in no way nicer to drive than a rear wheel drive or all wheel drive car. It's also, IMO dangerous, because you get terrible understeer and lift off oversteer owing to the long wheel base. Fine for 99% of driving, but when you exceed the limits, it's the 1% that matters.

  • Kaz0551 on 08/02/2022 - 20:45
    +1

    Kidault friendly Palisade 🙄

  • life is suffering on 08/02/2022 - 20:45
    +1

    Honda Odyssey - best ranked minivan in the US

    • 87percent on 08/02/2022 - 21:02

      Better get in quick for an Odyssey. After the current model, they’re not being sold here anymor

    • Richardc on 08/02/2022 - 21:34

      But thats only for the US.

    • brad1-8tsi on 08/02/2022 - 23:32

      I had the latest Odyssey for a while. Good car.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2022 - 00:15

      I thought the Chrysler Pacifica was widely seen as the best minivan.

    • Mechz on 09/02/2022 - 08:20
      +1

      Yeah but in Straya everyone knows that the Kia Carnival is bigger and better.

  • kizzy on 08/02/2022 - 20:46

    You asked for best value, I reckon fortuner or pajero sport.

    • spackbace on 08/02/2022 - 20:52
      +3

      With no need to go for 4wd, those are horrible suggestions Neither one drives amazingly when compared to a more 'car-like' SUV

      • kizzy on 08/02/2022 - 20:52

        Actually you're right, my mind went straight to 4wd.

  • Drakesy on 08/02/2022 - 21:18

    Have an Audi Q7.

    Unless you're a mechanic yourself i wouldn't recommend.

    Mind you if i had one under warranty i'd be all over it.

  • voo123 on 08/02/2022 - 22:11

    GLB 200? 7 seater SUV thats in direct competition with discovery and kodiaq. The 3rd row is kinda squashy though, suited for 165cm and below and recommonded for short trips. 5 years mercedes warranty is given as standard now.

    • Mechz on 09/02/2022 - 08:22

      GLB looks like a no name Chinese car company tried to knock off a Euro styled SUV. Absolute bushpig on the eyes.

  • OldSchoolHarry on 08/02/2022 - 23:26

    Couple years old Kia Sorento GT-Line will do the trick.

    • michalfos on 09/02/2022 - 08:59

      Costs more than a new 2022 sorento now….don't see any value there

  • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2022 - 00:15

    Hyundai Pallisades is clearly the best value 7 seat SUV in your price range. Don't get the Disco Sport, it's a piece of shit. 20 year old for Mondeo underneath.

  • altomic on 09/02/2022 - 02:46

    I've a 7 seater Mitsubishi outlander diesel
    nice car. economical. it's TDI so has decent power.
    back row is decent.

  • ECE on 09/02/2022 - 06:39

    Model Y 😷

  • isthatallyougot on 09/02/2022 - 08:57
    +2

    Check out the Nissan Pathfinder. I have one and its really good , the newer model has gotten rid of the CVT so thats a huge plus.

    The Hyuandai Palisade looks really good from what I have read about it.

    • danbal on 11/03/2022 - 21:38

      yeah NAH. Not in this current petrol market, or even in the past months. 6cylinder at $2.20 per liter (average), that is going to cost an arm and a leg. Even during end-COVID pandemic at $1.80 per liter, it is still costly to drive.

      But then again, if you are in the market for a $75k SUV, the PATHFINDER will be great. Surely if you can buy a vehicle of those specs then you can also spend the petrol required.

  • Euphemistic on 09/02/2022 - 11:56

    Just buy one YOU like. They all have advantages and disadvantages. What I think is good value, you may not.

    Do you value cheaper over more features or quality vs budget? You can pretty much rule out the Euro models for ‘value’ unless you value the envy your neighbors will show when the see the luxury badge on the front.

  • JohnyEnglish on 10/03/2022 - 23:15
    +1

    How about cx9 mazda?

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