New vs Used Medium SUV under $30K

OziShopper on 23/05/2025 - 19:41
Last edited 23/05/2025 - 20:14 by 1 other user

Hi everyone,

I’m in the market for a med SUV with a budget of ~$30K drive-away. Initially, I considered used models like the 2022/23 Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Subaru Forester, and Honda CR-V.

However, I’ve noticed that new models such as the MG HS, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Jaecoo J7, and Haval H6 are now available within this price range, offering the advantage of a new car warranty.

I’m prioritizing:
• ANCAP 5-star safety rating
• Value for money over a 5-year/100,000 km period, considering purchase price, running costs, and depreciation
• Reliability and ownership experience (new car warranty ticks this I believe)

Not considering EVs at this stage to keep the upfront costs lower.

Would appreciate insights from current owners or those who’ve compared these models. Any experiences, pros, cons, or things to watch out for?

Thanks in advance!

Poll Options

  • 0
    New: Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
  • 9
    New: Haval H6
  • 1
    New: Jaecoo J7
  • 1
    New: MG HS
  • 2
    Used: Honda CR-V
  • 2
    Used: Hyundai Tucson
  • 0
    Used: Kia Sportage
  • 9
    Used: Mazda CX-5
  • 2
    Used: Subaru Forester
  • 8
    Used: Toyota RAV4
Automotive Car Chery Haval Honda Hyundai Motors Kia Mazda MG Subaru SUV Toyota

Comments

  • jv on 23/05/2025 - 19:45
    +1

    New vs Used medium SUV under $30K

    I'd go for the new…

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 23/05/2025 - 20:15
    +2

    +1 for the Haval H6 its a fantastic and reliable vehicle. Its reinforced by their 7 year warranty, whereas Hyundai for instance can only back themselves for 5 years.

  • Wiadro on 23/05/2025 - 20:16
    +1

    Is this another forum post pitting new Chinese cars against used, established brands?
    i would never buy any of the new cars you have listed.

    • Kongzi on 23/05/2025 - 20:42
      +3

      Good on you

  • SYLTB on 23/05/2025 - 20:22
    -6

    As a general rule: Never ever buy a brand new car, and brand new laptop/computer.
    I would not buy new or used any of them in your list, I would say buy a used German car.
    If you are going to buy one of them, the new ones in the list much better than used ones there.

    • Baysew on 23/05/2025 - 20:31
      +9

      Down that drink everyone.

    • Murkymerv on 23/05/2025 - 21:16
      +2

      Which German motor are you referring to?

    • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2025 - 21:28
      +2

      I'd always buy a brand new laptop/computer. Being covered under warranty makes it an easy changeover (which can be harder to do if you're not the original owner) and batteries are the worst part, which always degrade over time.

      Buying secondhand computer parts you have no idea if they were being powered by a crap PSU or were used in crypto. There's not much reliability to be had out of used.

    • SBOB on 23/05/2025 - 21:46
      +8

      I would say buy a used German car.

      I also like to live dangerously.

    • pegaxs on 23/05/2025 - 22:12
      +4

      *yawn*

  • MS Paint on 23/05/2025 - 20:37
    +7

    Base model ASX for $27k (28 with auto) drive away with 10 year warranty

    Bland ✅✅✅✅✅
    Boring ✅✅✅
    Cheap ✅✅
    Warranty ✅✅✅✅✅✅
    Reliable ✅✅✅✅
    Not an EV ✅✅✅✅✅✅
    Helps you stay single ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

    • jwh on 23/05/2025 - 21:24
      +1

      I would've thought the trusty 15-year-old platform would be right up there for reliability.

      • MS Paint on 23/05/2025 - 21:27
        +3

        Ticks are not representative and only there for visual appeal (except the last one).

        • pegaxs on 23/05/2025 - 22:20
          +2

          ✅ make 🪙, 🎉

    • payless69 on 26/05/2025 - 12:37

      Can you do the same for a Volvo?

  • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2025 - 21:29
    +2

    Not considering EVs at this stage to keep the upfront costs lower.

    Novated lease though!

    Yes, I'm going to be that person. Because it's the most ridiculous tax break there is, and this is ozbargain where we're here to save money.

  • Euphemistic on 23/05/2025 - 23:37
    +1

    Not considering EVs at this stage to keep the upfront costs lower.

    .. im happier with higher running costs.

  • Atomik17 on 24/05/2025 - 15:46

    Kia k4

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