Suggest a SUV up to around $25,000

angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 19:25
Last edited 07/02/2024 - 20:09 by 1 other user

Hello, we are also wanting to get a used SUV. 7 seats would be nice but not a deal breaker. Ideally diesel.

What year onwards would you suggest? Will be checking out the car yards. Anything I need to consider before going there?

Is 2018 getting a bit long in the tooth? What kms should I consider too many?

Will be using it for city driving and country trips a few times a year.

Able to spend around the $25,000ish mark.

Will add more info if requested as I don't know what more to add.

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  • brendanm on 07/02/2024 - 19:41
    +13

    Your budget is going to be the biggest limiting factor here.

    Edit - oh, it's angywoo, that was a waste of a post.

    • rumblytangara on 07/02/2024 - 20:01
      +10

      Ahaha, I had to look it up and remember the BBQ post.

      7 seater SUV, in diesel, for city driving. It ticks all the boxes for sensibility :D

  • jakepods on 07/02/2024 - 19:43
    -1

    mazda cx 9

    • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 07/02/2024 - 19:46
      -1

      Doesn’t come in diesel.

      • TEER3X on 07/02/2024 - 20:01
        +4

        OP said ideally diesel

        • jv on 07/02/2024 - 20:27

          Diesel is bad for climate change.

          • Eeples on 07/02/2024 - 21:09
            +1

            @jv: Don’t you mean alleged climate change.

      • Chandler on 08/02/2024 - 13:22

        Mazda CX-8 then…
        (may not be a 7-seater option there but…)

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 07/02/2024 - 19:45

    LDV SUV (used obviously). They sell a 7 seater model.

  • Euphemistic on 07/02/2024 - 19:47

    Country trips? You need a Prado.

    • brendanm on 07/02/2024 - 20:08
      +2

      I would that thought at least a 300 series cruiser.

      • Euphemistic on 07/02/2024 - 20:40
        +4

        Yeah, but i recognise the OPs budget wuold only extend to the front bumper of a 300.

        • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:29

          Budget is what I am willing to spend. Can go higher - cash

          • brendanm on 07/02/2024 - 22:25
            +2

            @angywoo: Get a 300 series Sahara then.

            • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 08/02/2024 - 08:37
              +8

              @brendanm: 300 series Sahara with muddies, lift kit and snorkel would be capable of daily school runs and the occasional Woolies carpark mission.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:17

      Prado thats what my other half is saying…I think it might be a bit too big (as in grunty) as an every day car. I have never driven one though.

      We had a '22 carnival in QLD when we were there and I loved it so maybe a Prado might be worth a look.

      • Euphemistic on 07/02/2024 - 22:33
        +4

        We had a '22 carnival in QLD when we were there and I loved it so maybe a Prado might be worth a look.

        Does not compute.

        • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 22:43

          would they be about the same length…

          It is the Prado height I would need to check

      • Jake D on 08/02/2024 - 12:16

        what do you think a 7 seater SUV is, if you think a prado is too big.

        • angywoo on 08/02/2024 - 12:31

          the height and length of the prado will need to be checked….

  • jakepods on 07/02/2024 - 19:57
    +4

    spaceship

  • TEER3X on 07/02/2024 - 20:02
    +1

    I'd go Haval h6 (not diesel unfortunately)

    • jv on 07/02/2024 - 20:28

      Haval spelled backwards is Lavah

      • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:33

        The pictures look tempting

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:30
      +1

      What year?

      They don't seem to hold their value…?

      • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 08/02/2024 - 00:00

        Avoid anything older than 2023 model as cruise doesn’t work properly due to smart cornering being unable to be disabled.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 22:00

      Is the engine made by Toyota or Great Wall?

      • brendanm on 07/02/2024 - 23:20
        +6

        McLaren makes the engine in the havals.

  • poboy on 07/02/2024 - 20:05

    How high do you need the spoiler?

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:33

      ask your dad

  • easternculture on 07/02/2024 - 20:09
    +4

    Would you consider a chopper?

    Dont need mine anymore after the 7 eleven 25c fuel discount cap.

    • transplanted on 08/02/2024 - 23:06

      get to tha choppaaaa!!!

  • Brick Tamland on 07/02/2024 - 20:17
    +2

    Why not put your parameters into the car sales search engine?

    https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2021-mitsubishi-out…

    • rumblytangara on 07/02/2024 - 21:16
      +4

      That would make far too much sense, and break the pattern.

      • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:18
        -1

        look at you smarty pants.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:18

      I have but I am wanting opinions as well.

      • Brick Tamland on 07/02/2024 - 21:39
        +1

        I dunno if there is much choice with that budget. Just find something that meets the requirements and has been looked after.

  • Gdsamp on 07/02/2024 - 20:24
    +2

    1. don't buy diesel if only doing the occasional long trip. do not buy a diesel mazda suv.

    2. toyota kluger or rav4 or honda CRV or mazda cx5 or mazda cx9

    3. full service history

    4. keep up with maintenance and enjoy 8-10+ years of trouble free suv driving

    • Gdsamp on 07/02/2024 - 20:37
      +4

      from your previous post

      do you still need:

      All I need is a bit of clearance and a 4x4 to pull a camper trailer/van maybe under 3000kg

      this will eliminate virtually all SUV suggestions in this thread so far

      • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:36
        +1

        We have that sorted now.
        Although, would be good if we could fit a tow bar and pull a 6x8 trailer but not at all required.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:20

      Thank you for your suggestions. I will check them out. Are you able to suggest a year? 2018 to date or 2020 to date?

