Suggestions for a 7-Seater for under $40k

jrchurvnjef on 29/03/2024 - 18:22
Last edited 30/03/2024 - 11:47 by 1 other user

Hey all, I am wondering about your suggestions for a 7-seater, years 2020-2022, for under $40k.

The third row is for occasional, and I can't see adults being there, but potentially a child seat. Ideally it would be reliable and have modern safety features.

Looking at different listings we're talking about Honda CRVs, or Nissan X-Trail, or similar. Not really looking seriously at your Havals because what I heard so far is that quality is quite poor. CRV doesn't look too great, though I can't substantiate it. X-Trail may be not bad but looks way too cheap to be reliable long term.

Currently driving a 2014 Camry and it's great for me but I'm starting to run out of space.

Educate me! What are your thoughts?

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Comments

    • CurlCurl on 01/04/2024 - 16:39

      Mitsubishi Outlander - the new model is very spacious and is almost as big as the next size up (Kluger, Sorrento etc.) however reliability of 2.5L Nissan/Renault built is stilll unknown. However, comes with 10yr warranty.

      Picked up a one owner 2018 7 seat Outlander 2.4L January this year for $20,000. One owner with 100,000 on the clock, immaculate condition, first registered April 2019.

      • RandomDealHunter on 06/04/2024 - 13:33

        Congrats on your purchase.
        Outlanders are great and previous gen can be had for a bargain. We got ours in 2018 which is a 2016 LS 2.4L model with only 19K kms for $16K. It’s now got 65k kms and has been one of the most reliable cars I have had with just basic service. It was $35K brand new so majority of dep occurs in the first 2-3 years.

    • angywoo on 06/04/2024 - 04:00

      I am driving a '22 Kia Carni diesel at the moment and there is no way I get 17L/100km!

      Highway middle of the night drive 80-100 kms p/h is 5.5L/100km.

      Today stop start arvie driving 7.5/100km.

      Highest I have had it after a dash to the shops 1km away is 12/100km.

      I would be interested to know what year they are driving and if it is petrol or diesel.

      • Euphemistic on 06/04/2024 - 06:47

        Anything getting 17s has got to be a petrol.

      • RandomDealHunter on 06/04/2024 - 13:28

        Petrol v6 previous gen (2020 platinum) model.

      • angywoo on 06/04/2024 - 17:04

        changed my settings from eco to smart and today I am getting 5.5l/100km. Daytime stop start highway driving.

  • obfuscator on 31/03/2024 - 10:51

    Peugeot 5008, Skoda kodiaq

  • kawinuyo on 31/03/2024 - 10:56

    We bought a new cx8 for $45k so imagine you can get an older one for 40k, we really like this car, as much room internally as cx9 (edit: lengthwise but slightly narrower width)but slightly shorter on the outside (just fits our apartment garage). Have carted 7 people around and is reasonably comfortable

    • Salternative on 01/04/2024 - 17:36

      Yup , brought a new one for $48k drive away( touring) , driven carnivals ,cx9 , pathfinder , xtrails and CRV, kluger
      we chose this one as
      ( narrow width meant that it would easily fit in driveway compared to cx9 or sorrento), when you get it it feels spacious and not at all narrow.
      Interior and exterior nice to look at. Interior felt way better than the competition .
      reviews seemed very good, no cause to complain so far.
      Petrol consumption is good, 8 lts/100kms on highways, around 10-11 in city

      Old xtrails are ugly and bulbous ,hated the interior, new ones too expensive
      Pathfinder : same as x trails , old ones ugly , new ones too expensive
      Outlander : was not as spacious as cx9, not as sharp pricing, wife did not like the looks.
      Carnival : Too wide, long and we dont always need 8 seats , can be cumbersome for day to day
      CRV : Hated its looks , felt really off to me.
      Sorrento: liked it, but facelifted one was due soon , plus kia and hyundai seem to have a checquered history with their reliability
      CX9 : liked it , but was wider and longer , but did not feel more spacious, so lost out
      Kluger : was ok, but did not want to pay "toyota tax"

      Cons :
      acceleration is wheezy, but its for the wife , and she is a very by the book and safe driver. Not a problem on motorways . Plus its a SUV , you want better acceleration, buy something else.
      Head unit not a touchscreen, which makes it hard to navigate ( specially with spotify and waze)

  • sheebies on 31/03/2024 - 11:13
    +1

    We picked up a 2020 Mazda CX9 Azami for 40,250 drive away literally yesterday.

    There are lesser models of the CX9 for under 2020 depending on what features you need.

    I love this car, I'm not a small person and I can fit comfortably in the third row. It feels very luxury and I'd absolutely recommend looking into one.

    • iammarlin on 02/04/2024 - 15:00
      +1

      Been looking into getting an Azami 2019 onwards for the 360 camera. What was the mileage on the one you got and which state? That seems like a good price drive away.

      • sheebies on 02/04/2024 - 23:07
        +1

        Victoria and about 100kms.
        I am pretty happy with it, had to travel a bit to get it but it was a good deal.

        Initially I test drove the 2018 LE model locally. It also has a 360 camera.

        • cyrax83 on 03/04/2024 - 00:16

          Im also looking at an Azami CX9. Don't mind 2020-2023. Any tips on getting a good deal?

        • iammarlin on 03/04/2024 - 22:15

          Nice, and right-o with the 2018LE model and 360 camera that helps me broaden my scope. Cheers.

  • nosey on 31/03/2024 - 12:08
    +1

    Just got a Honda Odyssey 30k 2nd hand, loving the space and ease of driving (upgraded from Barina).

  • hdog on 31/03/2024 - 14:00

    I have a 2021 outlander. 7 seats is great but useless for car seats. We discovered (a bit too late!) that three car seats wouldn’t fit across the back seat and ended up with a 2023 carnival too. The outlander hasn’t missed a beat. Between the warranty and fixed servicing, can’t beat it.
    The carnival is unreal if you can get a diesel one in your budget, but the best feature is the electric doors and that pushes the models up a bit.

    • spedohero on 31/03/2024 - 19:25

      I am thinking of getting carnival for the next car, may i ask why diesel is better than petrol. Anyway the petrol version no longer available in Australia.

      • hdog on 01/04/2024 - 07:10

        Fuel economy. Husband was dead seat against the petrol and wanted to spend more up front for diesel.

      • angywoo on 06/04/2024 - 04:04

        I usually get over just over 1100kms a tank.

  • paloverde88 on 31/03/2024 - 14:19

    top of the line Skoda Kodiaq $77 k brand new - though a facelift model coming out soon but will cost more.
    7 years unlimited kilometres warranty, 7 years prepaid service
    European technology European Styling stand out from the crowd, not a common tissue box or criminal choice car*
    4x4 turbo charge
    https://www.skoda.com.au/models/kodiaq-family/kodiaq-rs
    can't go wrong - one of the more if not most reliable Euros around

    *criminal choice of car are always the usual suspects: BMW, Audi Mercedes.

    Op changed budget to $40k from 100k

    There is no 7 seater at that price for new

  • Drakesy on 31/03/2024 - 16:17

    LDV D90

    Drive one
    Second hand theyre easily under $30k
    Dont listen to the China Bad commenters, most of them havent even sat in one

    • jrchurvnjef on 31/03/2024 - 22:58

      You know what, I was considering the Mahindra because I think it looks like good value. I am concerned there is very little reliability history with the XUV7OO, otherwise it would easily be the first in the list for me.

      • Drakesy on 01/04/2024 - 00:35

        Every modern car has its fair share of recalls and issues, its the nature of the increasing complexity of the builds.