      • Gdsamp on 07/02/2024 - 21:39
        +1

        honestly probably not going to find anything newer than 2020 within budget particularly with a full service history.
        doing a carsales search with those parameters you'll find there's only car newer than 2020.

        all toyota models will have higher kms for the year vs mazda or crv. with a complete maintenance history this is probably not an issue.
        the CX5s are decent value and probably the nicest to drive. crvs decent too. i will again emphasise do not but a diesel mazda suv

        check out redriven on YouTube for more comprehensive info they're really good

  • OldSchoolHarry on 07/02/2024 - 20:26
    +1

    Kia Sportage 2019+, Mazda CX-5 2018+, Hyundai SantaFe 2018+ etc.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:22

      THANKS! I have been looking at so many the Sportage, Sorento and SantaFe keep popping up on my list.

  • spackbace on 07/02/2024 - 20:30
    +3

    Who are you putting in the 3rd row? Do they have legs?

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:23

      3rd row my dogs

  • Ghost47 on 07/02/2024 - 20:31

    Hyundai Tucson, in black soccer mum style 💯

    • spackbace on 07/02/2024 - 20:38
      +1

      Black soccer mum?

      Kinda racist

      • Ghost47 on 07/02/2024 - 20:38

        Waaaaacisttttttt 😂

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:24

      That was the first car I ever bought brand new…but it was a different colour

  • Stalker on 07/02/2024 - 20:37

    I wouldn't recommend buying a used diesel. Seek out a well-maintained used Honda CRV.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:25

      what year would you suggest?

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 07/02/2024 - 20:46
    +6

    AU Falcon on gas.

    You don't go off road and you know it.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:27
      -4

      sounds like you are claiming to know me better than myself….how talented.
      However you have got this one wrong.

      AU's rubbish

  • JIMB0 on 07/02/2024 - 20:58

    Lada Niva. Should be able to get an absolutely mint one within your budget.

    • angywoo on 07/02/2024 - 21:11
      -3

      Unfortunately, your comment has come too soon considering my cousin was conscripted two weeks ago.

    • cdaddy on 07/02/2024 - 22:53
      +5

      Aint no one buying a Jeep lil bro

    • angywoo on 08/02/2024 - 00:03

      not a fan of jeeps…bad experience

  • cdaddy on 07/02/2024 - 22:52
    +3

    Toyota Camry

  • sumyungguy on 07/02/2024 - 22:54

    Prius V 2012–2015

  • brendanm on 07/02/2024 - 23:22
    +1

    Could get a nice 2018 diesel Holden Captiva.

    • angywoo on 08/02/2024 - 00:02

      no thank you
      Thanks for your suggestion though.

    • Rob-4x4 on 08/02/2024 - 08:31
      +1

      Good as long as you enjoying repairing or replacing engines and transmissions

      • brendanm on 08/02/2024 - 11:46

        Don't be like that, they are a quality Aussie vehicle mate.

  • Vancomycin 1000mg on 08/02/2024 - 08:16
    +2

    Toyota Camry

  • Rob-4x4 on 08/02/2024 - 08:39
    +1

    Do you want a SUV to use as a 4x4, outback touring , highcountry touring , Kagari (Fraser) island, towing a van etc or do you just want a urban assault vehicle for delivering offsping to school etc .

    The sorts of vehicles required are very different. The first group are Landcruiser/Prado/Pajero/Foretuner/Patrol/Grenadier …They are all excellent vehicles for towing, outback touring etc.

    For the Urban Assault vehicle for child delivery then there is a plethora of excellent softroaders around that will do the job.. MX9/Rav4 etc etc. You can even get some of them in 2 wheel drive to save money if you neve intend to go off decent roads.

  • loadofrubbish on 08/02/2024 - 09:05

    I would consider a 2016 to 2018 Grand Cherokee. By 2016, Jeep had ironed out all the bugs. The prices have dropped significantly from the new price of $60,000 to $90,000 range. They are comfortable and have plenty of power. Look for a Laredo or Limited without air suspension (ideally with sun roof options). However, this will require a lot of due diligence to ensure the car has been maintained.

  • munecito on 08/02/2024 - 11:30
    +4

    Short city trips and DPF of modern diesel vehicles seems like a recipe for disaster.

    Diesel vehicles don't like short trips.

  • nizzkid on 08/02/2024 - 12:05

    An older Lexus RX or NX, Toyota Kluger or Rav4. Same same.
    An older Lexus is superior to newer Chinese junk.
    Older Lexus are around the same price as their Toyota equivalent but much better equipped.

  • Jake D on 08/02/2024 - 12:13

    buy a prado then years and kms dont matter. My 2006 has 485,000km and planty of life left.

    • angywoo on 08/02/2024 - 12:37

      What year would you suggest? I just don't want to be without aircon because they do not stock/make parts for it which is the trouble I am having now with the car I have…

      • Euphemistic on 08/02/2024 - 13:58
        +1

        Anyone suggeating a prado for $25k for someone who isnt lookong to tow or go off road may also be selling a large bridge in Sydney.

        • TEER3X on 08/02/2024 - 20:23

          Where exactly is this large bridge you speak of? I wish to purchase.

    • angywoo on 08/02/2024 - 12:43

      Not really a fan of the swing out door.

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 08/02/2024 - 18:31

        Lamborghini scissor doors are far better, agreed there.

  • Hackney on 09/02/2024 - 05:52

    You’re going to need a ‘lift’ kit, winch, roof rack, cb radio aerial, ‘big’ mud tyres etc. Then your good to go!🤣🤣

  • newfast143 on 25/02/2024 - 21:35

    Have you looked at 2nd hand Scorpio or Xv700?

    • angywoo on 25/02/2024 - 22:36

      I don't think they will be suitable.

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