    • coffeeinmyveins on 01/04/2024 - 17:00
      +1

      Dont listen to the China Bad commenters, most of them havent even sat in one

      I have. And they aren't as bad as some people say, but man, they are still pretty damn dodgy and very very cheaply made - and it shows.

  • imnotgoingtopayrrp on 31/03/2024 - 16:40

    Get a Kia Carnival with the 8-speed auto. Diesel if you do regular long highway trips and petrol if not. Am I reading correctly that you want a baby seat in the back (3rd row)? I think it would only be comfortable in the Kia. All other options are going to be cramped. Baby seats take a lot of real estate inside the car.

  • FlexBargain on 31/03/2024 - 20:31

    Just offering as feedback. We are using 3 X child seats at the moment and have a early 2000s Kia Grand Carnival.

    Recently had a Isuzu MuX as a rental for a few weeks and can confirm: you have basically zero cargo space once the 3rd row of that particular car is in use.

    Just upgraded to a 2017 Kia Carnival turbo diesel and absolutely rate it. It's vastly more fuel efficient than the old petrol model we had and the automatic doors are a massive plus.

    The cargo space with the 3rd row up is still bloody fantastic and we have gone with the removal on the middle row middle seat. Makes the kids getting in and out a breeze for school drop off or pick ups.

    With a budget of $40 K you could get a 2022 carnival with most or all options, think you might be able to get a platinum, which is well worth it! 7 year warranty on the Kia as well.

    • TEER3X on 01/04/2024 - 07:27
      +2

      You're not getting a 2022 model for that price unless it has an absurd amount of KMs or other issues

    • angywoo on 07/04/2024 - 12:48

      Can only find S for low $40's

  • vshek on 01/04/2024 - 08:28
    +1

    whats about this?
    7 year warranty and looks decent : https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2022-ldv-mifa-mode-…

  • Hayesy22 on 01/04/2024 - 12:40

    Mazda CX 8, preferably the diesel

    • hothed on 01/04/2024 - 13:06

      Cx9 is the same length but much wider. Better for baby seats.

      • Hayesy22 on 01/04/2024 - 13:45

        Yes, 13cm difference. I believe the cx 8 is the same width of the cx5?
        I've ran the cx8 with two baby seats no problem with the occasional adult in the middle which is a tight squeeze. if it was 3 baby seats yeah the cx9 for sure but the narrower cx8 does make it easier to get kids in and out in those tight car parks.
        Also keeping it under that 40k budget

  • bataleon on 01/04/2024 - 13:35

    CX8

  • utsc on 01/04/2024 - 20:45
    +1

    You might be able to get a brand new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander 7 Seater LS run out model around that price point as they may have eccess inventory to clear
    10 Years Warranty and 10 Years Capped Price Servicing and relatively good resale value

    • sillyhead on 02/04/2024 - 08:20

      Agreed as per my comment below.

    • angywoo on 07/04/2024 - 12:50

      pick up is slow and back seats are squishy.

  • sillyhead on 02/04/2024 - 08:20

    The ZL version shape mitsubishi outlanders' value has plummeted because of the new shape Mitsy/nissan one thats come out. I prefer the older one, I prefer mitsubishi motors rather than nissan ones. Anyways you could get a ZL 7 seater outlander way under your budget. They are a great runner, our 2009 ZH is going strong at 250k and only seen minor servicing and a pair of lower control arms last month. Anyways I like ours alot as well because once it was ten years old and graduated from being used as a main famliy car use it makes a good mini van for moving equipment, lumber and hardware.

    • utsc on 02/04/2024 - 12:04

      I have a MY19 Outlander LS and have only done log book service in the last 5 1/2 years.

  • BartholemewH on 02/04/2024 - 17:17

    Skoda Kodiak. I haven't had one, but had the Superb 206tsi from 2017 - 2020 and it was great. Can't imagine the Kodiak isn't also.

  • cyrax83 on 02/04/2024 - 17:38

    I'm going for the CX9

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